Jeffrey Porro
Author
Language
English
Description
Speechwriter Jeff Porro has helped Fortune 250 CEOs and the heads of some of the nation's most influential nonprofits. In his first book, he draws on two decades of experience to provide very practical advice on how leaders can use the spoken word to engage the audiences most important to their success – including funders, clients, investors, employees, the press and public. In the first section of the book, Jeff describes how better speeches, talks...
Publisher
Weinstein Co
Pub. Date
[2008], ©2007.
Language
English
Description
Melvin B. Tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-American college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Inspired by a true story.