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Tips to improve public speaking skills for leaders.(Moveable Type)

Women in Higher Education

| February 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Women in Higher Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Whether you're a president or faculty member, dean or director, one of the key leadership skills you need is the ability to articulate your ideas to groups to create change.

A new book offers practical tips for women who would lead, either as top administrators or concerned faculty members whose passion inspires them to speak up. Women Seen and Heard: Lessons Learned from Successful Speakers is based on interviews with 20 successful public speakers who share their wisdom on how to prepare and deliver dynamic presentations to small or large groups.

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Let's face it. Society disadvantages women as leaders, because the norm is ...

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