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Book cover of The Storyteller's Secret: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't

Paul du Toit Author Of You Can Present With Confidence

From Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Paul du Toit Why Paul loves this book

Being an author on speaking and a professional speaker / facilitator I've always relied on stories and anecdotes to make a point. This book, flush with great real life examples confirmed that if you can tag a good story to your message it sticks much better. It also shows how every great company needs their story to be told. It's also a fun read.

By Carmine Gallo ,

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2 authors picked The Storyteller's Secret as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

How did an American immigrant without a college education go from Venice Beach T-shirt vendor to television's most successful producer? How did a timid pastor's son surmount a paralysing fear of public speaking to sell out Yankee Stadium, twice? How did the city of Tokyo create a PowerPoint stunning enough to win them the chance to host the Olympics?

They told brilliant stories.

Whether your goal is to sell, educate, fundraise or entertain, your story is your most valuable asset: 'a strategic tool with irresistible power', according to the New York Times. Stories inspire; they persuade; they galvanize movements and…


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Book cover of Aggressor

Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of I is for Influence

Paul du Toit Author Of You Can Present With Confidence

From Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author

Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Paul du Toit Why Paul loves this book

This book demonstrates that one of the best ways to get what you want in life is to learn the tools of persuasion and Influence. Using solid research, case studies and anecdotes the author convincingly backs up his assertions giving the reader tools that can be easily applied. It was not only hard for me to put it down, but once finished I kept dipping back into it to make sure I internalised the bits that resonated with me.

By Rob Yeung ,

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1 author picked I is for Influence as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

'How to influence people without getting them drunk or flirting: brilliant' Venetia Thompson, bestselling author of Gross Misconduct

* How exactly can we use our body language to win friends and influence people?

* When can GBP1 be more persuasive than GBP50?

* Why does giving customers more choice make them less likely to make a purchase?

Some people seem naturally more influential and persuasive. In fact they are simply using rules and techniques that anyone can harness. Psychologist Rob Yeung explores the latest research to expose myths and uncover the real truths about the art of influence and persuasion.…


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