Say It Like Obama: The Power of Speaking with Purpose and Vision – The Power of Speaking with Purpose and Vision

Includes Obama’s historic acceptance speech from the Democratic National Convention

In speech after speech, Barack Obama has fired up millions of enthusiastic supporters with his inspiring vision, rousing rhetoric, and charismatic presence His outstanding communication skills gave rise to an unprecedented political movement and fueled Obama’s success in becoming the first African American presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party.

But inspiring and persuading millions isn’t simply a product of innate ability Barack Obama honed techniques that made him a highly effective speaker before audiences numbering thirty to 200,000. These techniques are vital not only in the political arena, but also for business executives, managers, and leaders from all walks of life.