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Comey Institute: AFL-CIO Classes Spring 2010

“We believe that unions have always been about much more than the industries in which they operate. The fight is never about grapes or lettuce, ... It is always about people.” ~ Cesar Chavez (Mexican-American labor leader and community organizer)

Public Speaking for Labor Professionals

Class Assignments (coming soon)
Assignment #1
Assignment #2
Assignment #3
Useful Handouts and Worksheets
Transitional Words and Phrases
Websites and Online Readings for Developing Rhetorical Skills

Dale Carnegie's Summary of How to Win Friends and Influence People

The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie (free download)

Dale Carnegie Coorporation Website

Toastmasters International

10 of the Most Common Mistakes Presenters Make

A Brief History of Public Speaking and Communication Theory
Public Speaking on the Streets and in the Tower: A Comparison of the Dale Carnegie Course and the Academic Course
Six Minutes: Best Public Speaking Tips Blog
WaPedia Wiki: Public Speaking
Speech and Public Speaking Websites
Good Books for Developing Rhetorical Skills

Rhetoric for Radicals

Good Public Speaking Book Recommendations (Amazon.com)

Public Speaking Videos

TED: Online videos of passionate presenters who want to make a difference

Persuasive Speech 1 (Obama victory speech) (listen to use of voice)

Persuasive Speech 2 (Obama montage) (illustrates power of persuasion)

Persuasive Speech 3 (King) (one of the most famous speeches of all time)

Persuasive Speech 4 (Severn Suzuki) (effective audience engagement)