How to Talk So People Will Listen, rev. ed.

by Steve Brown

Publisher:

Baker

, 2014

Overview

In our world, there are so many voices vying for attention—online, on TV, on electronic devices of every kind—it’s harder than ever to be heard. But nothing cuts through the static like the spoken word.

Do you long to be able to persuade others?

Do you want to be able to command a room?

Do you want to say the right thing at the right time?

Words are powerful when they are used correctly. If you want to motivate your kids or employees, convince your boss to give you a raise, speak with confidence to large groups of people, or give a report that won’t leave them snoozing, How to Talk So People Will Listen is the resource you need. With humorous stories and inventive, practical tips, communicator Steve Brown shows you how to speak with authority, win an argument, overcome your fears of public speaking, and more.

This revised and updated edition includes three new chapters to help you navigate the ever-changing communication landscape, with specific advice on reaching younger generations, savvy use of social media, and more.

You can become an effective, persuasive speaker no matter who you are or what your line of work. It all starts here.

Key Features

• Helps readers to become persuasive speakers
• Includes three new chapters about how to navigate the ever-changing communication landscape
• Shows how to speak with authority, win an argument, overcome fears of public speaking, and more

Contents

• The power of speech
• Dealing with the intimidation factor
• Words with authority
• Roadblocks to communication
• We're not in Kansas anymore
• Moving out of Kansas
• A microphone for everybody!
• No wasted conversation
• Winning an argumen
• A flower for your consideration
• Preparing a speech
• How to give a speech
• Keeping the "bombs" from exploding

Top Highlights

“manipulation is when I’m talking for my benefit and motivation is when I’m talking for our benefit” (source)

“I would rather talk with people about truth than to them about truth.’” (source)

“The more you brag about your story, your life, and what you’ve experienced and learned, the less people will want to listen, and you’ll become a bore.” (source)

“In an age of ‘cool’ communication, the louder you yell, the less people will listen. Savvy communicators” (source)

“it is terribly important that it also be primarily emotive. A good story can be emotive” (source)

Praise for How to Talk So People Will Listen

Many humorous stories and an inventive style encourage even nervous speakers to rise above their discomfort and become effective, persuasive communicators.

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Product Details

• Title: How to Talk so People Will Listen
• Author: Steve Brown
• Edition: Revised and Expanded Edition
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Communication › Religious aspects--Christianity; Communication
• ISBNs: 9781441219602, 1441219609
• Resource ID: LLS:9781441219602
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-05-20T07:48:18Z

About Steve Brown

Dr. Steve Brown is one of the most sought after preachers and conference speakers in the country. Having had extensive radio experience before entering the ministry, he is now heard weekdays on the national radio program, Key Life, and one minute feature, “Think Spots” Steve also hosts a weekly radio talk show, “Steve Brown”. He served as the senior pastor of Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church for 17 years before joining the RTS faculty as Professor of Preaching. Dr. Brown is the author of more than a dozen books and also serves on the Board of the National Religious Broadcasters and Harvest USA.