As We Speak

"In the new global world, your success is defined by your ability to work across multiple cultures, time zones, and boundaries. This book gives you one crystal- clear universal strategy to do the most important thing of all--create trust."--Yvon LeRoux, vice president, Cisco Systems "This is a must-read book for every leader who wants to communicate with deep impact. It can be used as a guide for self-coaching in all situations where leaders need to stand and deliver."--George A. Kohlrieser, professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, IMD Business School, and author of "Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance" "This book is a how-to guide for creating a connection with one person or a thousand. Peter and Shann helped shift my interactions from talking to communicating. Their advice can help you transform your message so it will be received and appreciated."--Mike Latham, Global Head of iShares "Whether you are a seasoned speaker or a novice, the advice here will carry you to the next level, helping you make authentic audience connections, deliver relevant messages, and become a better communicator overall. This book truly helps one master the moment in all kinds of speaking situations."--Governor Jack A. Markell "This career-changing book will enable you to overcome your fears and limitations, making you a far more effective speaker and inspiring leader of your team, your company, or your country. Their high-impact strategies have been transformational for me. Simply put, it's the single best guide to public speaking you'll ever read."--Jon Cowan, president, Third Way, and former chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development "The key to being a good coach is good communication. For coaches, leaders, teachers, or parents--this book will help motivate people to be the best they can be."--Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Famer and sports announcer "Effective communication is critical to success in virtually everything we do. "As We Speak "provides a fresh look and unique perspective that will prove valuable to anyone who needs to improve their communications skills, which is to say, basically . . . all of us!" --Thomas Rowe, CEO, California State Fund Insurance "Drawing from hundreds of years of cumulative knowledge, ranging from great Russian acting teachers to Fortune 500 CEOs and radio show personalities, "As We Speak "is as strikingly modern as it is practical and insightful. There's not a person I know who wouldn't benefit from a close study of Peter and Shann's profound ideas." --Jack Conte, composer "I wish I'd had this book twenty years ago when I was first starting out. It is an important work, not just about communication, but about the most effective ways to bring people together. This book has inspired me to become a better leader."--Doreen Ida, VP, Marketing, Nestle USA "This book engages the reader not only with the written word, but also with suggested exercises, master tips, feedback forms, and many other tools. Anyone seeking the power to engage need look no further."--Magnus Bocker, chief executive officer, Singapore Exchange