Pathway to the Podium

Pathway to the Podium
Author: Paul Mellor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2019-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781696701006

Pathway to the Podium details how it all began for professional speaker Paul Mellor. He takes us into his early years on how he battled, and overcame, stuttering. He shares personal stories on what it's like to be 'on the road, ' including his favorite hotels in all 50 states. He relates lessons he's learned about the craft of presenting, people he's met along the way, and shares a very personal tribute to the mother of his sons. This book is about finding your passion, awakening your senses, being thankful that we're given the opportunity to help one another to teach, to guide, and to live. This is Paul Mellor's pathway to the podium

Gold Medal Strategies

Gold Medal Strategies
Author: Jim Craig
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2010-03-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118023447

Business lessons from one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time It's been called the greatest upset of all time, the most memorable Olympic moment ever, the "Miracle on Ice." No matter which superlative is used, no one can deny that the U.S. men's hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union in the medal round of the Lake Placid Olympic Games was a defining moment for Cold War America. The U.S. team's goalie was a Boston University student named Jim Craig, who is now a leadership expert and keynote speaker to business audiences. Gold Medal Strategies gives you Craig's unique lessons from the "Miracle" team on team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and other important management topics. With his unparalleled perspective, Craig dissects and analyzes the elements of a successful team, how to assemble one, and what philosophies will keep the team's shared goal a reality. This book outlines the necessary skills and details the specific techniques you need to maximize your business readiness, hone competitive cooperation, gather your strategies, and attack your challengers.

Pathway to the Podium

Pathway to the Podium
Author: Howie Todoit
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 145664288X

Your Next Step in the American Political Arena Begins Here! Witnessing the U.S. political scene with intrigue and ambition? Have the aspiration to make a real difference but daunted by the complex electoral process? If so, "Pathway to the Podium: How to Win a U.S. Election" is your indispensable guide to navigating the intricacies of American politics, leading you from aspiration to inauguration! The first step to winning is understanding. This guide begins with a comprehensive breakdown of the U.S. political system, explaining everything from the three branches of government to the role of various political parties. But it's not just about the big picture. We dive into the details of different election types, from presidential races to local elections, giving you the strategic insight necessary to chart your political journey. "Pathway to the Podium" helps you harness your strengths to forge a successful political career. This book offers guidance on building your core team, including the important roles of campaign managers and policy advisors. We shed light on how to develop a compelling political platform that truly represents voter interests and resonates with your constituents. Fundraising is a significant component of any campaign. Learn how to navigate campaign finance laws, identify potential donors, and hold successful fundraisers. Boost your campaign further with effective voter outreach strategies and mastering the influential power of social media. On top of that, public speaking and debating skills are your key weapons in the political battlefield. Hence, we also offer chapters dedicated to crafting impactful speeches, handling media interviews, and thriving in political debates. Finally, "Pathway to the Podium" doesn't leave you hanging post-election. Learn from your results and plan for your future political endeavors with our post-election analysis strategies. Extra tips for triumphing in U.S. elections are also laid out to further solidify your burgeoning political career. With "Pathway to the Podium: How to Win a U.S. Election", your journey in American politics starts now. Grab your copy today and pave your way to the podium!

Pathway to the Podium

Pathway to the Podium
Author: andrew laurence carter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2014
Genre: African American athletes
ISBN:

The recent romanticization and celebration of the Tommie Smith and John Carlos 1968 Mexico City Olympic Protest has allowed contemporary American society to recognize both athletes as heroes and pioneers within the Civil Rights movement. They have been honored with of a number of awards both nationally and internationally, as well as memorialized with a 22-foot high statue that was erected on the campus of San José State University in 2005. From once being ostracized as national villains, Smith and Carlos have come full circle in how they are referenced within public consciousness. However this recent transformation on the part of contemporary society has come at a cost. While they are no longer vilified as radicals, the current treatment of their legacy erases much of the rhetorical work and political agency that their protest generated. In this thesis, using Kenneth Burke's "Equipment for Living," I offer an alternate reading of their protest, highlighting the importance of access. Through a critique of their legacy as it is currently written, I argue that if we recognize the Smith and Carlos narrative as a "story about access" as opposed to a "story about personal merit," it functions as more effective "Equipment for Living" by helping to codify reoccurring situations in which people have limited access to valuable social institutions and resources.

Sport Policy

Sport Policy
Author: Nils Asle Bergsgard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2009-11-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136364692

Sport Policy: a comparative analysis of stability and change builds on the growing general interest in the comparative study of sport policy and the more specific interest in processes of policy change and issues associated with policy convergence. In stark contrast to many other areas of public policy such as education, personal welfare and health care there is a paucity of theoretically informed comparative studies in sport. Over recent years there has been a steady increase in public investment in sport and frequently, as a consequence, a sharper debate about how public resources should be used. However, there has been little analysis of the factors that shape the generation of domestic sport policy and little attempt to identify the variables that might influence the policy process. Sport Policy: a comparative analysis of stability and change provides a theoretically informed analysis of the sports systems in Canada, England, Germany and Norway. These economically advanced countries are carefully selected to enable the investigation of the significance of variables and because they share a number of socio-economic and sports-related characteristics, which provides the text with a unique breadth and depth of coverage. This text is a vital addition to the general paucity of literature in this area and is written by an internationally renowned author team.

Lessons from the Podium

Lessons from the Podium
Author: Steven D. Cohen
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Leadership
ISBN: 9781609278786

Powerful public speakers often seem magical. They have an incredible ability to impress their audience and convey leadership savvy every time they speak.In Lessons from the Podium: Public Speaking as a Leadership Art, public speaking expert Steven D. Cohen lifts the curtain to reveal the techniques effective presenters use to craft powerful speeches, engage audiences, and lead through discourse. Moving beyond the fundamental concepts of speech preparation and basic speaking techniques, Lessons from the Podium encourages readers to identify their baseline public speaking ability and significantly improve upon that ability. By engaging in advanced speech construction exercises and studying sophisticated delivery concepts, readers will break bad habits, master the art of the first impression, improve emotional resonance, and learn how to expertly drive home key concepts in order to influence, educate, or inspire. Whether you're a novice public speaker looking to find your voice or a seasoned orator who wants to take your speeches to the next level, Lessons from the Podium is the book that will unlock your true presenter potential.

Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport

Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport
Author: Joseph Baker
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1317359844

Identifying athletic talent and developing that talent to its full potential is a central concern in sport. Understanding talent identification and its implications for both positive and negative developmental outcomes is crucial to sporting success. This is the first comprehensive resource for scientists, researchers, students, coaches, analysts and policymakers looking to improve their knowledge of the talent identification and development process. With contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, this book offers a complete overview of contemporary talent identification and development from in-depth discussion of methodological and philosophical issues through to practical applications. Adopting an international and multi-disciplinary approach, it addresses all key aspects of the talent identification and development process, including skill acquisition and motor learning, psychological factors and family influences, creating optimal environments for performance, and dealing with injury and rehabilitation. Presenting an unrivalled wealth of research, the Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport is an essential resource for any undergraduate or postgraduate degree course in sport studies, sport science, sport coaching or sport management, as well as for sport policymakers, analysts and coaches.

The Manipulated Path to the White House

The Manipulated Path to the White House
Author: Robert D. Loevy
Publisher: University Press of America
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780761810247

This book takes the reader through the intricate process by which the United States chooses its President. All aspects of the 1996 presidential election are covered--from the first primary election votes cast in New Hampshire to the fun and excitement at the two national conventions to the presidential candidate debates to President Bill Clinton's final victory over Senator Bob Dole on Election Day. Particular attention is paid to the campaign finance scandals which dominated the last three weeks of the 1996 presidential campaign. The book then offers a series of realistic and achievable reforms designed to make presidential elections less manipulative and more fair to voters.

Destiny's Path

Destiny's Path
Author:
Publisher: New Nature Publications
Total Pages: 142
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 9881984890