This Pocket Book, How to Develop Self-Confidence and lnfluence People by Public Speaking,has been edited to appeal to the "reading" public. It contains many of the words of wisdom that have helped our students to achieve their goals. In rereading the book carefully in the past few months, I realize how many wise rules it contains for overcoming fear and gaining self-confidence.Practical techniques and suggestions are added to those rules that will help everyone to meet people as individuals or as groups, and to talk with them effectively.

1. Developing Courage and Self-Confidence

2. Self-Confidence Through Preparation

3. How Famous Speakers Prepared Their Addresses

4. The Improvement of Memory

5. Essential Elements in Successful Speaking

6. The Secret of Good Delivery

7. Platform Presence and Personality

8. How to Open a Talk

9. How to Close a Talk

10. How to Make Your Meaning Clear

11. How to Interest Your Audience

12. Improving Your Diction

Appendix:Speech Building with Exercises