Tough Questions--Good Answers: Taking Control of Any Interview

Author:   Thomas F Calcagni
Publisher:   Capital Books (VA)
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9781933102504


Pages:   124
Publication Date:   01 November 2007
Format:   Hardback
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What would you give to stand up at a press conference or go into any executive presentation, sales call, employee review, or media interview with confidence, knowing that whatever type of question is thrown at you, you ll be able to handle it? Now you can. Through Tough Questions Good Answers you ll learn why there is no need to fear tough questions when you know how to identify them and craft your answer to reflect the message you want to deliver. To do that, this easy-to-read guide will show you how to create good messages first, and then deliver them effectively. Top media consultant Tom Calcagni presents his unshakeable What-Why-How technique proven time and again to be extremely effective for high-stakes public presentations. When you are faced with tough questions from determined board members, reporters, or members of the public and in your every day communication with friends, family, and business associates you ll learn how to control the interview, think before you speak, and deliver your message every time. You will develop the confidence and skills to craft results-driven answers to any type of question and be confident that the important ideas YOU want to express are heard a system that can make the difference between success or failure for you and your company.REVIEWS With the help of the simple techniques described in this book and a little practice, you ll develop the confidence and skills to craft results-driven answers to any type of question and be confident that the important ideas YOU want to express are heard a system that can make the difference between success or failure for you and your company. SLA Bookstore20080301Review3737164067Tough Question-Good Answers authored by communications expert and media expert Tom Calcagni is an excellent title to add to your current must read list. This book is also a vital addition to both personal and library collections. In an entertaining and practical writing style, the author precisely explains how to get your message across clearly and succinctly. There is valuable guidance on how to develop strong personal and professional messages for any situation you may encounter in answering the most difficult questions on the job or at home. Tom Calcagni knows the industry from the inside and outside. While many books discuss various theories of becoming an expert communicator, Tough Questions-Good Answers shows you with proven success. Rebecca B. Vargha Librarian, Information and Library Science Library University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and President, Special Libraries Association2007Endorsement3534164071This series is an under-rated gem. Kelly writes clear, brisk prose and her characters are on the whole so real that you feel like you live or work near to them. Underneath the deceptively peaceful small town and the pretty surrounding villages, there's a much darker side, with ordinary people capable of some horrible acts. If you haven't discovered this series, then you're missing out on storytelling at its very best. MURDER ON THE DANCE FLOOR is excellent, as are the earlier books. Reviewing the EvidenceReview4542164074Extensively revised since the 3rd ed. (2001), this book by C. Stuart and T. Stuart (founders, African-Arabian Wildlife Research Centre) is the definitive photographic guide to the mammals of southern Africa. Standing in contrast to those regional guides that emphasize only Africa s larger mammals, it covers the rich diversity of small mammals: golden moles, sengis, hedgehogs and shrews, bats, hares and rabbits, and rodents. The introduction considers the major biotic zones, mammal identification, and conservation and management in southern Africa. Following are concise accounts of mammal families and subfamilies, color-coded to facilitate their location within the text. Especially useful are figures depicting the tail, facial conformation, and ear conformation of different bat groups. Identification is based on 470 excellent photographs emphasizing distinguishing features, along with 275 distribution maps. The 350 species accounts cover description, distribution, habitat, behavior, food, and reproduction. More than just a field guide, this concise reference nicely complements the comprehensive The Mammals of the Southern Africa Subregion, rev. by J. D. Skinner and C. T. Chimiimba (3rd ed., CH, Sept 06, 44-0035). Inclusion of the usually overlooked small mammals make this book a valuable addition to mammalian libraries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. R. L. Smith, ermeritus, West Virginia UniversityChoice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, February 2008 Vol. 45 No. 06200802Review11660164074Southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, a total of 337 -- all of which are covered in this fully revised comprehensive field guide. While the term 'African mammals' conjures up the more celebrated species of elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino, it is in fact the smaller animals -- shrews, genets, suricates and bats -- that comprise the bulk of the region's mammal species. And, often overlooked but included here too is the diversity of marine mammals -- seals, whales and dolphins -- that are found in our oceans. This new edition of Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa has been extensively revised to include the most recent research in line with new findings and new taxonomy. Up-to-date information, revised distribution maps and new images (where available) have been combined in a modern, full-color layout. Color-coding has been introduced according family groupings and spoor and size icons are included for quick reference with each mammal entry. Another new feature is the inclusion of skulls, grouped at the back of the book for easy comparison. In addition to detailed descriptions of each species, the text offers insight into key identification characters, typical behavior, preferred habitat, food choice and reproduction. IAN'S RECOMMENDATION: Anyone with an interest in the mammals of the region will find this Stuart guide useful.Ian Paulsen, Birdbooker Report, Guardian newspaper201204Review4710164088 New book offers parenting tips for dreaded teen years The phrase, Like, Whatever might be the anthem for angst-filled teenagers, but parents will be relieved to know it s also the title of a new book on how to deal with this notorious age group Many books about teens deal with specific issues like eating disorders or depression, but this is a much more general guide with information that all parents of teens can use. Bethesda Gazette20080416Review4814164088 Caustic comments, once passed around class as folded notes, are now immortalized on semi-public Web pages, where they can be viewed by thousands. Rebecca Kahlenberg, mother of two Whitman students, said the principal's post served as a valuable piece of intelligence from school officials who, by her reckoning, know more than most parents do about the social habits of their children. I don't think it would occur to a parent to ask, Was there any bullying on Facebook today? said Kahlenberg, author of a new book called 'Like, Whatever': The Insider's Guide to Raising Teens. But I don't think you need to see all the postings and everything, she said. Just like once they have their license, you don't drive with them every time. There's a certain element of trust. Washington Post, 2008/04/27 In his book Tough Questions -- Good Answers, Thomas Calcagni discusses how to use questions as a springboard for communicating your key points. Gabe Goldberg, The Washington Post, 2008/04/20 Networking is a learnable skill. Many books offer tips and techniques for getting started. Two favorites are: Make Your Contacts Count provides networking know-how for business and career success and lists several common mistakes, by Ann Baber and Lynne Waymon. Tough Questions Good Answers helps focus messages to convey and deliver them effectively in various settings, by Thomas F. Calcagni Gabe Goldberg, The Editorial Advantage blog, 2008/03/07

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Author:   Thomas F Calcagni
Publisher:   Capital Books (VA)
Imprint:   Capital Books (VA)
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.358kg
ISBN:  

9781933102504


ISBN 10:   1933102500
Pages:   124
Publication Date:   01 November 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you.

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Tough Question-Good Answers authored by communications expert and media expert Tom Calcagni is an excellent title to add to your current must read list. This book is also a vital addition to both personal and library collections. In an entertaining and practical writing style, the author precisely explains how to get your message across clearly and succinctly. There is valuable guidance on how to develop strong personal and professional messages for any situation you may encounter in answering the most difficult questions on the job or at home. Tom Calcagni knows the industry from the inside and outside. While many books discuss various theories of becoming an expert communicator, Tough Questions-Good Answers shows you with proven success.


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