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Communicate like a LEADERResearch proves that the greatest impact speakers have in any conversation comes not only from the words they say but from the sound of their voices. In other words, it is not just the message but the messenger that matters.No one has a better grasp of this fact--and how to leverage it to your benefit--than Arthur Samuel Joseph, one of the world's leading communication strategists and the creator of the Vocal Awareness Method. Joseph's client list is a who's who of world-famous celebrities--including Sean Connery, Angelina Jolie, Pierce Brosnan, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Emmitt Smith, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has trained broadcasters and executives at the NFL Network, NBA, MLB, ESPN, Fox, and NBC, as well as business leaders at Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Disney,Toyota, Ritz-Carlton, and the Federal Reserve Bank, among others.In Vocal Leadership, Joseph shares all his secrets to Communication Mastery with you.Vocal Leadership provides proven techniques and daily exercises to help you develop a commanding voice and presence, and improve vocal quality, mental acuity, body language, and self-esteem to dramatically increase your influence. Joseph takes you step-by-step through the process of becoming an effective and powerful speaker by providing insight into:Breathing techniquesVocal warm-upsVocal projectionAppropriate tempoBody languageVerbal and nonverbal expressionEffective storytellingYou'll learn how to be in mastery in every conversation, public address, and personal encounter--and how to be tactical and strategic when necessary, earnest and caring when appropriate, and, above all, authentic in every communication.Whether you're delivering a sales presentation to a group of five or giving a shareholders speech to an audience of hundreds, the way you communicate is the difference between success and failure as a leader."When we own our Voice, we own our power," Joseph writes. Vocal Leadership gives you the tools to discover your unique voice and use it strategically to empower yourself and others to success.PRAISE FOR VOCAL LEADERSHIP:"The Vocal Awareness Method is a powerful tool that will ensure your voice as a leader, innovator, or captain of industry is resounding." -- HERVE HUMLER, President and COO, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company"There are numerous books on what to say and how to speak, but only gifted teacher Arthur Joseph can teach us how to connect with others through the extra dimension of our voice." -- DANIEL YUN, CEO, Belstar Group"Arthur Joseph enables individuals to unleash their unique, inner strength and achieve empowerment through voice!" -- CHERITA MCINTYE, PhD, Director of Executive Learning, ESPN"Arthur Joseph is without peer in developing communication and presentation skills. His use of technique, coupled with passion and belief, combine for a spiritual approach to mastering communication skills." -- JOHN BRANCA, entertainment attorney andcoexecutor of the Michael Jackson Estate"What I love most about Arthur is that his guidance is about so much more than just work, it is about life. It is about being the greatest YOU possible and bringing out the natural YOU in a meaningful, authentic way." -- JULIE FOUDY, World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist,former captain of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team,and ESPN/ABC analyst and reporter
Contents
Foreword ixAcknowledgments xiIntroduction xiiiChapter 1: Communication Mastery:The Journey Begins 1Voice Is Power-When I Own My Voice,I Own My Power 1Voice Is Power-Creating Our Own History 6Vocal Awareness-Voice Is Who We Are 10Action Step 12Chapter 2: Communication Mastery:The Journey Continues 13The Greatest Fear 19The Two Greatest Fears 20From Presentation to Performance 24Performance 25Communication Mastery Is a Choice 27Conscious Awareness 32Champions Do It Differently 34Action Step 39Chapter 3: Spiritual Pragmatism:The Journey Deepens 41Persona Statement: Voice Is Identity 43Through the Mask 44Creating the Persona Statement 45Embodying the Persona Statement 47Next Steps 48168 Hours 51The Hero's Journey: The King's Speech 53Action Step 60Chapter 4: The Vocal Awareness Method:Mastering the Journey 61The Power of Practice 61Stature 647 Rituals: The Checklist 66Ritual 1: Thank You to My Source. 68Ritual 2: Love and Let Go. 68Ritual 3: Allow a Slow, Silent, Conscious,Loving Breath. 69Ritual 4: See the Edge and Arc of Sound. 70Ritual 5: Take My Time. 72Ritual 6: Pay Attention/Deeper Listening. 72Ritual 7: Be My Self. 73The Daily Vocal Awareness Workout 74Preparing for a Vocal Workout: Gathering Tools 78The Vocal Workout Exercises: The Three Aspects 79Learning the Fundamentals 80Finding Your Stance 81The Jaw Release 84Implementing Ritual 3: Allow a Slow, Silent,Conscious, Loving Breath 86Implementing Ritual 4: See the Edge and Arcof Sound 88The Hub of the Voice 89The Arc of Sound 92The Yawn-Sigh Exercise 94The Three Aspects: The First Aspect 99The Second Aspect: The Bridge 100The Third Aspect: The Performance 103Designing Your Daily Practice: 7 Minutes for 7 Days 103A 7-Minute Workout 104Customizing Your Daily Routine 105Action Step 105Chapter 5: The Message and the Messenger:It Is Not Just Data. It Is Communication 107Arnold and Paul 110Storytelling: Moving from Messaging to Engagement 112Visceral Language: Making Voice Visual 115Marking the Text: Bringing the Words to Life 120Action Step 125Chapter 6: The Performance:Our Audience Is Our Self 127Body Language-the Body Speaks 131The White Noise of Body Language 132Fine-Tuning the Message 133Building Blocks-Core 136Eye Contact 138Gestures 140Telephone Communication-Integrating the Work 141Context Does Not Determine Outcome 142Adding the Final Elements: The Art of the Interview 146A Few Remaining Performance Tips 147Practice Makes Excellence 149Action Step 149Chapter 7: The Human AchievementMovement: Fulfilling the Journey 151The Macro View: Communication Strategy andIntegrative Leadership 152The Micro View: Communication Strategy/Integrative Leadership 155The Five Pillars of the Work 155Strategic Insights 156Surrender/Serve/Soar 157Transformative Stories: To Achieve-We Must Leap 159Shifting the Paradigm: A Call to Action 169Changing the World Through Voice 172Action Step 173Afterword 175Appendices 177Appendix I: The Work 179Appendix II: Stratagems and Guidelines forCommunication Mastery 185Appendix III: Communication Mastery and IntegrativeLeadership: Strategic Insights and Tips 189Appendix IV: Leadership Excellence 193Appendix V: Leadership Terms: Definitionsand Etymology 201Appendix VI: Quotations to Live By 217Endnotes 221Index 223JOSEPHNER(01): WOW
