Overview
- Provides an insightful practical introduction drawing upon classical rhetorical theory
- Includes a rhetorical dictionary for political and business leaders
- Explores speeches given by world leaders, from the political sphere and beyond
- Highlights the significance of suffering as something a leader must take on
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
Keywords
- opening speech
- executioner speech
- consolation speech
- farewell speech
- speaking with authority
- rhetoric
- rhetorical handbook
- persuasion
- adaptive leadership
- disruptive leadership
- Winston Churchill
- Barack Obama
- Angela Merkel
- Mother Teresa
- Nelson Mandela
- Rhetorical Dictionary for Leaders
- rhetorical tools
- political leader rhetoric
- business leader rhetoric
About this book
This book provides a rhetorical manual for political and business leaders to motivate followers even in times of hardship. It covers the fine art of persuasion and argues that there are four speeches every leader has to know: the opening speech, the executioner speech, the consolation speech, and the farewell speech. The authors explore how leaders could speak in order to appear credible to an audience, and they argue that the leader has to take on suffering and give meaning to the suffering people experience. The book analyzes speeches from a wide variety of speakers, including Sir Winston Churchill, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and Angela Merkel, and ends with a rhetorical dictionary for leaders to help readers familiarize themselves with helpful terms from rhetorical theory.
Reviews
“By learning from others, it is possible to develop the noble art of speech writing. This book goes through different types of speeches and provides us with useful examples from notable state leaders and others. We as orators can greatly improve by using the authors’ recommendations and finding inspiration in the remarkable examples provided.” (Kjell Magne Bondevik, Norwegian Prime Minister 1997-2000, 2001-2005)
“This valuable volume packs a double punch: it provides leaders with a most accurate guide about how to frame four different kinds of speech; moreover, on the insightful assumption that “the leader needs to address suffering,” the authors are able to develop an intense reflection about what being a leader with authority and credibility means. A must-read for all scholars interested in the study of leadership.” (Stefano Oliverio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy)
“The Four Speeches Every Leader Has to Know makes a great contribution to the scope of leadership development and the art of leading well. So much of the content resonated with what I’ve witnessed from great leaders in Major League Baseball, education, non-profit organizations and businesses, from small enterprises to internationally known corporations. All those who think about leadership should read this book and allow it to expand their imagination about what genuine leaders do.” (Jeremy Affeldt, three-time World Series champion with the San Francisco Giants, speaker, humanitarian and philanthropist)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Joar Haga is Associate Professor II of Church History at NLA University College, Norway, and Associate Professor of Church History at VID Specialized University, Norway.
Bård Norheim is Associate Professor of Practical Theology at NLA University College, Norway.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Four Speeches Every Leader Has to Know
Authors: Bård Norheim, Joar Haga
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19974-6
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-19973-9Published: 31 May 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-19974-6Published: 21 May 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 125
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Political Communication, Political Leadership, Business Strategy/Leadership