{"product_id":"briefing-for-the-boardroom-and-edward-mickolus-9780996925204","title":"Briefing for the Boardroom and the Situation Room: A Brief Guidebook","description":"Briefing-a specialized form of public speaking tailored to a powerful audience, such as presidents, CEOs, and generals-requires developing a specific use of skills. In Briefing for the Board Room and the Situation Room, novice and seasoned briefers will explore such issues as: - How do you get past your nervousness? - How do you determine the needs of an audience? - How does the environment affect the likelihood of an effective briefing? - How do you organize a briefing and otherwise prepare it? - What makes for an effective handout, graphic, talking point, and visual? - How should you answer questions? - How does your personal speaking style affect your effectiveness? - What should you do after the briefing is over? This guidebook gives you clear, straightforward tips and techniques to make you a confident, effective briefer who will be invited back by your audiences. About the Author Dr. Edward Mickolus is the President of Vinyard Software, Inc. He served a 33-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency, has written 30 books, and has taught intelligence tradecraft courses at numerous federal agencies. \"I loved the book and wish I had it 40 years ago! Very comprehensive and while somewhat slanted towards intelligence briefings (no surprise there), I think it provides valuable information for any setting. It was informative and a pleasure to read. Loved the mnemonic SUCCESS. \"Know your audience\" is so critical.\" --Robert M. Heffernan, Lt.Col., USAF (Retired), former Command Briefing Officer, HQ 13th AF, who briefed General Norman Schwarzkopf \"Where was this book when I was a young, introverted CIA analyst stumbling over my words? It took me many painful years to learn all of the things covered so well here by Ed Mickolus--from strategies for handling nerves to follow-up after the briefing. Skill at briefing can put your career on the fast track. Lack of skill can sink it even faster. This book is a must-read for anyone who must face a conference table full of VIPs. It will even tell you why your hands are sweating.\" --Susan Hasler, former speechwriter for three Directors of Central Intelligence and author of Intelligence, Project Half Sheep, and The Flat Bureaucrat \"Dr. Mickolus is a sure-footed guide to the techniques for effective oral presentations and careful study of this book will repay the reader many times over.\" --Dr. Michael D. Smith quondam briefer of The President's Daily Brief\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Mickolus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0996925201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780996925204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Morgan Academy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.14d","brand":"Edward Mickolus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435846414591,"sku":"9780996925204","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8c9169af-1794-4492-a673-eff8d463f193.jpg?v=1777153099","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/briefing-for-the-boardroom-and-edward-mickolus-9780996925204","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}