Power Communications

"Valerie Wiener knows how to pinpoint issues, formulate plans, communicate messages, develop and maintain people skills, produce positive results. I have benefitted from her expertise and know that those who read this book will also significantly improve their abilities to understand the complex world of communications." --U.S. Senator Harry Reid "If you want to learn how to stake out a position for yourself as a creditable authority-an expert the media turns to for analysis-this book can show you how. Wiener knows what she's talking about. A great self-training aid!" --Michael Baird, Editorial Supervisor,Headline News "Power Communicationgives extraordinary insight into how to acquire positive visibility. Written by a successful speaker and expert in the field of total communications, this book focuses on everything from perceptions to listening skills to high-impact words to public- speaking to media interactions, and more. This is a must-read for people seeking success." --Joyce McLaughlin, President, National Association of Women Business Owners "A leader's vision for a community is meaningless unless it is effectively communicated. Good ideas are not enough; it takes practical skills to be an effective communicator. Wiener excels at explaining these skills, step-by-step. This information is pivotal to the leadership development process." --Wendell J. Walls, Executive Director, National Association for Community Leadership "Valerie Wiener is a master at positioning people who want to create or sustain positive public profiles. She knows what it takes to communicate in today's rapidly changing world and has her finger on the latest pulse affecting all sectors, private and public." --Frankie Sue Del Papa, Attorney General, State of Nevada"A masterful treatment of a very important topic in business today. Wiener provides solid information and presents it in a practical manner. I highly recommend this book." --Nido R. Qubein, Past President, National Speakers Association, Author ofCommunicate Like a Pro "This book brings to life the essence of communication excellence. It is a necessity in today's world of 'not enough time and even fewer words.' Wiener details techniques that help high-profile people present themselves to diverse publics in positive, productive, and precise ways. Required reading for people on the move." --Charles J. Taylor, Manager, Environmental Health and Safety, ITT Cannon "Knowing first-hand her expertise in communications, I consider Wiener's book a requirement for those on the way up, as well as for those who daily travel the high-visibility track." --Stan May, Publisher, Pacesetter Publications/International Trade Associates, Inc. "Take advantage of a rare opportunity to learn from the high-visibility expert. For years, Wiener has been the on-call resource for top professionals in business, politics, sports, and education. This book will set standards for all high-profile executives--as well as their families and colleagues-who wish to properly position themselves with the people they want to influence." --Dr. Tom Kubistant, President, Performance and Productivity Specialists, Author ofPerforming Your Best "A comprehensive and crucial component for everyone's success tool kit.Power Communicationswill show you how to gain, maintain and master the communication skills necessary to take you to the top of your field. This is the one book you should read to thrive in the nanosecond Nineties!" --Robert Posten, Managing Partner/COO, Landis Group "A primer for both corporate and political persons who have inherited visibility or aspire to it. Learn from a successful, high-visibility professional who does it as well as she teaches it