I love this short book, full of Dale Carnegie's wisdom and tested speech techniques. Carnegie fills the book with personal stories associated with his recommendations that will help anyone stand up and speak in public while telling great stories in front of hundreds of people. You'll also be the life of the party as interesting people, amazed at your speaking talents, congregate around you.

Dale Carnegie is one of the greatest authors on writing about not only how to be successful at the things you want to achieve. He gives great insight into how to communicate with people about your ideas and other aspects of life to get your point across in different areas. A great read for anyone looking to build on strong characteristics to use for business and in their personal life.

A very comprehensive guide on how to speak effectively. To do a good talk, it requires good preparation, self-interest in the topic, and never memorizing the talk, focusing on ideas instead of words to speak spontaneously. And most importantly, always look for improving the breadth of vocabulary, to push through plateaus so that we can think quickly and verbalize adroitly.

As a member of Toastmasters, I have access to a wide variety of materials and seminars on public speaking. However, this one book covered more material in less space and in easier terms than all the seminars I've attended. His style is not that of a college textbook - if it were, I wouldn't have read it. His style is straight from the hip. I consider this book to be my textbook, with Toastmasters providing the chance to practice what I've read. This book has done more to improve my speeches than the formal Toastmaster's evaluations.

For many who don't know Dale Carnegie, he is a great human being who emphasizes all but complicated things. He looks into simple things in life and gives you the straight-in-your-face advice to live better. All his books hold a valuable space in my library. A book written so long ago, but still applicable today.

I loved this book. I am in the process of becoming a public speaker and wanted to be very effective with the people I speak to. This book helped me to make sure my workshop is designed in the correct order to teach from A to B, rather than floundering around from one topic to another topic never smoothly progressing toward the ultimate goal. I am well on my way to becoming an excellent public speaker.

The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie is the OG life-saver for anyone who’s ever felt their soul leave their body at the words, "You’re next to speak."" Think of it as your friendly, non-threatening, super-practical coach whispering from your pocket: "You got this, buddy. Just breathe, connect, and don’t read your slides."

 

First developed from Carnegie’s legendary public speaking courses, this book breaks down the science of sounding confident into four no-nonsense sections: speaking as part of everyday life, developing confidence, delivering a talk, and impromptu speaking. It’s not about flashy TED Talk tricks or sounding like a Shakespearean orator—it’s about being clear, authentic, and engaging, even if your hands are shaking and your mind is screaming "ABORT."

 

Carnegie's advice is peppered with real-life examples, gentle encouragement, and surprisingly timeless wisdom: Know your subject, care about your audience, organize your ideas clearly, and speak from experience. Simple? Yes. But powerful enough to turn a mumbler into a motivator.

 

I first read this during my final year of college, after a group presentation went down in flames and I realized I needed help. Carnegie’s warm tone felt less like a textbook and more like a kind uncle who’d seen it all. I still hear his voice in my head before big talks: "Talk about what you know, and say it like you care." It's not magic. It’s muscle memory for the soul.

I was promoted as a manager, so the need to speak effectively is so important. It was so hard for me as I'm not used to public speaking.

 

Every working day, I have to communicate with my team. Inform and make a call to action speeches.

 

I read the book and implement the principles that the author suggested. It really help me a lot but with practice. It gave me confidence because the book teaches how to speak clearly and convincingly.

 

Read it and practice, practice, practice.