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Martin Luther King, the Jewelry Genius, and the Art of Public Speaking (Classic)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Contrasting Powers of Public Speaking
This chapter delves into the contrasting speeches of Martin Luther King and Gerald Ratner, illustrating the significant influence and consequences of public speaking. While Martin Luther King delivered a powerful speech on civil rights, carefully selecting his words for the historic moment, Gerald Ratner's disastrous speech at the Institute of Directors led to the downfall of his jewelry empire as he mocked his own products.
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