Business Speeches: By Business Men

Bys: Sandford, William Phillips and Yeager, Willard Hayes

"Business Speeches: By Business Men" is a comprehensive compilation of professional addresses delivered by leading figures in the early 20th-century corporate world. Edited by William Phillips Sandford and Willard Hayes Yeager, this work offers a valuable window into the rhetorical styles and strategic concerns of business leaders during a transformative era of American commerce.

This collection showcases the art of the business speech, covering diverse topics such as leadership, industrial management, salesmanship, and corporate ethics. By presenting actual speeches given in real-world professional contexts, the volume serves as both a practical manual for aspiring orators and a significant historical record of the period's business philosophy. It emphasizes the power of effective communication as a vital tool for organizational success and public influence. Readers will find timeless insights into the principles of persuasion and the development of a professional voice that continues to be relevant for students of business and communication today.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025321219
• ISBN13: 9781025321219
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 764 Pages
• Weight: 2.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"