In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When It Counts

I didn't encounter any ground-breaking information in this one. Not to say I didn't learn anything, just not anything revolutionary.

I did enjoy the examples shared in the book. They were well chosen and helped me to learn how to apply the techniques in the book.

Wisdom – From a Master
Nearly everyone has found oneself in this situation. Standing in front of an audience, you are blindsided with a question you dread. Even worse yet, the question is one you have not anticipated.

Whether you are an interviewee, sales person, executive, teacher, student, employee or politician, you are judged based on how deftly you handle the situation.

Jerry Weissman, a corporate presentations coach, in this book provides the reader with the skills and techniques required to handle these confrontations. Citing compelling case studies from Presidential debates, corporate road shows and even a television situation comedy, Weissman guides the reader in how to control the exchange.

Using his techniques, the reader show more learns to avoid evasive, contentious and defensive responses to these difficult questions.

While the book does not provide the “right answers” to these difficult questions, it will arm the reader with an arsenal of skills to manage adversity and remain in control. show less