" A New York Times bestselling author reveals how to find the right words for every situation Whether you are making a budget request, interviewing for a job, ending a relationship, or talking
to children about divorce, the crux of success in those andother crucial situations is planned, effective communication. And yet, it is the tool people most often fail to use. In Perfecting
Your Pitch, expert consultant and negotiator Ronald M. Shapiro presents his system of scripting, outlined efficiently as the Three D’s: Draft, Devil’s Advocate, Deliver. Using real-life
examples, Shapiro walks readers step-by-step through the process of creating an effective message, preparing for counterarguments, and delivering the results with confidence and grace across a
broad range of situations. He also provides an excellent menu of stories and model scripts for communication challenges affecting business, family, friends and consumers. Reaching out to
readers of Difficult Conversations and Getting to Yes, PerfectingYour Pitch introduces a simple but powerful system we can all use for great results"--