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by Previn Jones (Author)
When I heard that Denzel Washington traveled to Houston, Texas to meet with Dr. Thomas F. Freeman (Doc), the head coach of the Texas Southern University (TSU) Debate Team, I knew the two-time academy award winner searched for and selected the best debate coach in the country. Why did Denzel Washington take time out of his busy schedule to come all the way to Houston, Texas to visit Dr. Freeman in his office on the campus of Texas Southern University? In preparation for the movie The Great Debaters, Denzel Washington and the cast sought the advice and consultation of Dr. Freeman and members of the TSU Debate Team to give them real insight into how ordinary students are transformed into extraordinary communicators. Public Speaking the Freeman Way was conceived out of my desire to honor Dr. Freeman by sharing with the world the Five Universal Laws of public speaking I learned from him as his student. Law I. Master Your Mental SelfPrinciple: Know Thy Powerful SelfLaw II. Disciplined PreparationPrinciple: Fail to plan, Plan to failLaw III. Speak Before You SpeakPrinciple: Your Body Carries a "Message of Your Choice"Law IV. Speak When You SpeakPrinciple: Get the Attention of Your Audience and Keep It Law V: Know When to Shut Up Principle: Always end things wellYour "FEAR" of speaking will no longer control you once you learn Public Speaking the Freeman Way
Author Biography
Previn Jones Entrepreneur, motivational speaker and public relations expert, Previn Jones has traveled the country with a message of positive change to help both individuals and organizations achieve maximized results. As a public relations strategist, Previn has planned, implemented and executed multiple public relations campaigns for elected officials, non-profits and corporate sector clients. As a political staffer, Previn held key positions in communications and policy, eventually working his way up to Chief of Staff. After leaving public service, Previn founded CES Public Relations an integrated public relations firm specializing in public affairs, strategic communications, government and media relations. Previn was educated in the North Forest Independent School District and continued his academic training at Texas Southern University (TSU), the University of Houston and the University of Phoenix. Previn currently holds a Bachelors Degree in Administration of Justice and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA). While attending TSU, Previn joined the award-winning, internationally renowned TSU Debate Team, where he met his former debate coach and mentor, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman. In his first year on the team, Previn traveled to London, England where he won his first international 1st Place Award. Appointed by Dr. Freeman, Previn became the team's president in only his second year on the team. Under the tutelage of Dr. Freeman, Previn had the opportunity to compete and win several awards in international debate competitions in Lisbon, Portugal, Rome, Italy, and Paris, France. Previn is the author of Public Speaking the Freeman Way, which is available on www.amazon.com Previn's motto is: "Success is the Only Option!"
