Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie (1888-1955)

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Dale Harbison Carnegie (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), a bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), Lincoln the Unknown (1932), and several other books.

Born in 1888 in Maryville, Missouri, Carnegie was a poor farmer's boy.

Dale Carnegie Training

The Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations is a learn-by-doing based program for individuals based on Dale Carnegie's teachings. It was founded in 1912 and is represented in more than 90 countries. More than 8 million people have completed Dale Carnegie Training.

The course is based on a five-phase continuous improvement cycle:

  • Build greater self-confidence
  • Strengthen people skills
  • Enhance communication skills
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Improve attitude and reduce stress

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