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Words on Fire: The Power of Incendiary Language and How to Confront It
Written by Helio Fred Garcia
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Focusing on the problematic language President Trump uses, this book identifies, critiques, and offers a response to violent communication and its consequences.
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Helio Fred Garcia
Helio Fred Garcia is the founder and president of the crisis-management firm Logos Consulting Group and also heads its research, publishing, and executive education arm, the Logos Institute for Crisis Management and Executive Leadership. As a professor, he has taught a range of courses on subjects such as crisis management and communication ethics. For over 35 years, he has personally coached more than 400 Fortune 500 CEOs, plus thousands of other high-profile individuals in other complex fields.
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