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Herbert V. Prochnow

Born

in The United States

May 19, 1897

Died

September 29, 1998

Genre

Professional & Technical, Business & Investing, Religion & Spirituality

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Herbert Victor Prochnow

Herbert V. Prochnow (May 19, 1897 – September 29, 1998) was a U.S. banking executive, noted toastmaster, and author during the middle 20th Century. As Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago, Prochnow wrote several popular books on public speaking. He also wrote epigrams and anecdotes that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Reader's Digest.

Quotes:

"A visitor from Mars could easily pick out the civilized nations. They have the best implements of war."
"The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work."
"'Company policy' means there's no understandable reason for this action."
"A great many people mistake opinions for thoughts."

Bibliography:

The Toastmaster's Handbook (Prent ...more

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Herbert V. Prochnow’s books

Average rating: 3.51 · 49 ratings · 8 reviews · 85 distinct works

	The Public Speaker's Treasure Chest: A Compendium of Source Material to Make Your Speech Sparkle really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 1977 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Toastmaster's Treasure Chest 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1979 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dictionary of Wit Wisdom And Satire by Herbert V. Prochnow, Herbert V. Pronchow 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2005 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podium : The Speaker's Complete Guide to Great Jokes, Anecdotes, and Stories 2.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1998 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dictionary of Wit, Wisdom and Satire really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2000	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jokes, Quotes and One-liners it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1987	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Speaker's and Toastmaster's Handbook 2.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1973 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comprehensive Toastmaster really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1960 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	700 Illustrations and Ideas for Speakers really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1994	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Toastmaster's and Speaker's Handbook 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1955 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars