Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie (November 24 1888 - November 1 1955) was a pioneer in self-improvement, salesmanship, and corporate training programs, and became famous for courses he developed that emphasized public speaking and interpersonal skills. Born in poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936, which has sold over 15 million copies through many editions and remains popular today. He also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln titled Lincoln the Unknown and several other books.

External links

• Dale Carnegie Training
• A&E Biography classroom study guide for "Dale Carnegie: Man of Influence"