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" Public Speaking : 9 Characteristics of the
Greats"
By: Paul Evans
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Public Speaking : 9 Characteristics of the Greats
By: Paul Evans
1. Solid Content. Even a person lacking
charismatic gifts can develop solid content. Always share
something the audience finds valuable to their lives.
2. Humorous. It's hard to hate someone you laugh with. The
best speakers find a way to get people smiling early in the
program. It opens hearts and makes the group receptive.
You don't have to be hilarious, just humorous.
3. Organized. There's no excuse for rambling through a
presentation. Have your notes structured in way that keeps
you on pace and on target. Listeners should feel they received
a message that made sense and was easy to remember.
4. Approachable. Some speakers try to get in and get out as
fast as possible, but the audience likes to know the speaker
is available an approachable. One of the best ways to make a
good impression is to get to the event early and meet people
as they come in.
5. Authenticity. It's said that honest arrogance is preferred
over false humility. We all want to know people are being
honest with us and that what we see is what we get. Be true to
yourself and others by being the same around everyone. That
way you don't feel like one person in front of an audience and
another person at other times.
6. Growing. Great speakers continue to grow in the knowledge
and application of the craft. They don't rest when reaching a
particular level. Instead they continue to stretch and become
better.
7. Giving. The best in this profession give without expecting
return. Most big name speakers give anonymously to the
charities and organizations they cherish. This giving attitude
in private creates warmth and welcome in public.
8. Natural. Last night I actually watched BookSpan for the
first time. I've flipped by before and mostly viewed it as a
cure for insomnia. However, Walter Isaacson author of Benjamin
Franklin An American Life was speaking. Having read the book I
wanted to see how well he presented the material. He did a
great job. I got the impression that he would be the same off
the podium as he was in front of the microphone. A great
example of natural expression.
9. Passionate. Speaking transfers energy with words. The more
passion passes through the message the greater the chance of
it being remembered and applied. No one has ever said, "I sure
hope the speaker is boring." Instead they like to say things
like, "Wow! She sure was excited about her message."
Paul Evans is the creator of
Great Public Speaking.
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