Stanley McChrystal @ TED
Stanley McChrystal, Commanding General in Afghanistan speaks at a TED event. I choose this video for several reasons that will resonate with the viewers of this blog.
One is his Voice. It’s not silky smooth, in fact it’s very gravelly isn’t it? It’s not loud nor demonstrative and yet you’ll find yourself Listening and Watching. So having a Nice, Pleasant, “Easy to Listen to” voice isn’t mandatory to maintain audience attention…is it?
(ps~ if you’re interested in more information re: Voice, see Show# 20)
I counted only 1 Slide in the video presentation. So you don’t need a library of Slides to make your Points.
He moved around the Presenters Circle easily enough and I like stage movement. And did you notice he didn’t carry any notes yet he had a nice verbal flow. I think he was well rehearsed but not scripted and that allowed him to be comfortable and flexible with his Presentation.
OK, so if you’ve been following this blog for awhile you could easily spot those Speakers traits. But that’s not Why I chose this Presentation for us to look at. I chose this because of the Content which is Presented in several Stories.
This is not a celebration of Military Life but an opportunity to look at the importance of Training, Leadership, Communication, and the Challenges of new Technology in an organization. Any Organization.
If you’re looking to get ahead, take on Responsibility, and Perform at an Above Average level, there’s something in this Presentation for you.
