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You Say it, You Own it

by Tom j Dolan

You Say it, You Own it!
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Think before You Speak is great advice. And Why is that? Because Public Speaking and Presenting demands your Critical Attention to the words and phrases you say. Because “Once you Say them, You Own them.” Welcome to the world of Hi-tech Global Communications where someone is always on the lookout for your misspoken words. The Web has made escape from personal statements virtually impossible and…

they will stick to you like glue. This Show, will look at one past example as a reminder for your own vulnerable future. Quote’s are from Mr. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education, and former US Drug Czar. The point to be made here is that anyone, in any Position, at any time, can say something that will stick to them forever. And “forever” is a very long time.

Mr. Bennett complained that his words were being taken out of context, and that may have been the case. Nevertheless…

The words you Say can live forever in cyberspace.
Protect yourself: Think Before You Speak

updated note/  The reality in today’s world of Wi-fi interconnected communications is simple: you are never safe to say anything! Smartphones can record from inside a jacket, bag, or briefcase. Microphones are more sensitive then ever, they’re easily concealable, and designed with wide area pick-up patterns. The most ordinary Mobile phone sitting on a table several rows away from you can capture your words.  Add to that the potential of capturing your spoken faux-pas, a slur, an off-color joke, derisive remark, a revealing attitude, an angry retort or any of the other verbal comments that are frequently spoken. In many instances, the speaker has little attachment to what he/she just said, but if recorded, the speaker could be embarrassed for a life-time.

Remember: There are many people who look for just such opportunities and they are not all working for a local news program, newspaper, or online social website. It’s up to you to protect yourself, your Family, your Career, your Business, and your Reputation.

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Filed Under: Performance of Speaking Tagged With: anxiety, Coaching, ESL, Fear of Speaking, PoS, PresentationTips, StageFright, Tips

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