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A Creative Choice
Your Creative choices, Your “Style” ~TjD
A Music Stand…is this a Concert? No, but it is a Creative Choice. Why you wonder? Well, Joseph Nye is a former Assistant Secretary of Defense. And also a former Dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He knows himself well and will offer sharp insights into international politics. But that’s not why I’ve chosen to feature him here. He’s teaching all of us a lesson in Speaking. His choice to use a Music Stand is a Creative Choice that He knows will guarantee an error-free Presentation. So, we can learn from the choices of other Speakers.
True, his topic is interesting and a good choice for a TED presentation. Yet, that not the reason I’ve featured him here. I believe, like me, that you’ll find his creative choice a… [Read more…] about A Creative Choice
Lecterns & Podiums
Stand on it? Stand behind it? Lean on it? Walk around it?
Speakers, Lecterns and Podiums often appear together. Frequently, You may have the need or opportunity to work with Lecterns and Podiums. Fortunately, not at the same time. You see, both the Lectern and the Podium are Speakers tools that you should learn to use. Your proper use of each one can enhance your impact with your audience. Now, Let’s see how you can…
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Overcome the “umm” habit?
RSA a British Organization similar to TED in the US.
Richard Thaler, a University of Chicago Professor must Overcome the “umm” habit. The “umm” habit distracts from his message. Here he speaks at an RSA event. Watch his Presentation and you’ll see what I mean. For students of Speaking….
Hold the Audience Attention
Hold Their Attention, Win their Support