We can all learn so much about the art and science of public speaking from 19th century iconic American author, humorist and lecturer Mark Twain. ‘The difference between presentation and a great presentation is like the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.’ ‘There are only two types of speakers in the world: The nervous … Read more
The great 20th century British statesman Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) was a master of communication as well as politics: ‘Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.’ Say what you have to say and, the first time you come to a sentence with a grammatical ending, sit down. ‘Courage … Read more
‘A wise man speaks because he has something to say, a fool speaks because he has to say something.’ Plato, 427 BC – 347 BC, Greek philosopher and mathematician ‘Grasp the subject, the words will follow’. Cato The Elder, 234 BC – 149 BC, Roman orator & politician ‘Let thy speech be better than silence … Read more
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ Carl W. Buechner, 20th century minister and author. “It’s not how strongly you feel about your topic, it’s how strongly they feel about your topic after you speak.” – Tim Salladay, 20th century speaker and author.
“No one ever complains about a speech being too short!” Ira Hayes: Native American US Marine who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II “No one can remember more than three points.” Philip Crosby: 20th century businessman, author and quality management expert “Many attempts to communicate are nullified by saying too … Read more
” The most precious things in speech are the pauses.” Sir Ralph Richardson, famed 20th century English stage and film actor “Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.” Martin Farquhar Tupper, 19th century English writer and poet ‘The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” … Read more
In her popular book, ‘Lemonade Stand Selling’, Diane Helbig devotes an entire chapter to networking. No surprise, since she is an All-Star Networker. Here’s a bit of the insight she shares: • ‘Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great results for years to come.’ • … Read more