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You must begin now. You can make it. You have what it takes to succeed. This is the heart of a commencement speech. When you deliver a commencement speech, always remember that your audience is now obliged to leave the borders of their comfort zone. […]
Deliver commencement speeches in under 17 minutes. Take out all the unnecessary and you will find that seventeen minutes is enough to inspire and make a point. As a commencement speaker, you must do your job well. You must do it also as quickly as
Here’s the thing: public speaking isn’t about delivering a perfect speech. It’s not about sounding smart or impressing the crowd with some fancy words. That’s the trap most people fall into—they think the goal is to “wow” the audience. It’s not. The Goal of Public
Worse than fearing that you are doing poorly is a self-promotion that you are doing well. The first sign of greatness is when a man does not attempt to look and act great. The same thing can be said of speaking. Someone who thinks himself
Almost every speaker out there will tell you that they’ll customize and tailor-fit their speeches to the need of their audience. Do professional speakers really need to customize their speeches? Most speakers say they do. But many professional speakers don’t. I read of one speaker
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Leaders need more than motivation as we have seen many over-motivated under-achievers in the workplace.
They need skills. They need opportunities. They need the environment to grow.
Your customers buy your confidence first. Your customers won’t buy from you if you are not quite sold on your offer. Watch your attitude about your product or service. You cannot hide it. You will worry about any objection from the prospect if you are
The habit to rehearse whatever you aim to do will help you grow every day. Rehearse, not just practice. Practice will only make you master that which is practiced. You practice the wrong method and the more adept you will become at practicing the wrong
Have you ever noticed how a good story can make everything more interesting? Whether it’s a tale from your grandma, a scene from your favorite movie, or a friend’s adventure, stories have a way of grabbing our attention and sticking with us. But what exactly
Leaders can increase his impact by becoming a master presenter. Yes, some great leaders aren’t great presenters — just as some great presenters aren’t great leaders. What I believe is that mastering some principles and practices in great presentations may amplify your impact as a leader.
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Inspirational speaking begins with an attitude of gratitude.
The inspirational speakers see miracles, which though obvious and experienced everyday, people do not see.
Do not craft a speech — or hold an event — if you do not know how it can change the lives of those people who are attending.
You do not have to serve the need of everyone, but there is always a starving crowd which you can feed. Feed your crowd, not your ego.
Not everyone who will introduce you know how to introduce a speaker. You can help the organizers to present you well you to your audience by writing a good introduction. There are those who will steal the thunder away from you. This is the opportunity
You deliver commencement speeches to honor people.
As a graduation speaker, you have the responsibility to focus the spotlight on those who deserve honor. Because you are the commencement speaker, you have the opportunity to celebrate the uncelebrated and the unrecognized.