Loitering one day in my office I decided to look for words that denigrate styles of speech. I found 84 words that did just that. For example, “That guy is a blabber mouth.” The next day I looked for words… Read More »The Speech We Need Now
I have a guest blogger named Carmine Gallo, a guy who has written some great books about communication in the digital age. In this article he talks about the importance of people who can persuade. In a world built on… Read More »The Growing Value of Changing Minds
When I turned on the TV that Saturday just as Bishop Curry began to speak, the cameras were turning their ever-watchful eyes on the dignitaries in the front pews. The Queen seemed to be uncomfortable, and Prince Charles and Camilla… Read More »Give it Smoothness
Just got back from a kickoff meeting for a global IT project. Thirty people were sitting around a big table. One of the leaders of the meeting said, “Let’s all introduce ourselves. Say your name and tell us some things.”… Read More »How To Say Your Name
Another way to be a highly persuasive speaker is to be “real.” Your audience will find you more trustworthy, and so they will be more willing to hear–and agree with–your point of view. To do this, understand what you are… Read More »Find a Sense of Truth to be Persuasive
Last week we looked at a good way to start a talk if you need to be persuasive–answer “What’s in it for me?” for your audience. Get their attention right away, and you’ve got time and content to win them… Read More »Find Passion to be Persuasive