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February 2004 |
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Poor Howard Dean! Sure,
His Voice was Shrill. But Finger Pointing was an
Angry Gesture. |
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At the risk
of appearing to pile on Candidate Howard Dean, the infamous
“shriek heard around the world” was probably not very
presidential. But neither were his gestures.
When
watching what has to be most overplayed campaign speech in
history, most people focus on Dean’s over-the-top (supporters
say “motivational”) voice. But someone needs to point out
those angry gestures. Specifically, the pointing fingers.
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To
See the "Softer Side of Sears", Avoid Jargon or PowerPoint
with This Retail Exec. |
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If there’s any doubt that the business world
today is seeking simpler, plainspoken
presentations, you need look no further than
Sears executive Bill Bass. Bass’s rampages
against Sears’ PowerPoint and Jargon were
graphically documented in a recent article in
the Wall Street Journal.
Bass, who took over the Sears internet business
after the retail giant acquired his old company Lands’
End, has been a vocal critic of Sears’
formalized and somewhat jargon-filled
presentation style. |
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"All
Communication is Motivation", says Peter Drucker. We Couldn't Agree More. |
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Business
Guru Peter Drucker said “Communication . . . always makes
demands. It always demands that the recipient become
somebody, do something, believe something. It always appeals
to motivation.”
To motivate
people effectively, you need to have a focused message that
you deliver with passion. That’s what we teach at
Speechworks. |
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Why
Do We Get Nervous When We Speak? Maybe Public Speaking
is an Unnatural Act. |
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Public
speaking is the number one fear of the average person. It’s
a statistic that’s repeated constantly. But the question
remains: “Why?”
There are
plenty of psychologists that will give you a theory. But
here’s another thought. Could it be that we fear public
speaking because it is an unnatural act for the human
species? Put another way, if you look at the evidence,
humans were not designed to stand in front of large groups
and speak. As a result, most of us feel uncomfortable doing
it. |
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Want
to Nail Your Next Big Presentation? Let Our Coaches Help
You Be a Star! |
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When Henry
Ford introduced the Model T, the joke was that you could have
your car any color you wanted “Just so long as you want
black.” Unfortunately, most public speaking training is the
same way.
Most
public speaking training takes place in workshops. But
Speechworks is changing that model with Communication
Situation Coaching. |
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