Step 1 – Preparation 7 Steps to Preparing a Great Speech or Presentation Step 2 – Introduction Attention getter (one of the openings): Thesis Statement: Credibility: Summative Overview: Benefits: [The main purpose of the intro is to open the talk, orient the audience,...
Former U.S. President, Barack Obama, sent a congratulatory text to Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant following the team’s June 2017 championship win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team should soon be going to the White House to meet the president. I...
We are all dying, even if one is in complete health right now. We are born dying. From the cradle to the grave, each second that passes puts us closer to our graves. That has to get us thinking about the future. Since anybody can die at any time, I’ve asked...
When I used to be a missionary, I wrote the following points down as a way to help me speak well. Even though I’m no longer a missionary, I think the principles in many of these points can be adapted to public speaking in any circle. Whether you are a fan of...
Passion is both something you discover and something you choose, just like a spouse. It’s Like Dating There is no simple one-size-fits-all formula for finding one’s passion. Having said that, finding our passion isn’t supposed to be difficult....
“You’ve observed how poor leaders throw their weight around, how quickly a little power goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave. That is what...
