5 takeaways from «Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers»
Soon you won't be afraid of the open mic
The ability to speak beautifully in public is a real superpower. It will help not only to attract attention but also to achieve success. But how can you be confident in front of a large audience? James Humes, author of «Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln», will teach you this.
You can read or listen to «Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln» online, or you can save time and learn the top 5 takeaways without the fluff in just 5 minutes. Master the art of oratory, and do not forget about the small task.
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1. Add authority with silence
During important speeches, do not rush to start the speech right away. Better hold your silence for at least 40 seconds. You can also pause before answering questions from the audience. They will not only make your speech more meaningful but also improve the public's perception of it. This technique was used by many influential people, including Napoleon. So trust me, it really works!
2. You can't do it without a skeleton
In order not to stray too far from the main topic and remove unnecessary excitement, make a plan of your speech before the speech. Start with the main idea that you want to convey to the audience, and then add details. Therefore, it will be much more difficult to get lost and spoil the speech.
3. Brevity is the sister of your speech
If you want your speech to be remembered for a long time, make it short but capacious. From the first minutes of the speech, designate the main topic in order to attract the attention of the audience. And you don’t need any: "Hello. I'm so grateful that you paid attention to me." No one is interested in hearing this.
4. No paperwork!
You can make yourself a cheat sheet and look at it from time to time, but reading from a piece of paper is the mortal sin of any speaker. If it so happens that you do not know the text at all, proceed according to this scheme: