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Good Penmanship for Public Speakers
The pen is mightier than the sword; but when it comes to public speaking, an empty hand is mightier than the pen. Sometimes, a speaker will take the stage holding a pen and deliver the entire speech or presentation without … Continue reading
A Lesson from Lang Lang
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Kristen and I had the good fortune to attend a concert by Lang Lang at Geneva’s Victoria Hall. His performance was terrific. From the light melodies of Bach, to Schubert’s sombre Piano Sonata … Continue reading
Posted in Delivery
Tagged Frédéric Chopin, Geneva, James C. Humes, Lang Lang, pause, pausing, Victoria Hall
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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 117)
“Start strong with a ‘grabber’. A personal story, a quote from an expert or a shocking statistic — something that takes a hold of your audience and gets them hooked and opens their mind to your message. Give the audience a chance … Continue reading
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 116)
“Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care.” — William Safire
Posted in Quotes for Public Speakers
Tagged Humour, Public Speaking Quotations, quotes, Speechwriter, William Safire
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