Whether we’re in the business of public speaking and leadership or
are engaged in other meaningful pursuits, we appreciate the power of the
spoken word — and the power of stories.
Unlike facts, statistics or
logical declarations, stories capture the hearts and imaginations of
those around us. They help move curious and engaged listeners from one
perspective to another while fueling inspiration, innovation and change.
I had a great time chatting recently with Bill Monroe, host of a podcast called 2 Minute Talk Tips.
Bill developed his own speaking career at Microsoft and Toshiba and now
interviews expert speakers who share their quick tips and deeper
insights with his listening audience.
Whether you’re a public speaker, leading a group or organization,
delivering presentations and meetings or are looking to become a person of greater
influence, you’ll want to tune in to what follows.
Here’s some of what you’ll discover:
- A 2 Minute Tip: The most important thing I do before stepping up to a mic
- A key question to ask your audience – and why
- The connective idea to keep in mind, regardless of your audience
- The magic and power of storytelling
- Podcasts – a unique benefit from having your voice on this medium
- My personal account of how reflective questions can make you memorable – and talked about – after you leave the platform or room
Click here to listen in to the podcast.