The smaller the space you have to communicate the more the preparation you need. I think of this as the law of constraint. When I have lots of space I’m a little lazy and loose with what I deliver. Smaller spaces, however, require real thought. Think about it: 140 characters on Twitter took more thinking than 280. Prepping an 18 minute TED talk is ... Continue Reading about Communication and the Law of Constraint
4 Things Every Speaker Owes their Audience
It’s a pretty regularly that I listen to other speakers. And more often than not I’m frustrated with what I get when I offer my undivided attention to someone. If I give up an hour of my time, here’s what I’d like in return. These are 4 things every speaker owes their audience. Tell me something new. Tell me a story and deliver information that I’m unlikely to get ... Continue Reading about 4 Things Every Speaker Owes their Audience