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Quotable Quote: FDR on Public Speaking

Franklin D. Roosevelt's once gave this advice on public speaking: "Be sincere. Be brief. Be seated." FDR's advice is spot on, especially for today's audiences who seem to value authenticity and…

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business presentations

Public Speaking Tip #24: Heartfelt Belief

"Be silent, or say something better than silence." ~ Pythagoras Before you step before an audience to deliver a speech or a business presentation, you need to ask yourself one…

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Humor

Quotable Quotes: Mark Twain on Impromptu Speaking

The truth is, life is a series of presentations. And if you think about it, most of those presentations are unscripted. All the world's a stage and we're always presenting on the…

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public speaking

Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day originally was called Decoration Day and was held to honor fallen soldiers in the Civil War. Later, the holiday was expanded and today we remember all those who…

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public speaking

Quotable Quotes

Facts alone won't cut it. Emotion, image, logic, and promise are the things of which compelling communications are made. This is true in all forms of communication including writing and speechmaking.

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Humor

There are Two Types of Speakers in the World

Mark Twain's humorous quote about public speaking is pretty close to the truth based on the hundreds of people I've taught and coached. I work with leaders who don't want speaking…

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