ON THEM . . . NOT YOU

What do great speakers do to guide their audiences? First, they share what they know to be true. They understand that they are not the focus. Their audience is. Great speakers have a passion for their material, a passion for teaching. The desire is infectious. If the speaker has it, the audience

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On Owning our Children

Quote of the Month     There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings.         ~ Hodding Carter   (C) 2011        www.schrift.com

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ON SPEAKING LIKE A PRO

Successful speakers do not do all the right things all the time. They often take risks and risk bombing. But all top speakers take daily action, to move towards their goals with many adjustments. Here are ten ways to be a highly effective speaker. 1. Have a passion for your subject(s). If you

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