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WE LEARN,
WE
SHARE . . . . .
Effective
leaders are known as good communicators.
We expect them to be able to articulate ideas, motivate us through
persuasion, and to even be able to entertain us.
People aren’t born knowing how to
speak to groups, any more than they are born knowing how to talk. In other words, public speaking is a skill
that all of us can cultivate. More
precisely, it is a skill that we must cultivate if we want to continue to grow
and develop as leaders.
Many people have over come their
problem of public speaking. Followings
are some basic suggestions for becoming a better communicator and leaders.
HOW TO PREPARE AN EFFECTIVE SPEECH
1.
Get excited about your
topic.
2.
Analyze your audience.
3.
Have a beginning, middle,
and end to your speech.
4.
Use brief notes, if
necessary. (Don’t memorize
word-for-word)
5.
Practice (in front of
another person where possible).
6.
Know the environment.
7.
Visualize success.
HOW TO GIVE AN EFFECTIVE SPEECH
1.
Be prepared.
2.
Be yourself.
3.
Stay within your timeframe.
4.
Summarize main points.
5.
Smile.
TIPS FOR OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
1.
Accept the fact that you
are nervous.
2.
Be ready early.
3.
Focus on three reasons why
you will be successful.
4.
Keep giving speeches.