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Public Speaking - The Power of Words
Words hurt, heal, motivate, and aggravate. They are powerful. They control emotions and can even control a person physically. A word is worth a thousand pictures. “Come here.” Two words that move a person from there to here. “Write this down.” Three words that cause people to put words on a page. “Remember a time when you felt angry.” Seven words that can create an overload of emotions. Your
words are power. Think of the number of people you
have made smile by
saying, “I really appreciate you.” Or the number of
people
you have hurt by saying, “What’s wrong with you? Words possess just as
much power when spoken to a crowd of a thousand as
in a one on one Use your words more effectively… 1. You get to choose the outcome. Want the group to be charged, mad, excited, encouraged, content, or happy? You can produce any of those by using the right words in the right way. 2. Don’t be afraid to be edgy. Too many speakers are soft. You can be tough without being obnoxious, or insulting a group’s intelligence. You can be humorous and still make a hard-hitting point. ... What about your words? Do you toss them out lightly, or with precision power? Your words can change lives and influence millions. Choose and use them well. About The Author:
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