"There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time."
Anne Sophie Swetchine
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"We are not what we know. We are what we are willing to learn."
-- Council on Ideas
The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.
George Eliot
Language expert Wilfred Funk was one of the first to study highly successful men and women to determine what they have in common. What he discovered was that they all have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Since then, many studies have shown the same thing. In fact, members of the "speaking" professions - lawyers, politicians, professional speakers, salespeople, and entertainers - are among the highest paid. There appears to be a high correlation between word power and earning power. The ability to speak, to persuade, and to keep an audience's attention is well rewarded.
What about you? Have you been sabotaging your own success because you feel that speaking in front of a group is something you would rather die than do? If so, it is time to do yourself a favour and learn the skills that can change your life.
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Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along."
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Use motions as a discipline to keep the chairman and the participants in the meeting focussed. If discussion has to be limited to the motion under consideration then it should stay focussed, and this is a great vehicle for the chairman to use, and for other participants to use to remind people who digress from the subject under discussion.
If they have a different suggestion for implementation, and it is too far from the motion under discussion for an amendment, suggest it be discussed as a different motion either at this meeting or at a more appropriate time.
And the first part of any speech or presentation is to gain that attention – arouse it, focus it and keep it. Don’t waste your breath on the expected or the blah. If you must begin with something like “Good evening”, then make it different, or unusual. Here in Australia, we might say “G’day!” That would be unexpected. Otherwise use your voice and body language to make the greeting unusual, challenging, noticeable. Use pause here. Then use an opening that grabs the attention. You can use a question, a joke, a comment about the people or surroundings or event.
You can make a statement, use a quotation, or simply use body language or gesture. But choose that opening to grab attention, to align with the audience and their needs, hopes and aspirations, and to lead into your message.
Rarely do I use the word genius...but I make an exception when it comes to Michael McMillan. You've probably heard me say it's not what you say, but how you say it that turns the switch from "off" to "on." Michael's mind works in amazing ways and his ability to tell a story in a way that you'll never forget is...second to none.
Pink Bat...Turning Problems into Solutions is a must-read for everyone who lives in the world of business, or is a part of any organization. In fact, I predict that once you read it, you'll want everyone in your company to do the same. Today, I'd like to share Michael's introduction to one of my favorite books...Pink Bat. Enjoy!
Excerpt from:
Pink Bat...Turning Problems into Solutions,
by Michael McMillanEverywhere you look today there are problems. Turn on your TV or computer - pick up a magazine or paper - and what do you see? Problems!
Talk to your spouse, co-worker, family members or friends, and within minutes someone will bring up a problem...or two or three.
Problems permeate the workplace, too - new products, old products, customer service, health care, retirement plans, sales, marketing, budgets, IT, personnel - the list of problems we confront each day is vast.
If that's not enough, consider the global problems we are facing - hunger, war, terrorism, economy, jobs, pollution, global climate change, disease, energy, health care, education, government corruption, trade barriers, overpopulation, sanitation, water - the world's problems seem endless.
In short, we are experiencing a "problem pandemic" like never before. What's scarier yet, is many experts predict there is no end in sight. So what can YOU do about this threatening pandemic?
Embrace it! This may seem strange at first, but by the time you finish reading this book, you will realize many "problems" aren't problems at all. In fact, most problems are opportunities and many are actually Pink Bats - unseen solutions just waiting to be found.
Can you imagine waking up each morning faced with a "solution pandemic?"
Start imagining. Maybe you think this idea seems impossible, but you're about to discover: "Pink Bat Thinking" makes the impossible possible.
Today I'm pleased to make an introductory offer of only $12.00 for our newest release...Pink Bat. I predict you'll love it! For more information, or to look inside the book just click here.
Peter Drucker once said, "It is easier to come up with new ideas than it is to...let go of the old ones." I couldn't agree more! That comfort zone is...well, pretty comforting for all of us.
What are some of the secrets to taking risks and turning problems into new opportunities? Just click here to watch an unforgettable 3 minute movie that is guaranteed to spark your imagination!
