Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 78) – Peter Guber

“Story forms have evolved continually since the days of the shaman. Literary genres from epic poetry to drama to the novel use stories as political or social calls to action. “Technological breakthroughs — movable type, movies, radio, television, the internet — have provided new ways of recording, presenting, and disseminating stories. But it isn’t special […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 77) – John Maxwell

If there is a more important key to communication than finding common ground, I certainly can’t think of it.
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 76) – Booker T. Washington

I believe that one always does himself and his audience an injustice when he speaks merely for the sake of speaking. I do not believe that one should speak unless, deep down in his heart, he feels convinced that he has a message to deliver.
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 75) – John Zimmer

“It’s been said that music is what happens between the notes. I believe that a great speech happens between the words, during the pauses when an audience can reflect upon and internalize the message. Never forget the impact that a well-timed pause can have.” John Zimmer
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 74) – Ken Haemer

“Designing a presentation without an audience in mind is like writing a love letter and addressing it: To Whom It May Concern.” Ken Haemer
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 72) – Nancy Duarte

Nancy Duarte on what it takes to create an interesting presentation.
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 71) – Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln on the importance of telling stories when speaking in public.
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 70) – Nelson Mandela

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” Nelson Mandela Photo courtesy of lasanta.com.ec
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 69) – Carole King

“It’s all about connections. I want to connect with people. I want people to think, ‘Yeah, that’s how I feel.’ And, if I can do that, that’s an accomplishment.” – Carole King
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