Delivering Your Message
On the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., it seems appropriate to recognize the great orators. Dr. King was one of the world's great communicators and his message changed our country.But even if you’re not delivering one of the most important speeches of the 20th century, there are lessons. Read this article from the Wall St. Journal to fully understand its impact.
If you’re called to make a speech, it doesn’t matter if you’re using Powerpoints or a teleprompter (I’ve seen it go both ways – horrible speeches by people both with and without these tools). But you’ve got to connect with the audience. And you’ve got to prepare (hey, all you corporate execs, how about asking the marketing dept. for some pointers?). A presentation requires skill and polish. Take it seriously. You just might deliver the speech of your lifetime.
