Business Leaders, Uncover This One Secret To Transformative Speeches
Michael Davis
President & CEO, Keynote Speaker, Presentation And Speaking Coach | Communication And Storytelling Mastery For Leaders and Sales Professionals | Speaker's Advocate
How “Weeding” Enhances Your Impact
Think about the most impactful messages you’ve heard. Were they couched in long, drawn-out presentations?
Or were they delivered in a clear and concise manner?
They were short and to-the-point.
The ideal presentation is clear, short, and has one single message that can benefit the audience. If you achieve this, then listeners will follow through on your call-to-action.
The Problem With Most Presentations
But most presentations are neither short nor concise. These messages are typically “lost in the weeds.” Creating a clear and concise talk is like clearing brush and weeds in an overgrown flower garden. If we don’t lose the unnecessary verbiage, then our message is covered up.
When you craft your next presentation, start with everything that’s in your head and get it out on paper or an electronic device.
Much like clearing weeds will reveal the best parts of your garden, pruning excess words will reveal your core message. Replace that verbiage with “white space.”
This focused and deliberate process offers your listeners a clear view of your key insights. If you achieve this, then your words will be heard, felt, and acted on.
So, treat your next speech like a garden. Reveal the beautiful flowers in your talk by eliminating the unnecessary weeds. This approach isn't about speaking less; it's about impacting more.
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1 年"But most presentations are neither short nor concise." Happens all the time! I find I have to write it with too much info, and then edit, edit, edit...aka WEED IT! Just like you said!
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1 年One trick I use is to take a 5 minute story or bit and cut it a minute at a time until it stops making sense. You don't realize how much material is actually filler.
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1 年Great post, Michael Davis! Jerry Seinfeld once told me that, for him, a good day's work is getting an 8 word joke down to 5 words.
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