“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” - James Humes
The art of communication is introduced to us as soon as we are born, before we could even talk. We vocalized nonverbal signals that let our parents know when we were hungry, when we tired, and so much more.
As we got older, we learned that talking was so much more effective at getting our point across. From there, speech became the primary for
m of communication. Whether we are talking to friends or communicating with the world around us, we have become experts at communication. We have become so advanced in terms of communication we can communicate not only through speech, but also through colors, signs, and numbers.
What happens when the communication falls short, however? The consequences can span varying proportions, ranging from a fight with a friend to a loss of an important contract. To avoid these pitfalls, the key to successful communication is efficiency. In order to speak efficiently and accurately convey our ideas, we must understand and embrace the art of public speaking.
What is public speaking? By definition, public speaking is the act of speaking to an audience. This can include a live audience - such as in talk shows, or presentations - or online - through a video recording, or social media presence. The ever-expanding virtual landscape has unlocked new opportunities for verbal influence, rendering the skill of effective public speaking a true game-changer now more than ever.
Despite its timeless and immeasurable value, the art of public speaking is actually not particularly hard to master. It is just as vital as it is learnable. From school presentations to everyday conversation, effective public speaking skills can go a long way in forging connections, expanding trust and sharing ideas that could change the world.
Public speaking can enrich you with three key skills: to persuade, to motivate, and to inform. We will go more into depth for certain tips and tricks of mastering these three areas in later articles, but knowing the fundamental uses of public speaking is the first step.
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