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Month: August 2016

8 Powers of the Pause

Posted on August 29, 2016June 13, 2023Categories Tips & TechniquesTags Engage_the_Subconscious, Pausing, S-Emotion
8 Powers of the Pause

The most powerful part of communication is not what you say. Words are what you give to the listener, but power is not something a speaker can give away. Power is something the listener feels for themselves. Continue reading 8 Powers of the Pause

Something About a Sitcom Grabs Attention

Posted on August 22, 2016June 13, 2023Categories Presentation PrinciplesTags Attention, Engage_the_Subconscious, Impact, R-Association, S-Emotion
Something About a Sitcom Grabs Attention

The most watched broadcast on TV is the Superbowl. Do you know what is the second most watched show?

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Myth-buster: Like um, ya know …

Posted on August 15, 2016June 13, 2023Categories Presentation PrinciplesTags Clarify_Your_Content, Myths, T-Preparation
Myth-buster: Like um, ya know …

Uuummm, um, ummm! No, this is not a Gregorian chant. This is what you sound like when you don’t know what to say next. Continue reading Myth-buster: Like um, ya know …

What if I Don’t …

Posted on August 7, 2016June 13, 2023Categories Presentation PrinciplesTags C-Illustrations, Clarify_Your_Content
What if I Don’t …

I want you to go on stage and burp. Go on stage and scream. Go on stage and act like a clown. No, I’ve never said that, but based on the reaction I get, some people feel like I’m actually asking them to go on stage naked.

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Hillary Hijinks: DNC Manipulation 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016June 13, 2023Categories Case StudiesTags Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Politics
Hillary Hijinks: DNC Manipulation 2016

As promised, here’s my analysis of the Democrats attempts to persuade. Hillary is in trouble.

Continue reading Hillary Hijinks: DNC Manipulation 2016

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