Will your presentation put people to sleep? To find out, all you have to do is ask yourself one simple question. If the answer is yes, your communication is tedious.
We’ve all been there–asleep with our eyes open. Continue reading The Tedium Test
Tag: Attention
The Ignorability Factor
Imagine if everyone was ignoring you and just talking amongst themselves. My guess is that you don’t have to imagine it, you can probably remember it.
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?
Hold their Attention
Have you ever felt like people aren’t listening to you? I hate that! If so, you have caught a rampant disease. The cure takes some practice, but the diagnosis is incredibly simple. The simple reason people don’t listen to you is that Continue reading Hold their Attention
Steal their Attention
Most public speaking programs focus entirely on WHAT you say. Unfortunately, improving WHAT you say won’t help you unless you also know HOW to say it. The first rule of professional speaking is simple: Continue reading Steal their Attention