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Posted by: JaneMay 2 years, 1 month agoHave you ever noticed when the head person of your organization or any organization for that matter, be it a CEO, CFO, President, Vice President speak, they capture the attention of the audience. That kind of executive presence may be innate for some, but can be learned for those who seek out those qualities of a senior executive.
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mark-stevens
May 9, 2007, 2:58 p.m.I have stood in front of my buyers for company seminars, people worth millions and fascinated them with stories from my life. Stories that sometimes were worthless sometimes emotional, but always personal.
I was a celebrity to these people, my comments had exaggerated value.
Ask your self why are you in front of these people.
Give yourself not just self worth, but a swagger...
Convince other's that you represent something of value to them. Maybe not life or death situations, an increase in wages, or job security. What ever you're talking about has to have value. I have had people with collage degrees that took speech tell me how jealous they were of me for having the ability to talk an hour about nothing, unprepared, and hold my listeners attention. I had their future in my hands... or so they thought.
Read internet how to's, little things can make a difference. I have taught myself phone sales doing that.
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ListenUP
May 9, 2007, 5:23 p.m.I nodded my head while reading this..... alas I have a long way to go.
I AM practicing my swwagger rightt now butt it makes itt kinda hard to typeee..
Thanx
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match
May 9, 2007, 6:35 p.m.Yep, all very true. Your site always provides great insights and this is yet another!
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BronxBomber
May 9, 2007, 8:35 p.m.Not nod you're head at all? I'm afraid that's the only point where I disagree JaneMay. I would say do it, but not do it excessively. But you have to show that you, and the other party are, at least reading the same page. At least nod you're head in the deepest sincerity.
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mark-stevens
May 9, 2007, 8:47 p.m.If people are watching your head non, chances are they are not paying attention
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UnusualSuspect
May 9, 2007, 9:03 p.m.Yes...very interesting about the nodding. I wouldn't have thought about that before. I suppose the really trained person would learn to nod only when agreeing with another's comment, and not nod when they might disagree. But, like you say, that requires practice, or else you'll look like one of those toys you see in the back of some cars where the head is bobbing back and forth as the car moves...LOL...
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mark-stevens
May 9, 2007, 10:19 p.m.The Seattle Mariners are always having Bobble head night...
Now if they could have a string of wins...alas I dream
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cheng02
May 9, 2007, 11:02 p.m.If you have fear of public speaking, you can overcome it so that you can speak to a crowd too.
One way is to close your eyes and visualize yourself standing on stage and talking very confidently to the audiences. Look at your confident self and the pleasant faces of the audiences.
This report by Bob Proctor will help you do that.
www.visual...
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jasontan
May 10, 2007, 12:53 a.m.Interesting topic here... Visualization does help. Before you even step on stage, visualize the whole process, the end result of it. This was taught by a a world class platform speaker, he explained that when you are able to visualize the end result, or the whole process of ppl liking your speech, you'll then know how to bring yourself to talk that way. It's just like when you know where you are going, only then you'll know the way to it.
One more thing I found interesting is this report that is flying around the net http://www.studyofgettingwealthy.com/download/l... it did mention about visualization and stuff...
Any other techniques that speaker uses?
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aceofspades1
May 10, 2007, 2:01 a.m.Jack boots a fresh uniform a swagger as you walk an affirmative shake of the head - short clipped phrases a lifting of your arms & a movement of your fingers always seem to work - but you really have to drop the german accent
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Obaku
May 10, 2007, 2:03 a.m.How to act like a CEO.
Pretend you are an idiot. Be lethargic, almost to the point of catatonia.
Always move the conversation to golf.
Remember, whatever happens, you have an urgent appointment - far away from the problem.
Delegate, i.e., shift responsibility - blame goes down, credit goes up.
Never, never say 'yes' when asked a direct question.
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mark-stevens
May 10, 2007, 3 a.m.OBAKU, I hope that was tongue in cheek humor, If not... I don't care... na na na na
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moxxxxxxxxxx
May 10, 2007, 8:39 a.m.Nodding when listening to others is a sign of approval. Nodding when you are speaking is a sign that your are looking for approval.
I used to be impressed by people who could speak about nothing now I just see them as wasting my time. I don't need to be talked at - tell me something I need to know.
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SASSYSAMRAI
May 10, 2007, 1:48 p.m.I OVERCAME THIS FEAR WHEN I RECENTLY READ "EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF HOW IMMACULATE, CLEAN, OR SANITARY THEY THINK THEY ARE, (HAS WHAT'S EQUIVALENT TO PEANUT-SIZE) "POO" IN THEIR DRAWERS." NOW WHEN I BECOME NERVOUS OR BEGIN TO "FALTER" OR LOSE THE "SWAGGER" I REMEMBER THE PERSON (OR PEOPLE) I AM IN FRONT OF HAVE "PEANUT POO-PY DRAWERS" AND I AM ABLE TO REGAIN MY SWAGGER BACK.
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elel
May 10, 2007, 4:16 p.m.Three cheers for "peanut poo"!! :)
I impress on my son, during his presentations, besides posture, to always make eye contact with the whole of the audience, never to focus on just one person. Of course when he was in a band, he responded, "will do, unless that girl is really hot"!
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moxxxxxxxxxx
May 10, 2007, 7:56 p.m.You were ment to lead not follow, most people probably waste your time.
You are right about that. It is also interesting how many people mistake talking about nothing as a sign of intelligence.
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mark-stevens
May 11, 2007, 3:24 a.m.Getting people to listen to nothing either is the sign of intelligence or the arrogance of it. Which get's back to sounding like a C.E.O.
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kjripp
May 11, 2007, 9:23 a.m.It's always easier for me to read tips like these than to practice them. Public speaking has never been my forte, and I pretty much do the opposite of everything mentioned!
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