Bad Speaker Syndrome, Wayne Kronz

Bad Speaker Syndrome, Wayne Kronz

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Stage fright and lack of confidence plague many public speakers. Some say, “this is normal, , , and to be expected.”

I say differently, “the great majority of public speakers and presenters should be able to get rid of most, if not all of this anxiety.”

If this fear was always there every time I spoke, I’d just not speak any more. But, at least once a week, I hop right up front expecting nothing but a positive outcome. And it usually works out just that way.

Honestly, I look forward to every time I speak. (And not because I'm a good speaker.)

But I hasten to say, everyone isn’t like me. Fear, anxiety and lack of confidence bog many down. They simply hate to have to speak. They may be caught up in what I call the “Bad Speaker Syndrome.”

It begins with memory of someone who was a bad speaker, , , maybe even themselves. It could be anybody. They visualize the tag, “bad speaker.”

“Bad Speakers” bore audiences. And it’s true. At least most of the time. And, particularly when they use 50 PowerPoint slides full of nothing but bullet points and text to tiny to read.

Then come the insults. This does really happen, , , but it need not happen to you.

As a general rule, audiences want you to succeed as a presenter. They’re “on your side.” But, mess up enough and they will talk, , , and it will not be pretty.

But things do not have to fall apart that much for you. Do a few things right and you are in for an acceptable presentation.

But, remarks can and do hurt. At least that may be your perception. Add in another round of insults and your mind will begin to play tricks on you.

You may follow with a, , ,

“Not Me.” I don’t have to put up with this stuff. . .

And the fear just builds into a giant mountain. Worse yet, you may just quit and never give another presentation in your life. Got Nood!

The above pattern has halted many careers and personal development endeavors. It’s a syndrome you don’t want to fall into.

I have ways you can use to insure that you never fall into this pattern of negative thinking. And most of these “ways” have to do with the multitude of visual tools you can use in your presentations.

Keep your eyes fixed on this blog.

Wayne

Gratitude from Quotegarden.com

Gratitude from Terri Guillemets, QuoteGarden.com

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This post is "just for fun." Gratitude and how it so positively effects our life is one of my favorite topics. And so I checked out Terri Guillemets' QuoteGarden.com for some classic quotations.

Then I went to my ol' favorite, morgueFile.com and swiped some tasty images of candy for a backdrop. I hope you get a kick out of this slideshow. Oh yes, I found some crazy music for it too.

Wayne

Think Better, Tim Hurson

Think Better, Tim Hurson

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Another book on innovation. That's the kind of guy I am. Tim Hurson's new book, Think Better: An Innovator's Guide to Productive Thinking, is a must read, , , especially for anyone who wants to be on the cutting edge of their field or industry.

Here's my latest Quotation Slideshow to help you sample this useful book.

Also, spend a little time with this slideshow. Watch it five or six times. I'm confident you'll be able to find two or three audience-pleasing quotations you can use in your very next presentation.

And, if you find these quotations really useful, write a post about which one you used and then embed the video in your blog or website. Thanks!

Wayne

Payback Time, Phil Towns, 8 Steps to Turning DOWN to UP

Payback Time, Phil Town

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Here's another musical whiteboard from Phil Town from the book, Payback Time: Making Big Money Is the Best Revenge!

If you can use it in your presentations, let me know.

Wayne

100 Ways to Motivate Others, Steve Chandler

100 Ways to Motivate Others, Steve Chandler

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Here's a good book every presenter should read, Steve Chandler's, 100 Ways to Motivate Others: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy. It is full of helpful tips for the everyday presenter. His material will give you a constant fresh new perspective daily.

Here's a Quotation Slideshow that will help you maintain that freshness in you speaking activities.

Enjoy.

Wayne

How People Think About Gifts, Seth Godin

How People Think About Gifts, Seth Godin

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By now everyone knows that I'm a big fan of Seth Godin. And his new book, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

In it he reveals three ways people think about gifts. Among other things, these three different mindsets effect our relationships, our career plans and our marketing.

I have created a two-by-two matrix that will help you understand a total of four mindsets, three from Mr. Godin and one from me, , , the one I consider to be ideal.

Enjoy,

Wayne

Louder Than Words, Joe Navarro, Self-Awareness Check

Louder Than Words, Joe Navarro

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Here is a useful message from Joe Navarro's book, Louder Than Words: Take Your Career from Average to Exceptional with the Hidden Power of Nonverbal Intelligence. Many of you can use this "Self-Awareness Check" model. It's put to music. And I hope you enjoy it.

Let me know how it works for you.

Wayne

Wayne's Innovation Method, Wayne Kronz

Back on March 26, 2010 I did a post titled, How Wayne Prepares to Speak. Several people have asked me to produce other ideas of mine in "musical model form."

Wayne's Innovation Method, Wayne Kronz

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I often speak about my approach to innovation. It is one of my favorite topics. So here's a musical model called, Wayne's Innovation Method.

And it is one thing I am known for, , , from several venues; the custom home industry, graphic design (apart from visual aids and public speaking) and of course the latter. Without bragging, I can confidently say, "I am a highly creative person."

Rarely have I every been challenged to "come up with something" that I haven't been able to deliver.

I've read many books on the subject and I have to say that my approach is definitely different than most.

So I've created a musical model to illustrate my method. (Or, at least, the way I most often go about it.) Follow along.

1. It starts with the basics. In every field that I work, I have gone to great effort to thoroughly understand the fundamentals of that field. The way I see it, if I'm going to cross over into the unexpected or frame breaking, I first have to start with what is already working.

2. One project, many answers. Any time I address any situation, need or problem, I always have, in my mind, creating many approaches to the project. At the bare minimum, three, , , better yet, five to ten.

In the past, I've designed many stage sets for theatrical productions. To me, every good act deserves a choice of three or four different set designs.

3. Markets. That starts with right where you are. If I design a logo for some small, start-up firm, I first have to know that it will work right here in our market or town.

Later, if it all works, I always give immediate attention as to how to duplicate it in different markets.

4. Marketing. This has to do with scaling up into many or all markets. That includes things like advertising, packaging, promotions of all sorts, including the use of the web, blogs, and online marketing. This is a huge category.

But, all along, I am considering how my basic idea may translate into major markets, even international.

5. Cross Feeding. My last secret has to do with the many different arenas in which I have extensive awareness. In this model, I refer to them here as, "A," "B," "C," and "D."

One of my most productive arenas of innovation has been it the custom home business. We'll call that, "arena A."

I am also very knowledgeable in the field of civil engineering, , , and often "borrow" approaches they use in my design of custom home features. That will be, "arena B."

My knowledge of interior design might come into play next, "arena C."

And as odd as it may sound, my understanding of consumer package design may be called into play, "arena D." I refer to this calling together of several disciplines as, "cross feeding."

Now, I will repeat the cycle several times, , , knowing that I want to generate many answers to the same riddle.

Wayne

Facebook Me, Dave Awl

Facebook Me, Dave Awl

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For all the popularity that Facebook has generated, I haven't given it much "blog time." I should do better. My problem is that I do not have a good uncerstanding of how to take advantage of it as a business building tool.

But I am studying it. Dave Awl has a book, Facebook Me! A Guide to Having Fun with Your Friends and Promoting Your Projects on Facebook, that is beginning to turn on the lights for me. Here is my latest Quotation Slideshow based on Dave's content.

Enjoy,

Wayne

The Little Big Things, Tom Peters

Tom Perter is an Icon in American Business speaking. Every since the early 1980's, after his co-authoring of In Search of Excellence, he has been in the highest demand as a corporate presenter.

The Little Big Things, Tom Peters

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His latest book, The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue EXCELLENCE only adds fuel to the fire of an already red-hot career.

So I built a Quotation Slideshow for this incredibly, functional book. I hope you all enjoy it.

Wayne

Teachers Quotations by QuoteGarden.com

We all appreciate those among us who are teachers. To honor their work, I put together a Quotation Slideshow based on the contents of QuoteGarden.com from Terri Guillemets. Visit her website today.

Teachers Quotations by Quote Garden

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And then forward a link to this post and this slideshow to as many teachers as you have email addresses for. You won't be spamming them, , , they'll love you, , , they get far to little attention and 'thank you's.'

Wayne

Perfect Business, Phil Town, Payback Time

I'm easily excited. To my knowledge, I'm the only person on Planet Earth who teaches how to use the whiteboard to "draw your message" using PowerPoint tools, and hosted by Slideboom.com.

Perfect Business, Phil Town, Payback Time

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Well I've out done myself, this time. I started with one of my favorite speakers, Phil Town, and his new book, Payback Time: Making Big Money Is the Best Revenge!. I went through his book yesterday with the thought being to build a Quotation Slideshow.

But everything went a different direction. Instead, three different theme models popped of the pages, , , one of which I have for you in this post.

Then, as I was finishing up the PowerPoint show and adding the music (which is my final step before uploading it to Slideboom), I stumbled upon a fun little piece of music. It sets the show perfectly. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Wayne

P.S. Note the review phase I have added with the circles and underlining.

The Element, Ken Robinson, Ph.D.

Sir Ken Robinson is the dean of TED* Conference Speakers and one of the world's leading experts in creativity.

The Element, Ken Robinson, Ph.D., Quotation Slideshow

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Every educator, teacher, trainer and public speaker should read his frame-breaking book, The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything.

To wet your appetite, I have created a Quotations Slideshow. And these quotes are really good. Any presenter can easily find a couple you can use in your next presentation. Enjoy!

Wayne

* An annual conference about cutting edge Technology, Education and Design, drawing the world's masters in these categories as speakers and presenter and an audience of like-minded business and world leaders.

The Symbols Game, Wayne Kronz

The definition of the term symbol, suggests it’s a word, phrase or image, or the like, , , having a complex associated meaning and perceived value. (Dictionary.com)

The Symbols Game, Wayne Kronz

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For the purpose of our study of visual aids used in public speaking, we will focus in the term “image” and “meaning.”

I have studied the idea of images adults use and the meanings they attach to them for many years. My conclusion is that most adults have at least 1000 or more symbolic definitions pre-programmed in their minds.

As a presenter, it is your job to harness these pre-programmed meanings in our speeches and presentations.

By simply suggesting an image (say a light bulb), you automatically suggest a (already learned) lesson to the minds of your audiences. It’s already there!

So, to help you understand this reality a little better, I have invented a little game. Let’s call it The Symbol Game.

PowerPoint and Slideboom.com will help us.

First, get a pencil and a blank piece of paper. And a place to write while you watch.

Second, get ready to write fast. This is a drill, , , of sorts. But it is fun!

Third, there 30 images are that will be displayed to you. (Do not write down the name of the object.)

Fourth, quickly write down the first thought that comes to your mind when the item is flashed on the screen.

Fifth, go through the exercise at least three or four times.

You will notice several principles of using symbols in your speaking.

1. The big one is that background, religion, education, where you grew up, even your gender and nationality dramatically effect how you interpret the objects.

2. Another biggy is your age, both youth and agedness.

3. Many objects (or symbols) have more than two or three meanings. For instance, a light bulb may stand for “light,” “a new idea,” or “creativity.”

4. There are no losers—only people who do not participate.

I guarantee you, you’ll learn things about how people (and you) use symbols in your thinking you never dreamed. And how you can better use them in your speaking experience.

Wayne

Trade-Off, Kevin Maney

Trade-Off, Kevin Maney

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Here's my latest Quotation Slideshow. It is set over marvelous images of lions by morgueFile.com. It features quotes from Kevin Maney from an unusual book, Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't.

In it, he discusses a strange paradox in business he identifies as Convenience vs. Fidelity.

Plus he also used a wonderful little graphic called the Fidelity Belly. It's a great teaching tool. And some of his quotations are in a league of their own. Check this one out.

Wayne

Change By Design Model plus, Wayne's Facilitator Tip

Change by Design, Tim Brown

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In Tim Brown's book, Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation, is a jewel of a model. The subject of his little hand-drawn visual is change, in general.

For four, plus years, I've been using a simular approach to teach my favorite Facilitating Tip. I've been calling it the "Football Tip" because it resembles the shape of a football.

I hope you enjoy this little musical model, , , and can adapt it to your topic or material. Joy!

Wayne

Why Reading is so Vital to Marketing, Part Two

In Part One of this article—Why Reading is so Vital to Marketing—I posed the question, “Why put any copy in your advertisement at all?”

To answer that question, I began telling a story about how I was able to pick out two actual home buyers from a mass of 10,000 Open House visitors.

The Halteman Secret

It all started when our senior builder, Joe Halteman, began sharing his secret with me, , , “Get yourself a big piece of poster board and an easel. Draw a rendering of the front of your home at the top and put the price underneath it.”

I was all ears!

“Then fill up the rest of the poster with a long list of every conceivable feature in your home, , , twenty or thirty or forty items or more, , , even the stainless steel doggie door. (Bullet point copy, I do believe!)

“Now, , , here’s how you find your real live buyers. Your whole job as you greet your visitors is to watch that poster.

Actually, focus on the last line of the poster. Just watch everyone who reads it. The person you are looking for is the one who reads the last line.

“When you see someone read all the way to the bottom, you’ve found your buyer. Only then, do you walk up and say, , , ‘do you have any other questions?’”

I did exactly as he suggested. I watched. And I watched. And, as I live and breathe, I only saw two people read the whole poster.

“I Sold a New Home to Both of Them!”

Quite a start-up for the young Kronz boys. (Click on the remake of the poster to enlarge.)

Now I have to tell you Papa Joe’s punch line when he commissioned me to do the poster. As an advertiser, tattoo this on the insides of your eyelids,“The process of reading qualifies buyers!”

Folks, the only people who read long copy are buyers (or potential buyers). Who is it you are hunting? Dah?

The key then is simple, , , Err! Get (more) people to read your ads. Or, make readers out of your marginal and non-readers. Hence the importance of readability. So then, you must increase the readership of your ads. You need readers! Another way to put it is,

“The More They Read, The More They Buy”

Consider this, , , the only time you read about ink-jet printers is when you are about to buy an ink-jet printer. The same thing holds true regarding all the product you read about. You read the labels on cans when you are about to buy the food.

But, making your ads more readable is a complex issue. I submit that there are at least five sciences involved that you should learn about and use.

In the days that follow, I will post five lessons covering The Five Sciences of Readability, plus my conclusion to the long copy-short copy argument.

Wayne Kronz

P.S. Included here is my re-make of the poster I created at Mr. Joe Halteman's suggestion. It is correct, to the best of my memory :>) (Actual rendering of home.)

P.P.S. If this line of thinking makes sense to you, email your friends about this blog, , , remember, all of this career-boosting information is absolutely FREE.

Plus my bonus, , , When Not to Use a Lot of Sales Copy.

For All Who Write, John Maxwell

For All Who Write, John Maxwell

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This musical graphic is strickly expermential. It starts with one of John Maxwells quotations from his latest book, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently.

It then plays in PowerPoint in an interesting way. Let me know what you think.

Wayne

Why Reading is so Vital to Marketing, Part One

It's an age-old debate, long copy vs. short copy? I view long copy used in print advertising and on the internet very differently than most people.

The Big Question!Right up front, let's look at a more important question. Why put any copy in your ad at all?* Some people honestly do believe, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Then, why the text?

I hope our unanimous answer is; to maximize sales, leads or sign ups, etc.

To understand my strange vantage point, I must tell you a story from a past life.

"Way Back in 1966...!I was 30 years old. I was in the carpentry business with two brothers... one 28 and the other 24. We framed and trimmed new homes in our hometown, Muncie, Indiana as sub-contractors.

We decided to go "big-time" and build a spec home, as general contractors. So we joined the local chapter of the National Home Builders Association, and built a home to be shown in their upcoming event, the "Parade of Homes."

There were eight new homes built simultaneously, all adjacent to/or across the street from one another by eight different home building firms.

Ten Thousand People?!Following an extensive advertising campaign, they would all be shown, jointly over a two week, three week-end period, in an Open House, termed the "Parade of Homes."

Ten thousand people would attend the event and view all of the homes.

On the Friday evening before the formal opening, we did a "dress rehearsal" inviting town VIP's, real estate agents, mortgage people, our sub-contractors, our employees and families, etc.

"What's a Buyer Look Like?"!We set up a Hospitality Area in one of the garages. As that Friday evening was winding down, all the builders gathered. I remember walking up to the senior builder of the bunch, Joe Haltemen, and asking him,,,

"Papa Joe (we all called him that;-), ten thousand people are going to go through these homes in the next two weeks,,, how in the world do you tell the serious buyers from the people who are just looking for decorating ideas?"

I was not prepared for an answer,,, it had just been small talk.

Then he said, "Wayne, I like you and your brothers. You've put together a mighty nice home here. And you fellows are an asset to the whole show.

"I'm going to tell you something I've never told anyone except my own son.

"You're artsy, aren't you, Wayne?"!I nodded.

"Get yourself a big piece of poster board and an easel. Draw a rendering of the front of your home at the top and put the price underneath it." I was all ears.

Look for part two of this article on this blog... very soon.

Wayne

* There is a reason not to put much copy in an advertisment, , , but that's a subject for another day. So stick with me on this blog, and I'll share it with you and it won't cost you a dime.

The Element Interactivity Effect, John Sweller

Though it has huge implications on how presentations are made, I've never heard these ideas discussed apart from the work of John Sweller and his associates and the academic report,
Visualisation and Instructional Design. http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/trynew/sweller-visualinstructionaldesign.pdf

Information Structure, John Sweller

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I have prepared an unusual model addressing an unusual continuum, Low Element Interactivity Material to High-Element Interactivity Material.

When it comes to preparing material for a speech or presentation, including the visual aids you use, the above variables are a huge issue.

On one end of the scale, are, say, four elements, A and B and C and D. These four factors are the key points of your presentation.

On the "low" end of the scale, each item can be discussed and learned independently and apart from the others elements, , , or low in interactivity with one another. They can be presented in serial or sequence, as completely different topics.

At the "high" end of the scale, each different element is very dependant on the other elements you are presenting or high in interactivity with one another. Necessarily, they must be learned in conjunction with one another.

The latter leads to what scientist call, cognitive overload. And to the best of your ability, you should design material that eliminates as much of "it" as you can.

But, how is this done. I suggest five different approaches, , ,

1. "Dumb it Down." Those are someone else's words, not mine. While I strongly believe in presenting in as simple a form as possible, but I don't think you should eliminate any academic value or challenge from any topic.

So you can almost eliminate this point.

2. Back to Basics. People do need to know and understand the basics of anything, , , and this is a very good way to approach any presentation. Building a speech around your A and B and C and D is not always a bad thing.

3. Study the Continuum. Look at your topic and see how much material is "very interactive." In today's complex world, there will be a lot of this interconnected information.

Then settle on a "middle of the road" approach. It might be is how does A relates to B. How A relates to C and finally how A relates to D. That's only three points to your whole presentation. At least, you'll have A covered pretty well.

4. Know Your Audience. This crazy scale might go completely across your audience. Some may want "milk" and others "high-cut meat."

5. The Fire in the Kitchen! There is always a temptation to cover the whole thing, including topics like "The B Picture," "The Three C's" and "The D Factors." My advice, DON'T. There will always be another day and another presentation. Most of the time, "less is more."

If you do choose to tackle the "whole enchilada," be sure to give your audience a lot of help with well-thought-out handouts, or visual aids or mnemonic tools, etc. or all of the above.

Wayne

The Keys to Simplicity, Wayne Kronz

Everyone and their brother that has any idea of how presentations work, is into simplicity, , , whether it's Zen philosophy, to plain horse-sense, i.e., "keep it simple, stupid."

The Keys to Simplicity, Wayne Kronz

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I too have my ideas. It includes embracing the useful that is simple and a unique kind of rejection of the complex.

Check this little model out.

Wayne

The Gratitude Loop, Wayne Kronz

Of all of the visual aids I've ever created, this is my favorite.

The Gratitude Loop, Wayne Kronz

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Why?

First, the content. This is high-value material for everyday living! And, for us all!

Second, the animation technique. I was able to use the tools in PowerPoint to simulate exactly what I would be drawing on a whiteboard if I were presenting it live to you.

Third, the music. I think it complements the message.

Lastly, it's simple and easy to understand. When it comes to the end, and The 12 Lifestyle Benefits of Gratitude are all listed on a still screen, read them over three or four times. Let them sink in.

Wayne

Linchpin, Seth Godin

Let's talk writing style. After all, this is a blog you are reading. And, let's not talk about my writing style (much). I am not a good writer and I know it. But I aspire to be. And I'll keep on working on it until I leave Ol' Mother Earth.

Linchpin, Seth Godin

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I like to read. That's how I've learned what little I know about the craft of writing. Back in "pre-www days," I used to keep from five to seven books checked out of the library at all times. Now days, behind my blogging time, I like to spend time at the local Barnes and Noble book store.

Of all of the thousands of authors I've read and scanned, there are three that stand out to me as a model for my writing style. They are, , ,

Max DePree, Rick Warren and Seth Godin.

I'll not list their books here, except for the one I'm featuring today. Seth Godins, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? It is the source for my latest quotation slideshow.

"These three? Why do they stand out to you, Wayne?"

Because they know how to deliver the most profound truths with the simplest words, , , they use words everyone uses every day. Little bitty words and great big, huge principles! I love 'em.

And so do most readers, , , for sure, blog readers.

(But, all to often, I screw up and get all wordy and many-syllablish. Forgive me!)

And so here is Seth's latest, , , Linchpin, , , it's profound. When you speak, there are always quotations from this meaty little book you can use.

Included is what I would call the "quote of the year." Every speaker, speaking on any subject, can use it in their very next presentation. It is pertaniant to us all.

"Yesterdays remarkable is today's really good and tomorrow's mediocre." p. 25

Enjoy!

Wayne

8 Viewpoints of the Visuals You Use, Wayne Kronz

Part of the my main seminar, How to Draw Your Message for Fun and Huge Profit, is a small section about the eight (8) mindsets you should have toward the visual aids you have created for your presentation.

8 Viewpoints of the Visuals You Use, Wayne Kronz

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1. First of it all, any visual aid that you create for any presentation should be considered a “model” of your message. By definition, a model is “a replica of the real thing” or “reality”.

2. Think further of your new born graphic as being the essence of what you are about to present. It’s English definition is the "basic element of anything," in concentrated form.

Such is your model to your message.

3. Your visual aid is your own private opportunity to “draw your message.” Or, to take it out of a spoken and written form and put it into a graphic form.

4. This is where you consciously think and say, “This is how it works.” It’s your actual delivery of your message to your audience.

5 and 6. For your visual message to have it’s best impact, it must, both represent the smallest detail and the big picture of what you have to say. And it is not always easy to do.

7. Think of your theme model as being your partner as your teaching tool.

8. And, last but not least, is what your visual aid is to your audience; a tool that will equip them to better and more quickly learn what you are teaching.

Bonus: It will further help them teach others what you have taught them.

So, as you create and use your visual aids in your presentation, always be aware of the powerful tool you have in your hand.

Wayne

Thank You Power, Deborah Norville

My favorite topics have to do with the design and use of visual aids in public speaking. But there is another subject that is dear to my heart; the constant practice Gratitude.

Thank You Power, Deborah Norville

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I am a great fan of the research of Michael E. McCullough and Robert A. Emmons, which Deborah Norville refers to through out her book, Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You.

My favorite lesson to teach is entitled, The 12 Lifetine Benefits of Gratitude.

Deborah, a network anchor person, has taken to the topic of like a duck to water. And her book is remarkable, and must reading for any person who wants to make life meaningful.

Here is my Quotation Slideshow of this very fine publication.

Wayne

A Sense of Urgency, by John P. Kotter

A Sense of Urgency, John P. Kotter

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Harvard Business School professor, John P. Kotter is one of the world's leading authorities on leadership and change. His latest book, A Sense of Urgency, approaches his two signature topics in a new and more critical way.

He has concluded that there is a great fall off in urgency in business.

And that this lessened degree on urgency among leaders is making it more difficult to deal with the problems of doing business it the 2010's and beyond.

Kotter has identified a series of twelve (12) factors necessary for leadership to be able to begin new urgency and action it their organization.

Because twelve elements are too many for most adults to manage in their own thinking, I have developed a "color coded" process model (or Method Map) to help you and your audiences understand his principles.

Though presented in under a minute here, this content could easily be a one hour (or longer) lecture.

What I have done here is use the old "fish bone" approach in a more formal way to illustrate four "back bone" ideas, supported by two additional points each.

This is a technique I call a "Table of Contents" model. Such many-elemented, complex graphics can be created to support a over-all theme, book, seminar or conference, etc.

Let me know how this visual aid works in your own thinking and speaking.

Wayne

Everyone Communicates Few Connect

Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John C. Maxwell, Quotation Slideshow, Wayne Kronz

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John Maxwell has long been one of my favorite public speakers. His latest book Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently is jamb-packed with quotations every speaker or presenter can use any time.

So here's my latest Quotation Slideshow, featuring nuggets from that book.

Enjoy.

Wayne

Follow the Other Hand, Andy Cohen

During the month of March I featured a concept I called Using Entertainment Media as a means of making a visual impact during your presenting. Ventriloquism was the focus of most of these posts.

Today, let's talk about magic. And there is one superior place for us to start; with Andy Cohen. He is the premier teacher of speakers the craft of magic.

And his book, Follow the Other Hand: A Remarkable Fable That Will Energize Your Business, Profits, and Life is the most comprehensive place to start.

Watch his "French Drop" video several times and participate right along with him.

If you like his work, and you think you can do a lot of the same stuff, get his book.

Wayne

Goals and Actions

There is a strange dichotomy about Setting and Achieving Goals, , , in any area of your life. It seems that there must be an execution of a well defined Action Plan if greatness is ever achieved.

Goals and Action, Wayne Kronz

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Plus, to so many people, the real value of goal setting and action planning is not important. They just blow these critical ideas off as not part of their lives.

But, it all starts with one's placing of high value in these activities.

Here's a simulator model (a PPT mimic of a hand-drawn visual aid) you can use to teach all these seldom taught principles.

Wayne