Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The 5 mistakes to avoid & 2 steps to be a Great Leader & Communicator

** Its a world proven phenomenon that Great Speakers make GREATER Leaders. You too can excel at your work, in your business, in your family/ social life, politics, social work, etc. becoming a Great Speaker. Fortunately, Great Speakers can be groomed.**

Just look around & listen to communications, advertisements & speeches in the media/events/ seminars, etc. Some observations that is affecting the quality & effectiveness of communications/ speeches/ presentations.

The 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID

1) Speaking with artificial 'western' slangs & twangs/strong asian accents is affecting the quality of & sincerity in their message. If its not original, they can't hold it for too long & comes across as them being UNREAL, even when they have the BEST message.

2) Lack of conviction / professionalism, as words are spoken with just slides & notes, & in the 'head'.

3) Very bad language usage affects understanding of what they're speaking about.

4) Focus is on themselves(speaker), "how 'good' they are coming across - (ego-talk), rather than the REAL message benefitting the audience/ listeners, puts-off the audience/listeners.

5) Speaking/Preaching what they don't practise/ believe in.

Where is the "heart" in what is spoken? Its time, we, Asians acknowledge how much many lack the ability to "SPEAK" professionally. We have the substance, immense values & real knowledge & a good command of MANY languages. We need to TAKE MASSIVE Actions to STEP-UP & bring it across effectively, in an affluent, professional manner.

The Fastest way to ART OF ORATORY EXCELLENCE

THE 2-STEP STRATEGY
1) Remove artificial slangs, twangs / strongs asian accents when you speak = LEARN to Speak GOOD English( or any language) - Naturally
2) Focus in your message with clarity in your heart.

Enhancing Your Instrinsic Values is the WAY to GO!

You can stand out from the global crowd in your career/life & achieve GREATER heights as a GREATER LEADER, when you can excel in both intrinsic & extrinsic values of communication.

Check out this Youtube Video Ranked No. 2 for "Professional Speaking" for more tips.
http://tinyurl.com/lrrc4u


Article by Azeeza Jalaludeen, Communication Specialist with more than 15years experience in Relationship Marketing & People Development, working with International Clients, Business Associates & Friends, across US, Europe & Asia-Pacific.

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