Abraham Lincoln, the Speaker
In thinking about presentations, it is hard not to think about the power of words and the delivery of powerful ideas. The link below provides some insights into the man who touched and had an impact on so many during his fifty-six years on this earth.
President Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was this past Sunday on February 12, was an extraordinary speaker and deliverer of thoughts that galvanized audiences. When you think about the power of words and the ability to deliver them with impact, consider that one of his greatest (if not his greatest) speeches, the Gettysburg Address, was comprised of ten sentences and less than three hundred words. Talk about clarity of message.
This article is a worthwhile reading because it talks about the attributes related the President’s oratorical command. The ideas expressed are still the same ideas that makes a person an effective presenter today-preparation, logic, voice mannerisms, persuasion, appearance and understanding of self, motives and acts.
The article also makes another very compelling point. All of these skills can be learned as the President did during his successful career.
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 | 3:44 pm
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