We were given two ears and one mouth. That means we should spend twice as much time listening as talking. If we truly listen, we listen to understand. When we listen to understand, we pay attention to the way the words are said as well as the words that are being said. This is called “Active Listening”. Try it….you may find out a lot about the other person.
To your speaking success
Fran Watson
The Power of Positive Thinking Yesterday, we talked a little about why and how it is important what you think about. We looked at the impact both positive and negative thinking can have on us and those around us. Today, I want to focus a little on the power and importance of positive thinking….
Old habits and patterns are sometimes hard to break. We may wish them away and want to do better and be more, but without practical tips and advice along with the creation of new habits, we remain stuck in the same old place. For the next few days I will be posting some tips on…
Toastmasters International has introduced a new educational program entitled “Pathways”. It is designed to fit in more with the way people learn and work by choosing a new path instead of following the old manuals. Those who have been using the old or Legacy program for years are having some difficulty with the new program,…
Although this seems difficult at times, there are many things we can speak about, we simply need to be open to “listening” to the world around us for topics. For instance, one night last month I was sitting on my couch, relaxing and watching some TV when a number of books fell off my bookshelf…
Although speaking in public is really a monologue of sorts, this monologue is addressed to a ready, able and receptive audience who wants to learn from you as much as you want to learn from them. Obviously the message would be more effective if it is listened to. Check out the following tips to maintain…
Unexpected advice from the guy I couldn’t stand I was incredibly reluctant to join the program. It felt like the same thing all over again. I could teach this stuff I said. But he insisted, do it for me he said, so we can talk in the same language. I agreed. He was right. I…