3 Public Speaking Rules
I like these 3 rules that Tony Hsieh (pronounced Shay), the CEO of Zappos, shared on twitter. Obviously there is a lot more to public speaking then this, but I definitely think these rules will help make you more interesting to listen to and create buy in with your audience. What do you think are some other good rules for public speaking?
- Be passionate
- Tell personal stories.
- Be real.
By the way, I am really looking forward to reading Tony’s new book, Delivering Happiness that comes out in June.
Steven Furtick and Rick Warren on Relationships
Awhile back Steven Furtick of Elevation Church posted a quote on twitter that read, “You’ve got to follow Jesus for yourself. But you can’t follow Jesus by yourself. Who’s got your back?”
In an interview of Rick Warren of Saddleback Church a months ago (via the catalyst podcast) he mentioned the importance of right relationships within ministry.
Rick Warren said, “To make it in ministry over the long haul you need four kinds of people in your life…”
Here are the four kinds of people he mentioned:
1. Mentors - The coaches. (Even Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods need coaches.)
2. Models - People who have come before you and are no longer alive, but have finished the race strong.
3. Partners - Co-workers and peers.
4. Friends - People that love you no matter what.
Do you have these four kinds of people in your life? Who’s got your back?
Listen to the entire Rick Warren interview here and follow Steven Furtick on twitter here.
Learning From Rick Warren 140 Characters @ A Time
Rick Warren, the author of The Purpose Driven Life and Pastor of Saddleback Church, has recently become an avid twitter user… and I’m loving it. He seems to preach an entire message in 140 characters. Check out some of his recent tweets below and be sure and follow him on twitter @RickWarren.
“It is senseless to work so hard from early morning until late@night…God wants u to get ur proper rest.” Ps.127:2 (LB)
To avoid burnout:Divert Daily(whatever relaxes) Withdraw Weekly(a sabbath) Abandon Annually(disconnect completely)Ps.127:2
Baptism is coming out the closet for Christ. It says publicly:”I’m not ashamed of loving Him.” God has no secret agents.
The Poor need opportunity not just charity,a hand-up,not a hand-out,partners not patrons,free markets not free money,trade not just aid.
Jesus isnt impressed by how u LOVE TO PREACH.He wants you to LOVE THE PEOPLE u preach to today.1Cor13;1-2
There’s no GROWTH without change.No CHANGE w/o loss.No LOSS w/o grief.No GRIEF w/o pain.Lead change with kindness.Rom.2:4
What grows a church is no secret:TRANSFORMED LIVES! If they’re genuinely changed u’d have to lock doors to keep people out.
What does twitter say about you? This is a word cloud generated from the bios of people that follow me on twitter.
Twitter will kill you. At least that is what happens in this “rockumentary” by David Crowder. Hope you enjoy and remember, tweet with caution.
By the way, you can follow me on twitter here.
“I’m not addicted to twitter. It’s just fun. I like to tweet.”
He taught the birds to twitter.
