PLEASE. STOP. TALKING!!!!!!!

“There’s more opportunity in leaving people wanting more than giving them so much they wish they had less.” - Simon Sinek

Your fancy presentation or on-air break isn’t necessarily about the number of words, PowerPoint slides, or even length. If what you’re saying is compelling and captivating it can be as long as it needs to be.

LESS IS MORE

Think graduation speeches, radio shows, coffee shop hangs, and dating. Great moments make you lose track of time while the bad ones make you feel like you’re being held hostage.

Now, consider your audience, teammates, family, and friends. Do they tolerate your stories that should’ve ended twelve sentences ago? Be brave. Ask them.

IT REALLY COMES DOWN TO THIS

Being an effective communicator begins with these 3 things:

• Self-awareness.
• Self-control.
• Having your audience in mind.

Todd is the Christian Format Editor at AllAccess.com as well as the Owner of a Consulting & Coaching service at beyond615.com. He builds confidence where people feel unsure.