Many times we find ourselves thinking about what to eat for dinner and whether or not we put the towels in the dryer when someone is talking to us. Their voice is a distant drone and their mannerisms lack the charisma to compete with our own preoccupied and meandering mind.

Inevitably, you have zoned out when listening to someone speak. However, you likely also encountered someone you thought was a master of communication. This person was so dynamic and engaging that you and anyone listening were enraptured, uplifted, and inspired. Whether or not you agreed with or were interested in the message, an effective communicator commands attention.

But can you pinpoint what makes them so moving and memorable?