Watch Richard Greene explain what he believes are the crucial elements of truly great public speaking. His Tedx Talk is entitled, The 7 Secrets of the Greatest Speakers in History.

 

https://youtu.be/i0a61wFaF8A

 

Prompt

Please reflect on your own life.

Identify and explain at least one "tipping point moment" -- when the spoken words/messages from someone touched you so profoundly that it prompted you to consider a new path in life.

It can be oral communication with a parent, a friend, a community and/or religious leader, or listening to a public presentation from a politician, a business or nonprofit leader, or entertainment/sports personality.

I want you to think about the huge role public speaking plays in our daily lives.