Articles by Andrew Dlugan:

On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

  • the best communicator of 2008;
  • public speaking resolutions for 2009;
  • basics of sketching (at a whiteboard or flipchart);
  • brevity in humor; and
  • new public speaking books for January.

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Is this the year you become a more effective speaker?

Is this the year you conquer your fear?

Is this the year you customize every presentation for the audience who will receive it?

Is this the year you worry less about ums and ahs, and worry more about connecting with the audience?

Is this the year you realize its not the quantity of information conveyed, but the quality of how you convey it?

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I am a Bert Decker fan. I subscribe to his blog and learn from him often. I’ve got his books on my wishlist.

But, after reading his “Top Ten Best (and Worst) Communicators of 2008” list, I’m confused — how did he get it wrong?

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

  • crafting memorable phrases;
  • vocal exercises;
  • presenting time-based information; and
  • content staging.

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Six Minutes continues to grow, both in the number and breadth of articles as well as in the number of subscribed and unsubscribed readers.

Just as a wise speaker must consider their audience when constructing a presentation, I think it is important to do the same for Six Minutes. Please help me plan the direction for Six Minutes into 2009 by taking 1 or 2 minutes to answer a short survey.

For those reading this message in email or via RSS, you may not see the survey below. In that case, click through to the one-minute survey here (or the Google Docs version).

Thank you in advance for your participation, and thank you for reading.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

  • delivering big and bold messages;
  • slide transitions;
  • speaking at conferences; and
  • reasons people walk out on your presentation.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Just a few of the topics featured are:

  • speech critiques;
  • commonly mispronounced words;
  • using maps in presentations; and
  • underdressing when speaking.

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Looking for the perfect gift for the public speaker in your life?

Looking for something to add to your own personal wishlist?

Here’s a great list of ideas inspired by emails telling me the gifts that public speakers really want.

Stocking stuffers, moderate, deluxe, and priceless gifts — a comprehensive list with dozens of public speaking gift ideas for you or the public speaker in your life.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

 

Just a few of the topics featured this week are:

  • 9 steps of story structure;
  • fascinating videos featuring kinetic type;
  • how to obtain business through free educational seminars; and
  • Toastmasters topics for discussion.

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Last week, we asked readers to recommend their favorite books in public speaking, presentation skills, or related fields.

Thank you! Six Minutes readers answered the call with 16 book recommendations. Some books have been reviewed on Six Minutes. Some are on my wish list. And some were brand new to me.

How about you? Which of these appeal to you? Have a comment to share?

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review is super-sized with an incredible diversity of high-quality articles.

Just a few of the topics featured are:

  • phrases which irritate audiences;
  • shifting the focus from you to your audience;
  • the medieval speechwriter;
  • a plethora of visual aid tips;
  • more on Barack Obama; and
  • lessons learned from competitive speaking.

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