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Thank You For Arguing is a fascinating introduction to classical and modern rhetoric, packed with speechwriting lessons for every public speaker.
It is grounded in the wisdom of the past (beginning with Aristotle’s ethos, pathos, and logos) and yet written for modern speakers with countless references to everyday persuasive examples.
This article is the latest of a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.
The previous article of the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos series defined pathos and described why emotional connection is so important for your presentations.
In this article, we explore how to build strong pathos in your presentations through a variety of emotional pathways.
American psychologist William James wrote:
The emotions aren’t always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action.
Emotions — whether fear or love, pity or anger — are powerful motivators for your audience. An audience emotionally stimulated in the right way is more likely to accept your claims and act on your requests. By learning how to make emotional appeals, you greatly improve your effectiveness as a speaker.
In this article of the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos series, we turn our attention to pathos, and the role of emotion in persuasive public speaking.
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Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die packs powerful wisdom that will help you express your message so that your audience remembers it and acts on it.
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Have you taken a college course in public speaking?
Have you taught a college course in public speaking?
Which textbook did you use, and would you recommend it?
I’m interested to hear all your recommendations, the good and the bad.
If you are an average speaker, you suck.
So do all of your colleagues with average presentation skills.
Let’s see why this is so…
Your speaking ethos is critical to ensure that your audience is present, listening, and open to being persuaded by your ideas.
But, how do you maximize your ethos for a given speech and a given audience? Is ethos fixed before you open your mouth? Is there anything you can do during a speech that makes a difference?
This article shows you practical tactics you can employ to establish and increase your ethos.
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Have you ever fainted in mid-sentence?
Have you ever shown up for a 1-hour seminar only to be told you had to give it eight times in a row?
Have you ever had your blouse pop open while speaking?
These were just a few of the confessions shared by Six Minutes readers in our contest to win a copy of Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun.
Thank you to everyone who participated. The responses are collectively funny, surprising, and educational. A few of the most shocking confessions and the most valuable insights are featured below. Click here to read all of them back at the original contest article.
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