My recent article on Public Speaking - How to Introduce Speakers

Recently I repurposed an article on Public Speaking - How to Introduce Speakers in a group on Linked In called "Happy Lawyers" below is one of the comments from a member of the group.

"Well done! There were several valuable suggestions that even the most experienced speakers would benefit from reading.

We all have had our good and bad experiences. Your comments help to develop a plan going into the introduction. A powerful tool that I try to use in the beginning is to try to create a sentence or two that ties the program, the goal for the program and, where appropriate, a current event together.

I think that Rick's story is great. When I did my opening statement in my first jury trial I used index cards. I put my index cards on the lectern and started to speak. The cards all slid off the lectern and onto the floor. I got on one knee and began to pick them up. All eyes in the courtroom were on me. The Judge leaned forward and seemed prepared to enjoy the situation. I thought to myself all those years of school wasted - I am dead! Then it occurred to me that I needed to do my job. So I said "boy was that dumb." All heads nodded in agreement. "I bet you were all surprised when the cards fell." All heads nodded. Then I said: "This isn't about me. This case is not about whether I dropped my notes. The case is about whether....." I did the entire opening on one knee and the case settled later that day. Why tell this story? Part because it is real and human and part because the jurors told me afterwards that I was very believable, human and that I broke down any barriers that they felt about lawyers.

I am not suggesting that you do your introductions on one knee. I am recommending that, wherever appropriate, that you break down barriers so that the program is more effective. "



Posted by David Gabor

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Posted by thetranscriptionlady at 7/10/2009 7:54 AM
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