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Speak so people want to listen
Five habits that make any speaker easier to follow — in meetings, on calls and on stage.
People rarely remember every word you say. They remember how clearly you said it and how it made them feel.
Five habits
- Lead with the point. Say the conclusion first, then the reasons.
- Pause on purpose. Silence gives your listener time to catch up.
- Slow the important line. Pace signals what matters.
- Use one story. A single example beats five statistics.
- End with an ask. Tell people exactly what you need from them.
This short talk captures the spirit beautifully: