“How to Speak so that People Want to Listen” by Julian Treasure
Background:
In this TED Talk, Julian Treasure discusses the power of the human voice and how to speak in a way that captivates people and creates change. He identifies seven common habits that hinder effective communication and offers four cornerstones for powerful speech.
Main Ideas:
– Seven deadly sins of speaking to avoid: gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, embroidery (exaggeration), and dogmatism.
– Four cornerstones for powerful speech: HAIL (honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love).
– The importance of using vocal tools such as register (changing pitch), timbre (the feeling of your voice), prosody (sing-song patterns), pace (varying speed), silence, and volume to enhance communication.
Key Takeaways:
– Avoid gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, embroidery (exaggeration), and dogmatism when speaking.
– Embrace honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love as the foundation of powerful speech.
– Utilize vocal tools such as register, timbre, prosody, pace, silence, and volume to enhance communication.
Pertinent Examples:
– Treasure shares stories about his mother becoming negative and how it made it difficult to listen to her.
– He mentions the harmful impact of complaining as it spreads negativity.
– Treasure demonstrates vocal tools such as changing register, utilizing timbre, and varying pace to emphasize meanings and engage listeners.
Conclusion:
Treasure emphasizes the importance of effective communication and offers practical techniques to improve the way we speak. By avoiding the seven deadly sins of speaking and embracing the four cornerstones (HAIL), as well as using vocal tools, we can create powerful speech that inspires change and understanding.
FAQs:
– What are the seven deadly sins of speaking?
– How can I avoid negativity and complaining in my speech?
– What are the four cornerstones of powerful speech?
– How can I improve my vocal skills for better communication?
