Today Counts: Five Public Speaking Skills Worth Mastering
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Today Counts is a free weekly leadership newsletter for professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, and aspiring leaders who want to grow in character, effectiveness, and influence. Every week, you'll receive practical leadership insights, personal growth strategies, and actionable tools to help you lead with confidence at work, at home, and in your community.
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Hey, Reader! Some people speak, and others make you listen. What makes the difference?
Have you ever walked away from a conversation or a presentation thinking, “That could have gone better”?
I know communication is something I’ve had to keep working on over the years. The longer I lead, the more I realize that having something worth saying and knowing how to communicate it are two different things.
This week, Winston and I are talking about public speaking and some of the skills that can make us better communicators. Whether you're speaking in front of a room full of people or simply trying to lead well, how you communicate matters.
I think this is something most of us could get a little better at. I hope you'll give this week's episode a listen!
🔹 Communication doesn't always land the way we intend. What we mean to communicate and what someone actually hears aren't always the same thing.
🔹 The best communicators make it about more than themselves. They think about the people listening, not just the words they're saying.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Think about your last important conversation. What do you hope the other person took away from it?
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SIMPLE HABITS TO BE A BETTER COMMUNICATOR Becoming a better communicator starts with the small things we do every day. Here are five habits worth practicing.
Lead better. Live with purpose. Make every day count.
Today Counts is a free weekly leadership newsletter for professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, and aspiring leaders who want to grow in character, effectiveness, and influence. Every week, you'll receive practical leadership insights, personal growth strategies, and actionable tools to help you lead with confidence at work, at home, and in your community.
