🌟 [ 42 ]   3 Keys to Help You Give a Better Talk | An Interview with Richard Nash [ @Leading Saints ]

Richard Nash spent his career as a writer and a speaker (not always by choice). He worked in management and marketing for Intermountain Healthcare for 35 years and previously served as a speechwriter and jokewriter for political and corporate leaders. He’s a former bishop and has also served as stake Young Men president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, and nursery leader. Most recently he is the author of 3 Keys to Help You Give a Better Talk. His previous book, Lengthen Your Smile, is a best-selling collection of brief stories (most of them funny) that illustrate faith-based ideals. Richard and his wife, Laurie, have three children and four grandchildren. Highlights 02:10 Introduction to Richard and his book, 3 Keys to Help You Give a Better Talk 07:50 Richard’s book was inspired by David O. McKay. 10:40 Principle 1: Have an objective -The objective is the message you want listeners to take away from your talk. -Keep your objective to one sentence. -You are normally assigned the topic but take the time to pray and read and figure out the objective that you need to teach. 14:30 Is your lesson objective clear? How can you make it clear? 16:20 Richard shares his own personal experience of giving a talk and creating a clear objective and an attention grabbing opener. 17:45 Principle 2: Share examples -People love stories. They connect with stories. -We remember stories more than anything else we talk about. -Stories are a way to show our personality. 22:30 Richard shares how he uses his own personal stories to connect with people. 28:00 Tips for sharing stories -Keep a journal of your stories. -They should be simple and day-to-day things. It doesn’t have to be a huge experience. -Reference scripture stories or other people’s stories but bring your own personal experience into it. 32:45 Principle 3: Emphasize application -What can people do because of the things that I’ve spoken today? -Emphasize how people can apply principles to help them live the gospel e .

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