Chapter 9- Public Speaking
You’ve probably sat in a classroom at some point, listening to a teacher or professor. Maybe you’ve been to church too, and heard a sermon. If you’re active in your industry, you’ve attended keynote addresses and break-out sessions at various workshops and conferences. Perhaps you’ve even been to an educational seminar.
In all of these instances, the person speaking was clearly the recognized expert on the topic at hand. Whether it was geometry or Leviticus or the latest trends in spinal manipulation, the person at the front of the room talking was designated the expert, worthy of everyone’s attention.
Standing in front of a group of other people and sharing your knowledge and wisdom with them is the most ancient form of Thought Leadership, and is an absolutely vital element of creating it today, especially at the local level.
Like every chapter of this book, entire libraries could be written about this topic in particular. This guide is geared toward the would-be Thought Leader, so we’ll focus on what to say and where to say it.
