Julian Treasure: How to speak so that people want to listen
Published June 27, 2014
Julian Treasure has several TED Talks posted. We can assume that he is recognized for his skill on the subject from at least a TED Talks perspective. Also, since our course is focused on teaching us useful tools about how to publicly speak while integrating technology, Treasure offers some public speaking suggestions worth considering.
The Process
Treasure begins his speech by expressing how important the human voice is and how it can be used "to speak powerfully to make change in the world". This helps the listener to understand the sense of power the human voice has when used appropriately. He offers seven deadly sins to avoid when presenting a speech.
The opinions on the subject are expressed as Treasure's personal beliefs from examples and his personal experiences. He presents his points clearly and concisely generating credibility. Treasure literally trains a huge crowd how to speak more effectively. The talk is less then 10 minutes, which allows for an easy listen.
Robert Reich would agree with Treasure that the voice is a "powerful tool". Reich supports the efforts of the few to use their voice effectively to create change in how others think, feel, believe, and behave. Treasure does his best to offer us all skills than can be honed to wield a display of hope to influence many or few depending a speakers sphere of influence. At the same time the skills taught by Treasure can also be used against us as Reich would suggest.
It seems that Treasure does his best to inspire speeches that are ethical at all levels. He also insists that the presenter end on a positive note. Reich tends to emphasise the negative aspects of "the triumphant individual", by pointing out the ugliness that exists in American culture and politics.
If hope in American culture is to be propagated, then Treasure effectively teaches us how to do it.
Thanks for posting this Kathleen! These tips are something we all probably need to hear right now! I know I do! It's strange how terrifying it is to give a speech. I love the quote that we can change the world with a powerful voice. Something I definitely need to work on!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I liked the analogy of the tool box...register, timbre, repetitiveness, pace, silence, pitch, and volume etc....we engage in important speech regularly that these tools can be useful. We can all use information of how to speak better. Treasure does effectively communicate the idea that our world could be better if we could all speak and listen more effectively.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteGossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, lying, dogmatism - all of those things are so toxic to human, just like breathing in smoke. And it is not only about other people wanting to listen to you. It is about attitude in life: we say what we think, we think what feel, and it is impossible to feel happy if you are complaining, lying, gossiping and etc.
HAIL is the key!
This was really helpful. I enjoyed how he explained the types of speech that many people participate in. Then he walked you through how to better speech and elevate way it is received with the different tools. I especially liked how he told the audience that the voice is a powerful tool. Great ideas.
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