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Things Worth Remembering: The Freedom to Offend

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3246 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Speeches Writing Debates Public Speaking
  1. Christopher Hitchens was known for his formidable skills as a public speaker and debater, with some believing he spoke better than he wrote.
  2. Hitch's reputation as a speaker was so esteemed that one should never speak before, with, or after him, according to advice given to Douglas Murray.
  3. Even before achieving peak celebrity status, Hitchens was recognized for his speaking prowess, particularly evident in his renowned book 'God Is Not Great.'

Things Worth Remembering: Winston Churchill’s Gracious Farewell

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4340 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🚌 Education Public Speaking Speeches Learning Communication
  1. Listening to, reading, or watching great speeches of the past can help improve public speaking skills.
  2. Great speaking aims to persuade, charm, and move the audience.
  3. Studying rules of public speaking is important, but it's equally crucial to focus on the essence of persuasion, charm, and emotional impact.
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Book Review: "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking" by Chris Anderson 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 59 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
📚 Literature Public Speaking Book review Writing Ideas
  1. Being a good public speaker takes hard work and dedication; it's about more than just the final performance.
  2. Public speaking is powerful as it allows us to transfer ideas from one mind to another.
  3. The book offers valuable tips on public speaking, backed by years of TED experience and real examples from TED talks.

Networking as a Superpower

Perspectives • 6 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Networking Career growth Community Building Public Speaking
  1. Networking is an investment that yields dividends - it's about connecting with like-minded individuals, not just transactional relationships.
  2. Building a network requires effort, but starting with small habits, finding like-minded communities, and being helpful can make it easier and enjoyable.
  3. Practicing thought leadership, embracing public speaking, and building communities are effective ways to grow your network and create a self-sustaining networking flywheel.

💎 Friday Gems #20 (Bias in AI, Slowness, Public speaking)

Low Fidelity • 39 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Bias Public Speaking
  1. It's important to be aware of bias in AI systems and work towards creating more equitable and accountable technologies.
  2. Reconsider the negative connotations associated with being 'slow' and embrace it as something nourishing and thoughtful in our lives.
  3. Building public speaking skills through practice and preparation can help you become a confident speaker and share your ideas effectively.

Book Review: “Do You Talk Funny?” by David Nihill 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 19 implied HN points • 30 Dec 22
📚 Literature Book review Humor Public Speaking
  1. Emperor penguins are the tallest and heaviest penguins but are not as tall as imagined, at around 110 centimetres high.
  2. Children see the world with everything seemingly too big; having reference points helps understand size.
  3. The book 'Do You Talk Funny?' by David Nihill is practical, humorous, and emphasizes storytelling for memorable public speaking.

Public Speaking vs. Arrogance

Muslim Musings • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Public Speaking Humility
  1. In the heart of every Muslim, arrogance is seen as a great sin, challenging one's belief and sincerity.
  2. There is a conflict between humility and public speaking, as the act of speaking in front of others can feel contradictory for those trying to remain humble.
  3. The resolution to the dilemma lies in externalizing the 'teacher role' when speaking, attributing the status to the role itself and not to the individual occupying it.

How I overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome by using my confidence portfolio

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 2 HN points • 28 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-doubt Confidence Public Speaking Personal Development
  1. Facing daunting tasks like public speaking requires finding a balance between calming nerves and getting excited.
  2. Breathing exercises can be helpful for calming down before taking on a challenging task.
  3. Creating a confidence portfolio can serve as a personal secret to boost confidence in various situations.

Learnings Re: Marketing

As beautiful as it seems • 2 HN points • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Marketing Public Relations Content creation Feedback Public Speaking
  1. Marketing your own creation can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, requiring creativity and courage.
  2. Effective marketing strategies include building in public, unique marketing stunts, guerrilla marketing, and personal PR efforts.
  3. Key learnings include the importance of reviews, the value of experimentation, and the significance of seeking help and support from others.

🤡 Newsletter #26: public speaking, faking a command, make mistakes, learn to code with Tumblr

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Web News Ruby and Rails News Ruby tip Public Speaking Events
  1. Learning to speak in public is a skill that can be developed, even if it causes anxiety. Resources like Lara Hogan's book can help overcome fears and improve presentation style.
  2. Using the --dry-run option in commands allows for testing without actual execution, useful for tasks like cleanup to preview actions before committing.
  3. Women developers have found inspiration in coding through platforms like Tumblr, starting by tweaking designs and gradually transitioning to becoming engineers.

GRANTED: November newsletter on work and psychology

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 14
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Work Empathy Public Speaking Friendship
  1. The Benjamin Franklin Effect describes how someone turned a hater into a fan through giving, backed by psychological research.
  2. Social media affects our friendships and social interactions, impacting how many true friends we can have.
  3. Empathy is a crucial quality often misunderstood by leaders, leading to broken relationships and communication breakdowns.

The "Invisible Wall" of Public Speaking

Muslim Musings • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🚌 Education Public Speaking Audience engagement Confidence Psychology Learning
  1. Engage your audience in public speaking to create a conversational atmosphere that keeps their attention.
  2. Maintain strong eye contact and give your all in public speaking to show confidence and prevent self-sabotage.
  3. Get over the 'invisible wall' of public speaking by connecting with your audience and having the confidence in your message.