PollDaddy joined the Automattic team last year, and we have been working on adding some of our great features directly into the WordPress platform ever since. Ratings The PollDaddy rating feature that was enabled on WordPress.com last week has really started to see some use
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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This review features topics including: new public speaking books; opening with humor; speech frameworks; storytelling; vocal habits to eliminate; speaking to hearing impaired people; slide design; and transitioning to professional speaking. Resources for Speakers – Public Speaking Books Check out these recently released public speaking and communications books: How to Make a Great Wedding Speech by Philip Calvert Telling Ain’t Training by Harold Stolovitch How to Instantly Connect with Anyone: 96 All-New Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes What’s Your Hook?: How to Make Your Message Memorable by Kevin Carroll TJ Walker’s Secret to Foolproof Presentations by TJ Walker Speechwriting Ian Griffin explains speechwriting keys to finding the speaker’s voice
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Best Public Speaking Tips and Techniques: Weekend Review [2009-07-11]
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In the first two articles of this series, we learned how using the rule of three can improve your speeches by [1] writing triads of words, phrases, and sentences and [2] by applying three-part speech outlines . In this article, you will learn how adding an unexpected twist to the third element can add power or humor to your speech . Rule of Three + Unexpected Twist = Speech Gold As we’ve learned in the earlier articles, there’s something magical about words, phrases, or sentences that come in sets of three
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This review features topics including: new public speaking books; creating strong speech outlines; opinions on filler words; persuasive speech strategies; explanations of the misinterpretation of Mehrabian’s research [7%=content; 38%=voice; 55% = body language]; step-by-step slide makeovers; and elevator pitches for professional speakers and speechwriters
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Best Public Speaking Tips and Techniques: Weekend Review [2009-06-06]
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This review features topics including: the Rule of Three unmasked; TEDxTokyo review; tips for using analogies; essential humor skills; toastmasters pros and cons; marketing advice for emerging professional speakers; and answers to the question “which women are the best speakers?” Week in Review: Six Minutes How to Use the Rule of Three in Your Speeches A comprehensive review of this powerful (yet easy) speechwriting technique.
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Best Public Speaking Tips and Techniques: Weekend Review [2009-05-30]
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This review features topics including: public speaking book review; six-word speech contest; public speaking haiku; podcast on the basics of public speaking; tips for using notes; and encouragement for developing better public speaking skills. Week in Review: Six Minutes Book Review: You’ve Got to Be Believed to Be Heard by Bert Decker A review of the strengths and weaknesses of Decker’s comprehensive, general-purpose, introductory public speaking guide
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Best Public Speaking Tips and Techniques: Weekend Review [2009-05-23]
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This review features topics including: fundamental speechwriting techniques; tips for valedictory or commencement speeches; avoiding “waxy” words; the benefits of speaking slower; making public speaking fun; a plethora of tips for designing better visuals; logistics and preparation; overcoming public speaking fear; effective speech introductions; and tips for professional speakers.
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Best Public Speaking Tips and Techniques: Weekend Review [2009-05-09]
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This week’s review features topics including: recently released speaking books; research tips for speechwriters; tips for inspiring speeches; benefits of humor in speeches; voice and gestures tips; PowerPoint advice; and how to use speaking to improve your business.
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Best Public Speaking Tips and Techniques: Weekly Review [2009-03-07]
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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This week’s review features topics including: new public speaking books; storytelling patterns; errors when ending a presentation; content vs. emotion; engaging your audience with questions; creating your own PowerPoint photos; and slides for color blind audiences.
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Best Public Speaking Articles: Weekly Review [2009-02-07]
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere . This week’s review features topics including: Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream”; Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech; importance of simplicity and brevity; personalizing your message for each crowd; and careers as a speechwriter or ghostwriter. Week in Review: Six Minutes Three feature articles mirrored the buzz in a great week for communication in the news: Speech Analysis: I Have a Dream – Martin Luther King Jr.
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Best Public Speaking Articles: Weekly Review [2009-01-24]
Some will argue that Barack Obama’s Inauguration speech was not his most electric speech , or that it failed to deliver on unreasonably high expectations . Nonetheless, studying the speech provides five key speechwriting lessons that can help us all be better communicators. This article is the latest in a series of video speech critiques which help you analyze and learn from excellent speeches.
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5 Speechwriting Lessons from Obama’s Inaugural Speech