How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure | TED

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The human voice holds immense power, with the ability to both incite conflict and convey affection. To speak effectively, one must avoid the seven deadly sins of speaking and focus on honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love (HAIL), utilizing tools like register, timbre, prosody, pace, pitch, and volume to improve communication.

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  • The human voice has immense potential to influence emotions and actions, capable of both inciting conflict and conveying affection.
  • Effective speaking involves avoiding the seven deadly sins like gossip and negativity while embracing qualities such as honesty and love, alongside utilizing tools like timbre and prosody to enhance communication.

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Recent questions

  • How can the human voice impact communication?

    The human voice is a powerful tool that can either incite conflict or convey affection. It has the ability to start wars or express love, showcasing its immense influence on communication dynamics.

  • What are the seven deadly sins of speaking?

    The seven deadly sins of speaking include gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, embroidery/exaggeration, and dogmatism. These negative speech habits can hinder effective communication and damage relationships.

  • What are the key elements to speaking powerfully?

    To speak powerfully, one should focus on honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love (HAIL). These elements contribute to impactful communication and help individuals convey their message effectively.

  • What tools can be used to improve speaking skills?

    Tools to enhance speaking skills include register (voice location), timbre (voice feel), prosody (sing-song language), pace, pitch, and volume. By mastering these elements, individuals can communicate more effectively and engage their audience.

  • Why is effective speaking important in various situations?

    Speaking effectively is crucial in important situations such as giving talks, proposing ideas, or making speeches. Clear and impactful communication can help individuals convey their message persuasively and achieve their goals in various contexts.

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Powerful speaking: HAIL for effective communication.

  • The human voice is a powerful instrument that can start wars or express love.
  • Seven deadly sins of speaking include gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, embroidery/exaggeration, and dogmatism.
  • To speak powerfully, one should focus on honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love (HAIL).
  • Tools to improve speaking include register (voice location), timbre (voice feel), prosody (sing-song language), pace, pitch, and volume.
  • Vocal warm-up exercises include deep breaths, lip and tongue exercises, rolling R's, and sirens.
  • Speaking effectively is crucial in important situations like giving talks, proposing, or making speeches.
  • The goal is to create a world where people speak and listen consciously in environments designed for sound, fostering understanding and beauty.
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