Willie Wows on Wednesday
Day Three of the Democratic National Convention
Love him or not, voted for him once, twice, or never, Bill Clinton delivers an impacting emotionally charged speech like nobody else. He lived up to the Bill Clinton speaking magic on Wednesday night at the DNC. No one, not even the “Great Communicator,” President Reagan or any of this year’s pack of presidential hopefuls can top the former President. Barrack Obama is the only person who is on the list of powerful communicators.
Developing speaking skills anywhere close to the former President’s is an investment and commitment in one’s future. But if history repeats itself, the stakes are worth it. We like our leaders to be charismatic communicators; Reagan, Clinton and Obama.
President Clinton’s speaking abilities are challenging for most politicians, CEOs, leaders or anyone in the public spotlight to develop. The first skill to learn from Bill Clinton about successful speaking is the look he projects. He’s enjoying being in the spotlight. Let’s face it. He’s comes across as a man in his element when he’s in front of a crowd or a gaggle of TV cameras.
Cameras zoomed in on him at every opportunity as Senator Hillary Clinton delivered her “support Obama” speech at the DNC. In every camera shot he looked confident, cool and comfortable. He’s at home with himself – with more than 22 million people watching him. You could say Bill Clinton loves a camera and equally important, the camera loves him.
From the time he hits the stage, he’s in control, relaxed and beaming at the same time. He knows the key element of speaking mastery; he connects with people. It’s both powerful and winning. I had the opportunity to hear him speak in person just once during his presidency. The impact he had on that SRO crowd is one of those moments you always remember.
JUDY’S ACTION TIP: If you are in a position of leadership, sales or influence develop your speaking skills as though you were running for President. You have nothing to lose and the prize to win.
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