12 Powerful Public Speaking Tips from Dale Carnegie
Public speaking is a powerful skill that can open doors and inspire change.
Dale Carnegie's classic book, "The Art of Public Speaking", has guided people in mastering this art for over a century.
Here are the 12 timeless lessons from Carnegie that will instantly boost your public speaking abilities.
1. Borrow Wisdom from Others
"The ideas I stand for are not mine. I borrowed them from Socrates. I swiped them from Chesterfield. I stole them from Jesus. And I put them in a book. If you don't like their rules, whose would you use?"
Carnegie reminds us to be humble and willing to learn from the great thinkers who came before us.
The smartest ideas often come from synthesizing the wisdom of others.
2. Listen First, Then Speak
"Talk to someone about themselves, and they'll listen for hours."
When you genuinely care about what others have to say and discuss topics they're interested in, they'll be more engaged when you speak.