3 Keys to Help You Give a Better Talk: Simple, Soothing Advice From David O. McKay

by Richard Nash

Overview

3 KEY PRINCIPLES FROM DAVID O. MCKAY CAN HELP YOU GIVE BETTER TALKS, TEACH MORE EFFECTIVELY, AND EVEN GIVE A DECENT POWERPOINT: 

1. Have an objective
2. Use examples
3. Emphasize application 

President McKay, a much-loved speaker and teacher was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His advice will reduce your fear and increase your effectiveness the next time you stand up to speak. 3 Keys to Help You Give a Better Talk includes how-to ideas, stories, spiritual insights, examples of inspiring talks, and humor, plus a little bit of science. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781940498195
Publisher:	Rich Nash
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	154
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Richard Nash is a writer and popular speaker (and sometimes an unpopular one, depending on the topic). He previously worked in management and marketing for Intermountain Healthcare and as a speechwriter and jokewriter for business and political leaders. He's a former bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Richard has written for the Harvard Business Review, The Hill, Southwest Art, the Ensign, and other publications, and his previous book, Lengthen Your Smile, was a bestseller in the 1990s. He's lectured to medical, professional, and community groups on subjects including living well, stress management, health care reform, and humor at work (which should never be an oxymoron). (Unless you're an undertaker.)Richard and his wife, Laurie, live in Salt Lake City and have three children and four grandchildren.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to David O. McKay's three principles

The power of principles

The specific power of President McKay's three teaching principles

CHAPTER 2: Have an objective

Five steps to help you determine your objective

How to state your objective

Notes for teachers (as opposed to speakers):

An inspired objective can help you ask better questions

CHAPTER 3: Use examples

Studies show the convincing power of stories

Three examples of the kinds of examples you can share

1. Tell personal stories

2. Tell stories about someone else

3. Share parables

How do you come up with examples for your talks and lessons?

Things to watch out for when you tell stories

CHAPTER 4: EMPHASIZE APPLICATION

Why is it important to emphasize application?

What do leaders of the Church say about emphasizing application?

Eight ways to emphasize application in your talks and lessons

CHAPTER 5: Should you write out your talk or speak from notes?

Three powerful thoughts about not reading your talk verbatim

Some sample outlines

CHAPTER 6: TWO FINAL EXPERIENCES (AND THE LESSONS THEY TEACH)