Watch, Learn & Laugh
Steve’s serious about the value of focus, preparation and practice.
But serious, in his opinion, doesn’t have to mean dry.
“The duty of comedy is to correct [folks] by amusing them.” – Molière
Steve thinks both you and the playwright would appreciate the following clip from Bob Newhart:
So, how do you avoid a Bob Newhart-like debacle before your media interview, presentation, speech or any other speaking engagement? Steve recommends you start with the Two Why Principle—two key questions you need to ask yourself. This will help you avoid stumbling like Jackie Gleason in The Honeymooners.
Once you’ve embraced the Two Why Principle you can proceed to step one of Steve’s three-pronged approach to speaking success: Focus.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail provides a perfect lesson for step two of Steve’s three-pronged approach: Prepare.
The final step on the road to becoming a more effective, concise, and confident speaker is Practice. Can Will Ferrell in Anchorman help?