TED Talks Daily How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure
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Nov 24, 2017 
Julian Treasure, a renowned sound consultant, shares insights on the art of effective speaking. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love in communication. Listeners learn about the 'Seven Deadly Sins of Speaking' to avoid and how vocal qualities like depth and variation can elevate engagement. Treasure also introduces practical vocal warm-up exercises and discusses designing sound-conscious environments to enhance listening experiences. Prepare to transform the way you communicate!
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Voice As The Most Powerful Instrument
- The human voice is the most powerful sound and can effect huge change, from starting wars to saying "I love you."
- Speaking often fails because people don't listen, prompting a need to change speaking habits.
Stop The Seven Speaking Sins
- Avoid seven speaking sins: gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, exaggeration, and dogmatism.
- These habits reduce your credibility and make people tune out.
Personal Example Of Negativity Repelling Listeners
- Julian Treasure recounts his mother's late-life negativity as an example of how negativity repels listeners.
- He contrasts this with how negativity makes it very hard to listen or engage.