Question: What is the one “ability” that every person in ministry should never stop developing? Answer: “Communication!” “Whew! Thanks Ken. I think I’ll write that down.” Question: How many really great communicators do you know? “Um, give me a minute Ken. Um.” Answer: YOU could be one of them! Question: Who beside ministry persons need to develop their speaking skills? …
What are You Saying? Where are You Going? How will You Get There?
No matter what your station in life, if you speak, if you write, if you want to plan effectively, if you breathe, then there are three skills you must develop.
10 Life-Changing Quotes from the SCORRE Conference
We finished another SCORRE Conference this week at the beautiful Winshape Retreat center in Rome, Georgia, and it was amazing! If you followed along on Twitter or Facebook, you may have seen status updates from some of our students and coaches. Here’s a quick run-down of quotes from those who attended. A few comments from a diverse audience including a …
The Key You Can’t Be Without!
Last week I had the privilege of speaking to a group of bright, enthusiastic students attending the 2011 speech and debate camp run by Training Minds Ministry. At the end of my presentation the founder of this group, Chris Jeub, asked this question, “If there is limited time to teach children the essentials of Math, Science, History, Literature etc, then …
Overcome the Fear of Death…… while speaking!
Many studies show that fear of speaking is rated right up there with their with fear of death. That is because failing as a speaker is about as painful as dying.