5 Simple Tips to Help You Speak Clearly and Concisely
This is how to ensure people understand what you are saying
“Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.”
— Oliver Wendell Holmes, an American physician and writer
Do you assume that everyone understands your message? Are you opening the door for a real connection with your audience? Are your listeners really comprehending what you are saying?
The bottom line is that you must speak the language of your audience. You must know how they think, talk, and act. The only way you can communicate clearly and concisely is by speaking the language of your audience and knowing what you are talking about.
“We can never fully understand the hearts and minds of people . . . unless we can speak directly to them in their own language so that the implications, not just the words, come through clearly. “— Alan Rabinowitz, an American zoologist
To be influential and get others to support you, you must communicate clearly and concisely. It would help if you talked in a way that connects with your audience and builds their understanding. You must remove any stumbling blocks that take away from your message.
