Let’s take a moment to think about a thing that often doesn’t get much attention … 

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Welcome back to

“Irresistible Communication”.

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Two minutes, twice a week.

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No nonsense advice on

leadership communication.

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When we're about to give a talk,

we're mostly concerned about

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the words we're going to say.

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We're not so used to think.

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About the space in between

the words, the silence.

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But it's useful in many places.

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For example, the moment before you start

to speak so that the room becomes quiet.

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You don't want to talk

against a murmur of words.

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You want the full attention of your

audience from the very first word.

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Or in between two thoughts so

that your audience has a chance

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of digesting the first thought

before digging into the next one.

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Or after an important statement

so that your audience can let

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it sink in and transfer your

words into their own situation.

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That's what makes your

talk concrete for them.

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And the more concrete your talk

becomes, the greater the chance that

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they will find your thoughts valuable.

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Or in the Q&A session to give

yourself enough time to understand the

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question and come up with a thoughtful

response as opposed to the quick

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response that doesn't quite nail it.

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Or after the talk, back at your

desk to reflect on reactions.

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Some of these moments will

be very brief, some longer.

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. Noticing them is the first step

towards being able to control them.

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Keep lighting the path and

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