{"id":105394,"date":"2023-06-14T14:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T18:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=105394"},"modified":"2023-06-16T10:44:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T14:44:38","slug":"how-to-develop-speaking-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-speaking-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Develop Speaking Skills &#038; Never Stop Improving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you feel like you&#8217;ve run out of topics to talk about? Do you actively look for inspiration and ideas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication skills never go out of style. They&#8217;re an asset throughout your life and career. John C. Maxwell urges you to grow in your speaking abilities throughout your lifetime, and he provides a couple of practical tips to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to learn how to develop speaking skills with recommendations from one of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-develop-speaking-skills\">How to Develop Speaking Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us assume that good communicators simply have a natural gift. Maxwell argues, however, that this isn\u2019t true: <strong>Speaking well in front of an audience requires dedicated practice, and you must treat it as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/keep-learning-keep-growing\/\">lifelong learning<\/a> endeavor.<\/strong> Effective speakers know that there are always better ways to connect with their audiences and deliver more engaging messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/grit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Grit<\/em><\/a>, Angela Duckworth advises you to hone a skill like communication through <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/grit\/part-2-2#how-to-practice-deliberately\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>deliberate practice<\/em><\/a>. This process requires you to set a stretch goal\u2014one specific, challenging aspect of your main goal to focus on improving\u2014and to give that goal your full attention. For example, your goal might be to give a presentation without using filler words. As you pursue that goal, ask for and reflect on feedback until you\u2019ve reached your goal. Then, set a new stretch goal. This form of practice is goal-oriented and challenges you to go beyond your current skill levels, unlike undirected learning.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxwell offers two tips on how to develop speaking skills throughout your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-from-others\/\">Learn from others<\/a>. <\/strong>Good communication takes time and experience. By watching other speakers, you can learn from their experiences and gain new ideas more quickly than if you practice your speaking skills through trial and error alone. Make use of a variety of resources\u2014attend a TED Talk, watch YouTube videos, or read transcripts of historical speeches, for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Make sure that learning from other speakers doesn\u2019t turn into an excuse to stay inside your comfort zone. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/ultralearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Ultralearning<\/em><\/a>, Scott Young argues that the best way to strengthen a skill is by <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/ultralearning\/chapter-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practicing that skill in similar situations in which you plan on using it<\/a>. To take it one step further, you could even try practicing your skill in a high-stakes environment. The added pressure helps you absorb what you\u2019ve learned on a deeper level. For example, if you\u2019re training to be a teacher, you can improve your lecturing abilities by making guest presentations in front of real classes.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Grow your knowledge. <\/strong>Maxwell suggests you continually research new topics and try new experiences to gain fresh perspectives and ideas that you can speak about. Collect quotes, stories, facts, and other information that resonate with you in your daily life. This ensures you have a well of good content that you can draw upon when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/big-magic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Big Magic<\/em><\/a>, Elizabeth Gilbert proposes a mindset that may help you grow your knowledge: View every occurrence in your life (such as coincidences, dreams, or interesting things you hear people say) as <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/big-magic\/chapter-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a clue left by \u201cbig magic\u201d<\/a>\u2014the creative energy of the world. If you view your world as full of creative clues, you\u2019ll naturally be inspired by more facts, quotes, or stories and find it easier to grow your knowledge. For instance, you might see a billboard with a message that inspires you for an upcoming presentation.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel like you&#8217;ve run out of topics to talk about? Do you actively look for inspiration and ideas? Communication skills never go out of style. They&#8217;re an asset throughout your life and career. John C. Maxwell urges you to grow in your speaking abilities throughout your lifetime, and he provides a couple of practical tips to do this. 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