Summary of The Art of Effective Communication | Marcus Alexander Velazquez | TEDxWolcottSchool
The speaker starts by asking the audience if they have ever felt held hostage in a conversation or if they have been part of a conversation where the speaker could have been more concise.
Defines communication as delivering information and effective communication as when the information is received and understood by the audience.
Believes communication is most effective when the audience can relay the information to a third party.
Compares communication to art, emphasizing the importance of being in the zone and adjusting as necessary.
Discusses the importance of effective communication to avoid wasted time, emotions, misunderstandings, and relationship loss.
Stresses the need to remove hindrances to communication, such as talking for too long or focusing on being heard rather than delivering information.
Encourages direct communication and simplicity, quoting Albert Einstein on the importance of understanding a concept well enough to explain it simply.
Highlights the importance of defining terms and knowing the end goal of communication.
Emphasizes humility, the willingness to listen to opposing viewpoints, and focusing on the audience rather than oneself.
Points out that effective communication involves not only what is said and how it is said but also whether the source is trustworthy.
Concludes by stating that actions can either promote or nullify words, and effective communication involves active listening and respect for the speaker.
Speakers/sources: Marcus Alexander Velazquez
Notable Quotes
— 00:20 — « question number one have any of you here ever felt like youve been held hostage in a conversation before you may lower your hands thank you »
— 04:16 — « you have to learn how to navigate through questions and rebuttals you may need to explain an idea in a different way if your audience didnt receive it the first time »
— 04:59 — « when you talk longer than necessary you become an emotional burden »
— 09:37 — « when you understand that its not about you and its about your audience you will then present information the best way that your audience will receive it not necessarily the way you think it best sounds »
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