Family Dharma: Right Speech Reconsidered The Buddha was unequivocal about the importance of how we employ our human capacity for speech and verbal interaction. Right Speech, also called Wise Speech or Virtuous Speech, is speech that gives rise to peace and happiness in oneself and others. Right Speech is one of the Five Precepts for ethical conduct, along with protecting life and not killing, taking only what is freely offered and not stealing, using one’s sexual energy in ways that do not harm oneself or others, and refraining from the use of intoxicants to the point that they cloud the mind. The Buddha taught that ethical conduct is the foundation of meditation practice, and is also the ground upon which our life and our spiritual journey rest. The Buddha called these precepts for ethical conduct ”The Five Gifts,” because by undertaking these trainings we offer a supreme gift to other beings and to ourselves: the gift of freedom from fear, hostility, and oppression. The Buddha was precise in his description of Right Speech.
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Échos, Système et Storytelling [Partie 1/3] L’action de raconter une histoire peut être étudiée comme un système. En effet, l’efficacité de la démarche dépend de la façon dont l’histoire est rapportée, mais pas uniquement. Des variables extérieures viennent peser dans une bonne narration. Dans cette série d’articles, nous présentons notamment 3 éléments, se renforçant les uns les autres. ► Comment amplifier la portée de son message ? Leçon Green #1 : Élargir le champs des possibles / Ne pas se limiter à ce qui existe Pour commencer, l’intervenant déplore le fait que certaines Green Startups parlent d’impacts et de conséquences dans le futur, mais ancrent dans le présent le speech autour de leur solution. Pour répondre à cette question, M. Echo #1 : Partager une vision Si l’évolution des technologies est un élément majeur à prendre en compte, ce n’est néanmoins pas le seul. Pour aider à bâtir une vision, de nombreuses méthodes peuvent être envisagées, telles que : – La prospective (4D) : « Il s’agit d’une projection dans le futur.
Échos, Système et Storytelling [Partie 2/3] L’action de raconter une histoire peut être étudiée comme un système. En effet, l’efficacité de la démarche dépend de la façon dont l’histoire est rapportée, mais pas uniquement. Des variables extérieures viennent peser dans une bonne narration. Dans cette série d’articles, nous présentons notamment 3 éléments, se renforçant les uns les autres. Ils font échos aux 3 leçons que Jonathan Koomey – doctorant, chercheur, entrepreneur, auteur – a livré aux « Green Start-ups » lors du Clean Tech Open SF, le 2 Avril 2014. Voici donc les conseils du Dr. ► Comment améliorer l’efficacité de son message ? Leçon Green #2 : Définir un positionnement clair / Ne pas essayer de résoudre tous les problèmes On attribue à Michael Porter, l’affirmation que pour réussir, une entreprise doit choisir une seule et unique stratégie marketing parmi 3. À l’image de de cette affirmation, Jonathan Koomey identifie 3 stratégies environnementales (diapositive 15). Écho #2 : Revendiquer une identité
Échos, Système et Storytelling [Partie 3/3] L’action de raconter une histoire peut être étudiée comme un système. En effet, l’efficacité de la démarche dépend de la façon dont l’histoire est rapportée, mais pas uniquement. Des variables extérieures viennent peser dans une bonne narration. Dans cette série d’articles, nous présentons notamment 3 éléments, se renforçant les uns les autres. Ils font échos aux 3 leçons que Jonathan Koomey – doctorant, chercheur, entrepreneur, auteur – a livré aux « Green Start-ups » lors du Clean Tech Open SF, le 2 Avril 2014. Voici donc les conseils du Dr. ► Comment démultiplier l’impact de son message ? Leçon Green #3: Communiquer de façon « No Brainer » / Ne pas chercher à éduquer le public Il est toujours difficile de rencontrer l’adhésion du grand public. L’intervenant prend l’exemple du réchauffement climatique. Prendre pour référence un budget est judicieux, cela parle à tout un chacun. Écho #3 : Maîtriser le sujet Une excellente présentation expose seulement l’essentiel.
10 easy ways to improve your public speaking If the thought of speaking in front of a group makes your blood run cold, here's good news: You can employ a variety of simple tricks to take the edge off your nerves so that your delivery will be smooth and self-assured. Longtime actor Jack Wallen shares these tried-and-true techniques. In the business world, speaking effectively is a must. Whether you are going on an interview, asking your boss for a raise (or a bigger budget), selling your product to bidders/purchasers, speaking with clients, giving a presentation, or rallying the troops for a long-haul network upgrade, you are going to need to be at your best with public speaking. You may not know this, but I was an actor for a long, long time. Note: This article is also available as a PDF download. 1: Prepare You have to know your material. When you have a large script to memorize, the best way to do it is in chunks. This has helped me a number of times on stage. 2: Rehearse correctly 3: Hydrate yourself 4: Relax before you go on
How to Speak with Power Every time I speak to a large audience from a stage, there is always someone who comes up to me after the talk who announces, “Wow, you are so short!” I am not quite five feet tall, but most people who see me speak think I am much taller. I have worked with acting coaches who have taught me to project powerfully, which fools people into seeing me as larger than I am. Here are some tips I have learned that you can use whether you are speaking to one person or to many. Before you speak – You may have heard that smiling when you don’t feel like it can actually trigger the release of pain-killing, good-will feeling endorphins and serotonin so you eventually feel better.[1] The brain does not seem to know the difference between a fake and real smile. While you speak –The best tips I learned about presenting with power came from my improvisational acting teacher. Ending the conversation – If speaking to a large group, take applause graciously. [2] An explanation of Dr.
Yes, We Can; Five Rules of Storytelling from Obama's Speechwriter Tomorrow we celebrate World Storytelling Day, to honour the art of oral storytelling. There is no such thing as an award for the greatest storyteller alive. But if there were, US president Barack Obama would stand a very good chance. Ironically, there is a great story behind Obama’s excellence in speeches. Did you know that one of his most important speechwriters is only 32 years old? Jon Favreau played a key role during the 2008 ‘Yes We Can’ campaign and has been Obama’s Director of Speechwriting until recently. I was in the fortunate position to see Jon Favreau giving a presentation this week during a seminar on the art of persuasion. 1. “In my experience communications too often focuses on finding the right words. Before Favreau started writing a speech, he would always start with simply talking to Obama. 2. “Long speeches are the easiest to write. 3. Especially in politics it is important to think about the objections you will encounter. 4. 5.