These two speakers from the movie "Other People's Money" try to convince an audience of opposite points. Pay close attention to tone, gesture, rate, eye contact and body language. Who do you think was more convincing? Why? … [Continue reading]
Hans Rosling and the Magic Washing Machine
This is a persuasive speech given at a recent TED conference. Are you convinced that the washing machine was the greatest invention of the industrial age? Notice both the structure (organization) and the content that is used. … [Continue reading]
Speech on Gay Marriage
Sample speech by a University of Iowa student. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSQQK2Vuf9Q … [Continue reading]
“SOPA Opera Update”
Here is a visual that illustrates the wide swing in opposition to the proposed SOPA/PIPA legislation - over the course of 24 hours. Chartporn.org asks: Democracy in action? Or Congress blowing in the wind? Click on the image for more information on … [Continue reading]
How to Write with Flair
Heather Holleman, Ph.D, is a successful author, blogger and Penn State writing instructor. Here is what she says is the key to successful writing - writing with flair. … [Continue reading]