“Heed Your Speed. Are you a fast or a slow talker? Be mindful towards the person with whom you are speaking to ensure that your message is being comprehended, understood, and absorbed. If they are listening at a slower rate than you are speaking, disconnect can occur.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Align your voice value with the tone, pace, and pitch of your listeners will help you connect on all levels.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Have you ever paid notice to the full sound range of your voice? If you have ever been in a chorus or a singing group, you already know that they will separate the group based on each singer’s pitch and assign their roles accordingly. While my speaking voice has a soprano pitch, my singing voice is a lower alto.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“A high-pitched voice may sound less authoritative, more youthful, and less experienced, whereas, a lower pitched voice may be perceived as being more authoritative, confident, and credible. It is unfortunate that listeners will make assumptions based on these differences before even knowing the depth and value of your message. Play with your ranges and find a comfortably low pitch. Practice it to see if it makes a difference in conveying more authority and brilliance.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“With Thanksgiving, lift your hands and appreciate what the Lord has done in your life. Praise Him for His goodness and His love.”
Source: The Gift of Thanksgiving
“When your speaking style is clear, confident, and concise, your listeners will perceive you as such.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Developing your eloquence and enunciation will reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation and misunderstanding, making your delivery more powerful.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“By speaking in a competent and confident way, your message will sound more relevant and appropriate, reflecting you in a favorable light.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Variety is the Spice of Life. Voices come in all shapes, tones, and sizes. Some are compelling and effective, while others are grating and agitating.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“The list below begins to illustrate how different personalities can be assigned to different vocal qualities . . .
• Warm
• Loving
• Breathy
• Gravelly
• Dull
• Nasal
• Rough
• Hoarse
• Gruff
• Melodious
• Whiny
• Sultry
• Twangy
• Energetic
• Shrill”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact