“People don’t want perfect; they want real.” – Modern audience engagement trend
Excellent public speakers keep up with the latest audience trends.
This podcast explores three audience trends for which public speakers should take advantage.
References
- Gallo, C. (2022). The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman. St. Martin’s Press.
Discusses how tech-savvy leaders are using evolving platforms for storytelling. - PwC (2020). The Future of Work: A Journey to 2022.
Highlights how emerging tech will transform communication and collaboration. - Hofstede, G. (2010). Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. McGraw-Hill.
Provides a framework for understanding cultural dimensions and communication. - Duarte, N. (2019). DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story. Wiley.
Emphasizes audience awareness and message adaptation. - Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly. Penguin Random House.
Explores how vulnerability builds trust and connection—key for future communicators. - Harvard Business Review (2020). The Feedback Fallacy.
Emphasizes the need for meaningful, two-way communication.
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