Speech Myth #2
Jan 18
Your words count for only 7% of your message.
This is absolute nonsence. It is typically used in a self serving manner in articles where the writer has done no research on the origin of this number.
Albert Mehrabian did a study back in the 60′s on non-verbal communication. The findings were based on incongruent messages. In other words, when someone appears to be lying, you are 7% likely to believe the words they use.
The words you use in your speeches are critical.
Yes definitely agree, ESPECIALLY with Evaluations!
Based on the three basic ways in which we learn & communicate together overall, being: Auditory, Visual & Kinthetic (there are a few others, however these are the classic ‘Golden Three!’)
Auditory learning – Our Words basically – can be seriously under-rated & sadly forgotten at times?… Specialists out there have said in past that with an average audience – aprox right up to 60% can be Visual learners??
Possibly WHY the importance of Words… may have been forgotten a little?
Personally in presenting my own Speech Evaluations, it is absolutely VITAL to me that I share a generous mix of a descriptive/dynamic vocabulary, Colloquial & creative ways to influence everyone to Smile & lighten up a bit!! WORDS – a potentially powerful way to really expressing the Speaker’s growing Strengths & suggestive Improvements.
Words are a HUM DINGER in my book! ha ha
Definitely a HUM DINGER