Rikki Smith

Leaders are not born, they are made thru time, experience, and learning from past challenges. There are different types of leaders and a good leader differs from great leaders by trusting, training, and listening to their team: you are not the only one with a good idea.

Anybody can talk, but that isn't necessarily being a "speaker". what is the story you are telling, who is it for, and why should the audience listen to you? Knowing your audience and understanding their need makes for a great start. Speech organization and time management along with vocal variety, body language, and facial expression is the difference between a nice talk and a fantastic audience experience.

Just because everyone is doing it, doesn't mean you shouldn't. there are a number of places that make a hamburgers, and none of them are lacking business. With all the songs and books in the world, there are still people writing them. It's what you have to offer that makes the difference. The way you do it, the way you see it, the way you explain it; that's what people need and are waiting for.