Have you ever been influenced by a speaker? Think of the best speaker you've ever heard. What was it about that speaker that made his or her communication memorable? Think of the worst speaker you've ever heard. What do you remember about his or her message?
The best speaker I have ever heard is Steve Jobs’ commencement speech at Stanford University. I heard his speech when I was about to graduate San Jose State University, and had no plan what to do after graduating. His speech was memorable for me because it seemed like he knows about what I am thinking or worry about. His messages came into my heart smoothly.
One of the messages he talked about was that we should never stop searching what we would like to do in our lives. For about a month after I heard his speech, I searched what I really want to do in my life. I looked back my past, I asked my friends about me, and I finally found something that I can say, “This is what I want to do in my life.” Although this maybe change in the future, finding something I really want to do gave me a great confidence.
The other thing that made his speech memorable for me was that he spoke about his experiences in his stories. Because of this, I could trust what he is saying. I could see what he is saying is really a word from his life. I could associated my experience to him too.
The worst speaker I have ever heard is the speech that the Japanese President Fukuda made. He recently gave a speech that he will quit his job. Although his message was something we weren’t expected, he didn’t give us much explanation about the reason why he is quitting. When a reporter asked him, “You act as if all of this is not your business”, he replied, “I am not like you.” His message not only didn’t made sense, but also gave me an impression that he is running away from his responsibilities and accusations from citizens. It is important for a president of a nation to have both a skill of governing and presenting.
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15 年前
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It is kind of a let down when someone holding a prestigious position just flakes out without giving a reasonable explanation. Not only will it hurt there career in the future but also there credibility.
No matter how bad a job a person did, they at least owe a reason or explanation of why they are quitting. Especially if you are the president. Nixon got on television and resigned. I know I would be nervous as hell but at least I would have had the courage to be honest for once with the people that believed in me.
No matter how you toss the dice, they always have to land on the table in front of you. The guy you were talking about should have taken responsibility. I would view someone like that as a coward and lose some respect for them if they ever did something like that. Trying to hide from your problems won't make them go away.
Hello Chocoyuko,
I have always admired Steve Jobs as a great speaker and a wonderful leader. When you mentioned his Stanford commencement speech, I looked it up online so I could read what he had to say.
I cannot imagine how inspiring it must have been to be present and actually hear him speak. For me, just reading his speech really made me believe I can do anything.
I'm going through some tough times right now - my dad was diagnosed on April 1 (and it was no April Fools Day joke either) with small cell cancer and he doesn't have much to live. I'm not sure if what I'm doing currently in my career is where I want to be long term. My personal life can be stressful at times.
However, after reading his speech, I truly felt inspired in that I can do anything I want and that it is totally possible to overcome many obstacles and achieve success.
I think that he is a great speaker because he embodies ethos, logos, and pathos. To have all 3 is very rare but he manages to do it.
I found the speech on Stanford's website at http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
My favorite quote within his speech is "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life" The reason it struck a chord with me is because growing up, I did everything my mom and dad wanted me to do - chose a major based on what they felt would provide me a successful career..and much more. I know they were and are looking out for me, but I realize success is achieving happiness and if you are living someone else's life you won't be happy. It's taken me a long time to figure out approximately what I want to do, but after reading his speech, I realized that it's never to late to "connect the dots".
I know this comment is very long but I really enjoyed reading his speech. Thank you Chocoyuko for mentioning it and I'm so glad you were there to hear it live.
I think that it is wonderful that Steve Jobs speech could influence you in such a positive way. This shows what a truly successful speaker Steve Jobs really is. In my blog I also said that my most influential speaker made this speech memorable through stories and personal experiences. Personal stories make a speech seem more conversational and are more intriguing to listen to. Everyone likes a good story, especially if it is entertaining and if you can learn from it. I also think that stories give people a more humanizing quality so you feel more connected to them while that speak. It makes it seem as if they are talking to you and not at an audience.
That's great, I have a friend who also has heard Steve Jobs speak and said good things about him. I think it's great when speakers use their own life stories and experiences. That way, they give the audience something to relate to rather than pushing an idea on them. I love when speakers give long lasting impressions (ie when you were able to keep thinking about things Jobs said in his speech).
It is very clear the Steve Job understood and adapted his speech to his audience. This is a very crucial element is public speaking.
One of the things he accomplished, at least from your testimony, was influencing the minds of the audience.
Speaking to a graduating class is very important. Atleast, it would be for me because this is a new chapter in their lives and I would want to give them enough inspiration to take the next step in life.
The tying in of one's own experience is always welcomed in speeches because it gives the audience a connection to the speaker; providing the information is true.
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