This my 1st Insight Article based on my recent Colorado Springs Seminar…<\/p>\n
It seems the mantra of choice for any presentation I give to a group nowadays is “edgy, hard-hitting, and unconventional”. For me, speaking in front of a group is a delicate balance of showmanship, authenticity, truth, and impactfulness.<\/p>\n
Essentially, I believe if I speak to a group of people, I should make an impact and make a difference, not just burn up time. I know there are a lot of ways of doing so but the trick is to do it in a way that resonates with my own personality and style.<\/p>\n
I have attended too many seminars and presentations where the “bullshit factor” and “sleaze factor” is high. I tend to believe I can get at least a nugget of wisdom from almost any speaker but jeez, why do I have to put up with a high “bullshit factor” and “sleaze factor” to do so?<\/p>\n
And while there are credible and informative speakers, some are basically so boring, monotone, and “sanitized” for political correctness, the truth and impact gets lost.<\/p>\n
My attitude is that I am an imperfect human being but always seeking to improve my performance. However, I also believe that life is too short to continually “filter and sanitize” my communications especially in areas which I consider important and personal. My business, my work, and my team are areas that are both important and personal to me. I tell it like it is, good or bad.<\/p>\n
I understand there is professional etiquette and social graces but it can be taken to the extreme. If an occasional 4-letter word slips out of my mouth, then so be it. If I happen to make a negative broad generalization over a certain occupation or industry such as real estate agents and the brokerage industry, then so be it. However, keep in mind that it is only a generalization and it is context sensitive, not an attack on any individual. As a general rule, I do not judge the life worth of people or whether they are fundamentally “good or bad” people. I tend to make judgments and negative statements in context-sensitive manner. If my audience reads more into it and start taking things badly and personally, I would say that is their issue.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons I have made little effort to promote myself to speak more is that I like to have a great deal of control who my audience is. Going forward, I intend to keep my “edgy and unconventional” approach and people will be forewarned. It is like going to see an “R-rated” movie. If someone wants a “G” or “PG” presentation, go elsewhere. But if an audience wants something more gritty, real, and can deal with a “PG-13” or “R-rating” presentation, come to me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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