THE ACHIEVEMENT DIGEST "TAD" Issue No. 75
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QUOTES YOU CAN USE IN PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, AND CONVERSATION

***DREAMERS
“All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.”
–T.E. Lawrence (best known as Lawrence of Arabia; British military officer,1888-1935)

***OBSERVING
"When we were young, we were told that poetry is about voice, about finding a voice and speaking with this voice, but the older I get I think it's not about voice, it's about listening and the art of listening, listening with attention. I don't just mean with the ear; bringing the quality of attention to the world.”—Kathleen Jamie, contemporary Scottish poet.   

***CHANGE YOUR MIND
“A friend of mine, whom I respect greatly, once told me that he would change his mind and his behavior on a dime, in the presence of new information.  I like that attitude.  It’s intellectually honest, and it’s strategic and practical, too.”  --Gene Griessman, Lincoln Speaks To Leaders, p. 113

COACHING: NOT THE OLDEST PROFESSION, BUT CLOSE
Twenty-five hundred years ago, when a citizen in Athens was accused of a crime, the accused as well as the prosecutor were expected to speak for themselves.  This custom meant that ordinary citizens usually were at a disadvantage because they spent their time working at a job, not giving speeches.  Yet this speech could be a matter of life or death.  The penalty for a crime was generally a fine, exile, or death.  There were no long jail sentences. A good coach who could teach clients how to speak and conduct themselves in court was much sought after.

WATCH GENE GRIESSMAN’S SPEECH HERE
Recently Dr. Griessman gave a speech to the Georgia chapter of the National Speakers Association that has been widely praised.  We thought you would enjoy seeing and hearing it, too.

Even if you’re not a professional speaker—most of the readers of The Achievement Digest aren’t—the message of this presentation is valuable, whether you’re a CEO, business owner, or someone in sales, the military, or marketing.  It describes ways to persuade, to win people to your brand, to make the most effective use of your time, money, and talent. 

Here’s the link.  Gene Griessman Live at Georgia NSA Saturday May 15, 2010

Or if you prefer, you can go directly to www.presidentlincoln.com and click on the videos.
 
Thank you Shea Ellison for the beautiful video work.   

Here’s what one attendee—Tom Nixon—wrote on his blog: 

One of the benefits of belonging to the Georgia Chapter of the National Speaker’s Association is that at just about every monthly meeting we are treated to a presentation by the best of the best. This month it was Dr. Gene Griessman, an internationally known public speaker, author, actor, Abraham Lincoln presenter, and executive coach. He has authored many books including The Words Lincoln Lived By and Time Tactics of Very Successul People.

His credentials are much too numerous to include here but his most notable accomplishment may be that he is the premiere Abraham Lincoln presenter in the world. He treated the audience of professional speakers to a brief but powerful list of ways to get clients to notice and book you as a speaker for their meetings and presentations.

But then he wrapped up his 15 minute talk with a stunning presentation of “The Power of Words” excerpted from his book Lincoln on Communication.

Here is a small sample:

The Power of Words  © 1995 by Gene Griessman

Build up your knowledge so that your words are true. Nurture your spirit so that your words are kind, strong, and wise.

The world may little note nor long remember what you say here.  And yet it may.

For words, once they are released, take on a life of their own, and find lodging in places and hearts you may never know. But after many days, they may return to haunt you, or bless you.

Think carefully before you let them go.

It was a brilliant example of how a professional at the top of his craft can inspire an audience almost to tears. There was a most grateful standing ovation from his peers. 
Tom Nixon, tomn@tomnixondesign.com

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