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Spice of Life finesse the right side of the brain by tapping into their listeners’ emotions. Mike Minter, retired NFL player formerly of the Carolina Panthers, uses this strategy, too. He used humor at a conference Barnhill attended. She said there was one portion of his speech that stuck in her mind: “He told us his fear of cats. It was completely unexpected,” said Barnhill. “He had us rolling in the aisles.” Awaking audiences’ feelings is a powerful stratagem. “Storytelling allows us to offer insightful wisdom in many different ways. It may be humorous, sad, compelling, or even imaginative,” said Barnhill. But regardless of the emotion it strikes, it’s always more relatable, and memorable, than sheer facts. There are other strategies, too. Simple diction choices are another way to tell a powerful story. “Use simple words and short sentences to keep people listening. Big words and long sentences cause people to stop listening, and begin thinking about what I just said,” remarked Barnhill. “While we can listen faster than others speak, most people are poor listeners. When a person stops to ponder over what I’ve just said, they are no longer listening to me.” Former President Ronald Reagan illus- Call today for a free guide. 1-800-868-YATES 24 | Connections | September 2009

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