My first speech was somewhat flat and unorganized. For any listener, you could tell I was not a professional. I tried to sum of my life in about 12 minutes. I did not make it. From my experience of first speech, I learned to point out key point and organize them in a way to guide the audience the way I want them to go.

My second speech was a little bit better. At first, I was extremely nervous which caused me to read verbatim from my notes. I did not link with the audience. After awhile, I calmed down and backed away from my jotted down notes. Feeling a little more comfortable, I arrange my

thoughts blurted out the rest of my speech.

To be sure, the individuals in question would certainly tell their speechwriters what particular beliefs on important topics they wish to convey. However, as is the case with many politicians, the words we hear them speak are not their own.

>From the two speeches and listening requirements, I learned it takes good listening, proper preparation, and confidence for me to be an effective speaker.

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If a politician doesn't write his or her own words, then there is a certain lack of personal responsibility attached. When people create something, they attach personal conviction to it. The work of another is just that -- someone's conception. No matter how true it might ring or how much wisdom it carries, it doesn't hold the weight of the original speaker.

This is critical in various circles of society; one that is most pertinent to the country, howeve

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