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5 Ways Speakers Connect

For those of us on the eve of speaking at ERE in DC this week, Penelope Trunk gives us 5 ways great speakers connect with their audience.

The art of public speaking is actually the art of connecting. And the people we remember most are not those with the smartest commentary or sharpest wit. We remember people we feel we connected with.

1. Tell stories
2. Look deeply at individuals in the audience
3. Be honest about how you’re doing
4. Smile, even if it’s fake
5. Relax

But what if you do all this and you still don’t connect? Blame it on the audience and try again somewhere else. Because as Ku says, “Some audiences are just not right for you.”
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Sources for Sourcing Training

There was a question over on ERE recently about where to find Recruiting and Sourcing Literature. It asked, "I was hoping for some advice. Is there a consensus regarding which books on recruiting and/or sourcing are most beneficial for the experienced recruiter? I’m not really interested in a motivational type book."

I scouted around and here's what I found: