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6 Components Of A Great Motivational Speech

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“And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.  The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.’ ” – Exodus 14:13-14 (ESV) These […]

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How Writing Helped Me Over-Prepare And Become A More Effective Speaker

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An Important Speech Last week I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker for Metrolina Christian Academy’s athletic kick-off for the 2023-2024 school year.  First let me say how impressed I am with athletic director Ronnie Plyler, his coaches, and the parents and student-athletes of this incredible organization.  They have created as healthy a […]

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The 7-Step Sequence Of A Great Speech – Steph Curry’s Template From His Epic Game 7 Pre-Game Speech

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A Historic Performance This past Sunday, April 30th, Steph Curry scored a Game 7-record 50 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 120-100 win over the up-and-coming Sacramento Kings.  You can see the highlights in the above video.  But what made Curry’s performance so memorable was not just the scoring record, but his […]

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A Tale Of Two Communicators: : Comparing and Contrasting The News Conferences by Mike Tomlin and James Franklin

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Communication is an essential part of great leadership because every leader must at one time or another stand up and say, “Follow me!” On Monday, September 13th, the University of Southern California fired its head football coach Clay Helton.  Immediately afterwards prominent names began to surface about who would be selected to say “Follow me” […]

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4 Ways Leaders Can Tell Better Stories

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Storytelling is a buzzword tossed around frequently these days, especially in marketing circles. It’s true that telling stories are one of the best ways to stand out among the constant onslaught of content and advertising.  But newsflash: not everything is a story. Good leaders know the difference between what is and isn’t a story. They […]

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24 Signs Of An Elite Preacher

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Last week, I was unable to attend my home church, Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA, because I went to see a family member’s baptism.  However, I heard from multiple sources about the incredible message delivered by Nate Galloway, our pastor to families. If you don’t know Nate Galloway, you should.  Nate is a Godly man, […]

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