From Rambling to Impact The Power of Making a Point

Описание: Ever find yourself rambling in meetings or losing your audience during presentations? 🎤

In this episode, communication expert Joel Schwartzberg—author of Get to the Point and The Language of Leadership—joins us to break down exactly how to speak with clarity, purpose, and impact.

You’ll learn:
✅ How to identify and sharpen your core message
✅ Why most people fail to “make a point”—and how to fix it
✅ How to handle interruptions and stay on track during meetings
✅ The psychology of volume, energy & pausing in communication
✅ How to avoid vague “badjectives” and speak with precision
✅ What makes an unforgettable ending (“stick the landing”)
✅ Real examples—including a powerful speech from Demi Moore

Whether you’re a leader, innovator, entrepreneur, or just want to stop rambling and start resonating—this is your communication masterclass.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:29 The Importance of Having a Point
01:15 Welcoming the Author: Joel Schwartzberg
01:34 The Curse of Cassandra and Innovation
03:17 Communication in the Age of Remote Work
04:14 Engaging Introverts in Virtual Meetings
05:08 The Value of Different Communication Platforms
05:29 Personal Anecdote: The Pin Story
05:59 The Problem with Descriptive Communication
07:28 The Concept of Making a Point
11:42 The Role of AI in Communication
17:31 The Skill of Presentation
24:16 Demi Moore's Impactful Speech
30:53 Defining a Point
34:04 The Importance of X and Y in Achieving Goals
34:46 Empowering Introverts and Neurodiverse Individuals
35:06 Everyone is in Sales: Selling Ideas Effectively
35:44 The XY Test and Truism Buster Test
36:23 The Power of Making a Point
37:56 Effective Introductions and Delivering Points
42:03 Handling Interruptions and Making Your Point
43:44 The Importance of Endings and Pausing
48:34 Raising Volume and Emotional Contagion
54:05 Sharpening Your Point with Specific Tactics
58:22 Sticking the Landing: Ending with Impact
59:43 Final Thoughts and Resources


🔗 Resources & Links:
Get Joel’s books: https://joelschwartzberg.net
Our sponsor: https://www.kyndryl.com
The show: https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
The book: https://amzn.to/4abzop5

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