November 30, 2008

Calm down!

Fellow speaker,

When facing a hostile audience member:
  • Listen, paraphrase, empathize - listen to what they have to say, repeat what they have to say using different words, "feel their pain"
  • Avoid angry reactions - keep calm and focused when giving a response
  • Avoid defending your statement - instead ask the person what they think
Calmly,

Tim