This article was originally published a few years ago at the RockStar Success Library. It's a great foundation from one of the icons in the biz. Big Thought Effectiveness in public speaking is a learned skill; and your ability to speak in front of others is a key ingredient in professional success. Questions, Ideas, Implications “Fully 90 percent of your success as a speaker will be determined by how well you plan your speech.” (pg 18). I couldn’t agree more. When people ask me how to improve their public speaking, they are usually thinking about their deficiencies in delivery. However, most messages falter because of poor planning … [Read more...]