If you were a motivational speaker?
2007-07-12 04:03:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think as a motivational speaker, first you should influence people and then make friends.
2007-07-12 04:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Arwen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a motivational speaker, I would rather NOT have the popular vote. If it's action and not apathy, you need to get them stoked up about something. I have heard people say that they like Dr. Phil because he is straightforward and shoots from the hip. If you want a job to get done, you have to light a fire under people's butts to get them going. More often than not I have seen that through a hard-line stance with facts and rational back-up. Popularity comes later when people see the truth and the wisdom of your words, I guess.
2007-07-12 04:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always disliked that term "win friends" as if it were a contest. It makes it sound so insincere. Like you could "win" them over.... but where is the substance that would keep them with you??
So I will have to go with influencing people. Especially as a motivational speaker you want to hope that your words have enough substance, worth, credibility to influence someone to take a look at themselves..... their path..... their decisions, and re-evaluate what they are doing. Yep..... I would think it would be much better to influence people..... positively.
2007-07-12 04:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It has been my experience that if you try to inspire people you will find friends.
2007-07-12 04:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its their duty to influence people, is it not?
2007-07-12 04:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋