In order to maximize your success in business, you should improve your public speaking skills. Joining Toastmasters is a great way to overcome the fear of speaking. They will also teach you the basics of public speaking.
When you’re speaking every word counts. Here’s an example.
I am writing a book.
That appears to be a simple sentence. What does it really mean? Say the sentence out loud. Each time you say it, stress the word that is in red. These five simple words create five different meanings.
I am writing a book.
I am writing a book.
I am writing a book.
I am writing a book.
I am writing a book.
Let’s look at it more closely.
I am writing a book. [I'm doing it, not you.]
I am writing a book. [No kidding, I'm really writing it.]
I am writing a book. [I'm not talking about it, I'm not thinking about it, I'm actually doing it.]
I am writing a book. [I'm writing just one book.]
I am writing a book. [I'm writing a book, not a short story or a poem.]
Every word counts for speaker!
[Incidentally, the idea for this comes from Zig Ziglar. He uses a similar example in one of his books. Unfortunately, I don't remember which one.]