Comments on: What makes an effective communicator? http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/ Life is a journey and I'm traveling out loud Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:26:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Matt S http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-319 Matt S Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:34:35 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-319 For me the speaker has to be interesting and not boring. They should be excited about what they are discussing and explain it as best as they can so people can understand what they are talking about. I could be better also if there is more than one speaker, just like in the church every thursday night. For me the speaker has to be interesting and not boring. They should be excited about what they are discussing and explain it as best as they can so people can understand what they are talking about. I could be better also if there is more than one speaker, just like in the church every thursday night.

]]> By: Scot Longyear http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-316 Scot Longyear Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:38:50 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-316 Paul, Good post. Someone once mentioned that your opening remarks determine if the audience will stay with you. Hook them early. My communication skills were challenged, stretched, and made much better by attending Ken Davis' Dynamic Communicator's Workshop. It probably sounds like a commercial, but it was some of the best training I have ever taken. Keep up the good work! Scot Paul,

Good post. Someone once mentioned that your opening remarks determine if the audience will stay with you. Hook them early.

My communication skills were challenged, stretched, and made much better by attending Ken Davis’ Dynamic Communicator’s Workshop. It probably sounds like a commercial, but it was some of the best training I have ever taken.

Keep up the good work!

Scot

]]> By: Doran Ritchey http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-315 Doran Ritchey Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:25:00 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-315 Hey Paul, How about using a lot of allitttterrrrationnn?! Like saying things that start with the same letter and making everything rhyme. You could also use redundancy a lot over and over like someone we used to know where we used to go to get in the know. Just kidding - actually I enjoy a fresh look at things we've heard all of our lives. Anybody can stand up and preach it like they've grown up hearing it. I like the message staying true while the method is as cutting edge and relavent as possible. Hey Paul,
How about using a lot of allitttterrrrationnn?! Like saying things that start with the same letter and making everything rhyme. You could also use redundancy a lot over and over like someone we used to know where we used to go to get in the know. Just kidding – actually I enjoy a fresh look at things we’ve heard all of our lives. Anybody can stand up and preach it like they’ve grown up hearing it. I like the message staying true while the method is as cutting edge and relavent as possible.

]]> By: teenrev http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-314 teenrev Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:40:22 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-314 Paul, next week at the Bus & Outreach Convention I am giving a session on communicating to teens. But the principles I am sharing are applicable for any age group. Let me just give the 5 main points: 1. Be Real. 2. Be Simple. 3. Be Creative. 4. Be Relevant. 5. Be Connected. Paul, next week at the Bus & Outreach Convention I am giving a session on communicating to teens. But the principles I am sharing are applicable for any age group. Let me just give the 5 main points:
1. Be Real.
2. Be Simple.
3. Be Creative.
4. Be Relevant.
5. Be Connected.

]]> By: Maureen http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-311 Maureen Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:32:15 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-311 I totally agree with these guys. If I can apply what you're preaching/teaching to my life I will tune in more. Unfortunately we live in a world right now where people want to be entertained, including in church. That puts a lot of pressure on the pastor to come up with some way to "entertain" the congregation in order to keep them involved and interested. I love a speaker who has a sense of humor and uses good illustrations. Personal stories are good, as long as they relate to the topic. Some magic tricks, maybe alittle juggling, especially while riding a unicycle would also catch my attention--just kidding, although it would be entertaining!! I know I get frustrated when a speaker gets off point, which is when I start tuning out. Also, if he/she goes on too long or has too many "points" my mind tends to wander. Just a couple thoughts! I totally agree with these guys. If I can apply what you’re preaching/teaching to my life I will tune in more. Unfortunately we live in a world right now where people want to be entertained, including in church. That puts a lot of pressure on the pastor to come up with some way to “entertain” the congregation in order to keep them involved and interested. I love a speaker who has a sense of humor and uses good illustrations. Personal stories are good, as long as they relate to the topic. Some magic tricks, maybe alittle juggling, especially while riding a unicycle would also catch my attention–just kidding, although it would be entertaining!!

I know I get frustrated when a speaker gets off point, which is when I start tuning out. Also, if he/she goes on too long or has too many “points” my mind tends to wander.

Just a couple thoughts!

]]> By: Doug http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-310 Doug Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:28:49 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-310 Hi Paul, Just found your blog...what engages me (as a listener)? Speaking just for myself... I "connect" with someone who is genuine, transparent, passionate...Who does the thinking/digging to answer the question..."So What"? when they are teaching on a subject...I don't care what the subject is....I think a lot of us are already up to our ears in biblical truth..we need to have it taken to the next level...how does this specfic truth intersect w/ my life? Humor, and good illustrations will keep my attention...I read Eric's comments (above) and thought he covered everything I was thinking....not having heard you I don't know how you communicate...but in the past I've sat under pastors who used too many big words../or "christianese" speak which would turn me off....DM Hi Paul, Just found your blog…what engages me (as a listener)? Speaking just for myself… I “connect” with someone who is genuine, transparent, passionate…Who does the thinking/digging to answer the question…”So What”? when they are teaching on a subject…I don’t care what the subject is….I think a lot of us are already up to our ears in biblical truth..we need to have it taken to the next level…how does this specfic truth intersect w/ my life? Humor, and good illustrations will keep my attention…I read Eric’s comments (above) and thought he covered everything I was thinking….not having heard you I don’t know how you communicate…but in the past I’ve sat under pastors who used too many big words../or “christianese” speak which would turn me off….DM

]]> By: eric wright http://paulpetersonlive.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-309 eric wright Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:22:42 +0000 http://paulpeterson.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/what-makes-an-effective-communicator/#comment-309 I agree. People will listen for incredible amounts of time if they are engaged. I listen to speakers who are: Engaging story-tellers. They don't have to be all the time, but a good story helps. Humorous. Funny is a good thing. Always has, and always will. Honest. I enjoy speakers who are willing to open up and share a piece of themselves. But they must do this with balance. You can go too far. Well-researched. I can't tell you how many "biblical" sermons I have heard that misrepresent the text and pull it out of its context. Application Oriented. I agree. People will listen for incredible amounts of time if they are engaged.

I listen to speakers who are:

Engaging story-tellers. They don’t have to be all the time, but a good story helps.

Humorous. Funny is a good thing. Always has, and always will.

Honest. I enjoy speakers who are willing to open up and share a piece of themselves. But they must do this with balance. You can go too far.

Well-researched. I can’t tell you how many “biblical” sermons I have heard that misrepresent the text and pull it out of its context.

Application Oriented.

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