Dad: “Speech, which is treated as one of the hallmarks of leadership, doesn’t just signify writing on paper and memorizing it. It means speaking in public on the stage without stumbling naturally.”

Kannan: How do we talk in front of strangers Dad? Can you teach easy steps for that?

Dad: It is natural for everyone who speaks for the first time in public places, at school and college stages, at ceremonies, at meetings to feel nervous, trembling, fearful, and confused. If one misses an opportunity fearing to make mistakes, is a fool!

Kannan: You’re suggesting “Make hay while the sun shines”

Dad: “Yes dear. You beautifully narrated it with the proverb. I’ll give you tips on how to develop speech.

• Participating in school stage programs, ceremonies, and competitions.
• Practice speaking at home.
• Asking parents to correct mistakes in your speech.
• Deciding early about what you are going to talk about.
• Do not look at the notes and address the audience in front of you.
• Listening to the speeches of the best speakers or leaders.
• Adding interesting incidents, stories, jokes with lessons, and proverbs.
• Speak concisely and clearly.
• The speech should not offend anyone.
• The speech should be as enthusiastically as you normally would talk to friends at home rather than reading vaguely.”

Kannan: “Why do we have to quote proverbs, stories, jokes with lessons when we speak?”

Dad: “Adding them to the speech does not make the listeners bored. They will listen to what we say with interest.”

Kannan: “What are the benefits of the ability to speak naturally?”

Dad: “The benefits are as follows:

• Helps them to express their opinions without fear.
• Ability to speak boldly with anyone, wherever you go.
• Helps to maintain better communication.
• Getting introduced to new friends.
• Speaking on public platforms gives a chance even for a stranger to know about you.
• Creates opportunities for responsible leadership positions.
• Your speech motivates others to have clear thoughts and achieve success.
• Develops goodwill and trust in others about you.
• Improves personal skills.
• Ability to get the best experience.

So let’s naturally unleash our speech skill within ourselves and acquire this trait of leadership.”

Kannan: “Today I will start my exercises to develop speech. I will become the best student leader in the future”

Dad: “Well said, My son! Talk to me and I will correct your mistakes.”

Kannan: “Sure Dad”