You have a big presentation or speech. You have prepared; you think. It’s a big moment. They are all assembling out there. You are nervous. You want this to go well – it’s really important to you.
What do you do? I’ll tell you what I do. I prepare well, sure. But the 5 minutes before, I don’t worry about the content. I get my head straight. I breathe, and remember I am lucky to be doing this. I remember why I am here – to help people. I give thanks.
I know there is no such thing as a big audience – a large collective mind that somehow forms when 1000 people sit next to each other. No, it’s just this person. And it’s just the person sitting next to them. All individuals. I need to talk to singular people, and deliver my message to them, one at a time. I resolve to give it all to them, and do my best.
I smile, and breathe. Curtain rises. Be authentic.
Great advice Larry. Thanks
I LOVE this!! So insightful!
Giving thanks is the crucial part of the message. If we as leaders would remember to give thanks and know that we have the honor to lead our teams, then with humility our leadership will be received by each person in the audience.