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Lesson 15:

In Your Speech, Do Not Fall Into the Comparison Trap


 
        
 

Ted Cruz, in his speech last Tuesday, fell into the trap of comparison when he compared himself to the great leaders, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan; saying that they both represented a whole new vision and vibrancy.

Listening to Cruz speech, you have a feeling that he is preaching instead of engaging and inspiring. Using great leaders names made him sound too idealistic and not powerful at all as a leader. This technique did not help him in energizing and uplifting his audience. Remember, writing a speech and coming up with ideas might sound for you easy but getting others to embrace them and follow you is definitely not.