The 7 Secrets of the Greatest Speakers in History

Every lawyer can be a great speaker, if they understand what public speaking is really about: having a conversation on a topic you're passionate about and using not just words, but also tone and body language. Most attorneys, of course, are relied on for their oral communication skills. But those skills don't come naturally for everyone. Here are tips from Richard Greene – a trainer of public speakers, a former lawyer, and a graduate of USC Law School – using samples from some of the most famous speeches in history:

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. "Never give a "Speech", says Richard Greene. In this masterful talk, he explains how the great speakers in history use 7 secrets and how we can all become a great speaker by following these secrets and by not just giving a "speech" but rather creating "conversations" from the heart.