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It's frustrating when you can't understand someone. I know you don't want to be that person. There are ways to improve your speaking skills.

Ellen Latham is the founder of Orange Theory. We included Ellen Latham on the Best Public Speakers list

How to intervene when someone is still going off-topic, negative, or taking too much airtime.

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and has been included in the TIME 100 Most Influential People list.

Be audience-centric or client-centric and use more compelling and direct terms.

How do you delight a new boss and team? Take your onboarding into your own hands and embrace some shock and awe.

What are the common leadership communication mindset blocks? Here are the 6 Common Leadership Communication Mindset Blocks

We want to inspire listeners to think new thoughts and take new actions. Here are 10 ways to excite listeners.

A meeting disruptor can be someone who goes off-topic, brings negativity, or takes too much airtime. Here are strategies to manage this.

We’ve included Dr. Virginia Sharma on our “Best Public Speakers” list because of her visual presence and commitment to gender diversity.

We included Jacqueline Pieters on our “Best Public Speakers” list because of her striking energy and confidence.

We included Mark Clouse on our best speakers list because of his relatability as President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company.

We included Frank Kim on our best speakers list because of his top-down messaging, vocal variety, motivational vocal style, and gestures.

We included Zahira Gonzalvo on our best speakers list because of her open and clear messaging, assertive vocal style, and confident mindset.

We included Daniel Lubetzky because of his message organization, use of supportive gestures, and ability to connect with his listeners.

You want to help others become the obvious choice as your successor. Make them stand out by the way you communicate and lead.

When you’re the expert, people look to you for your authority, your value, and your guidance. How can you maximize your impact?

When it comes to speaking skills, finding new and creative ways to practice can help keep you focused and manage distractions.

David Behen is on our list because of his approachability, his validation of others, and his balance of down-to-earth humor and earnestness.

Strive to be just as dynamic on screen as you are in person. Even small changes can make a big difference in how you are perceived.