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Insights on Learning that can Improve Preaching

Every communicator needs to understand the science of learning, including those who preach. In this post I give a few insights about the science of learning.  Between 1997 and 2004 the late Professor Graham Nuthall of Canterbury University in New Zealand conducted some of the most robust research ever on learning. His Project on Learning, a […]

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Memory and the Speaker, Teacher, and Preacher, Part 2

To speak, teach, and preach well, it’s important to understand how memory works. That’s the theme of today’s post, a continuation of my prior post. Scientists classify memory storage into three stages: stage 1– sensory memory, stage 2 — working (short-term) memory, and stage 3 — long-term memory. Memory processing begins with sensory memory, some

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Memory and the Effective Speaker, Teacher, and Preacher

Understanding memory is crucial for public speakers, teacher, and preachers to speak most effectively. In the few posts, I will unpack how memory works Think about the most memorable class, sermon, or speech you can recall. What made it so memorable? The answer lies in the word, ‘memorable’ that comes from the word ‘memory.’ You would

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24 Words that Define a Leader’s Job

In this short post I suggest 24 words that define a leader’s job. Vision casting Problem solving Giving feedback Rewarding staff Influencing others Recruiting leaders Developing people Developing systems Communicating well Delegating workload Relationship building Establishing priorities What would you add to this list? What’s your strongest area? What needs more attention? Related post: 3

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