The holidays have dragged me behind schedule! Here's the promised Round 2 of the Speechwriter's Workout, engaging our listening muscles to internalize what makes great speech.
A few of my favorite online resources for speech listening include:
Ten Historical Speeches That Every Student Should Listen To - and since we're all students with our Beginning Minds, this is a great place to visit periodically to remember what speeches can be.
TED - If you've never been, you're missing out. This conference bringing together innovators in Technology, Entertainment and Design always provides fascinating speakers with crazy, cool ideas that you'll remember long after their presentations have ended.
American Rhetoric - one of the best online resources for transcripts, audio and video of many remarkable and memorable speeches.
iTunesU - This site includes not just speeches, but lectures to "help ensure continuity in case of a pandemic or natural disaster." So when the Big One strikes L.A., you can still log on and brush up on your Algebra Basics or Civil War history. One of my favorites on here is Chip Heath's presentation on "What Makes Ideas Stick."
And while you're at it, get a real workout: climb on the bike, stepper or just head out the door and get your body and mind going at the same time.
What are your favorite sources for building your listening muscles?
Next time: Websites with the best professional resources for speechwriters
