John Hurd’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “The Center of Attention”. [é-Wealth Daily’Article]

John Hurd’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

The Center of Attention

Let me tell you about the taping of a current affairs show I attended recently. This show presents some nightly news topics as well as several interviews with celebrities, musicians and newsmakers. I had been watching the show nightly and, since it is filmed near my house, a few colleagues and myself decided to see just what goes on behind the scenes.

The entire set-up of the show had a very laid-back feeling. We weren’t rushed to our seats and there was no sign demanding we be quiet. Everyone in the audience just seemed to know when to applaud, when to laugh and when to keep to themselves.

During the show, the host sat and talked with the audience and invited as many questions as he could answer during breaks. And, after the show, the host had a very informal chat with those of us who chose to stick around.

Near the front sat a group of aspiring journalists from a nearby college. As should be expected, the group was full of questions for the host about working in the news industry and conducting interviews.

The host’s advice was simple and honest. He said that, in his industry, simply completing your schooling is just a start. You then have to spend years grinding it out in low-paying jobs and working some pretty insane hours.

One thing I noticed was that, during this entire exchange, everyone left in the studio was paying rapt attention. The host was literally carrying on a conversation with the 20 or so people who stuck around, taking questions and addressing everyone.

And this is what I want to share with you today. You see, the host was a fairly short guy, wasn’t overly handsome and really wouldn’t normally stick out in a crowd. But he had developed a presence that demanded attention. He certainly wasn’t born with this ability, and you can tell it took him a lot of work to get where he is today.

If you’re worried that people aren’t giving you the respect you deserve, here are a few tips you can use to help you develop a commanding presence in any situation:

1) Be confident. If you don’t believe what you’re saying, then no one else will. So, talk about what you know and present it with some authority.

2) Be enthusiastic. Some people just have a soft or gentle voice and, unfortunately, no matter how important what they have to say is, they will never get the attention they need.

3) Be positive. Even when presenting depressing or disturbing information, try to stay positive. There’s a bright side to every situation; you just need to find it.

4) Stay on topic. There’s nothing more irritating than someone who constantly shifts the topic of conversation. So, when you need to introduce a story that may be unrelated, be sure to acknowledge this and inform everyone you are speaking to.

Keep these tips in mind the next time you’re sharing a story and you’ll be the center of attention in any situation.

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