Julian Treasure discusses the importance of speaking powerfully and how to do so by avoiding the seven deadly sins of speaking while focusing on the four cornerstones of honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love. He also provides vocal warm-up exercises and emphasizes creating environments designed for sound. A conscious approach to sound and communication can lead to a world that is more understanding and beautiful.
1. The human voice is the most powerful sound in the world.
2. Many people have the experience that when they speak, people don't listen to them.
3. There are seven deadly sins of speaking: gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, embroidery/exaggeration, and dogmatism.
4. There are four powerful foundations for powerful speech: HAIL (honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love).
5. There are six vocal warm-up exercises: arms up, deep breath in, and sigh out, warming up lips, tongue with exaggerated la-la-la, rolling an R, and siren (weeeaawww).
6. The world would be better if people spoke powerfully to those who were listening consciously in environments designed for sound.