response to 3 classmates

1-Everett Williams

There is a relatively large number of public speakers that I enjoy listening to, who present a wide variety of messages. One of these tends to stand out, regardless of whether or not I consistently agree with what he has to say. 

Eric Thomas is a motivational speaker who's most famous quote is "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful". He is a public speaker who speaks with more passion and belief in what he is saying than most that I can think of. He speaks well with great organization and clarity, which makes the overall delivery extremely enjoyable to the listener. He fluctuates the tone and volume of his voice at certain points in his talks, which is highly captivating and makes the listener feel as though they are ready to conquer whatever goal they set forth. It is unquestionable that he aims to touch a younger audience in his almost "hip-hop" style of deliverance, but it is clear that it reaches the intended audience with great magnitude. He understands what audience he reaches, and it is obvious that he will continue to attempt to effectively reach this audience. Lastly, he speaks with clarity and intensity simultaneously. The intensity combined with all other speaking techniques he practices makes the speeches enjoyable to listen to. All of these techniques embody (I believe) what composes a great public speaker.

2-Jessie Privett

The best speaker I have heard was Brene Brown speaking on the topic of human connections and in particular, the power of vulnerability. What makes her a great speaker is that she tells an engaging story that everyone can connect to. She is confident and knowledgeable on her topics. Brown’s delivery is punctuated meaningful pauses that serve to highlight profound statements about human nature. While speaking about such a potentially heavy subject, she is still able to lighten the room with humorous stories about her personal experiences. Overall, she is able to clearly convey her message while keeping the viewers involved and entertained.

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3-Ryan Francis

The best public speaker in my opinion is Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan does many things including podcasts, UFC commentary, and T.V. shows. I believe he is the best public speaker for many reasons. First of all, when he talks about a subject, he keeps on track of the main point while also covering similar topics. He can constantly stay fluent while covering a wide variety of information. Secondly, the content of his speeches are topics that are very real, but do not get talked about enough or things that are completely missed by people. But, even with these kinds of more difficult topics he can inform people about things that they may have been dead set against. Lastly, Joe Rogan is the kind of speaker one can enjoy listening to. Not only will the audience learn something after the speech, but they will have a fun time while listening.