Jump - Finding Your Wings

A few weeks ago, I attended a Les Brown workshop. At one point he said "jump and find your wings on the way down." A provocative comment for sure. He didn't mean doing something foolish ... yet how could one interpret his words.

I pondered his comment and began thinking about the emotional energy of jumping and finding one's wings. The emotional energy of jumping and finding your wings have four  components - 

Before the Jump

• Jumping
• Finding Your Wings
• What to do with the wings

Jumping and finding wings might be similar to the new spring buds that are beginning to bloom.

Let's look at the process -

Before the jump

TidBits from Les Brown's workshop

Les Brown has had a number of challenges to overcome in his life to achieve the success that he is experiencing.

Some of his key advice includes:

1. Never tell a story without a point and never tell a point without a story.
1. a story builds a bridge to the person or audience
2. it is a non-threatening way to engage the audience.
2. He also believe in walking the walk - if you are going to suggest strategies to a person he believes You need to experience the experience - 
1. if is what you learn from your experience that can be helpful to others

Let me know what you think of these points or if you have any questions.

Ralph

Ralph presenting his book "Flashes of Light" to Les Brown

I presented my book "Flashes of Light" to Les Brown thanking Les for a great two day workshop on public speaking.

Les taught us great techniques and positive affirmations throughout the two day (9 hrs @ day) workshop.

Les seemed to read the vibration from each table and give positive feedback and affirmation to each person who spoke.

Ralph and Les Brown at NSA Mega Meeting

I had the opportunity to spend a day with Les Brown at the NSA Mega Meeting on 2/15/13. I attended his morning presentation on "Speak your way to Phenomenal Success" and his afternoon session "Exclusive Session with Les Brown."

I almost missed this great opportunity to meet Les Brown and hear his words of wisdom.