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The Randall Presentation Example
- Randall presented as physically commanding but spoke with almost no inflection, making him hard to listen to.
- After exaggeration practice he felt foolish yet looked only slightly more expressive on tape, surprising and discouraging him.
Your 'Governors' Limit Expressiveness
- We develop internal 'governors' from upbringing that limit our vocal and physical expressiveness.
- These governors are learned rules, not physical limits, and they suppress variety that keeps listeners engaged.
Variety Drives Listener Attention
- Lack of variety in voice or face is a major reason people stop listening to each other.
- Increasing expressiveness directly improves engagement and perceived leadership presence.