Any article written by my Fripp Associate Ian Griffin is worth reading or reposting. Ian is a fellow Brit and the Past President of The National Speakers Association Northern California chapter. and in many other countries where deliberately interrupting public speakers is seen as a legitimate form of protest.  In This was first published in a Ragan newsletter. He is a popular presenter at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference which is one of my favorite events to speak at or attend.

If you're looking for a one-stop total resource for speakers, check out the National Speakers Association's (NSA) Speaker Magazine . Here's some of the excellent content I found in the November issue: * Book reviews on The 4-Hour Workweek , The It Factor , and I Hate Networking * An article by someone who hires speakers, sharing her philosophy on learning * A way to interview your audience members to add humor to your presentation * "Five secrets to make your words resonate like the great orators of history" * How to exhibit at a trade show Here's