How to Speak in Public: 8 Tips from Larry King

Larry King is the most popular American television host and has interviewed the world's most famous people. King has appeared in films, voiced cartoons, conducted hundreds of events, and wrote several books where he shared his experience.

Here are several tips from Larry King about how to communicate with other people and speak in public.

How to establish dialogue and communication?

During communication, avoid questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no." Such questions don't develop dialogue, especially with unfamiliar people. Ask questions that reveal your partner.

Maintain eye contact and always listen carefully to your partner. Broaden your horizons to be interesting. Communicate more often with different people, be interested in various topics, read and watch a lot.

Don't be serious for too long. Develop a sense of humor.

How to prepare for speeches?

Always prepare for public speeches, meetings, and negotiations. Rehearse, practice in front of a mirror. Always strive for delivering speech at a natural pace.

Study your audience. Talk about what interests and is needed by them. Give answers to questions that interest them. Talk about what's important to them.

What are the principles of effective speaking?

Be concise, like Abraham Lincoln, John Kennedy, and Winston Churchill. Use the KISS principle ("Keep It Simple, Stupid"), which means: "Keep it simple, stupid." Speak more naturally and understandably.

Finally, two messages from Larry King:

• If you feel that you don't know how to communicate with people, you can learn this.
• If you feel that you know how to communicate with people, you can do it even better.

And don't stop talking. Only constant practice will allow you to achieve mastery in public speaking and become a true professional in communicating with people.