Politics aside, there here has never been a more effective, powerful communicator than Bill Clinton. Anyone, and I mean anyone, who has met Bill Clinton will tell you about his otherworldly magnetism and powerful presence, even if they are staunchly opposed to his politics.
What I find most interesting is Bill Clinton's supposedly incredible ability to remember names.
It's not just names. One former White House intern, Phil Gerbyshak, shared some of Clinton's other tricks for masterful communication. As excerpted from Gerbyshak's blog:
1. Clinton made physical contact.
On many occasions, he would place his hand on your shoulder, back, or forearm as he spoke, passing his energy on to you kinetically.
2. Clinton told a story.
This was far less intrusive — and way more effective — than making his point directly. And his story would always evoke specific emotions from the listeners — laughter, anger, compassion — that would help them connect with what he was communicating.
3. Clinton chose his words wisely.
Never once did I catch President Clinton taking the verbal low road, slinging slang with disregard. He carefully selected every word to create just the right expression he was looking for.
In a world in which we are increasingly disconnected from other human beings and more connected with our gadgets, it's time to ponder the notion of humanity. As I share in my book Yeah Dave's Guide to Livin the Moment, people want to help, support, and connect with those who remind them of their humanity...who bring them closer to the moment. Something to remember next time you're about to interrupt an important meeting to check emails on your iPhone.
As Maya Angelou said, "People never remember what you say, they never remember what you do, but they always remember you how made them feel."
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