Next Generation Speakers Magazine August 2022

NGS

August 2022

Next Generation Speakers

Dr. Michael Freeland

Mental Real-of-State Broker Also Inside This Issue:

Co-Sign Your Significance Self-Will can SAVE or SINK you

Prescription For Excellence How to Introduce a Speaker: 12 Essential Tips for Success The Butterfly Effect

THE VIRTUE OF PATIENCE

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Editor’s Note...

It’s August and this is my Birthday month and I’m thankful to still be here! This year is over the halfway mark by 2 months and time is waiting for no one!

We are getting your mind right with this month’s edition of NGS Magazine by showcasing none other than Dr. Michael Freeland and his Mental Real-Of-State Conference.

PRESCRIPTION FOR EXCELLENCE with Dr. James J. Williams focuses on How to Introduce a Speaker: 12 Essential Tips for Success.

The Global Butterfly Princess, Dr. La Donya Yvette makes sure that we understand the Virtue of Patience in this month’s The Butterfly Effect!

And Shona Dennis M. Div. shows us how SelfWill can Save or Sink Us with her article, Co-Sign Your Significance.

Did you hear? NEXT GENERATION SPEAKERS Magazine is now available in paper copies that you can order vis MagCloud!. We are not slowing down and all we want to know is: “Who’s Got Next?”

Email: Cicone@ciconeprince.com Text: 251-753-6299

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...............................................Body-n-Soul

..............................................Editor’s Notes

.....................Mental Real-of-State Broker

..............Prescription For EXCELLENCE

....................................The Butterfly Effect

........................Co-Sign Your Significance

..............................Body-n-Soul Nutrition

.................Maximize Your Brand Podcast

Cicone C. A. Prince NGS Magazine Chief Editor Dr. James J. Williams Contributing Editor Dr. La Donya Yvette Contributing Columnist

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Holistic life Educator Shona M. Dennis M.Div Contributing Columnist 3

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Dr. Michael Freeland Mental Real-of-State Broker

By Cicone Prince When it comes to Real Estate, unless you are a gluten-for punishment, you don’t try to go into a deal on your own. You are looking for someone with the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the complex terrain of the real estate market.

When it comes to your Mental Real-Of-State you need a broker as well. Let me introduce you to your news agent.

Dr. Michale Freeland is the author and the bestselling book Free Your Land: Developing your Mental Real-of-State.

Understanding where you are to where you are heading in life depends on the stabilization of the mind, The Mental Realof-State allows you to explore different aspects of your thought processes. You will be challenged to view your life concepts from different perspectives in order to build the mental Real-of-State that you already possess.

Dr. Freeland received an Honorary Doctorate from United Graduate College and Seminary International for his Mental Real-of-State initiative and training program. During a surprise announcement, Dr. Freeland was informed that his book, FREE YOUR LAND Developing your Mental Real-of-State will be placed in all of the correctional institutions in the states of Kansas and Missouri. It will serve as a valuable resource to inmates wanting to make lasting change.

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PRESCRIPTION FOR EXCELLENCE With Dr. James J. Williams

How to Introduce a Speaker: 12 Essential Tips for Success Speech introductions are often an afterthought, hastily thrown together at the last second by someone with little knowledge of the speaker, their speech, or the value for the audience. And yet, speech introductions are critical to the success of a speech.

This article gives you a series of practical tips for how to introduce a speaker to position them with the best possible chance to succeed.

1. Answer three core questions.

When you are introducing a speaker, your primary goal is to prepare the audience and get them excited for what they are about to hear.

To do this, you must answer these three core questions: • What is the topic?

• Why is this topic important for this audience?

• Why is the speaker qualified to deliver this talk?

By addressing these three questions, you’ve given the audience a motivation for listening (the topic is important to them), and you’ve reinforced the speaker’s credibility.

2. Prepare and practice adequately.

“While a strong speech opening is vital, nothing helps establish a speaker’s credibility more than a carefully-crafted and well-delivered introduction.”

At all costs, avoid thoughts such as “Oh, I don’t need to prepare… I’m just introducing a speaker.”

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Thoughts like that lead to stumbling, bumbling, off-the-cuff introductions which undermine your credibility and the credibility of the speaker.

You should write out (and edit) the full introduction, check it with the speaker, and practice it several times.

3. Memorize it, or minimize your notes.

Try to memorize the introduction; speaking without notes will add to your authority, and the audience will put more weight in your recommendation (that is, to listen to this speaker).

If you are unable to memorize the entire introduction, then use as few notes as you can. Be sure you can you deliver the last sentence of your introduction without notes as this will maximize momentum for the speaker.

4. Be positive and enthusiastic.

The audience takes cues from you. If you seem disinterested, they will be disinterested. If you are (genuinely) positive and enthusiastic, they will be too. Your choice of words, voice, gestures, and facial expressions should all convey enthusiasm.

So, how do you ensure you are enthusiastic?

5. Get to know the speaker.

It is difficult to get the audience excited about the speaker if you aren’t excited yourself.

If the speaker is previously unknown to you — for example, suppose you’ve volunteered to introduce speakers at a large industry event — your introduction may lack sincerity. So, get to know the speaker. Google them. Talk with them. Ask others about them. Research the speaker and their expertise until you are excited by the opportunity to introduce them. continued on page 16 7

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Dr. Freeland delivering the “Mental Real-Of-State” message to.students at Johnson County Community College in Kansas City, Ks

Dr. Freeland has made it his mission to share these life-changing lessons with others including our youth. He goes out of his way to make the lessons of Ment Real-Of-State relevant, relatable, and real.

During his presentation, he shares personal stories that people of all ages can identify with and see themself through his personal journey. The takeaways from his message have been incredible: This book really made me think about my own life as I’m reading about Michael’s life and what all he’s been through and how he’s overcome. If you don’t get anything from this book, you need to read it again. I’m proud of you Michael for being able to tell your story and to help others tell theirs.

-Pam Porter Really take the time to read the book. It’s not a book you just fly through. It’s straight to the point. This book gives you an insight of how you processed your thoughts and to change/redirect them. Personal growth is achieved through the development of life skills, skills necessary for successfully living a productive and fulfilling life. Skills you already possess.

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Dr. Freeland has turned his best-selling book into a life-altering conference. The Mental Real-Of-State Conference will be held this year in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, August 20, 2022. It will be another show-stopper event with Speakers from across the country.

This year’s event sees the return of the Emcee that everyone wants to be, none other than Wendell Graham. If you have not experienced Wendell Graham Emceeing an event, you owe it to yourself to make the trip. Not only will there be an animated Emcee, but there will also be powerhouse speakers in the likes of Dr. Anna Phifer-Derilhomme, Dr. Cori Briggs, Dr. Kathy Barton Brown, Kevin Wilson, Angela Elting, Dr. Lotus Riche, Dr. Johannes Christian, Dr. Adria Jones Luster, and Angie Hodges.

So if you are tired of living in the Mental Real-Of-State that you are in, I suggest that you do three things: 1. Follow Dr. Michael Freeland on Facebook by clicking here: 2. Buy your copy of his Bestselling Book by clicking here: 3. Get you tickets to the Mental Real-Of- State Conference by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-michael-freeland-presents-2nd-annualmental-real-of-state-conference-tickets-292886259687

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Building Wealth Together

Janine “JJ” Conway is a financial planner who empowers individuals to dump debt and build lasting wealth through financial and business education and coaching. She’s served in the Air Force for over 21 years. She returned from a 6-month military trip to discover her house sold and most of her belongings thrown out. That week she signed divorce papers and not only became a single mom, but also had to figure out how to deal with over $845,000 in divorce debt. The personal growth and financial skills she used to overcome these life-gut-punches are the same skills she teaches today. They’re simple. They work.

JJ is passionate about helping people change their lives through time-tested financial principles, personal growth, and leadership enhancement.

As a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, JJ brings a personal touch to corporate training and especially enjoys coaching clients to achieve their dreams! JJ’s classes, seminars, and books on life and finance will empower you to reach your goals, as will her money and investing classes. Be on the lookout for her 12th Book, Authentic Abundance, available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

No matter what brought you to this point, just remember: It’s never too late to W.I.N with Money!

Contact Details Janine@JJConway.org 844-7-4-PEACE

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The Butterfly Effect THE VIRTUE OF PATIENCE La Donya Yvette

We have all come to be familiar with the saying that patience is a virtue. But do we really understand the “virtue” of patience.

In today’s society, the fact of creating shortcuts or microwavable decisions to hurry the process of an event or situation only adds grief to the process itself. Patience enables us to achieve what we perceive to be impossible. It has become a lost art or a forgotten virtue when it comes to the waiting without complaint period or the ‘meantime’ experience. It is the means between the two extremes... reckless impatience and self-control. So, the question is why is patience so difficult as times?

The reality is patience involves a certain type of response, while virtue is the habit of the response. Although discomforting, some may perceive patience as a type of suffering in between breakthroughs, when actually a changed perspective should be the calming factor instead. This validates indicators that only God has control of time and space. Just because the reward is delayed does not mean it is denied.

In all actuality, patience involves the emotions of a person. When we analyze our lives, it all comes down to decision making and choices. A decision is a thought about something. A choice is an action taken behind the decision. So, it is important to choose your thoughts wisely.

There is clearly so much work that needs to be done in order to figure out how to manage discomfort. Let’s face it, being busy and being productive are two different things. But how do we get through our day and stay sane at the same time?

Well, go figure this... Have you ever seemed to be so busy that by the end of the day it seems as if you haven’t done a darn thing? I know I have. With so many interruptions or even distractions can complicate your day to 12

where it appears as if you’ve done a lot when actually you haven’t been productive at all with what you really wanted to accomplish.

Imagine how much time was wasted throughout the day on things that could have waited if we were patient enough to realize that they really didn’t need that much attention at all. Here are few keys to be learned: 1. Control or eliminate self-distractions 2. Urgent vs Important and how to stay focused 3. Time blocking When we allow issues or situations to take up residence in our mind, we are giving it permission for it to happen. It’s time to pack up the static and kick them out to the curb and practice the art of waiting without complaining.

Self-control and humility are fundamental when Interruptions and distractions occur. The art of the noise is designed to get into your head and get you off track, so it is important to stay focused because interruptions can take away from what matters most.

The key is to paint your own picture in order to master your mindset. By clearing your thoughts and doing more with your gifts and talents, you will begin to master your own destiny. This is how you live life inspired; by patiently living the virtue.

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“Self-Will can SAVE or SINK You By: Shona M. Dennis M.Div

elf-will is the quality of obstinately doing what one wants in spite of the wishes or orders of others. Basically, it is the “what makes you want to” impetus behind everything we do. The main player is the notions and needs of self. Thoughts like “MY life, MY will, MY future, MY way” are the underlying thinking patterns.

A sixteenth-century doctor, Thomas Fuller, once said, “Beware of no man more than thyself.” In our efforts to overcome, we find this statement painfully true. From the origins and entrance of sin and death into the world. (Gen:3/Gen4:6-7/Rm5:12.19). Self-will and not God’s will is part of our human nature and always strives to make self the center of its own universe. In this selfish manner, our self-will desires to pull GOD from His throne and deny others justice and mercy to advance its own ambition.

This sin is both dangerous and destructive. (Isa 14:13) It denotes the person who, dominated by self-interest and inconsiderate of others, arrogantly asserts his own will. The self-willed person so overvalues any decision he makes that he cannot be dissuaded.

The person led by self-will commits a very serious sin by refusing to learn God’s truth about themselves and humanity on a holistic level. (Rm5:12,19/ Jhn2:25/Eph4:17-19) Many people are so proud and self-willed that they could not be taught individually or as a nation.

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Submitting to God’s will is the first step in overcoming self-will. This requires obedience and that the law of God to be written in our hearts.

Obedience is God’s love language. If we say we love God, we want to be led by his holy spirit so we will do his will in our everyday life. This process demands that we resist Satan, self, and sin and develop true humility.

(Rev12:7-9/Rm 7:14-21) Our human self-will conforms to our natural desires, beliefs, wants, and needs. God’s will does not. Doing God’s will rather than our own provides an understanding of true doctrine and discernment of truth. When Jesus came to the earth from eternity to be the sacrifice for the sins of the world, he put his titles, degrees, position, status, and class aside, all the earthly things that matter to humanity.

Jesus who being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped but made himself nothing and said “ father not my will, but thy will be done”. Philp2:1-11/Lk22:42/Heb 10:5-7) Are you willing to do the same on a holistic level? Are you willing to seek God in every aspect of your life as you watch and pray over yourself listening to what God reveals?

Why is this important? Self-will can save or sink you and comes into play in: • The riot of everyday life, living, and decisions • Thinking and feeling can become a state of being • Obsession with being in control and not letting go • Putting others before yourself • Fear of operating in a new identity of change and transformation • Wanting to stay comfortable in old ways and habits • Keep you in normalized dysfunction void of wanting to see yourself or others

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6. Eliminate pronunciation blunders.

A sure way to undermine your own credibility and that of the speaker is to mispronounce their name, the title of their presentation, or any other key terms.

Luckily, this is easily avoided through practice and by confirming the correct pronunciation with the speaker well before the presentation.

(Don’t wait until you are delivering the introduction to ask them — this looks amateurish.)

“A sure way to undermine your own credibility and that of the speaker is to mispronounce their name, the title of their presentation, or any other key terms.”

7. Be accurate.

Being accurate is as important as correct pronunciation, perhaps more so.

Make sure you know the precise years, facts, or details.

If you make factual errors, many speakers will feel an irresistible compulsion to correct you. This is a lousy way for them to begin their speech, and will almost certainly kill their momentum.

8. Don’t alter the speech title.

Many speakers craft their presentation title very carefully, and the words matter to them. The title may be a phrase they want the audience to remember, it may reflect language used on accompanying slides, or it may be a humorous play on words.

Don’t change it under any circumstances. (And, of course, know how to pronounce it.)

9.Should you attempt humor?

In most circumstances, no. Your objective is to get the audience excited about the topic and the speaker, and this is not the time to tell humorous anecdotes about the speaker. Save those for a roast!

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There are exceptions (as there are to all public speaking advice), and you’ll have to use your judgment. If this speech is part of a longer event, and the preceding talk has been particularly sad or low on energy, then it may help to lift the spirits of the audience. If you need to do this, do it early in your introduction, and then move on to the more thought-provoking content leading to your climax.

10. Don’t give an outline of the speech.

Avoid undermining the speaker by giving too many details about the speech, telling anecdotes from their speech, or making promises about details in their presentation. It is the speaker’s job to decide how and when they reveal their outline. Keep your introduction at a high level, unless they have specifically asked you to do otherwise.

11. Stick to relevant expertise of the speaker.

One very common mistake is to recite a lengthy list of biographical details (education, awards, former job titles, publications, etc.) which may or may not be relevant to the topic being presented. This is especially common at academic conferences.

For example, avoid introductions such as: Our speaker grew up in Cleveland and graduated at the top of her mechanical engineering class at Carnegie Mellon University. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Duke University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Harvard. She is a member of the Automotive Engineers Association, and a two-time recipient of the Stone Award for Distinguished Linguistics Research. She was previously the Director of Research at Hasbro, and is currently the CEO for the Miami Dolphins.

Her talk today is entitled “How to Build Authentic Shaker Furniture.”

A much better introduction would touch on how many years the speaker had been building shaker furniture, whether she had been trained or selftaught, and that she had written a book on this topic.

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Okay, maybe that example was a bit extreme. But, even if the speaker has a lengthy list of biographical details that are related to her talk, there’s no need to recite them all. Pick a small number (about three) that are most relevant — usually the most recent details.

12. Don’t overdo it.

Long introductions filled with biographical details are bad for two main reasons: • Long introductions are boring. Nobody attends an event to listen to the introducer go on and on.

• Long introductions are pompous. Reciting dozens of professional accolades gives the impression that the speaker cares only about himself and his ego.

Keep your introduction just long enough to accomplish your goals: [1] what’s the topic, [2] why does it matter, and [3] why is the speaker credible?

Keep your introduction just long enough to accomplish your goals: [1] what’s the topic, [2] why does it matter, and [3] why is the speaker credible?

I’m a big fan of short introductions in just about all situations. Sixty or ninety seconds is usually ample time. For really long presentations (e.g. keynote addresses lasting an hour or more), then two or three minutes may be warranted.

The opinions expressed here by Next Generation Speakers Magazine columnists are their own, not those of the magazine itself.

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Clearly, we should do, not our will, but God’s. Scripture reminds us to daily find out what God’s will is for us. (Eph5:15-18) God gave the angels and humans freedom and the power of choice, not to do as we want, but to do as He wants—and this is where our security lies. Apart from His will, we are like the undisciplined child—nervous, unstable, and blown about by the winds, waves, and whims of generational strongholds, influences, teachings, mindsets, and lack of education, wisdom, understanding, and role models. We really do not know what we ought to want.

God originally created mankind to be led by his loving instructions and guidance daily. In due time, our continuance in doing the will of God will grant us the ultimate benefit: entrance into His glorious Kingdom.

(2Pt1:10-11) We should cultivate a practice of sitting before God as King David did (2Sam7:18) WOW!!! Sit alone and quietly with yourself. The Almighty God, your creator, and manufacturer desires more FACEBOOK time with you in mind, heart, and spirit. This is the 1st step to understanding SELF properly through the holy scriptures. (Ps 51 &139) This is the cultivating time where you meditate, be still and know, talk honestly and intimately, examine yourself, ask God to show you areas you are not aware of, to lead and guide you in his will for your life, your children, and in daily encounters with others to the right places, people, and next steps.

Today you can move away from selfish deficits and desires and be granted a willing spirit to act and move in ways that make a difference.

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