Duterte's high approval rating of more than 80% of the Philippine population three years into his term is partly due to his good communication skills.
Duterte is a communicator.
He is a good case study for all future and aspiring public speakers.
People love him because when he gives speeches, they feel involved in his speech.
Some of his very effective techniques are:
1. When he talks, he always keep in mind that the majority of common people are listening to him and not just his immediate audience.
2. He abhors prepared speeches by his speech writers.
3. He does not devote his time on on notes or teleprompters.
4. He speaks extemporaneously (no script; rambling, as described by mainstream media).
5. He talks about topics the majority of people are concerned or interested with.
6. He does not talk about alien topics nor highly technical things or technocrat speak.
7. He starts with an anecdote that puts his audience at ease.
8. He usually does away the mentioning of VIPs in the audience at the top of the speech, that is not usually listened to anyway.
9. He uses common expressions and language that the majority understands.
10. He also uses some words that are not commonly used which reflects his being a wide reader.
11. He speaks from the heart.
12. He speaks with humility.
13. He speaks with authority at certain points - a tough guy at times.
14. His voice inflects, changes pace at certain parts for emphasis.
15. His blocking is impeccable.
16. His gestures assist delivery of his message but is not overdone that it distracts the audience.
17. He uses facial expressions to convey his emotion.
18. He interjects anecdotes that sustains the interest of his audience.
19. He weaves in and out of English and Filipino to sustain the ideas and pace of his speech.
20. He uses stories - interesting historical background, eye-opening ideas and more funny anecdotes.
21. He uses several short punchlines throughout his speech.
22. He engages and elicits reaction from the audience.
23. He is a good storyteller.
We are presenting five speeches by Aquino and Duterte to highlight Duterte's effective style of communication.
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