President Obama: Barack Obama - New Beginning Speech June 4th 2009,
Malala Yousafzai: Activist Malala Yousafzai Delivers Impassioned Speech to Canadian ParliamentLinks to an external site.
President Kennedy: President Kennedy’s speech at Rice UniversityLinks to an external site.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: I’ve Been to the MountaintopLinks to an external site.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: I Have a DreamLinks to an external site.
John F. Kennedy: Cuban Missile Crisis Address to the NationLinks to an external site.
Ronald Reagan: A Time for Choosing (aka “The Speech”)Links to an external site.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Pearl Harbor Address to the NationLinks to an external site.
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Remarks to the U.N. 4th World Conference on Women Plenary SessionLinks to an external site.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Speech at Yale with Myanmar SubstitleLinks to an external site. [sic]
Listen to the audio or read the transcript and share the key points illustrated in the speech. What made the speech so memorable? What were the main takeaways? What did you learn in terms of leadership communication from this speech? Share attributes that you could incorporate into your own leadership communication. Your discussion post should be 250 words.
Sample Solution
Malala Yousafzai: Activist Malala Yousafzai Delivers Impassioned Speech to Canadian Parliament In her speech to the Canadian Parliament, Malala Yousafzai spoke of the importance of education, particularly for young girls. She emphasized that all children should have access to quality education and
highlighted the fact that millions around the world are still denied this right due to poverty or conflict. She urged Canada and other nations to take action in order to ensure that these marginalized communities can access their basic rights. Additionally, she addressed issues such as persecution and discrimination based on gender or minority status, as well as environmental destruction caused by war-mongering nations.
The main takeaway from her speech was a call for action from both citizens and leaders of countries around the world. By emphasizing how much suffering exists simply because people do not have access to basic human rights, she showed how urgent it is for us all to step up and make a difference in our own ways. Moreover, she provided an example of how even one person can be empowered through knowledge - showing us what true courage looks like when we use our voice for good causes despite personal risk or opposition.
From this speech I learned that effective leadership communication involves being authentic and sincere with your audience while still making sure your message is heard clearly. As a leader myself I aspire not only communicate my message but also inspire those listening, just like Malala did in her address.. To accomplish this goal I strive create meaningful connections by engaging with my listeners directly instead of talking “at” them which will allow me share stories about my experiences so they can relate better