Tony Morgan just took me to the woodshed. As a public speaker who brings the message more and more at The ROCK, I need to keep this in front of me. So, I asked him to be our guest blogger this evening.

Since he is in Anderson, SC and I am currently in Wilmington, NC, I don’t think he could actually hear me asking him. Anyway, I decided to just repost his blog here.

YOUR MESSAGE
“I want to hear your heart and not your brain.
If you listen to me, I may listen to you.
At best, I’ll remember one thing you say.
Your message is only one of thousands I’ve already heard today.
When you admit you’ve messed up, it reminds me that you’re real.
I’m not convinced it’s truth.
I’m moved by stories.
When you make me laugh, I engage.
I hear it, but sometimes I need to see it or feel it or experience it.
I’m watching to see if you keep your promise.
I think it’s funny that you still think you control your message.
Polished scares me.
In order to speak to me, you can’t speak to everyone.
I’m not impressed by big words.
If it’s not about me, I’m not listening.
Your message has more impact when you shorten it.
It’s OK if you don’t have an answer for everything.
What are your questions?
Your message has impact if someone disagrees.
You’d be wise to participate in our online conversation.
I know it seems awkward, but it helps me when you repeat the important stuff.
Your message is not for you.
I don’t have to listen to you.” - Tony Morgan

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