Disfluencies, in general, weaken messages. They’re distracting for your listeners and they make you sound bad.
In the first 30 seconds I counted four “likes” and three “rights” and two “ums”. Worse, I’m certain that Tom had no idea that his speech was infected with these verbal viruses.
This is a lecture given by Patrick Winston of MIT. It’s a bit dated, but I think he makes some good basic points about teaching. Enjoy.
Introduction (2:45, 6.5 MB)
How to Start (2:15, 5.8 MB)
The Big Four (6:30, 17.1 MB)
Time & Place (3:01, 8.7 MB)
The Blackboard (3:19, 9.8 MB)
Overheads (4:03, 11.3 MB)
Props (2:37, 5.4 MB)
Style (4:12, 10.2 MB)
How to Stop (4:00, 10.
People quickly form strong opinions based on first impressions and that is why a well-crafted, strong, self-introduction is a critical part of making a good first impression. First impressions are very difficult change, so it is best when introducing yourself to be confident, strong, and self-aware […]
