Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been praised and criticized for his communication style. In this video, I break down his speaking strengths, weaknesses, and the exact frameworks he uses — and show you how to apply them at work.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰

0:00 – The Truth About Sam Altman’s Speaking

0:43 – When Answers Go Nowhere

1:46 – The Trap Most Speakers Fall Into

2:18 – How He Redeems Himself

3:59 – The Secret to Memorable Stories

4:33 – Want to Speak Like a Pro?

5:15 – Why His Pauses Are Powerful

7:26 – A Masterclass in Tough Questions

9:16 – Painful to Watch…

10:27 – How I Would Have Said It

11:21 – Grading Sam Altman’s Speaking

12:08 – How You Can Do Better

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