In this Speaking Snack, we learn how to change perspectives and treat topics differently in order to generate more ideas. Humans are prone to generalizing and categorizing, and such habits prevent us from thinking outside of the box.

Public speaking books tell us that informative speeches should be organized topically, chronologically, or in a spatial manner depending on whether the topic is a concept, object, process, or event. Persuasive speeches are also categorized into three groups, those that discuss a question of value, fact, or policy.

In this episode, we learn how to carry out a Brainstorming Blitz where we treat all topics as a concept, object, event, process, and organize our speeches based on a question of value, fact, and policy! This method will open up your mind to many more ideas!

For more on this topic, check out our 2-part article here!