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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