{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"009 ESSENTIALS - The Curse of NEGATIVITY: It's Stronger Than You Think","description":"The 9th installment in the premiere 10 ESSENTIALS episodes. NEGATIVITY is alive and well in our message bombarded culture. If you allow it, negativity can become a cancer on your speaking ability (04:15); a barrier between you and your mission. There are 3 sources of NEGATIVITY we cover and remedy in today\u2019s program. 1- Self-Talk can be a subtle deceiver that quickly compromises your effectiveness. The current trend of \u201cpositive thinking\u201d and \u201cyou are great in and of yourself\u201d is deceptive for every communicator. It leads to a false sense of self. The reality? You do have faults. You do have hangups. You are not perfect. In realizing this truth, you take yourself off the hook of the expectation of self-perfection. An honest and realistic image of 'you' encourages the True You when communicating. To fill in the faults and gaps, you need to acknowledge you have a Creator who gives you life and purpose. When you recognize this, you can then realize a plan for you to impact the world. Rick Warren\u2019s Purpose Driven Life is on to something. When you maintain this purposeful perspective, it frees you to lean in to your created self and draw your confidence from your Creator. Moses\u2019 shrinking in his inadequacy is great example of God working through your imperfections (07:45). 2- Negativity from Others  (10:59). Words matter. Hurtful words and critical expressions are permeating society. And they are flung at our personal confidence each and every day. Consider the source and move ahead in healthy confidence. (13:15 )Ed Sheeran said, \u201c\u2026the key to failure is trying to please everyone.\u201d You will never please everyone with your ability. When you lean in to that fact, you move ahead in Creator-Confidence and put the criticism in it\u2019s rightful place. (14:20) Trust your Creator to fill in the gaps of your weaknesses and imperfections. Be the \u201cself\u201d God made you to be. 3- (16:00) Negativity by Overwhelm. It\u2019s perfect to not be perfect. Recognize that you have a special \u201ccalling\u201d to be in that place. Own it. Embrace it. If perfection is a problem for you, learn to see it for what it is and rethink your motive. Offer what you have and offer it fully! Phil 4:8 \u201c\u2026think about these things\u201d. (18:25) Download the checklist to prep every time you speak. ---------------------------------------------------------- (09:50) Sign up for the brand new mini-course on Go-Time preparation. Access it at EmpowerYourPlatform.com  [DOWNLOAD] SAVE YOUR VOICE! Our free Healthy Warmup Guide for Speakers and Pastors, CLICK HERE We are now booking THE SHARPENING Speaking Workshop Event for church and ministry teaching teams of 10 or less. It's a combination of online training leading up to a LIVE and PRIVATE interactive event with your team. More info at: THE SHARPENING, www.empoweryourplatform.com ------------------------- Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to be notified whenever a new episode is released. And SHARE with those you know who might enjoy it! We provide group, individual and online training for pastors, ministry leaders, executives, and attorneys across the United States. Check out what we offer at the EYP website: Website: www.empoweryourplatform.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: Speaking Tips for Ministry Leaders Helping you deliver life-changing moments to the people you serve every time you speak. ","author_name":"Empower Your Platform with Joel Weldon","author_url":"https:\/\/www.empoweryourplatform.com\/","html":"