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Lessons From "The Kings Speech"
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"You see the neck and mouth go. I found it heartbreaking, literally tear-jerking. Something really hit me watching that. I saw the vulnerability and immense courage, all wrapped up in one moment."
Colin Firth, who portrays George in The Kings Speech, describing watching archival footage depicting George VI's stutter.
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Entrepreneurs are all stutterers in one form or another
- The foundational virtue of entrepreneurship is simply courage in the face of limitations.
- The quality of effective entrepreneurial leadership combines a practical modesty with a frontiersman's ability to step fearlessly into the unknown.
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Prince Albert's stammer
From boyhood, Prince Albert struggled with stammer. He struggled painfully in public, until his wife convinced him to seek the help of Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist.
...Tips learning to communicate better
- Later in the king's life, he had to overcome a lack of faith in himself. The secret for any novice presenter that struggle to get their words out is to persist.
- The king checked his ego; listened to his wife, Elizabeth; and put his trust in Logue. Find your own Lionel and Elizabeth.
- Put the hours in. Bertie progressed as a result of continued exercises. There’s no substitute for preparation.
- Leverage experience. Nothing improves public speaking like doing it, as King George VI found out.
Be a true version of yourself. Bertie's stammer humanized him and made him a hero.
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What leaders can learn from The Duke of Windsor
Some of the issues the Duke of Windsor had to resolve to assume the throne:
- He had to commit to diligently prepare himself for his royal role.
- He had to own the idea
“The Kings Speech”
The Duke of Windsor (later King George VI) struggled to overcome a speech impediment in order to fulfill his responsibilities as a great leader. He worked extraordinarily hard to overcome obstacles and achieve his ultimate goal.
The process that the duke followed to attain greatness was focused upon overcoming deep-rooted fears and limitations to personal growth.
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About Breath, from the Real King’s Speech Techniques:
- Awareness: Breath = Voice, so make sure that you are aware of your breathing.
- Support: Breath is your key support for the voice.
- Warm up: Always warm up fi...