Sometimes I feel like I'm a preacher as well, 'cause I can really get into an audience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker sees his performance as preaching because he connects deeply with the crowd.
- In plain terms
- He connects so deeply with audiences he feels like a preacher.
- What can you take from it?
- Connect deeply with others to lead them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you move others?
- What roles do you take on?
Another view
Equating performance to preaching may overstate the moral intent.
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