Truth 14Your Tone of Voice Should Command Attention
What do teachers, military officers, and other leaders have in common? They know how to use command tone. When they speak, others listen and want to follow them. Whether your audience is motivated or apathetic, a commanding tone lets you project your voice so that others hear you and respond.
Voice coaches help leaders create their own command tone to reinforce their leadership messages. Patsy Rodenburg, head of the voice department at London's Royal National Theatre, has coached many of the world's great actors, from Judi Dench to Olympia Dukakis, and politicians like Tony Blair. Her books and classes focus on how you can project yourself into your part with your voice. When an American came ...
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