One thing we don’t practice much is our body language. I found this recently and thought I needed to share this: You’ll usually hear “93% of communication is nonverbal.” That number is widely quoted—and widely misunderstood. Here’s the accurate breakdown. Where the 93% comes from The figure comes from research by Albert Mehrabian, who studied communication only when emotions or attitudes conflict with words. In those specific situations, he found: - 55% body language - 38% tone of voice - 7% words 55 + 38 = 93% nonverbal What that does not mean It does not mean: - 93% of all communication is nonverbal - Words don’t matter - Content is irrelevant If you’re giving directions, teaching math, or explaining a contract, words matter a lot. The real takeaway (and the useful one) - Words carry information - Tone and body language carry meaning - When words and nonverbal cues conflict, people trust the nonverbal That’s why someone can say “I’m fine” and no one believes them. Practical version (especially for stages, meetings, and fundraising) In persuasive, emotional, or leadership communication: - Nonverbal cues often matter more than the exact words - Confidence, pacing, eye contact, posture, and vocal energy drive trust - Words without congruent nonverbal delivery lose power This is why it is so important to video your performances and practice in front of a mirror a few times a week. You have to be purposeful in those movements!

Hey everyone! Happy Monday! This weeks drills Triples up to 20 and back 1,1,1,-2,2,2-3,3,3… Filler Phrase of the week: Anybody Bid (one of my favorites!) Tongue Twister of the week: Proper copper coffee pot Have fun and be awesome!

When you practice do you use a microphone. For someone like me who struggles with rhythm this JBL speaker with the circling light the rhythm really helps me. What works for you or do you use a speaker and microphone or just practice without anything?

A little chant and fun from last night.

Alright as promised @Bobby D. Ehlert here is the video with a twist! 🤣 I let my kids edit a video of me and here is the final product! Enjoy and I hope you laughed as hard as I did watching it.