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Don't Drop the Mic: The Power of Your Words Can Change the World
Communicate boldly and effectively like never before with #1 New York Times bestselling author Bishop T.D. Jakes!
In Don't Drop the Mic, Bishop Jakes speaks to readers about communication and how the ways we speak and interact with others can be part of our everyday ministries. He helps readers understand:
Why the way we speak and the words we use matter
How speaking well, no matter your topic or audience, improves your chances of getting the result you want
How to craft your message, whether it's a simple email or a speech under the spotlights, to connect with listeners
Why good communication is important for building connection and community
How sharing God's Word produces abundant fruit
Drawing lessons from Scripture and his own life, Jakes gives career advice for those who have or want to grow into a speaking career, but he also provides clear direction and insight for everyone who gives presentations, writes emails, or talks to other people in their job or home life.
There will be practical advice about how to craft insightful and meaningful communications, but the heart of this book is really about how we can communicate more clearly to build community and share the hope of Christ in our everyday lives.
The more adept we become at using all available resources to convey our message, the greater our impact. From lovers to litigators, entrepreneurs to entertainers, and bloggers to board members, we all want to communicate more effectively, intimately, and efficiently. Whether you're interviewing for a new position, proposing a new business plan, auditioning for a performance, delivering a report for your committee, teaching Sunday school, or sharing your heart with a loved one, this book will help.
In Don't Drop the Mic, Bishop Jakes speaks to readers about communication and how the ways we speak and interact with others can be part of our everyday ministries. He helps readers understand:
Why the way we speak and the words we use matter
How speaking well, no matter your topic or audience, improves your chances of getting the result you want
How to craft your message, whether it's a simple email or a speech under the spotlights, to connect with listeners
Why good communication is important for building connection and community
How sharing God's Word produces abundant fruit
Drawing lessons from Scripture and his own life, Jakes gives career advice for those who have or want to grow into a speaking career, but he also provides clear direction and insight for everyone who gives presentations, writes emails, or talks to other people in their job or home life.
There will be practical advice about how to craft insightful and meaningful communications, but the heart of this book is really about how we can communicate more clearly to build community and share the hope of Christ in our everyday lives.
The more adept we become at using all available resources to convey our message, the greater our impact. From lovers to litigators, entrepreneurs to entertainers, and bloggers to board members, we all want to communicate more effectively, intimately, and efficiently. Whether you're interviewing for a new position, proposing a new business plan, auditioning for a performance, delivering a report for your committee, teaching Sunday school, or sharing your heart with a loved one, this book will help.
464 pages, Hardcover
Published April 20, 2021
About the author
T.D. Jakes
447 books1,101 followersBishop T.D. Jakes is the author of the bestsellers God's Leading Lady; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; Maximize the Moment; The Great Investment; His Lady; Woman, Thou art Loosed (the film of which won the Best Film Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival) and He-Motions. His daily morning show The Potter's Touch and weekly broadcast The Potter's House air on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television, as well as in Europe and South America. Bishop Jakes is the founder and pastor of The Potter's House, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, where he leads an interracial congregation of more than 28,000 members. He lives in Dallas with his wife and five children.
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April 20, 2021
I really wanted to like this book after reading the first chapters. Then it changed in my opinion. The book is supposed to be a How To writing where the famous bishop informs the reader how he approaches writing sermons and public speaking.
After a few chapters, he book seemed to have a political stance, using praises for Oprah, Obama, and others where he states that people can't dispute how wonderful of speakers these people are. He then gives some of the topics, such as knowing your audience's background as something pastors need to be aware of when giving sermons. He ignores that fact that The Bible has points and some black and white topics that are not to be watered down, and it seems like he encourages the pastors to do just that instead of just following the Biblical text for what it is stated, and not due to offending an audience. There is limited Biblical text in the writing, and is quite lengthy. The last several chapters are written by his friend, a man who came up with the idea for the book topic.
As a former speech teacher, I found some points basic in format that one could get in a normal textbook, and yet other parts contradict what was stated earlier.
For an In depth review, visit my page at : https://lancewrites.wordpress.com/202...
After a few chapters, he book seemed to have a political stance, using praises for Oprah, Obama, and others where he states that people can't dispute how wonderful of speakers these people are. He then gives some of the topics, such as knowing your audience's background as something pastors need to be aware of when giving sermons. He ignores that fact that The Bible has points and some black and white topics that are not to be watered down, and it seems like he encourages the pastors to do just that instead of just following the Biblical text for what it is stated, and not due to offending an audience. There is limited Biblical text in the writing, and is quite lengthy. The last several chapters are written by his friend, a man who came up with the idea for the book topic.
As a former speech teacher, I found some points basic in format that one could get in a normal textbook, and yet other parts contradict what was stated earlier.
For an In depth review, visit my page at : https://lancewrites.wordpress.com/202...
August 27, 2023
"Don't drop the Mic" by T.D. Jakes is a nonfiction book about how to be the best speaker and how to convey your message in the most impactful way possible. Jakes reveals the tips and tricks of his own time preaching and speaking. Jakes shares his background, his stumbles, his victories, his defeats and his own experiences as a Pastor. Such advice Jakes gives is: Speak from your soul, Preach but don't Preach, dress for success, pace yourself and don't fake authenticity. In Chapter 2, Jakes encourages the reader to Keep it Real: to start where you are, be who you are and be true to where you came from. In Chapter 3, Jakes talks about "the best sermon I never preached." He uses the formula: Passion + Practice = Performance. Chapter 9 is entirely on The Pregnant Pause and in that same chapter, Jakes informs the readers how to Make 'Em Laugh and Letting Music Speak. In chapter 11, Jakes opens up about how to deal with Perfectionism. Chapter 13 and the rest of the book on is told by Dr. Frank Thomas who shares the Principles behind the Preaching. Dr. Frank Thomas also provides a thorough Analysis of the T.D. Jakes sermon, "I Didn't Know I was Me."
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November 18, 2021
Humble brags and metaphors.
I really wanted to like this book. It was a struggle to get through after the first 4 chapters. There is some great ideas demonstrated though I think it could have been broken up better. You can tell that Jakes is a wonderful public speaker through his pages even if you’ve never heard him speak. I think I’ll stick to his public speaking versus his writing. Would still recommend if anyone is looking for guidance on public speaking.
I really wanted to like this book. It was a struggle to get through after the first 4 chapters. There is some great ideas demonstrated though I think it could have been broken up better. You can tell that Jakes is a wonderful public speaker through his pages even if you’ve never heard him speak. I think I’ll stick to his public speaking versus his writing. Would still recommend if anyone is looking for guidance on public speaking.
May 30, 2021
I'm an introvert and not really big on public speaking. This book gives pretty good tips for anyone who is or is not a fan of public speaking. Using examples from the Bible, as well as from his personal life, Bishop gives practical, useful and helpful advice to guide people in to communicating better with others.
August 16, 2022
I am glad I listened to the Audible version. I have been waiting to read this book since sometime from 2021.
It's a great book that I would give as a present to an upcoming pastor or someone who is stidying to become a pastor; the content really bases that side of Public speaking.
It's a great book that I would give as a present to an upcoming pastor or someone who is stidying to become a pastor; the content really bases that side of Public speaking.
September 4, 2021
If you have ever felt like Moses with being slow of speech; this book is definitely for you. Learn how to work with what you have and don't let anyone back you into a corner. :)
October 11, 2022
I am yet to read a book by Bishop T.D. Jakes that I didn't completely love.
Beautiful read. Powerful lessons.
Beautiful read. Powerful lessons.
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September 7, 2021“It is no coincidence that the sacred gift of God’s Son is expressed as ‘Word...made flesh’ (John 1:14 KJV). Because words of truth always have the power to save us and set us free. We make a sacred offering when we’re willing to speak the truth. We receive a sacred gift when we’re willing to listen.”
“Sometimes the best way to beat an invisible enemy is with an invisible weapon. The CORONAVIRUS pandemic and everything in its wake remind us that language is surely one of our greatest resources. Our words form the strongest defense and provide the most effective tool. They equip us, empower us, entertain us, and enlighten us.” 11
“First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.” ~ Epictetus
“We soon learned he was a Baptist preacher named Dr. Martin Luther King, and never in my young life had I heard a speaker with such a melodious voice deliver tones with the cadence of a song.” 14
“Sometimes the best way to beat an invisible enemy is with an invisible weapon. The CORONAVIRUS pandemic and everything in its wake remind us that language is surely one of our greatest resources. Our words form the strongest defense and provide the most effective tool. They equip us, empower us, entertain us, and enlighten us.” 11
“First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.” ~ Epictetus
“We soon learned he was a Baptist preacher named Dr. Martin Luther King, and never in my young life had I heard a speaker with such a melodious voice deliver tones with the cadence of a song.” 14
April 17, 2022
Great book. Read in our Book Club. Great nuggets for communication.
February 6, 2023
Der Autor und Pastor der Megachurch "The Potters House" Bischof Thomas Dexter Jakes (bekannt als Bishop T.D. Jakes) konzentriert sich in seinem Buch "Don't Drop the Mic" auf die kraftvolle Wirkung von gesprochenen Worten. Der Homiletikprofessor Dr. Frank Thomas, dessen Forschungsschwerpunkt das afroamerikanische Predigen ist, motivierte T.D. Jakes zu diesem Buch. Bishops Ziel ist in dem Buch "[...] to help you make the most of your mic, whatever it may be, and connect with those receiving you message" (S. 3).
In der Einleitung, aber auch in den weiteren Kapiteln kommt immer wieder durch: Ein Mensch mit einem Mikrofon kann die Welt verändern. Diese hoffnungsvolle Perspektive schimmert durch sein gesamtes Buch hindurch. Ein weiteres wichtiges Merkmal ist der reichhaltige Erfahrungsschatz von T.D. Jakes. Jedes Kapitel ist gefüllt von eigenen Erfahrungen, aus denen er seine homiletischen Prinzipien ableitet. Da er nicht nur in verschiedenen Kirchen gepredigt, sondern auch schon vor bekannten Personen wie Georg W. Bush, Barack Obama oder Oprah Winfrey gesprochen (und teilweise auch gepredigt) hat, benötigt er keine weiteren Gründe, warum er sich als ein ausgezeichneter Kenner für diese Thematik qualifiziert.
Das Buch ist in fünf Teile geteilt. Die ersten vier stammen von T.D. Jakes. Der Verfasser des fünften Teils ist Dr. Frank Thomas. Im ersten Teil ("The Voice of Hope") geht es in Kapitel 1 um das Geschenk des Sprechens. Er betont, dass wichtige Meilensteine in der Geschichte der Menschheit erreicht wurden, weil Menschen lieber das Mikrofon gewählt haben, statt die Kugeln einer AK47 oder die Einschüchterung durch Armeepanzer. In Kapitel 2 motiviert er die Leserinnen und Leser, sich der eigenen Angst vor dem öffentlichen Sprechen zu stellen. Anhand von biblischen Personen wie Mose, Gideon, Esther und insbesondere David illustriert er, dass sie alle ihre Angst überwinden mussten, um Erfolge zu sehen. Zuletzt fordert er auf zu predigen ohne zu "predigen" (Kapitel 3). Das Wort "predigen" kann manchmal eine pejorative Bedeutung haben. In diesem Sinn heißt es auf eine direkte, vorschreibende, autoritäre and oft selbstgerechte Art zu predigen. Diese Art zu predigen soll vermieden werden. Stattdessen sollten wir lieber an der eigenen Einstellung arbeiten, uns vernünftig vorbereiten und auf die Bedürfnisse der Hörerinnen und Hörer eingehen.
Im zweiten Teil ("The Legacy of Language") geht es darum, was wir sagen und wie wir es sagen. In Kapitel 4 "Find the Joint!" ("Finde die Verbindung!") betont T.D. Jakes, dass man die eigene Botschaft, die eigenen Begrenzungen, aber auch das eigene Publikum kennen muss, um eine vernünftige Verbindung zwischen Kirche und Predigerin/Prediger herzustellen. Kapitel 5 behandelt den Prozess des Predigens. Im Fokus steht die unter anderem Beständigkeit. "More times than not, when someone asks me for advice on how to preach better or perform with greater impact, I simply emphasize the imporance of experience. 'Keep doing what you're doing,' I'll tell them" (S. 122). In "Where Does It Hurt?" (Kapitel 6) greift er Schmerz und Leid der Hörerinnen und Hörer auf. In der Predigt sollten diese Bedürfnisse aufgenommen werden, um sie mit hoffnungsvollen Perspektiven zu ergänzen. Das Anbieten von Hoffnung hat auf das Publikum eine zufriedenstellende Wirkung.
Im dritten Teil ("The Promise of Practice") ermutigt T.D. Jakes zuerst die Leserinnen und Leser, bei jeder Gelegenheit des Predigens immer alles zu geben. Es geht darum, aus jeder Möglichkeit etwas zu lernen, um es beim nächsten Mal wieder besser zu machen. Jede Chance ist eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, die genutzt werden sollte (Kapitel 7, "Every Shot Is the Only One You Have"). In "Learn the Grammar of Body Language" (Kapitel 8) sensibilisiert er die Leserinnen und Leser für die Körpersprache. Die eigene Körpersprache und Leidenschaft (energy level) bestimmen weitgehend die Leidenschaft, das Engagement und die Intensität deines Publikums. Eine Überschrift fasst es gut zusammen: "Dress for Success" (S. 223). Kapitel 9 ("The Pregnant Pause") greift die Wirkung von Pausen und Stille in der Predigt auf. Eine Pause weckt das Verlangen der Hörerinnen und Hörer und erzeugt Spannung.
Im vierten Teil ("The Discovery of Delivery") geht es zuerst um "Tour Guides and Trailblazers" (Kapitel 10). Die Predigerin/der Prediger sollte die Doppelrolle der „Reiseführerin“/des "Reiseführers" und der "Wegbereiterin/des “Wegbereiters" erfüllen. Als Reiseführerin/Reiseführer muss bestimmten Zielgruppen grundlegende biblische Wahrheiten interessant vermittelt werden. Als Wegbereiterin/Wegbereiter muss anderen Zielgruppen neue Erkenntnisse weitergegeben werden, um Neugierde zu wecken. Beim "Sound Check" (Kapitel 11) stehen Barrieren im Fokus, die zwischen Publikum und Rednerin/Redner stehen. T.D. Jakes nennt Barrieren wie den eigenen Kommunikationsstil (passt er zu den verschiedenen Generationen?), Perfektionismus (wo steht mir mein eigener Anspruch im Weg?) oder Emotionalität (wie kann ich eigene Gefühle rüberbringen, ohne dass sie mich überwältigen?). Im letzten Kapitel von Bishops Ausführungen ("Keep Your Cool When the Mic Is Hot") geht es um herausfordernde Situationen während der Predigt. Dabei stehen Aufforderungen im Fokus: Fälsche nicht deine Authentizität! Plane Spontanität auf der Bühne ein! Finde kreative Wege, um auch unangenehme Dinge anzusprechen! Sprich frei!
Im fünften Teil („The Meal in the Message“) finden sich die Gedanken zur Predigt von Dr. Frank Thomas. Die drei Kapitel strukturiert er mit der Metapher einer Mahlzeit. Kapitel 13 greift das Rezept auf. Dabei empfiehlt Thomas zuerst darüber nachzudenken, was die Predigerin/der Prediger von den eigenen Vorfahren geerbt hat. Ähnlich wie besondere Rezepte von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wurden ist es auch beim Predigen. Das Erbe des afroamerikanischen Predigens ist die Dramatik, das Verlangen, die Sprache mit Metaphern, Vergleichen uvm. Auszuschmücken und die Durchdringung der Kommunikation von Folkloren und Storytelling. In „The Ingredients“ (Kapitel 14) werden die Zutaten benannt. Die Inhalte der Mahlzeit entstammen dem Rezept (dem Erbe deiner Kultur) und dem, was zusätzlich von der Köchin oder dem Koch ergänzt oder weggelassen wird. Bei Bishop T.D. Jakes ist es besonders das Storytelling und die Hoffnung, die als Zutaten genannt werden. Das Schlusskapitel „The Taste“ schildert größtenteils ein Interview von Thomas und Jakes über Konzepte und Prinzipien, die Jakes Predigt geprägt haben und noch nicht im Buch erwähnt wurden. Die Prinzipien sind: Großes Denken bewegt die Leute. Predige zu Menschen, die du „in deinem Geist“ siehst. Wie sehr willst du es?
Alles in allem ist es ein gelungenes Buch, welches Persönliches und Sachliches auf eine sehr angenehme Weise miteinander verbindet. Dieses Buch ist besonders für erfahrene Leserinnen und Leser geeignet (das Buch besteht nämlich aus über 400 Seiten!), die einen ersten Überblick über das Thema Kommunikation mit einem biografisch-praktischen Ansatz bekommen wollen. Für mich persönlich war das Buch etwas langatmig, da m.E. oft das Offensichtliche angesprochen wurde. Mir persönlich hat der fünfte Teil von Dr. Frank Thomas am besten gefallen, da der Inhalt dort gut komprimiert und für eine breite Leserschaft gut rübergebracht wurde.
In der Einleitung, aber auch in den weiteren Kapiteln kommt immer wieder durch: Ein Mensch mit einem Mikrofon kann die Welt verändern. Diese hoffnungsvolle Perspektive schimmert durch sein gesamtes Buch hindurch. Ein weiteres wichtiges Merkmal ist der reichhaltige Erfahrungsschatz von T.D. Jakes. Jedes Kapitel ist gefüllt von eigenen Erfahrungen, aus denen er seine homiletischen Prinzipien ableitet. Da er nicht nur in verschiedenen Kirchen gepredigt, sondern auch schon vor bekannten Personen wie Georg W. Bush, Barack Obama oder Oprah Winfrey gesprochen (und teilweise auch gepredigt) hat, benötigt er keine weiteren Gründe, warum er sich als ein ausgezeichneter Kenner für diese Thematik qualifiziert.
Das Buch ist in fünf Teile geteilt. Die ersten vier stammen von T.D. Jakes. Der Verfasser des fünften Teils ist Dr. Frank Thomas. Im ersten Teil ("The Voice of Hope") geht es in Kapitel 1 um das Geschenk des Sprechens. Er betont, dass wichtige Meilensteine in der Geschichte der Menschheit erreicht wurden, weil Menschen lieber das Mikrofon gewählt haben, statt die Kugeln einer AK47 oder die Einschüchterung durch Armeepanzer. In Kapitel 2 motiviert er die Leserinnen und Leser, sich der eigenen Angst vor dem öffentlichen Sprechen zu stellen. Anhand von biblischen Personen wie Mose, Gideon, Esther und insbesondere David illustriert er, dass sie alle ihre Angst überwinden mussten, um Erfolge zu sehen. Zuletzt fordert er auf zu predigen ohne zu "predigen" (Kapitel 3). Das Wort "predigen" kann manchmal eine pejorative Bedeutung haben. In diesem Sinn heißt es auf eine direkte, vorschreibende, autoritäre and oft selbstgerechte Art zu predigen. Diese Art zu predigen soll vermieden werden. Stattdessen sollten wir lieber an der eigenen Einstellung arbeiten, uns vernünftig vorbereiten und auf die Bedürfnisse der Hörerinnen und Hörer eingehen.
Im zweiten Teil ("The Legacy of Language") geht es darum, was wir sagen und wie wir es sagen. In Kapitel 4 "Find the Joint!" ("Finde die Verbindung!") betont T.D. Jakes, dass man die eigene Botschaft, die eigenen Begrenzungen, aber auch das eigene Publikum kennen muss, um eine vernünftige Verbindung zwischen Kirche und Predigerin/Prediger herzustellen. Kapitel 5 behandelt den Prozess des Predigens. Im Fokus steht die unter anderem Beständigkeit. "More times than not, when someone asks me for advice on how to preach better or perform with greater impact, I simply emphasize the imporance of experience. 'Keep doing what you're doing,' I'll tell them" (S. 122). In "Where Does It Hurt?" (Kapitel 6) greift er Schmerz und Leid der Hörerinnen und Hörer auf. In der Predigt sollten diese Bedürfnisse aufgenommen werden, um sie mit hoffnungsvollen Perspektiven zu ergänzen. Das Anbieten von Hoffnung hat auf das Publikum eine zufriedenstellende Wirkung.
Im dritten Teil ("The Promise of Practice") ermutigt T.D. Jakes zuerst die Leserinnen und Leser, bei jeder Gelegenheit des Predigens immer alles zu geben. Es geht darum, aus jeder Möglichkeit etwas zu lernen, um es beim nächsten Mal wieder besser zu machen. Jede Chance ist eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, die genutzt werden sollte (Kapitel 7, "Every Shot Is the Only One You Have"). In "Learn the Grammar of Body Language" (Kapitel 8) sensibilisiert er die Leserinnen und Leser für die Körpersprache. Die eigene Körpersprache und Leidenschaft (energy level) bestimmen weitgehend die Leidenschaft, das Engagement und die Intensität deines Publikums. Eine Überschrift fasst es gut zusammen: "Dress for Success" (S. 223). Kapitel 9 ("The Pregnant Pause") greift die Wirkung von Pausen und Stille in der Predigt auf. Eine Pause weckt das Verlangen der Hörerinnen und Hörer und erzeugt Spannung.
Im vierten Teil ("The Discovery of Delivery") geht es zuerst um "Tour Guides and Trailblazers" (Kapitel 10). Die Predigerin/der Prediger sollte die Doppelrolle der „Reiseführerin“/des "Reiseführers" und der "Wegbereiterin/des “Wegbereiters" erfüllen. Als Reiseführerin/Reiseführer muss bestimmten Zielgruppen grundlegende biblische Wahrheiten interessant vermittelt werden. Als Wegbereiterin/Wegbereiter muss anderen Zielgruppen neue Erkenntnisse weitergegeben werden, um Neugierde zu wecken. Beim "Sound Check" (Kapitel 11) stehen Barrieren im Fokus, die zwischen Publikum und Rednerin/Redner stehen. T.D. Jakes nennt Barrieren wie den eigenen Kommunikationsstil (passt er zu den verschiedenen Generationen?), Perfektionismus (wo steht mir mein eigener Anspruch im Weg?) oder Emotionalität (wie kann ich eigene Gefühle rüberbringen, ohne dass sie mich überwältigen?). Im letzten Kapitel von Bishops Ausführungen ("Keep Your Cool When the Mic Is Hot") geht es um herausfordernde Situationen während der Predigt. Dabei stehen Aufforderungen im Fokus: Fälsche nicht deine Authentizität! Plane Spontanität auf der Bühne ein! Finde kreative Wege, um auch unangenehme Dinge anzusprechen! Sprich frei!
Im fünften Teil („The Meal in the Message“) finden sich die Gedanken zur Predigt von Dr. Frank Thomas. Die drei Kapitel strukturiert er mit der Metapher einer Mahlzeit. Kapitel 13 greift das Rezept auf. Dabei empfiehlt Thomas zuerst darüber nachzudenken, was die Predigerin/der Prediger von den eigenen Vorfahren geerbt hat. Ähnlich wie besondere Rezepte von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wurden ist es auch beim Predigen. Das Erbe des afroamerikanischen Predigens ist die Dramatik, das Verlangen, die Sprache mit Metaphern, Vergleichen uvm. Auszuschmücken und die Durchdringung der Kommunikation von Folkloren und Storytelling. In „The Ingredients“ (Kapitel 14) werden die Zutaten benannt. Die Inhalte der Mahlzeit entstammen dem Rezept (dem Erbe deiner Kultur) und dem, was zusätzlich von der Köchin oder dem Koch ergänzt oder weggelassen wird. Bei Bishop T.D. Jakes ist es besonders das Storytelling und die Hoffnung, die als Zutaten genannt werden. Das Schlusskapitel „The Taste“ schildert größtenteils ein Interview von Thomas und Jakes über Konzepte und Prinzipien, die Jakes Predigt geprägt haben und noch nicht im Buch erwähnt wurden. Die Prinzipien sind: Großes Denken bewegt die Leute. Predige zu Menschen, die du „in deinem Geist“ siehst. Wie sehr willst du es?
Alles in allem ist es ein gelungenes Buch, welches Persönliches und Sachliches auf eine sehr angenehme Weise miteinander verbindet. Dieses Buch ist besonders für erfahrene Leserinnen und Leser geeignet (das Buch besteht nämlich aus über 400 Seiten!), die einen ersten Überblick über das Thema Kommunikation mit einem biografisch-praktischen Ansatz bekommen wollen. Für mich persönlich war das Buch etwas langatmig, da m.E. oft das Offensichtliche angesprochen wurde. Mir persönlich hat der fünfte Teil von Dr. Frank Thomas am besten gefallen, da der Inhalt dort gut komprimiert und für eine breite Leserschaft gut rübergebracht wurde.
May 3, 2021
DON’T DROP THE MIC! was sent to me by Faith Words – an imprint of Hachette Book Group, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review.
Bishop TD Jakes is the author of this Christian non-fiction self help book. He is an award winning and best selling author, preacher, teacher, and producer – worldwide. He has had more than 40 books become #1 as a New York Times bestseller. He has even won a Grammy Award for a music production. I am not a Pentecostal, and do not agree with everything that Bishop Jakes teaches and preaches. But, I love listening to him preach and teach because he is an excellent orator.
During the pandemic, many of us have had to learn new ways to communicate – especially preachers and teachers. In DON’T DROP THE MIC! Bishop Jakes gives advice on how HE is adapting.
I won’t go into a lot of it, but I pulled out a few points that specifically stood out to me…
DON’T LET FEAR STOP YOU! Courage is doing something, even though you may be terrified. If God tells you to do something, you better listen.
PREACH TO – NOT AT. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like when people preach at me.
STUDY YOUR AUDIENCE, AND KNOW WHO YOU’RE TALKING TO – Teenagers wouldn’t understand talk of a rotary phone, or dinner on the ground. The elderly wouldn’t understand millennial slang. You get the gist.
The book ends with a mini sermon from Dr. Franklin Thomas.
If you want to learn how to communicate better, in many different settings, you NEED to read this book!! Bishop TD Jakes has life experience in written and oral communication. I also purchased the audiobook version of this book, and was pleased with the narration.
I MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMEND DON’T DROP THE MIC!
Bishop TD Jakes is the author of this Christian non-fiction self help book. He is an award winning and best selling author, preacher, teacher, and producer – worldwide. He has had more than 40 books become #1 as a New York Times bestseller. He has even won a Grammy Award for a music production. I am not a Pentecostal, and do not agree with everything that Bishop Jakes teaches and preaches. But, I love listening to him preach and teach because he is an excellent orator.
During the pandemic, many of us have had to learn new ways to communicate – especially preachers and teachers. In DON’T DROP THE MIC! Bishop Jakes gives advice on how HE is adapting.
I won’t go into a lot of it, but I pulled out a few points that specifically stood out to me…
DON’T LET FEAR STOP YOU! Courage is doing something, even though you may be terrified. If God tells you to do something, you better listen.
PREACH TO – NOT AT. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like when people preach at me.
STUDY YOUR AUDIENCE, AND KNOW WHO YOU’RE TALKING TO – Teenagers wouldn’t understand talk of a rotary phone, or dinner on the ground. The elderly wouldn’t understand millennial slang. You get the gist.
The book ends with a mini sermon from Dr. Franklin Thomas.
If you want to learn how to communicate better, in many different settings, you NEED to read this book!! Bishop TD Jakes has life experience in written and oral communication. I also purchased the audiobook version of this book, and was pleased with the narration.
I MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMEND DON’T DROP THE MIC!
October 1, 2021
This book inspired me to face my fears and emotions about public speaking. The advices T.D. Jakes provide to the readers have a huge impact on public speaking and the world. At the beginning, I was not sure if this book would be helpful for me, as I am in the Speech and Debate. However, the author includes many interesting tips on writing and communication. He identifies the way he structures and performs his sermons, and explains step-by-step the significance of each point and diction. I really enjoyed the different historic example of great speakers that he included. Overall, I recommend this book for adults and teenagers.
September 25, 2021
Bishop Jakes is a phenomenal writer and speaker. This is one of many books I have read by him encouraging and challenging individuals to be all they can be. He uses scriptures to relate to the Christian and the practical application of that scripture to reach the masses whether a churchgoer or not. His form of delivery is one that creates a question in the mind and causes an individual to reflect on what is my purpose and how can I attain the best life for myself using these principles. I recommend this book to all those who my think about dropping the mic, Don't!
May 25, 2021
While there is certainly a slant towards preaching in this book, the experiences and advice shared by Jakes here are worthwhile for anyone who speaks, leads, creates, or aspires to do those things. As one of the world's most renowned speakers, Jakes gives a blueprint for crafting and sharing your message, whatever your platform may be.
A worthwhile read for anyone in any creative or leadership position.
A worthwhile read for anyone in any creative or leadership position.
June 24, 2021
Over the past year I have truly enjoyed many of his sermons due to Covid, so I was very excited to get my hands on this book the minute it came out. There was a wait for it at the library, so clearly I was not the only one.
Many favorite messages in this book but by far I loved: Feel the fear & do it anyway. We all doubt and question and have that voice of negativity. Even the greatest most accomplished people - they just feel the fear and do it anyways.
Many favorite messages in this book but by far I loved: Feel the fear & do it anyway. We all doubt and question and have that voice of negativity. Even the greatest most accomplished people - they just feel the fear and do it anyways.
October 23, 2021
Had high expectations for this book but realized that maybe this wasn’t the best 1st book by TD Jakes to read. As I enjoyed reading about some of his speaking techniques, I found myself thinking more, while reading, about how he is “explaining a one paragraph concept in 2 page”. But after thinking about it, that’s one of his strongest attributes so I guess I know that now. I strongly recommend this for anyone who is interested in preaching or speaking at Christian events.
June 22, 2021
Excellent book! About the power of communication and not allowing anyone to take your voice. Plus many practical tips and ways to be a good communicator when you get handed the mic.
To not drop your moment but speak what only you are meant to. No one can speak what you were designed to speak.
Use your moments.
To not drop your moment but speak what only you are meant to. No one can speak what you were designed to speak.
Use your moments.
July 6, 2021
Great Read For Communicators
This book offers great insights into the preaching style of Bishop Jakes. It is a great read for all orators. While it does not give you a step by step guide on how to articulate like Bishop. It does provide you with a peak into his mind so you can enhance or develop your own style.
This book offers great insights into the preaching style of Bishop Jakes. It is a great read for all orators. While it does not give you a step by step guide on how to articulate like Bishop. It does provide you with a peak into his mind so you can enhance or develop your own style.
December 5, 2021
The book doesn't just teach how to "preach" a sermon, but really give the tips to be a better speaker, seeing the whole delivery of a sharing, a session, a teaching session, a presentation as a way of preparing a feast to your guests, appetiser, sides, main, desserts, atmosphere, seating etc how to conduct an orchestra piece. Brilliant
December 26, 2021
Jakes give the reader some powerful nuggets for understanding opportunity and stepping out of your comfort zone through the power of words. It's been a while since I'd read a book by Jakes and chose it for a small group summer read for church. The discussions we were able to have as far as the application across our spheres of influence or areas of expertise were amazing.
May 16, 2021
I really enjoyed this book, it read like poetry , and it really brought home the importance of being a great communicator. I checked it out from the library but I’m definitely going to purchase a copy to keep. 2 thumbs up
July 4, 2021
I always enjoy reading about how someone came up and what sets them apart. Learning how Bishop Jake’s learned to communicate and learning from him about how to do it better myself was like sitting in a masterclass and taking in knowledge from someone who is filled with gifting, skill, and talent.
July 6, 2021
Don’t drop the Mic!!!!
Beautifully articulated book. You can hear the allegiance of TD Jakes words through the book and can tell these are his words. By far one of my favorite preachers of all time. So many great gems of wisdom to pick up from this book.
Beautifully articulated book. You can hear the allegiance of TD Jakes words through the book and can tell these are his words. By far one of my favorite preachers of all time. So many great gems of wisdom to pick up from this book.
July 8, 2021
It's obvious from this book that T.D. Jakes is a great communicator. He has used this talent to present a treatise on what it is to be a good preacher but as the subtitle shows the book also tells us that "the power of your words can change the world."
August 21, 2021
I listened to the audio. I think if TD Jakes narrated his own book it would have had a greater impact. I also felt like they used very complicated words for simple concepts. It simply didn't match. It felt forced.
July 12, 2022
This is a book that I would recommend to anyone who is just starting out with preaching. It gives some great basic advice on how to deliver a compelling sermon. The advice is focused on preaching but could also be applied to other types of public speaking as well.
May 14, 2021
Interesting and uplifting.
May 24, 2021
Powerful
This book takes an abstract subject of spiritual matter and gives it substance to enhance the skill and effectiveness of any public speaker, and especially preachers.
This book takes an abstract subject of spiritual matter and gives it substance to enhance the skill and effectiveness of any public speaker, and especially preachers.
August 17, 2021
T.D. Jakes may not be the best writer, but I believe he's one of the greatest preachers this generation has ever seen. I've been a long-time admirer of this man's anointing and oratorical ability. So, to see that T.D. Jakes has written a book on preaching (or shall we say, communication), how could I resist?
I was fascinated to discover how this book came about. Frank Thomas is a scholar of the African American preaching tradition. I read his book, Introduction to the Practice of African American Preaching a few years back, and was disappointed that the likes of Jakes was missing from his treatment. But this here book is the result of Thomas seeking out Jakes and convincing him he needed to write a book on preaching. T.D. balked, not knowing where to even begin. He response was, how do I explain what I've innately done for so many years? It's like your mother whose been cooking for years without recipe cards. And that's exactly why, Thomas said, you need to write down the recipe for future generations. Kudos to Thomas.
So, T.D. Jakes seemed to do the best he could. At times he seemed to struggle to know what to focus on. It felt like he kept getting distracted from the subject at hand and spent disproportionate time on things that didn't really to matter, at least for fellow preachers like himself. Seemed like he was trying to universalize his subject and I think it made him a little less effective than if he were to narrow his target group a bit. But when he hit the pertinent notes he was what I hoped he would be - helpful and insightful. One of the things I enjoyed most was the biographical aspects of the book. T.D. is such a rare talent, so to hear more about his family of origin and background was rewarding. His mother seemed to have a profound influence on communication abilities.
I think T.D. is a master of the English language, particularly his spoken abilities. And one of the things that highlight his oratorical genius the most is a 4-part, 6-hour conversation between Jakes and Thomas regarding this project. And I actually found these Don't Drop The Mic Interviews perhaps a little more helpful and insightful than the book even was.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US2_F...
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRNED...
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7la9I...
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC7hu...
The one thing I wished Thomas would've highlighted a bit better was Jakes' Pentecostalism. Jakes doesn't just operate out of the African American tradition; he functions just as powerfully from Pentecostal one as well. However, Thomas seems a bit reticent to acknowledge that.
All in all, this was a needed work on what I consider to be a living legend. Unfortunately, people tend to dismiss Jakes and lump him together with "televangelism" or prosperity preachers. But for anybody who does that I think they have allowed hearsay to prejudice their views. This is a man worth paying attention to. And I bet future generations will do just that through works like this and others to follow.
I was fascinated to discover how this book came about. Frank Thomas is a scholar of the African American preaching tradition. I read his book, Introduction to the Practice of African American Preaching a few years back, and was disappointed that the likes of Jakes was missing from his treatment. But this here book is the result of Thomas seeking out Jakes and convincing him he needed to write a book on preaching. T.D. balked, not knowing where to even begin. He response was, how do I explain what I've innately done for so many years? It's like your mother whose been cooking for years without recipe cards. And that's exactly why, Thomas said, you need to write down the recipe for future generations. Kudos to Thomas.
So, T.D. Jakes seemed to do the best he could. At times he seemed to struggle to know what to focus on. It felt like he kept getting distracted from the subject at hand and spent disproportionate time on things that didn't really to matter, at least for fellow preachers like himself. Seemed like he was trying to universalize his subject and I think it made him a little less effective than if he were to narrow his target group a bit. But when he hit the pertinent notes he was what I hoped he would be - helpful and insightful. One of the things I enjoyed most was the biographical aspects of the book. T.D. is such a rare talent, so to hear more about his family of origin and background was rewarding. His mother seemed to have a profound influence on communication abilities.
I think T.D. is a master of the English language, particularly his spoken abilities. And one of the things that highlight his oratorical genius the most is a 4-part, 6-hour conversation between Jakes and Thomas regarding this project. And I actually found these Don't Drop The Mic Interviews perhaps a little more helpful and insightful than the book even was.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US2_F...
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRNED...
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7la9I...
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC7hu...
The one thing I wished Thomas would've highlighted a bit better was Jakes' Pentecostalism. Jakes doesn't just operate out of the African American tradition; he functions just as powerfully from Pentecostal one as well. However, Thomas seems a bit reticent to acknowledge that.
All in all, this was a needed work on what I consider to be a living legend. Unfortunately, people tend to dismiss Jakes and lump him together with "televangelism" or prosperity preachers. But for anybody who does that I think they have allowed hearsay to prejudice their views. This is a man worth paying attention to. And I bet future generations will do just that through works like this and others to follow.
April 22, 2021
In Don’t Drop the Mic, T.D. Jakes explored the power of communication and how we can be better at speaking, using our body language, and presenting ourselves to others. He has been preaching for countless years and he has learned what works and what doesn’t. He called this book drop the mic because he wants to guide readers into gearing up for their drop the mic performance in their own speeches. First, he shared how his father was a hard worker and rarely stopped what he was doing. Jakes noticed how one day he stopped in his tracks what he was doing to watch the famous speech from Dr. Martin Luther King. He explained how the world listened to his speech and he saw the power of the microsphere and how it can help change the world. Jakes also looked at the Bible and how there is power of life and death in our tongue. Throughout the book, he looked at the pregnant pause, body language, delivering your message, handling the fear factor, the promise of practice, and the process of preaching. In the book, he also teamed up with Dr. Frank Thomas, who is a pastor and a renowned scholar who will also share his own stories in a few chapters in the book. He uses a cooking metaphor to discuss how to be a better communicator and how we can apply the same principles we use for cooking to analyze our own message.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is wanting to become a preacher but also to anyone who has to give a speech or delivering a message to an audience. He explained that this book is to the job interviewer, businessman/woman, performance on stage, teacher, preacher, and communicating with others. I immensely loved how he covered all aspects of communication and how to deliver a message that has impact. One of my favorite areas, he covered was the topic of sound check and when he discussed perfectionism and how he had to deal with his own challenges. He had to also learn to let go and accept that no matter how hard we try to get the speech correctly, there will always be something we wish we could have done or said better. We can learn from our experiences and use the construction feedback and try and improve what we can. I also appreciated all the tips and how he took readers through the different areas of how he learned to preach and how he dealt with his own challenges and how he was able to become a better communicator. I also enjoyed how the used stories in the Bible to convey how they experienced their own drop the mic moments, such as David. I also enjoyed in the appendix Dr. Thomas’ analysis of one of Jakes sermon and what we can learn from using the principles in this book to become better communicators.
"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is wanting to become a preacher but also to anyone who has to give a speech or delivering a message to an audience. He explained that this book is to the job interviewer, businessman/woman, performance on stage, teacher, preacher, and communicating with others. I immensely loved how he covered all aspects of communication and how to deliver a message that has impact. One of my favorite areas, he covered was the topic of sound check and when he discussed perfectionism and how he had to deal with his own challenges. He had to also learn to let go and accept that no matter how hard we try to get the speech correctly, there will always be something we wish we could have done or said better. We can learn from our experiences and use the construction feedback and try and improve what we can. I also appreciated all the tips and how he took readers through the different areas of how he learned to preach and how he dealt with his own challenges and how he was able to become a better communicator. I also enjoyed how the used stories in the Bible to convey how they experienced their own drop the mic moments, such as David. I also enjoyed in the appendix Dr. Thomas’ analysis of one of Jakes sermon and what we can learn from using the principles in this book to become better communicators.
"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”
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