Monroe's Motivated Sequence

[@alexanderlyon]

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[@angelmcfarland-haycock7462]

I used it for my College Communication persuasive speech. My topic was,” When Students Obsess More Over Grades Than Learning, it is Time to Reevaluate Our Traditional Grading System.”

[@HeyRae]

I love that topic! How did it go?

[@tiana2577]

that sounds amazing

[@ChangedFigure]

OMG, I hope you have that speech recorded because I'd love to hear it.

[@tamaradebose]

I returned to school after 30 years and this really helped me to visualize this process for my speech. Thank you!

[@mousiebrown943]

I was taught this over 50 years ago. As a graduate teaching assistant at LSU, I taught this procedure to Speech 101 students. It is vital to understand this before you hear a political speech, or decide which breakfast cereal to buy at the grocery. It relates to understanding PROPAGANDA.

[@anthonyrossmaund3161]

I am just starting out. I am working on justice reform. I have been getting meetings with law makers and people i need to sponsor a bill for reforming NYS parole. I never thought I would be doing this kind of work. This is helping to shape me into this kind of work. Thank you!

[@sectumsempra3679]

a whole semester in my Presentation skills class I didn't understand a thing, and with this video, you seriously saved me from failing. Thank youu

[@alexanderlyon]

I'm so glad, Sectum. I'm glad the video cleared things up.

[@mousiebrown943]

You must have had a really crappy teacher. Toastmasters speakers group/organization teaches this formula .

[@shaquillawrence9193]

Thank you for being able to teach so clear and concise.

[@denah.583]

Your video helped me understand this concept so much better. At least what I’m doing right and wrong for my speech in Public Speaking :)

[@alexanderlyon]

Awesome, dena. Happy to help. Good luck in your class.

[@sharonmori4833]

Wow wow, this was what I needed for my assignment, your explanation were so satisfying I followed each step and now am going to write my paper. Thanks for such a good job 👏

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it was helpful, Sharon. I hope your paper goes well.

[@ajwhoopy]

I could never be a sales person unless I truly believed in a product. Great advice that this should be used for ethical purposes rather than manipulating people for sales.

[@alexanderlyon]

So glad you picked up on that, Allison. I always get weirded out when salespeople try to pressure me and put me in a corner. It feels gross and I want no part of it. I think it's 100% okay to tell our story and invite people to participate, even in a compelling way. But, then, I believe we should give them space and leave it up to them to make their minds. To me, there's a huge difference between general marketing-type messages and "closing" techniques (which I don't like at all, if you can tell). Thanks for your comment.

[@zibrildelaine7189]

I am preparing a presentation on the importance of dreaming for a group of college students this will really help me a lot thanks slot ALEX✌️

[@michelesipe4048]

Thanks for these videos they have helped me tremendously with my online speech class.

[@alexanderlyon]

Awesome!

[@matthewcardinal4186]

I have to use this for my upcoming Persuasive speech for my College - I plan to do a speech about putting together winter care packs for homeless people.

[@drewdavidson5130]

In my public speaking class we have missed many meets because of Texas weather and holidays, we have not bee able to learn about this speech style, but we do have a speech over it. Thank you for this

[@farahizzaty7271]

topic that i choose is the essential of sleep since i am doing online classes and always messed up my sleep schedule. i hope i can do well for my persuasive speech coming soon. wish me luck! :)

[@alexanderlyon]

Best of luck!

[@hajary2y]

This was very helpful. I’m going to use this to persuade my audience that we should follow quarantine to stop the spread of this Coronavirus. Thank you for posting this

[@alisaascension3921]

omg ! thats my topic for my speech tomorrow too lol, good luck!

[@ajwhoopy]

Are you posting it?

[@EastonWest1211]

We should end the quarantine

[@bettyspears1225]

This video was very helpful of how to form an outline for a speech.

[@yasminekhalida2536]

Easy to understand. What an image of village!!!

[@dyslexicjenius4162]

Thanks. Perfect timing. I have a new excuse... #2 son and granddaughter visiting. Best excuse I have ever had. Made progress anyway. Soon.

[@amongsus5375]

I blame you for me passing my Oral Communications class, how dare you stop me from failing.

[@IZHAMFIRDAUSABAS]

Thankyou sir for explanation. helped me a lot!

[@emmabetzing2541]

omg thank you for this my public speaking teacher taught us this but i never have fully understood it and i have a speech in 4 days

[@intjsavagery219]

Thank you so much!! I just accidentally found this template in my Scrivener software just when I’ve been learning how to improve my KZbin video delivery and scrip writing. Thanks.

[@milkyway949]

persuade audience to reduce their screen time?

[@bekky834]

This was super helpful and easy to follow! Thanks!

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it was helpful, Bekky.

[@jessicadoong9631]

This is just what I needed! I am preparing my middle school students to speak before Council members on their reservation, and this will be the perfect framework to get them started. Do you happen to have an outline template/worksheet we could use as well???

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi, Jessica. I don't have a template but you can sort of copy the one in the video. I didn't invent it.

[@elijahchampion4892]

You were amazing help!😁

[@ShavonSmith]

I feel like for this method to be effective, you have the end in mind to know where you are taking your audience.

[@alexanderlyon]

Yes! Exactly right, Shavon. If you know where you want to take them at the end, it's probably a good fit.

[@ShavonSmith]

@@alexanderlyon Which so true because if you have a clear idea of where you are going, it much easier formulating a plan to take you there.

[@raquelmorfin2195]

Thank you, you have explained it way better than my public speaking teacher. This was very helpful.My persuasive speech will be Why humans should not drink whole milk.

[@ryo9419]

this is such a good video. keep it up

[@alexanderlyon]

Thank you! Will do.

[@thanhvanle3024]

Thank you so much for such an informative video! My professor has told the class to follow this model in a "fake" Shark Tank pitch, where we would make a pitch on a product/service, with him and my classmates the Sharks.

[@alexanderlyon]

That's a creative assignment!

[@hosky553]

Once you explained it, I realized I've heard ads like this so many times

[@alexanderlyon]

Yes, it's the exact template many ads use.

[@upsbmussy9443]

If we want to argue against something, like the flat tax, would a visualization be showing them what would happen if they do a flat tax?

[@alexanderlyon]

I've mainly seen the sequence to argue for a solution rather than against something. Maybe you could flip it and argue FOR what you want.

[@creativeworkshop3029]

Great video! Thanks a lot!!!

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it helped, Mina Mina.

[@creativeworkshop3029]

@@alexanderlyon That's very helped, you explanation is well interpetented, keep doing these useful videos more👍👍

[@hermanchia-d9w]

than you so much.... have a nice day

[@bpmca69]

Great video. Great illustrative examples and visuals. I teach a communications course for non-native English speakers in college so the closed captions let the students use the videos independent of the teacher.

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad the cc is helpful! :-)

[@heathergonzalez5313]

Great info helping people after Divorce or trauma to become whole again

[@noorh8360]

Wow, thank you very much for this. It was super helpful for me because of your way in explaining and giving examples. Thank you again.

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it was helpful, Noor. I just happened to be answering comments tonight. Thanks for your positive feedback.

[@aubreymcwatt8699]

Framework is misspelled on first slide, just to note.

[@alexanderlyon]

Bummer. I didn't catch that. Wish I could edit it but it is what it is.

[@mohamadfirdaus1278]

“Pop is the best genre”

[@sylviakamvumuleja1334]

Thx a lot teacher

[@JoeTheAnimal71]

This gave me an idea on how to structure my talking points for hosting exchange students. Thank you! 😎

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lelephillips5609]

For the persuausive speech, my topic is "Homework is better for student's academic achievement than no homework". How would I outline this?

[@rexrocks4337]

Thankyou for naming what I do

[@christopherdebo8691]

Just want to say thanks for all of your videos. These are very enlightening. Oh and regarding this particular topic, I think one area this technique would be both useful and ethical is in issues related to public health. For example...wear a mask, people!

[@alexanderlyon]

Thanks! Public health topics have a lot of possibilities, yes.

[@nuraishaaidaatan1322]

hai, i do a topic about Smart Farming with this MMS technique. Do you think the title suits the MMS?

[@dinaallysha1218]

the best! ithelps me a lot.

[@Ava8766Minecraft]

I have already done these 5 steps for my Public Speaking course. My assignment for this week is to create a Research Plan for a persuasive speech. Do you happen to know where I can view an example of said Research Plan? Thank you for all your help and time!

[@alexanderlyon]

A research plan means whatever your teacher assigned. There's no set assignment for that. I don't have any examples for you. Sorry about that. Good luck.

[@dofl]

Jizakallah 💫

[@noramirabintiramli34]

Hello sir. Is that my topic which is 'blood donation save life' can fit with monroe's motivated sequence? And for the need, is that mean blood bank are lack and people have no awareness to blood donation? Im still confuse with the topic. Is that the need is related with the topic which is save people life.

[@KimRoseDietitian]

Quick question: For the attention grabber can one use both rhetorical questions and statistics?

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi Kim. Yes, 100% and I'm glad you asked. In fact, I recommend stacking up 2 to 3 attention grabbing techniques in the opening of a presentation. It takes a bit of practice and creativity to get the right order and get the different techniques to build on each other effectively. But, it's worth it. I find that a single quotation or single statistic often goes by too fast to have the desired impact I'm hoping for. Great question!

[@efeetan9237]

Thank now I have a clearer image about Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad I could help, Efee.

[@efeetan9237]

@@alexanderlyon 😉ya

[@vanistonfernandes4374]

I have a persuasive topic to convince my professor on why i should receive A+ grade in her class. (Public speaking) I am not sure how to use Monroe motivation sequence here.

[@zohurulislam1974]

Thank you sir. Very helpful!

[@Joy21090]

Appropriate topic - asking people to become blood donors. (I came to your video via a link from the Rhode Island Blood Center. (I am a blood donor and a past Toastmaster.))

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi, Esther. I was born and raised in RI!!! I'd be curious to see the page they are linking the video from. Maybe one of my old friends from back home work there. Pleased to meet you!

[@Joy21090]

@@alexanderlyon Here you go! twitter.com/RIBloodCenter/status/1060502530138955776?s=19 So whence in the biggest little state in The Union do you hail? I'm in NE-most corner, Cumberland. Donate blood (and work) in Woonsocket. I, however, am a transplant.

[@alexanderlyon]

@@Joy21090 Ha. My parents grew up Cumberland. I lived about a two min walk from Cumberland in Lincoln, right over the Blackstone River. Small world.

[@Joy21090]

@@alexanderlyon VERY!

[@villwang8005]

So if my topic is technology is making us lazier what is the difference between solution and actions ? Still a bit confused

[@alexanderlyon]

What do you want your listeners to actually do after they are done? What's the first step you'd like them to take? That's the action steps. You ask them to do X.

[@villwang8005]

Communication Coach Alex Lyon thanks 🙏

[@retribution999]

Excellent content

[@michellesandudg.6887]

Got it! THANKS Sir😊

[@alexanderlyon]

Great 👍

[@zulaikha146]

Thanks for this video. it helps me so much. the topic that i have chosen it "Should all intern be paid for their work?". Do you think its a good topic ?

[@alexanderlyon]

It all depends upon your call to action at the end. If you can ask your listeners to do something specific right there and then, it'll likely work well. If, however, you just want them to think about what you said or merely change their minds, then it may not work well because that's not usually a concrete enough action for the 5th step of the sequence.

[@ireneogutu4035]

Hi sir my topic is positive effect of social media policy. Help me explain the last step

[@mike_martin0920]

Would "implementing body cams on all police officers in the United State of America" be a good topic for Monroe's Sequence?

[@alexanderlyon]

Could be a good topic for this sequence. It depends on what you want from your listeners at the end. If you're asking them to do something specific, then it could work. If you're just trying to get them to change their minds generally, then it might not be the best choice. So, decide what you'd like your audience to do at the end. What are you persuading them to do? Let that determine how you structure it.

[@mike_martin0920]

Communication Coach Alex Lyon at the end of my speech, I am going to list a slide on the PowerPoint. I am having them go online and sign a petition at colorofchange.org that calls for all officers to wear a body camera while on duty

[@alexanderlyon]

Then it sounds to me like it has a solid potential for Monroe's Motivated Sequence since you're asking them to sign the petition.

[@rahatalam5282]

Being an Introvert is a Good Thing, is the topic suits for Monroe's motivated Sequence ?

[@alexanderlyon]

I'm no so sure. The last step is action. So, what action are you trying to get your audience to take? In other words, what is your "ask" of them? If you don't have a clear step for them to take, then I don't see how it fits this framework. Maybe but I can't tell that from your question if it fits.

[@rahatalam5282]

@@alexanderlyon what about prevention of suicide??

[@lilly_4375]

Thank you !!! This video definitely help me a lot in understanding the sequence. Im going to do my persuasive speech for my class soon and the topic that i have chosen it "Home-cooked meal is a better choice". Do you think its a good topic ?

[@alexanderlyon]

Sounds good to me, Lilly. The key is that you ask your listeners to take some action at the end. So, figure out what that next concrete step is. Also, be sure to check it with your teacher, of course.

[@alexanderlyon]

What topics do you think best with Monroe's sequence?

[@jasminesoulshine]

Anti-consumerism

[@BenjaminWilliams-e3m]

Hi Paul

[@brandonpoller8925]

how would i use eating healthy in the motivated sequence?

[@alexanderlyon]

Ah, you've got to ask your teacher for help with that. I don't help script speeches for classes. Good luck.

[@weemeiling]

Another good one! Thanks, Alex! Subscribe to your ethics too!!

[@alexanderlyon]

Awesome, thank you for your encouragement.

[@royhuang582]

What do you think about the topic of volunteering?

[@alexanderlyon]

Perfect for this framework.

[@kevc21]

Great presentation! Love your style. Powerpoint? Movie maker? Something else? I want to be as professional as you. Thanks!

[@alexanderlyon]

I do my editing in Final Cut Pro X and sometimes I use PowerPoint slides and sometimes I just make my own slides on Canva.com.

[@kevc21]

@@alexanderlyon THANKS!

[@ashrithreddy339]

how do i link up csr topics with monroe's sequence

[@hafiqahabduljabar499]

hi sir, my topic is entitle "LDR are possible " but then, idk how to explain the need point. but your video really helping. thnks

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi. I don't know what LDR is but I hope the video helped. Good luck.

[@hafiqahabduljabar499]

@@alexanderlyon oh sorry. Long distance relationship.

[@alexanderlyon]

Ah. I get it. Thank you for explaining.

[@isaymamamoo9469]

Can the call to action be asking someone to support something or must it be a call to action that they can do?

[@alexanderlyon]

The more concrete the better, in my opinion. What does support look like? Can you turn that support into some action they can take, even if it is a very small step like putting an event on their calendar?

[@noni0.o-o]

Hi Sir, my prof. give us a topic but it's just a single word 'Matchstick' could you recommend me any topic that I can use?

[@alexanderlyon]

Hm. I'm not sure what to say about that. I don't think I'm following along with what the teacher is asking you for. If I were you, I would contact your teacher and ask for some additional clarification.

[@noni0.o-o]

@@alexanderlyon oh thank you Sir, I asked my prof. for some clarification and she said imagine we're in a company and we need to promote or to persuade the mass to buy or to use the product given to us (matchsticks). Could you help me Sir on how to construct my speech? I'm asking for help because I don't think that, this kind of concept may not be accurate to monroe's motivated sequence

[@NURFARIHAH_]

Sir, sorry to interrupt you. May i know if the action step i use the 1)How to create a comfortable workspace for introverts 2)How to lead meetings with introverts in mind This is the action step that taken by manager to the employees or surrounding people.Is it a good first step concrete?

[@alexanderlyon]

Yes, that's getting much more concrete. I'd say pick one of those and make it even more concrete.

[@NURFARIHAH_]

@@alexanderlyon thank you sir😊

[@adlnghzl8763]

Thankyou sir for the explanation! It really helps me a lot for my upcoming persuasive speech. The topic that I choose is "Every girls should have self defense kit". Actually I have use this topic for my idea pitching speech. Do you think this topic can fit in the Monroe's motivated sequence?

[@alexanderlyon]

That topic has potential. It sounds like a persuasive topic. If it has an action step at the end, it might be a good fit for this framework. If I were you, I'd check with your teacher. Good luck!

[@adlnghzl8763]

@@alexanderlyon Alright, thank coach! ☺️

[@ProMatterz]

Hello, I have a question, I'm trying to use this method to motivate my coworkers to increase bank sales (i.e. Personal, Mortgage, and Vehicle loans.) How would you recommend I start this presentation? really appreciated.

[@alexanderlyon]

I'm not sure. I don't know anything about the world of banking. I'd recommend just drafting it out and see how it looks. Usually a good draft will help you see if it will fit a framework or not.

[@NURFARIHAH_]

if the (need) i take the myth that people believe what are the introverts like quiet and alone, then the satisfaction part i take introverts can be a great leader and why, then the action, people believe in introverts power better than extrovert. Can it be a good fit for my topics?

[@alexanderlyon]

I see where you're going. Typically, you'd want your action step to go beyond just believing and move to a more concrete action or behavior. In other words, asking people to change their minds does not sound like it goes far enough. The action step is about doing something, a first concrete step.

[@NURFARIHAH_]

@@alexanderlyon thank you sir😊

[@NURFARIHAH_]

Great video! Thank you sir.i want to ask you my persuasive speech is "why introverts make great leader". Is it my topics good fit for Monroe's Motivated Sequence .

[@alexanderlyon]

I'm not sure. Can't tell from the title if it fits. What is your call to action? I'd ask you teacher to be sure.

[@nurawadah7192]

Omg, that was my title for persuasive speech too

[@aliffhaikal1377]

Sir how should I make a speech about "COVID-19 Why we should stay at home". Can you give me some example for this?

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi, Aliff. I don't give that kind of direct speech writing advice. You have to write your own speech. But, I will say that it sounds like an interesting topic that would lend itself to using Monroe's Sequence. Good luck!

[@awesumwasum7228]

I'm confused on the first two steps with the attention and the need steps.

[@alexanderlyon]

The Attention steps functions like an introduction to the presentation. You gain your audience's attention and peak their interest. When you settle down in the need step, you are explaining with evidence, examples, stories, etc. that the need is real, the problem is something we should care about. Hope this helps.

[@amirashuhada620]

hi coach. i have a presentation on persuasive speech so my topic that i chose is "why killing animals to get their fur for fashion industry should be banned." do you think that the topic can fit in Monroe's motivated sequence? and thanks for this video! it was helpful and useful to me! :)

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi, Lee. It has possibilities. But, I recommend you ask your teacher. I don't want to give you bad advice for an assignment.

[@C1GMA]

EIU GANG! if you watch this video youll get a A+

[@aubreymcwatt8699]

What about meeting objections?

[@alexanderlyon]

This is a way to organize a presentation so it does not include handling objections. I don't have any videos on that.

[@hilariofraire4386]

Hello, I need help choosing a product that I can sell for my public speaking class. Any suggestions?

[@alexanderlyon]

Interesting question. You know, I have no idea. Sorry. I'm sure you'll think of something but maybe somebody else here will think of something.

[@hilariofraire4386]

@@alexanderlyon it can be anything really, I'm thinking of using the mattress example.

[@ailysmry]

Sir, do you think the power of pets is a good choice for my speech? Your video are just great! Thank you for your time.

[@alexanderlyon]

It's a great topic but what would be your call to action? What would you ask listeners to do at the end? You don't have to answer me. I'm just giving you questions to consider. Good luck!

[@adnanshamsi4894]

Hi Alex, My name is Adnan. I'm 22, I'm a Sales Agent and this is my first ever corporate job. I'm creating a script based on the Monroe Model and I had a question regarding the script. How do I make the script sound natural? Your videos have really helped me in improving my communication skills. Thank you.

[@alexanderlyon]

If it were me, I'd not script it out word-for-word. It's hard to sound natural that way. I recommend talking points (not full sentences). Also, practice it as if you are imaging a slightly different listener each time (e.g., young or old, male or female, beginner vs experienced, etc.) so each time you explain it while practicing, it sounds a little different. Eventually, reduce your talking points down to just a few key words for each point. Above all, don't try to memorize specific wording or phrasing. Just internalize the key points.

[@adnanshamsi4894]

@@alexanderlyon Thank you!

[@Vibes6980]

Todo lo que tenga una necesidad, encaja con la secuencia

[@akuart817]

Thank you very much! Your video really helped me a lot. If my topic is "Homelessness is the result of choice", is it a good choice for my presentation?

[@alexanderlyon]

It's hard to say. It doesn't sound like it on the face of it. Are you trying to change your listeners' minds or behaviors? What would your call to action be at the end? What concrete step would listeners' take in the last part of the presentation? You don't need to answer these questions for me. These are questions for you to consider.

[@akuart817]

@@alexanderlyon True. I kinda have to deal with that sort of questions. Thanks for the tips tho. I appreciate it!

[@aivyluong1685]

the persuasive speech can be like breast cancer awareness/

[@kerifuselier675]

Great video! I loved the visuals and the example. I have a persuasive speech coming up, and I was thinking about using "Social Distancing" as my topic. Would this follow Monroe's sequence?

[@alexanderlyon]

Yes, I think that is a good "satisfaction" step with a clear call to action at the end. You'd just need to fill in the other parts but it sounds like good fit for this framework.

[@hasnainwaseem2857]

'm just a beginner. Tell me about some persuasive speech topics which i can present for 10 or 20 minutes.

[@alexanderlyon]

You're asking for a lot, Sidra. That's work you'll have to do yourself. I suggest you might start with a list of topics you are passionate about and issues that get you fired up and where you want to see changes made.

[@ayiefikry3217]

Hi Coach Alex, i need to prepare a presentation on persuasive speech, and my topic that i choose is " Young People Should Buy a House".. Do you think that topic can relate to Monroe's Motivated Sequece?. Thanks for the video and one more is, today is my Mum's birthday.. thanks Coach Alex..

[@alexanderlyon]

That might work but the key is your call to action. Do you have a specific next step you can ask your listeners to take to buy home? If so, then it may be a good way to organize the message.

[@tonytonetone6422]

Helpful

[@sonya-joicampbell1549]

I enjoyed watching your video as it was very informative. Can my topic perhaps be "Laughter is truly the Best Medicine"?

[@alexanderlyon]

Interesting topic! Sounds good. It's all about the call to action. Do you have a call to action you can ask your listeners to do at the end? Something really concrete? You might want to pass your idea by your teacher for feedback.

[@Brcnosaur]

persuasive speech on how "the customer is not always right', is this a Monroes motivated sequence?

[@alexanderlyon]

I'm not sure. Are you asking your listeners to take a specific action at the end? Or, are you just trying to change the way they think? If you are trying to change the way they think, essentially to agree with you, then it might not be a good fit for Monroe's Sequence, which is designed entirely to motivate the listener to action. The last step is action so it all leads to that.

[@Brcnosaur]

Communication Coach Alex Lyon that makes sense. My 2 options are Monroe’s or problem solution pattern

[@Dillie_Gh]

what about rallying a support for a political party?

[@alexanderlyon]

It's all about the action step. What can you ask listeners at the end that's a clear first step? If you have a clear action step, the it should work. And, this topic does sound like it could be a good fit for this model. But, if you're doing this for a class assignment, of course, run it by your teacher.

[@Dillie_Gh]

@@alexanderlyon this was helpful..thanks

[@jamesstarks4649]

Who else is here because school work brought you here

[@alexanderlyon]

Oh, they are all here because this channel rocks, James! Ha. Nice to have you here, even if you're just visiting.

[@HeyRae]

Damn should’ve started here with my stupid online group project speech

[@alexanderlyon]

I hope the videos help you move forward from this point.

[@wendymacias-torres4672]

persuade audience to wear hats?

[@madelinepasek2689]

Hey Alex

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi Madeline.