Food for Thought

Leaving your audience astonished and impacted by your speech after they have left is an impressive feat that every leader should strive for. Great leaders not only aim to have their message heard by the masses but for it to resonate within them as well. Exhibiting the ability to touch the lives of audiences and dwell within their minds after they have left the venue is the goal of every effective communicator. When others think about what you said, not only do they remember you as an individual, however you as an established figure for engagement and intellectual interaction.

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An individual whom impacted the lives of millions of millennials who would not have otherwise been interested, alongside his knowledge on American politics is Jon Stewart. He is able to provide credible, interesting and meaningful insight on current issues within the United States. Through the platform of the Daily Show mostly known for its political satire, Stewart is not only able to educate his audience but captivate them through his charisma and accurate depiction of the issues plaguing society today. 

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A few ways Jon Stewart is able to impact audiences are:

i) Narrative: Jon is able to take serious issues within the world and able to portray them through funny stories or examples which depict the issues for what they truly are, and the role they play in our lives. (Sklatch.net)

ii) Delivers the Essence: Stewart is able to to deliver the meaning of both political and social events in a way which is not only amusing to audiences, but also forces them to think on where they stand on complex issues. He is not only able to simplify complex issues that plague society today but also provides a credible insight into matters by revealing context which the mainstream media seems to forget. (Sklatch.net)

iii) The Treasure Hunt: Jon provides his audience with a foundation of knowledge, so they may be informed on specific matters. The genius of Stewart is that after people realize the true nature of society and the schemes politicians play, they begin to research the issues for themselves and engage in conversation on said matters. That is the true impact of Jon Stewart, it is not his ability to reach millions of people but rather forcing them to think and act on issues which affect society today. (Sklatch.net)

For more information on how Jon Stewart is a cultural icon, watch this 

The Jon Stewart Effect

Parting Question:

Have you ever met or known someone that made you think about what they said after they said it?