Talking AT People Isn't Gonna Influence Them

​You know what sucks a crusty diabetic toe?  When people talk AT you and act as if they've just did you a huge favor.  "People of the world, heed my gift of words and wisdom I bestow upon you!", as they smugly bark out life tips at us heathens.  

You know when messages sink in?  When we, the audience, are receptive to your words. For that to happen, there has to be a little nuance.  There's some kind of palpable interaction, an exchange or the message is applicable to something we are currently experiencing.   Yapping at people isn't gonna make your message sink in or click.  Have a conversation with us.  Engage with us.  Be in the moment with us.  Resonate with us.  You've got to inspire us in order to influence us.