One of the most often forgotten aspects of speaking and presentations is the introduction. What does the emcee or host say before you step onto the stage? If you don’t know what the emcee is going to ...

Avoid all stale and stilted phrases such as: “It is indeed an honor. . .a man who needs no introduction.” Don’t embarrass the speaker with extravagant promises of oratorical brilliance. Don’t ...

When I attend a presentation, the first thing that captures my attention isn’t the speaker or the material. It’s the person who introduces the speaker. After giving a few hundred speeches in the past ...

Chairing a session at a conference involves more than reading biographical sketches out loud or interrupting speakers when their time is up. An effective chairperson creates a sense of coherence ...

When I attend a presentation, the first thing that captures my attention isn’t the speaker or the material. It’s the person who introduces the speaker. After giving a few hundred speeches in the past ...