“Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” -Proverbs 15:23 (New Living Translation) About 150 years ago, before people watched YouTube, they watched debates. The Lincoln/Douglas debates were very important politically. They were also very entertaining. When Stephen Douglas accused Abe…
“If you are looking for a helping hand– there’s one at the end of your arm.” -Yiddish proverb Nearly all 26 letters of this A-to-Z guide have been focused on the event, the audience, and how to please the meeting planner. In this chapter, we will discuss the most important…
“Everyone needs a secret weapon, an X-Factor.” -Xavier Van De Lanotte, Author of Our X Factor X-Factors are hard to define. They are qualities or skills you possess that make you feel more powerful, make you look cool, and give you an advantage in a sport, competition, or another endeavor….
“Greetings and farewells set the tone, pace, and energy transfer between people.” -Sam Makhoul, A Higher Branch Success Academy Imagine you’re watching a movie at a big screen theater, and you notice that you need to use the restroom. I want to make a bet with you. Chances are, you…
“Being able to communicate through a camera is an essential skill. It’s powerful. It’s immediate. It’s often necessary to reach global audiences.” -Karin M. Reid, On-Camera Speaking Coach Virtual meetings are here to stay. Whatever happens with Covid and other health concerns, we will never go back to an in-person-only…
“Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.” -From the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Events are a lot like life. You never know what’s going to happen next, even when you think you do. Part of becoming a great emcee is learning how to handle unexpected situations. Here’s…
“It is when we are in transition that we are most completely alive.” -William Bridges, Ph.D., Author of Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes My favorite thing about being a master of ceremonies, believe it or not, isn’t telling jokes (although I do love that), or receiving applause (who doesn’t…
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than delivering the eulogy.” -Jerry Seinfeld, comedian As the…
“It’s time we highlight the importance of the rehearsal.” -Jourdan Aldredge, The Beat You’ve heard the old saying, “Practice makes perfect.” In the world of events, it’s probably more accurate to say, “Practice makes progress.” You want to practice as much as you possibly can before the event. This is…
“The quality of your life depends on the quality of your questions.” -Anthony Robbins Tony Robbins is right. Not only can asking questions can help you lead a more interesting life, but questions can also add a lot of value to your dynamic meeting or event. This chapter will teach…