“We’ve got a really big show for you tonight.” -Ed Sullivan, Host of “The Ed Sullivan Show” What is an Emcee? There are several names for this role: MC is short for the more official…
“Everybody seems to have an agenda. Except when it’s time to organize a meeting!” -Earl Stenson A Master of Ceremonies without an agenda is like a singer without a song. Having a solid meeting Agenda…
“We are wired to connect with ‘like-minded’ leaders.” -Mercer Bradley When it comes to human connection rapport rules. Here’s another word for it: Likeability. Your audience is silently asking themselves: Am I going to enjoy…
“Leave them wanting more, not wanting to leave.” –Mark Duane Brown I have been emceeing events for decades now. Guess what I have never heard an audience member say in all those years? Hey, thanks…
“It takes me three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” -Mark Twain As the emcee, you are the glue. To make the meeting hold together, you need to do three things: Make the event…
The best way to engage a crowd, you ask? That’s easy. Make them part of the show! -Richard Farnsworth, Circus Ringmaster There are 26 A to Z keys for becoming a great emcee. I want…
No dough. No show. -Steve Martin as Lucky Day, The Three Amigos I can help you host an effective fundraiser. Emceeing a gala celebration, donor dinner, auction event, or any charitable fundraiser is just like…
“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.” -Charles Schaefer As a corporate emcee, you might sometimes be asked to host a game…
“I’m part of the housekeeping team. Therefore, I get great results, make a difference, strive for excellence, make this place shine, and exceed expectations…” -Sign for International Housekeepers Week When it comes to being a…
“I want my emcee to introduce our guest speakers in an upbeat and professional way. We want our team to feel excited to hear what they have to say.” -Maria Jimenez, Event Planner If there…
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