by America's #1 Master Of Ceremonies
“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…