When the term first became popular, it typically referred to a 30-second speech, the approximate time spent in an elevator with someone. The analogy inspired people to create 30-second presentations, sometimes intriguing yet way too often sounding pre-recorded and boring. You don’t want your elevator speech to make people run to another elevator to get…… Continue reading Elevator Speech: Don’t Miss Your Floor
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Relax, Elevator Speeches Are Easy as 1, 2, 3
A new cohort of students introduced themselves at the start of my spring quarter class last night, and their impromptu elevator speeches were quite impressive. As the job search and informational interview season gets under way, it’s vital to fine tune elevator speeches–the 30-second self introduction that makes people want to know more about you.…… Continue reading Relax, Elevator Speeches Are Easy as 1, 2, 3
Build Your Own Personal Brand Pyramid
Everything you do builds your image, your reputation, positively and negatively, your personal brand. For inspiration look at the face in the mirror. From a branding perspective, the mirror becomes a window to the outside world looking back at you. This brief overview about the Personal Brand Pyramid comes from a guest lecture presented to…… Continue reading Build Your Own Personal Brand Pyramid