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 ...

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. – Dionysius of Halicarnassus Students of persuasive speech learn a skill, a craft, and an art. Contents come and go; speaking effectively is an ...

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 ...