Category Archives: Quotes for Public Speakers

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 125)

Posted on 27/03/2012 by John Zimmer

“People judge you by your performance, so focus on the outcome. Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” — Steve Jobs Photo courtesy of Kazuhiro Shiozawa / Flickr

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 124)

Posted on 25/03/2012 by John Zimmer

“Si tu presentación no produce un cambio en la audencia, es una pérdida de tiempo para todos.” (“If your presentation does not bring about a change in the audience, it’s a waste of time for everyone.”) — Gonzalo Álvarez

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 123)

Posted on 22/03/2012 by John Zimmer

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” — George Bernard Shaw

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 122)

Posted on 18/03/2012 by John Zimmer

“Condense some daily experience into a glowing symbol and an audience is electrified.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 121)

Posted on 12/03/2012 by John Zimmer

“The purpose of an elevator pitch isn’t to close the sale. The goal isn’t even to give a short, accurate, Wikipedia-standard description of you or your project. And the idea of using vacuous, vague words to craft a bland mission statement is … Continue reading →