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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 →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 120)

Posted on 04/03/2012 by John Zimmer

“What I do best is share my enthusiasm.” — Bill Gates Photo courtesy of European Parliament

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 119)

Posted on 29/02/2012 by John Zimmer

“All paths lead to the same goal: to convey to others what we are. And we must pass through solitude and difficulty, isolation and silence in order to reach forth to the enchanted place where we can dance our clumsy … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 117)

Posted on 15/02/2012 by John Zimmer

“Start strong with a ‘grabber’. A personal story, a quote from an expert or a shocking statistic — something that takes a hold of your audience and gets them hooked and opens their mind to your message. Give the audience a chance … Continue reading →