How to Rock Meetings
There’s no denying the facts that meetings are important. They help you stay on track and communicate with your team. However, they don’t have to be boring. Find out how you can make the most of your meetings.
Keynote Speaker
If I Were Hiring a Keynote Speaker, This is What I Would Ask
Wondering what questions to ask of a keynote speaker? Here are 10 that will really make a difference and the ones I would ask if I were hiring one.
Conference keynote speaker – Do’s and Don’ts
Conference Keynote Speaker web search have you overwhelmed? Here are my ten quick Do’s and Don’ts when hiring a opening or closing keynote speaker for your next conference.
A Great Speaker is Like a Tool Box
Being a “Tool” Works Every Time When you think of a great speaker, a few words probably come to mind: flexible, funny and inspirational. Someone that really resonated with you. Made you think, cry or laugh. But when you think of a great presenter, do you think of Tim the Tool Man? Probably not. …
Keynote Speaker VS Keynote Performer. What’s the difference?
Last week I was the keynote speaker AND Keynote performer for two HR associations in Nebraska. Both are awarding winning chapters of the Society of Human Resource Managers. (SHRM – And I must say that SHRM is an incredible organization that I enjoy being a part of in many states. If you’re a HR professional, you …
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Hire a Keynote Speaker That Starts Strong and Finishes Stronger
Bookends Matter Whether you inherently know it or not, a great keynote speaker starts with a bang and ends with an explosion. They grab the audience’s attention, reel them in with the message and give them something to truly gnaw on for the rest of the meeting or conference. But how do they do it? Time …
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Hire A Keynote Speaker That Delivers Great Return on Investment
Return on Investment or ROI – what does it really mean? According to Business Dictionary, Return on Investment is a measure of profitability that indicates whether or not a company is using its resources in an efficient manner. For example, if you hire a keynote speaker with an investment of $10,000 and if that speaker’s message motivated the sales …
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A Great Presenter Mixes Funny with Motivation
All things being equal, most meeting planners desire to hire funny AND Inspirational speakers that connect with their attendees. If the presenter does well, they look like a rock star and if the person bombs, they look like an idiot. But the burning question is “How do you know if the person is both funny …
Make Hiring Your Opening Keynote Speaker A Budget Priority
Whether you desire a big-name celebrity or highly sought after industry expert, hiring an opening keynote speaker for your conference is a highly important part of an event budget. And if this is the first time using that speaker, there is a risk that they may not resonate with your attendees, which may cause your already tight budget …
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Best Keynote speakers gift . . . that I never received.
As the opening Keynote speaker for AgricultureFuture of America (AFA) Leadership Conference. It was an honor and privilege to fill that role and truly an awesome experience meeting the future of global agriculture. We discussed significance in who we are and what we do, and how that impacts their careers, their communities and the world. …
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