Small message, big impact the elevator speech effect

"Terri Sjodin defines an elevator speech as a brief presentation that introduces a product, service, or idea. Its purpose isn't to say everything about your topic-just to intrigue and inspire the listener to want to hear more. And Sjodin suggests you expand your vision of what it can do. &...

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Main Author: Sjodin, Terri L.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Portfolio, c2012.
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Summary: "Terri Sjodin defines an elevator speech as a brief presentation that introduces a product, service, or idea. Its purpose isn't to say everything about your topic-just to intrigue and inspire the listener to want to hear more. And Sjodin suggests you expand your vision of what it can do. 'Don't just think of an elevator speech as a generic tool you use in chance moments-consider the concept as a strategy to manage multiple talking points and to communicate more complex ideas as well.' Her bestselling book is an entertaining, practical guide to making your message concise, compelling, and effective. In this newly updated edition, Sjodin offers her time-tested strategies and advice, including simple outlines, worksheets, a sample elevator speech, evaluation forms, and much more"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 219 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781591845485
1591845483
Author Notes: Terri L. Sjodin is the principal and founder of Sjodin Communications, a public speaking, sales training, and consulting firm. For more than twenty years she has served as a speaker and consultant for Fortune 500 compa­nies, industry associations, academic conferences, CEOs, and members of Congress. She lives in Newport Beach, California.