CTE Leadership Seminar Rise to the Top with a Better Elevator Speech!

Content that illustrates value of Business Education Two things that stand in our way: Money & Politics. Need relevant, practical ideas. Make me more “engaging and memorable.” How to approach business for funding

Give us something tangible that is common among us How do we make contact with others in the same area? How do we reach out to CTE supporters to fight for BOCES. Leave people wanting to find out more

Incorporate social media before and after speeches How do I grab our local reps’ attention before they start checking their phones? Incorporate social media before and after speeches How to engage someone who has “bigger fish to fry”

Someone’s Attention is a Commodity

Listen First If You Can

Talk Like a Human… Avoid Bureaucratic Speak

That’s Burning Money

Take 2: Make state-of-art semiconductors that save time and lives. For example, our technology allows traffic lights last 20 times longer easier to detect anthrax or other terrorist agents

Avoid Auto Pilot!

Every Speech is a Story… Not a Collection of Data

The Southwest Story…

Talk Benefits, Not Services

Claims, Schmaims What’s Your Proof?

“The thing I do best is share my enthusiasm.” --- Bill Gates Passion “The thing I do best is share my enthusiasm.” --- Bill Gates

Focus on Audience Talk Like a Human Avoid Auto Pilot Elevator Speech Tips Focus on Audience Talk Like a Human Avoid Auto Pilot Emphasize Benefits Show Proof Be Passionate

Content that illustrates value of Business Education Two things that stand in our way: Money & Politics. Need relevant, practical ideas. Make me more “engaging and memorable.” How to approach business for funding

Give us something tangible that is common among us How do we make contact with others in the same area? How do we reach out to CTE supporters to fight for BOCES. Leave people wanting to find out more

Incorporate social media before and after speeches How do I grab our local reps’ attention before they start checking their phones? Incorporate social media before and after speeches How to engage someone who has “bigger fish to fry”

Book outlines path to better speaking markgrimm.com

Two Things Every Politician Wants!

Simplicity

Positive Exposure

You can be the difference in a student’s life Tell Your Story Well!