In college, one of my roommates got squished against the back of a packed dorm elevator. I couldn’t see her, but I heard her sardonic voice, “The thing about elevators is, you see people you wouldn’t ...

An “elevator speech” can be a powerful tool for fundraisers and nonprofit workers to explain their organizations’ missions—and quickly build a case for a donor’s support. In the video gallery below, ...

We’ve all been there: You go to a networking event, social function, or seminar and the leader says, “Before we get started, let’s go around the room. When it’s your turn: stand up, tell us who you ...

The elevator speech is that tightly scripted, 30-second introduction that should pack as much information about a person as possible in an engaging, persuasive, and interesting way, right?

Dear Sam: Whenever I hear or read about networking, the term “elevator speech” is mentioned. Is this just an “about me” speech? I’ve never really taken time to craft a specific message. Should I be ...

Since I’ve devoted the last two columns to the dangers of being either too quick or too slow with one’s words while conducting a job search, it seems natural to round out the conversation (so to speak ...

Well-meaning sales managers continue to convince their minions that more than anything else in life they need an elevator speech. Whenever someone asks what they do, they don t stammer or make ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) An elevator ...

Have you ever had a child ask you, “Why?” only to follow it up with another “Why?” immediately after you gave what you thought was a well-thought out explanation? It's frustrating, isn't it? You may ...

A few weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal ran a column on the dreaded elevator encounter. It discussed the terror many rank-and-file employees feel at the thought of ...