Don’t Use All the Runway When You Speak.
Whether you’re taking a speech class, speaking at Toastmasters or giving a key-note address, trying to pack every nugget of wisdom into your speech can create a time monster.
Most of my speeches have been cut by 1/3 to 1/2 by the time I reach the podium. Even then, I still use every minute allotted to me and sometimes a few seconds more. You could say I’m an expert at using all the runway.…