An elevator speech is a quick and effective way of getting someone’s attention, and getting them to see things your way.

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 ...

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 ...

In academia, the ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly is not a peripheral skill; it is a core professional competency. The concept of the elevator speech, typically a 30- to 90-second, ...

Dear Matt: I keep hearing about creating an elevator speech - what is this? What are the characteristics of a good elevator speech? Matt: The concept of an elevator speech comes from this scenario: ...

There’s an appropriate time and place to give an elevator speech, a brief introduction to yourself and your career goals. That time is anywhere and under any conditions, not just on an elevator while ...

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?

For any technologist who’s job hunting, any app engineer who needs funding for a project, or any start-up entrepreneur with a great new idea, having a well-honed and well-practiced elevator speech is ...

Most people answer with, “I’m a lawyer,” ‘I’m a plumber,” or some other label. It’s a perfectly correct answer, but what if you knew that the simple answer you give could make the difference between ...

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 ...