Events, off-sites, team gatherings, and other experiences often include speakers external to the group. It falls to leaders to set the context for the presentation and to introduce the speaker to a group or audience. This seems simple and straightforward. But looks can be deceiving.
I estimate that 50% of the introductions I've heard made me wince — and does that get things going poorly for the audience, speaker, and the reputation of the person who did the introduction.
This is super practical and insightful for leaders.
Love how you've thought through the basic relational aspect of what should be accomplished by an introduction. Amazing how so many introductions are cringe and we haven't established best practices in the face of obvious and ubiquitous cringe.
I estimate that 50% of the introductions I've heard made me wince — and does that get things going poorly for the audience, speaker, and the reputation of the person who did the introduction.
Super valuable advice! Thank you!
Wince from falling into the trap of tying to be cute?
This is super practical and insightful for leaders.
Love how you've thought through the basic relational aspect of what should be accomplished by an introduction. Amazing how so many introductions are cringe and we haven't established best practices in the face of obvious and ubiquitous cringe.
Too cute. Too unprepared. Too boring.