Brenda Eheart (left) personalizes her pitches on behalf of her charity, which recruits older people to help raise foster kids.Brenda Eheart (left) personalizes her pitches on behalf of her charity, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Over the years, I’ve heard plenty of elevator speeches, some that made me wish I could get off that elevator before my floor. A few made me wish I could just jump out a window, no matter how many ...

When you’re working with limited time, every word counts. Whether you’re talking to someone in person, communicating over email, or composing a tweet, here are a few ways you can talk about RIT in 15 ...