Public Speaking  

7 Things to Do When You Have to Give a Short Speech

You can find a lot of advice on how to give a big speech in front of a big audience. But more often, you're probably asked to take just a few minutes to address a smaller group. Here's how to give a short speech that will leave your audience wanting more.

By BILL MURPHY JR., WWW.BILLMURPHYJR.COM, @BillMurphyJr


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