Ever heard of an elevator pitch? Well it’s got nothing to do with baseball on a lift. But it has everything to do with pitching your big idea to the big boss. It’s called an elevator pitch because it has to be fast, like if you were to hop on the elevator and run into… Read more »
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3 Conversation Starters When You’re Caught in the Elevator with the Boss
Getting on an elevator with total strangers is awkward enough. But when you step onto the elevator and your boss is already there, the anxiety level can skyrocket, especially if you don’t know him or her well. But worry not: here are three helpful conversation starters to keep you moving, with no pressure and no… Read more »
How to Break the Ice in an Elevator
We’ve all been there: stepping into an elevator with just one or two other people and immediately feeling the awkward silence. But why should we stand in silence? Let’s start talking! Use your elevator time to meet new friends, network, and test your confidence. It may seem daunting at first but go ahead and strike… Read more »
5 Conversation Starters for National Talk in an Elevator Day
Bet you didn’t know there was such a thing as National Talk in an Elevator Day! Well, there is, and this year it’s July 29th. It takes place on the last Friday of July every year. The premise of this national holiday is simple: break the silence and strike up a conversation with a stranger… Read more »
Elevator Etiquette: To Talk or Not to Talk
Everyone knows that awkward moment when you step onto an elevator, there’s one person on there already, and you have a long ride up or down to your destination. Do you make small talk? Ignore them completely? Pull out your cell phone and make up a pretend conversation so you don’t have to make the… Read more »