Time-Tested Tips: 7 Ways to Make Your Student Leaders' Speeches Shine

Seven Immediate Improvements for Speech-making

You know the scenario.

A bright-eyed student leader approaches the microphone, clutching a crumpled piece of paper, and reads a speech that suspiciously feels as though it has been dictated by an adult.

You can see the audience’s eyes glaze over, knowing that the message, however worthy, isn't landing.

As teachers nurturing young leaders, we face a crucia…