Since the 1950s, sales trainers from all over the planet have pushed the elevator speech as the secret to business networking. That was yesterday. “The elevator speech is dead, or at least it should ...

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 ...

An effective elevator pitch opens doors — it’s your introduction to professional acquaintances, colleagues, and potential employers. Here are three tips for crafting the perfect pitch. Crafting a ...

When a person is in an elevator at a hotel, it's not uncommon to strike up a conversation about their trip or where they're from. While it may be easier to talk about their trip or vacation, what if ...

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 ...