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Talk About What You Know and What You’re Known For

Being a panelist is hard work, especially if you have a moderator who doesn’t show leadership and who can’t make up his mind about the agenda. Talking about subject matter areas where you don’t have any expertise can be damaging to your professional life. Getting on the Same Page It’s surprising how often a panel moderator doesn’t

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How to Distinguish Yourself in a Panel Discussion

You’ve been invited to participate in a panel discussion. Congratulations! That automatically designates you as a subject matter expert. Serving as a panelist is good exposure for you and your company. The panel could pair you with other experts you’ve been angling to meet and will enhance your personal brand. Pre-Planning Some panelists just show

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What is the Role of the Moderator in a Panel Discussion?

All moderators should repeat this: “This is not about me. I am not the star.” If you’re a moderator, you need to take all thoughts about “you,” dump them in an imaginary box and toss the box. If you want to be the star, switch seats and be a panelist. You were asked to be

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