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6 reasons to stand when you speak

"Should I stand when I speak?"

If that sounds like a no-brainer to you, let me just say that I get this question all the time.  And my answer is nearly always the same: An enthusiastic "yes!"  Standing works in 6 positive ways for speakers, whether you're facing a large crowd, a small meeting, on a seated panel or alone but talking on the phone.  Here's what standing does for you:

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