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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:















