I hope you leave here and walk out and say, 'What did he say?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to leave a memorable impact on the audience.
- In plain terms
- I hope people remember what I said when they leave.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive to make your message memorable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a message stick?
- How to speak effectively?
Another view
Trying too hard to be memorable can seem forced or gimmicky.
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