I am running for team captain on the tennis team and I have to make a speech on Monday so I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on how I persuade people to vote for me and how to make the speech convincing and attention-grabbing. It is going to be around 3 minutes and I don't want to make people bored to death. Do you think it is bad to bribe people to vote for you? I was thinking of adding the fact that I play tennis in tournaments outside of school and practice a lot, but I want to do this without sounding too cocky.
Thanks!!!!
The primary thing you need to do in a speech of this type is to explain why YOU are the best person for the job. What will you do that will make the organization (in this case, your team) operate better? No need to disparage any other candidates -- just focuse on why YOU are the best candidate.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/speech/index.htm
Here's a good tool to use as you work on this.
And ... bribery in the case of elections is not a good idea, no!
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Do you have any other experience in running an organization?
Nonverbal aspects of your communication also effect its success. See these articles:
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/StatusComm.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/MessageAcross.html
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
I would respond but I’d be 14 years late..
To persuade people to vote for you and make your speech convincing and attention-grabbing, here are some tips:
1. Start with a captivating introduction: Begin your speech with a strong opening that grabs the audience's attention. You can use a compelling anecdote, a thought-provoking question, or even a quote that relates to tennis or leadership.
2. Highlight your qualifications and experience: Instead of sounding cocky, focus on presenting your experience, dedication, and skills that make you a suitable candidate for the team captain role. For example, you can mention your participation in tournaments outside of school and your commitment to practicing regularly.
3. Show your passion and commitment: A successful team captain should be passionate about the sport and dedicated to the team's success. Share the reasons why you love tennis, how it has shaped your character, and how you plan to inspire and motivate the team members to excel.
4. Share your vision and goals: Explain your vision for the team and your specific goals as captain. Talk about your plans to enhance team cohesion, improve communication, and foster a positive and supportive environment. Show that you have a clear plan to take the team to new heights.
5. Provide examples and stories: Use real-life examples and stories to illustrate your points and make your speech more relatable. You can talk about memorable matches, challenges you've faced, and how you have overcome obstacles in your tennis journey.
6. Connect with the audience: Understand your audience's concerns and aspirations. Address their interests and needs in your speech. Emphasize how you will represent their interests as team captain and make their voices heard.
7. Practice and time your speech: Practice your speech multiple times to ensure smooth delivery and build confidence. Time your speech to make sure it fits within the allocated three minutes. Keeping it concise and engaging will help prevent people from getting bored.
Lastly, stay genuine, humble, and approachable in your speech. Focus on the positive impact you can make as team captain rather than criticizing others. Good luck with your election!