Evan Lysacek awaits the judges' verdict

Kiss and Cry. In figure skating it’s the little booth in which the skater and coach await the results. They kiss, they hug, they drink water, they hold roses and Teddy bears…. but most of all they come to grips with the performance. As presenters, we all need a kiss and cry moment after delivering a talk. For me, it’s usually when I’m driving home or back to a hotel at the end of the day. I always ask myself: “What two things went really well, and what two things would I do differently next time?” When I return to my office, I write down those ideas and formulate an action plan while things are fresh in my mind. I encourage you to do the same – it’s a great way to face that moment of honesty and to constantly grow. Kiss and cry. It will be worth it.

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