{"id":8961,"date":"2022-12-20T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8961"},"modified":"2023-07-27T19:20:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T19:20:06","slug":"welcome-wrap-up-how-to-be-a-great-emcee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/welcome-wrap-up-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome &#038; Wrap-Up &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OHc_ZKVrMQo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGreetings and farewells set the tone, pace, and energy transfer between people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Sam Makhoul, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Higher Branch Success Academy<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you\u2019re watching a movie at a big screen theater, and you notice that you need to use the restroom. I want to make a bet with you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, you don\u2019t get up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsci.com\/how-to-not-pee-during-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use the restroom<\/a> at the beginning of the movie or as the movie is reaching its crescendo and ending. No, you slip out during one of the boring parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the master of ceremonies, you don\u2019t want a single moment of a meeting to be boring, but you want to pay especially close attention to how the meeting opens and closes\u2013 and your part of that in particular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019d like to begin by talking about your welcome. The welcome is so important because it truly does set the tone for the entire event, so you want to bring enthusiasm and lots of positive energy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that this is the audience\u2019s first impression of you\u2013 so make it a good one! Here are four ways to nail your welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-a-virtual-meeting\/\">Virtual Meetings &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>4 Ways to GRAB Them with Your Welcome<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>GREET the attendees<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s right\u2013 start the meeting with a greeting! The first thing you want to do is say hello, introduce yourself (if you haven\u2019t been introduced already), and welcome everyone to the gathering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>REMIND them of the big \u201cwhy\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to let them know that this is a party with a purpose. Here\u2019s an example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019re so glad you\u2019re attending our annual kickoff meeting! We are here to make sure that this new year is our best ever in terms of sales, service, and safety. Are you ready?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>ANNOUNCE the title or theme of the meeting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as an orchestra leader strikes a key note at the beginning of a concert, as the leader of an event, you want to set the tone right at the top of the meeting by letting them know what the theme is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis year our theme is \u2018Unstoppable!\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>BUILD anticipation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to let the attendees know that as the host, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> know where you\u2019re going and that you\u2019re about to take them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/funny-bone-pick\/202207\/the-art-building-anticipation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a wonderful journey<\/a> that you will be sharing together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to get across the idea that this is not going to be a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ride, nor is it going to be a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mild<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ride. It\u2019s going to be a wonderful, shared experience that they are sure to remember.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWell buckle up, everybody\u2013 it\u2019s going to be an awesome ride. Let\u2019s get started!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mistakes to Avoid in the Opening<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other aspect of emceeing a big event, there are good ways to approach your welcome and there are bad ways to approach it. Now that we have gone over some tips for a great welcome, let\u2019s talk about some mistakes you want to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. Trying to do too much<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is important to establish yourself as the master of ceremonies, this is not the time to show them everything you can do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve seen hosts perform a tap dance (literally), tell some jokes, sing a song, make announcements, and even go into the audience and dance with an attendee\u2013 all before introducing the first guest speaker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t the time for that. Your goal in the opening is to set the table for a wonderful meal that you will be sharing as an event family, not to bring out all the courses at once. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. Not establishing yourself<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The audience wants to know they\u2019re in good hands. To use another body part metaphor, they also want to know that you have a good heart. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing trust in the opening is important. I do this by genuinely thanking the audience and the sponsoring organization for the privilege of <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">being the master<\/a> of ceremonies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also like to let them know that I am a lot of fun to listen to, so I will weave in a joke or a brief funny moment (but nothing over the top or time-consuming) so that they\u2019re thinking, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hey, we\u2019re going to enjoy this guy.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. Rushing instead of building rapport<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I\u2019ve been saying throughout these chapters, pacing is important. Keep the train rolling but be careful that you don\u2019t rush through your opening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath before you go onstage. Let the audience know that although it\u2019s going to be an exciting time, it\u2019s not going to feel rushed or hurried. They will enjoy the program more when they sense that you are enjoying it every step of the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tend to remember how things start and how things end. Don\u2019t allow the wrap-up to be a simple afterthought. I like to use the ALOHA acronym when delivering my wrap-up because \u201caloha\u201d is a Hawaiian way of saying \u201chello\u201d or \u201cgoodbye.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylinehawaii.com\/blog\/the-meaning-of-aloha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">root meaning<\/a> of this word is \u201cthe breath of life.\u201d I find this to be very fitting for the close of an event because you want the ending of your meeting to feel like a breath of fresh air\u2013 a reminder that everyone has just inhaled a wonderful time together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/unexpected-events\/\">Unexpected Situations &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>ALOHA<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>ACKNOWLEDGE the company or hosting organization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe want to thank Chevron for having this annual dinner again this year, and we also want to thank all our wonderful sponsors and vendors who have been here with us tonight. Let\u2019s give them a round of applause!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By acknowledging the company or sponsoring organization, you are once again putting the focus on them and reminding the attendees that the event would not have been possible without their time and effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>LEAVE them on a high note<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWow, we raised a lot of money tonight for a great cause, and you were part of it!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you prepare to dismiss the audience one final time, it\u2019s a good idea to re-emphasize the positives that came out of the evening. You want the attendees to leave feeling satisfied and invigorated, not tired and impatient to get home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes leaving them on a high note means helping them remember one or two of the highlights of the gathering. Other times it means creating a special high note that surprises and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/articles\/458164\/How-to-Embrace-and-Truly-Delight-Your-Customer-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delights the attendees<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might mean surprising them by having the CEO come out and play for a few moments on her saxophone. It might mean a greeting from a special celebrity guest, or it might mean that you have created a brief, winsome poem that reminds everyone of what a fantastic experience they\u2019ve just had.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key here is to put a smile on everyone\u2019s face without taking up a lot of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>OPENLY express gratitude as the host<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as I like to open a program by connecting heart-to-heart with the audience, I like to sincerely thank people from my heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019ve emceed many events over the years, and tonight is one I will always remember. Thank you for the privilege of having me as your host this evening.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>HONOR the key players<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t go overboard here, because you don\u2019t want this to feel like a super long Academy Awards program, but you do want to honor the key players involved in the event. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe want to thank our AV team, <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">our speakers<\/a>, our planning committee, our senior leadership team, and YOU, our awesome attendees, for being here tonight!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to memorize three or four of these key names, but don\u2019t worry if you need to bring a 3 x 5 card up and glance at it when you honor these wonderful people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>AMEN!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word \u201camen\u201d really means \u201cand so it is,\u201d but we also think of it as a word of agreement. It\u2019s a word for saying \u201cyes,\u201d and when many of us say a prayer, it\u2019s the last thing we say.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think clearly about the very last thing you\u2019re going to say to the audience before you send them off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis concludes our 15th annual award show. Good night!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wrap-up is your final interaction with the audience, so you want to make sure you leave them with a lasting impression. You\u2019ve all had a wonderful evening together, and now it\u2019s time to send them out with a bang! I suggest using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/abbreviations-and-acronyms\/#:~:text=Abbreviations%20and%20acronyms%20are%20shortened,the%20text%20easy%20to%20read.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALOHA acronym<\/a> to deliver a beautiful wrap-up, as well as avoiding the following mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mistakes to Avoid in the Closing<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>#1. Putting announcements at the very end<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you want to leave everyone feeling great, what I suggest you do is put any final housekeeping announcements before your wrap-up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might say something like, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMake sure you get your parking tickets validated on your way out,\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf you\u2019ve purchased a silent auction item, please take care of that as you exit this evening,\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRemember, if you\u2019ve won one of the centerpiece arrangements, you\u2019re welcome to take that with you now,\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and then proceed to your wrap-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. Ending on a \u201c?\u201d instead of a \u201c!\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t conclude a meeting by saying something like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSo I\u2019m not sure who to turn it over to now\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are handing it over to another presenter, think of that as your final introduction to the program and deliver it with confidence. Most importantly, you want to end on a note of exclamation, a note of thanks, and an upbeat word of gratitude.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. Not leaving the audience feeling great about the meeting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve seen <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">too many emcees<\/a> conclude a program with a big information dump. Like the wonderful quote from Sam Makhoul tells us, a great MC understands that the work is primarily about the transfer of energy between people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that the emotion people are leaving with is one of gratitude and happiness. You don\u2019t want to overload them with more information to remember.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way you greet people matters. The way you say goodbye to people also matters. Give this some thought, practice your welcome and your wrap-up, and leave everyone feeling great!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/x-factors-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\">X Factors &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an excerpt from<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Christing<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018s forthcoming book, \u201cHow To Be A Great Emcee: The A to Z Guide to Hosting Events\u201d by America\u2019s #1 Master of Ceremonies. 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