A Compilation of Words of Wisdom, Encouragement, and Tips:
Fake it ‘til you make it.
Style Can Win Over Substance
Be Memorable - Stand out from your competition
It’s not always what you say but how you say it.
Roger That!
If You're Explaining, You're Losing.
Never, NOT answer a question.
Success comes in CANS not can'ts.
Someone has to win; why not YOU?
CONFIDENCE comes in the preparation.
Train right and train hard. Then, there's little competition.
Competition is tough. Just be tougher.
Remember, you're the business "expert" the judge is waiting for advice from.
There's no crying in DECA.
Break through "THE WALL".
(i.e.: talk with the judge as a peer & have a relaxed, professional conversation)
(Akshay & Ben 2013)
Can you HAC the Role Play? (Have A Conversation instead of a robotic presentation)
Define what the performance indicators are.
Explain why each is important or relevant to the business situation.
Connect the performance indicator's to your solution.
Above and Beyond: Make yourself & your ideas stand out from the others.
You don't know until you TRY.
SMILE until it hurts, then smile some more.
ACT as if you know what you are talking about.
You plant corn, you get corn.
(Mr. Gagne approved)
"It's Ghost Time"
(WA DECA's 2014 promotion)
Demonstrating Excellence Celebrating Achievement
Defining Excellence & Competitive Achievement
Developing Excellence in Career Aptitudes
Dynamic Entrepreneurs & Career Achievers
COVID SUCKS! (2020 - by just about everyone).