The Tribute and Toast

When it comes to toasts, many men have a tendency toward smack talk and humor. While there’s nothing wrong with sarcasm or humor – it can even be a useful tool – this approach is often rooted in insecurity. It also makes the talk about you, the speaker, not the subject. Feel free to use humor, but also speak words that call out the person’s destiny. In this episode, Stephen shares how he plans for a speech. One of the keys is to ask: “What will be remembered years from now?” The truth is, no one is being affirmed enough. No one is having their destiny called out. They’re not being told about their nobility or being given a vision for the higher version of themselves. Next time you give a tribute or toast, identify a noble concept in a person, draw it out with a story, and speak words that will live on. Tune in to learn more.