Change agent Quote by Susan C. Young
““Make It Fun. Have you ever been publicly acknowledged or called upon in a room filled with people? Depending on your personality type, it can be either exhilarating or mortifying. It certainly does grab your attention, as well as everyone else’s!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Speaking Workshop, 2022
Being acknowledged publicly can be thrilling or embarrassing depending on personality, but it always captures attention.
In simple terms: Public praise can feel exciting or scary.
Key Takeaway
Embrace attention and manage reactions.
Themes
confidence
social dynamics
personality
attention
public speaking
Mood
anxious
energized
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- award ceremonies
- class presentations
- networking events
Key Concepts
psychology
self-awareness
audience interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when suddenly noticed?
- What strategies help you stay composed?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone enjoys being the focus; introverts may feel distress.
![“The thing I get the most [in public] is, 'Hey, Eugene.' You know what I mean? There's no catch phrase like: 'What a week I'm having.' People will actually just say, 'Hey, Eugene' or 'Hi, Eugene.' It's a great thing; they feel that comfortable calling me by my first name. It's not being forward. It…” quote by Samuel L. Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/040/samuel-l-jackson-3595_calling_the-thing-i-get-the-most-in-public-is-he_2739934.jpg)
