July 2006 |
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Inspiring Speaking Lesson from Guy Kawasaki, Star Venture
Capitalist and ex-Apple Exec. |
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If you want to
create a successful business, don’t seek wealth. Seek to create
meaning. And if you want to deliver a successful and inspiring
presentation, tell stories, speak with the passion of an evangelist,
and, yes, seek to create meaning.
Those are just a
few of the lessons from a wonderful presentation entitled
“The Art of the Start”. The presentation was delivered
recently to a gathering of entrepreneurs by business guru/venture capitalist
Guy Kawasaki.
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For Successful PowerPoint Presentations, Consider Adopting the
10/20/30 Rule. |
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Star Venture
Capitalist Guy Kawasaki hears hundreds of venture capital pitches
every year. And the ones that he says are the best follow what he
calls the 10/20/30 rule.
Limit your slides
to 10. Limit your time to 20 minutes. And make your fonts no
smaller then 30 point.
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Want to Dress for Speaking Success? Don't Distract from Your
Message. |
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One of the most
common questions we get from clients is “how should I dress for my
presentation?”
Ultimately, all
“dress for success” tips come down to a simple principle: don’t wear
anything that distracts. If you’re proposing a new
distribution system, you don’t want the audience thinking “those are
the most colorful pants I’ve ever seen.”
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Public Speaking Tip from Stevie Wonder. |
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“We
all have ability. The difference is how we use it."
Those
are the words of music legend Stevie Wonder. And he could have been
talking about communication skills. The fact is that everyone has
the ability to become an effective public speaker.
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Rave Reviews for Speechworks Book Helping Lawyers Win Clients and
Speak Effectively. |
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"If you want to
develop the skills you need to maintain great relationships with
clients and grow your book of business, you should read this book
every year."
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