7 Lessons From the World's Most Captivating Presenters [SlideShare] It’s 7:54 on a frigid January morning in San Francisco. You’re waiting outside the Moscone Center, in a queue of several thousand people, many of whom have been camping out in the cold for over 12 hours. The security detail for this event rivals the Democratic National Convention. Another hour passes before you’re comfortably seated in a giant auditorium that’s crackling with anticipation. Finally, at 9:43 a.m., the moment you’ve been waiting for arrives. "This is a day I've been looking forward to for two and a half years. (Download 20 of the best presentation examples to inspire your next presentation.) Such was the scene on January 9, 2007, when Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in one of the most captivating product launches in history. As Carmine Gallo puts it in his book, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Steve “transformed the typical, dull, technical, plodding slideshow into a theatrical event complete with heroes, villains, a supporting cast, and stunning backdrops.
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8 Daily Habits that Will Make You Stronger Email You have unlimited power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. –Marcus Aurelius These small changes in your daily routine will make a major difference in your life by helping you grow stronger and more capable in the long-run: 1. You may feel comfortable bobbing around in the little lake that you’re used to, but if you don’t stretch your comfort zone and venture out into the adjoining waterways, you’ll never discover the beauty and immensity of the ocean – you will never even know it exists. Remember, just because you venture out into the world doesn’t mean you can’t return home whenever you want to. 2. The worst thing you can do is set personal goals that are far lower than you are able to achieve. Life is short. 3. The worst loneliness – the kind you can’t escape – is when you are uncomfortable with yourself. If you are not at peace with yourself, you will not be at peace in the company of others. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Photo by: Hartwig HKD
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6 Things Exceptional Leaders Do Better | Inc. 5000 What makes an exceptional leader exceptional? This was the topic I had the fortunate opportunity to discuss recently with a class of graduating university seniors. Many of the students believed that future business leaders needed a new set of leadership skills that recognized the new global economy that continues to be molded and shaped by rapidly changing technology and globalization. They aren't wrong. They were overlooking, however, the fact that fundamental leadership skills are characteristic of all great leaders, past and future. Here are six things exceptional leaders do better: 1. Being able to motivate and influence others is an incredibly important skill for a leader. 2. Great leaders operate innovative companies that often challenge a business or cultural paradigm. 3. I do believe that great leaders need to possess a high degree of organizational skill and be able to apply analytical thinking to understand complex business situations. 4. 5. 6.
Read What Facebook’s Sandberg Calls Maybe ‘The Most important Document Ever To Come Out Of The Valley’ Facebook’s No. 2 top dog, COO Sheryl Sandberg, recently said that Netflix’s company culture document “may well be the most important document ever to come out of the Valley.” The document, a bullet-point-happy PowerPoint, has become a cultural manifesto for the Internet’s economic epicenter, amassing over 3.2 million views on Slideshare.net. More than simply a management guide, it’s a window into a philosophy that thrives on uncertainty, creativity, and trust — a blinding contrast to the hierarchical culture that dominated much of the 20th century workplace. To the extent that innovation and the Internet play a role in the modern workplace, it is a crystal ball into the future of daily life. We’ve summarized the most telling principles below: Creativity is Most Important In procedural work, the best are 2x better than the average. The technology industry, especially, is haunted by the ever-present fear of obsolescence. Prioritize Discovery Over Job Security Unlimited Vacation