Presentation Secrets Of Steve Jobs: How to Be Great in Front of Audience

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 SCENE 16: “Wear the Appropriate Costume.” Jobs has


the easiest wardrobe selection in the world: it’s the same for
all of his presentations. His attire is so well known that even
“Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” poked some good-
natured fun at him. Learn why it’s OK for Jobs to dress the way
he does but it could mean career suicide if you follow his lead.

 SCENE 17: “Toss the Script.” Jobs talks to the audience, not


to his slides. He makes strong eye contact because he has
practiced effectively. This chapter will teach you how to prac-
tice the right way so you, too, can toss the script.

 SCENE 18: “Have Fun.” Despite the extensive preparation


that goes into a Steve Jobs presentation, things don’t always
go according to plan. Nothing rattles Jobs, because his first
goal is to have fun!
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