Excellent presentation skills are key to having not only a successful career, but a successful life. Clear communication is critical in every aspect of your world, from the Power Point presentation on projected sales growth you give to your boss, to the game you spit on that hottie from across the bar. Steve Jobs is the epitome of effective communication and presentation ability, so it’s no wonder why there have been books written on his style.
1. His techniques make him likable as a person
Dynamic, energetic, informative, entertaining. There are all positive adjectives that describe Steve’s presentation techniques, and to be honest, would also be great qualities to have as a human being. You hate it when your professor drones on about Economics in a monotonous voice, right? Same thing applies to how you talk to your coworkers, your friends, and members of the opposite sex. If you keep failing at the club, I suggest getting close to a girl, gently grab her by the waist, and whisper in her ear, “I want to put my laptop in your envelope.”
2. His techniques allow him to succeed in the business world.
Looking to climb the corporate ladder? See yourself as the future CEO? Managers need to be leaders, motivational, and good communicators. If you can’t show that to your boss, then enjoy the next 40 years relating to Dilbert comics.
3. His techniques are highly mimicked
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It’s a good feeling to be adored and copied by others. I’m sure you’ve met someone with terrible presentation skills in your life. No one wants to be your Financial Accounting TA, but everyone wants to be Steve Jobs. You should strive to be the type of person other people want to be. Be less terrible, and more amazing.
There you have it. As a college student, I have to say my favorite kind of “job” is a Steve Job, and I hope it’s yours as well.
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Shaan your style of writing is witty and articulate, a perfect combination for writing a blog. Its informative in content yet brief enough to keep your interest. So many young people seem to take pride in talking like illiterate idiots. Having a course that teaches students how to write creatively and intelligently is an excellent resource for students to take advantage of.
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Absolutely. Fortunately we haven’t yet started to only produce top 10 lists ….
Great post Shaan! You and Thomas Friedman have a lot in common. Look what he just wrote about in the NY times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/opinion/24friedman.html?th&emc=thhave a lot in common. Look what he just wrote about in the NY times.
Nice article Jeff, I agree with everything said. Public education sucks, and needs to change in a big way.