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Becoming a Great Presenter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As you strive to become a great presenter, you are on a journey<\/a> of countless steps. This is a long-term experience. Each presentation is like a segment of the larger adventure which leads toward your hope<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In each segment, you have a presentation.\u00a0 You have an audience<\/a>.\u00a0 And you connect the audience to the content in ways that lead them toward the goal<\/a>. You have learned that you can adapt<\/a> methods and content from previous experiences to the current assignment. You are continually doing, learning, and becoming. So, what are you becoming? What kind of presenter will you be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Many Things to Be a Great Presenter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Great presenters have a long checklist. As you prepare, practice, and deliver effective communications, there are myriad things to consider.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You clarify your goal and get to know your audience. You compile information and then narrow and structure that information. Perhaps you schedule pre-wire meetings that equip you further to improve the focus and quality of your data. You repeatedly practice so that the content familiar enough to allow for confident interactions. And then you deliver your message with appropriate engagement and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being a Great Presenter involves listening. Photo by Kaleidico on Unsplash.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Each one of the items listed in this progression has sub-tasks associated with them. There is a long list of things to accomplish. And you want to do them well. The doing is important. But there is something even more essential because it will guide the actions. It will limit options and raise the bar on quality. It requires wisdom and self-control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do many things, but be<\/em> one thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be 1 Thing to Be a Great Presenter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To be a great presenter, be trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being leads to doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You tell the truth.  Why? Because you are honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You show up early. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because you are punctual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You seek facts rather than settling for assumptions. Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because you are accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are not defensive, condescending, or rude. You give voice to the people in the audience. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because you are respectful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You seek to understand and meet needs. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because you are compassionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You seek win-win situations. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because you are caring and equitable, and you seek the good of all involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do reveals who you are\u2014your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When actions confirm impressive character, then you will be\u2014and this is the ultimate characteristic\u2014trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do many things to be one thing: trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effectiveness is not always Trustworthy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

My wife and I recently bought a used car. For years, we have used one used-car lot because they offered a low-pressure sales approach. This time, we wanted to shop around a little. It was incredibly frustrating. I felt like we were on a sitcom. Their high-pressure sales and the blatant manipulations would have been funny if I watched them on a comedy. The tactics were not at all funny when I was experiencing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I experienced many actions. Those actions were based on research.  The sales approach was well-rehearsed, and the steps were carried out with precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were doing a lot of things. But they were not being the one thing I was looking for.  They were not being trustworthy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In one place, I made the mistake of trusting them with my driver\u2019s license. They did not return my license until they were sure that I was not going to buy a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In another place, I trusted the accuracy of the price presented.  It was too much.  And then the price changed. This happened repeatedly.  Each one was \u201cthe final offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I write this blog in January of 2021, there is a new car sales company buying up advertising on streaming platforms.  It is called Vroom. It is a competitor of Carvana. It seems that Carvana\u2019s success is creating competition. What is leading to that success? The frustration with traditional car sales. Carvana calls it \u201cThe Dance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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