Synopses & Reviews
“The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs reveals the operating system behind any great presentation and provides you with a quick-start guide to design your own passionate interfaces with your audiences.” Cliff Atkinson, author of Beyond Bullet Points and The Activist Audience Apple CEO Steve Jobss wildly popular presentations have set a new global gold standardand now this step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to use his crowd-pleasing techniques in your own presentations. The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs is as close as youll ever get to having the master presenter himself speak directly in your ear. Communications expert Carmine Gallo has studied and analyzed the very best of Jobss performances, offering point-by-point examples, tried-and-true techniques, and proven presentation secrets that work every time. With this revolutionary approach, youll be surprised at how easy it is to sell your ideas, share your enthusiasm, and wow your audience the Steve Jobs way.
“No other leader captures an audience like Steve Jobs does and, like no other book, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs captures the formula Steve uses to enthrall audiences.”
--Rob Enderle, The Enderle Group
“Now you can learn from the best there is--both Jobs and Gallo. No matter whether you are a novice presenter or a professional speaker like me, you will read and reread this book with the same enthusiasm that people bring to their iPods."
--David Meerman Scott, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR and World Wide Rave
Review
andldquo;If anyone knows how to steal the show, itandrsquo;s Michael Port. In this tour de force, he shares his secret method on how anyone, even the most inexperienced, can wow an audience. As a professional communicator, Iandrsquo;ll be studying this over and overandmdash;and I wonandrsquo;t be the only one.andrdquo; --Jeff Goins, Best-selling author ofand#160;
The Art of Work andquot;Thisand#160;isnand#39;t my first rodeo.and#160;Iand#39;ve been hosting a radio show and podcast for nearly a decade, speaking to millions ofand#160;people and am an experienced performer.and#160; I felt great behind the micand#160;but was at a loss when it came to crushing it on stage when speaking in front of groups people. I went toand#160;dozensand#160;of public speaking coaches and got the same old, tired advice. Thenand#160;I met Michael, saw him coach a student, and was blown away. Michael cuts toand#160;the core of what you actually need to get ridiculously good at speaking and performing, and the results are even more dramatic thanand#160;Iand#39;d envisioned (andand#160;Iand#39;m a tough customer at this point). No tricks, just legit results that ensure thatand#160;Iand#39;m the most popular speaker at every event which has been great for business. I now speak all over the world from the Pentagon, Afghanistan, India and Europe as well as the largest business conferences. I can safely say that this would frankly NEVER have happened if itand#160;werenand#39;t for Michael and his team.and#160; Steal the Show is the only bookand#160;youand#39;ll ever need when it comes to performance and public speaking. Now, stop reading the cover and dig into the book.and#160;Youand#39;ve got work to do.andrdquo; --Jordan Harbinger, Co-Founder of theand#160;Art of Charmand#160;
andldquo;It takes decades of coaching and practice to become a truly fascinating speaker. But it turns out, thereandrsquo;s a shortcut: you can apply Michael Portand#39;s principles toand#160;immediately stand out and steal the show.andquot; --Sally Hogshead, Hall of Fame Speaker andand#160;NY Timesand#160;Bestselling author ofand#160;How the World Sees Youand#160;
andldquo;If you want to be effective in person -- have people buy what youandrsquo;re selling, say andldquo;yesandrdquo; to your next big idea, follow your leadership, and, of course, give a killer speech --and#160;Steal the Showand#160;is the book for you.andrdquo; --Gabriel Weinberg, Founder, DuckDuckGo.com and Angel Investorand#160;
andldquo;Steal the Showand#160;surprised me. It might be the most unique and practical book written on the topic of public speaking and performance in every day life. And itand#39;s about so much more than just public speaking. Youand#39;ll learn how to express yourself authentically, be more creative and increase your confidence in all aspects of life.andquot; --Howard Behar, president Starbucks coffee, retired
andquot;Speaking in public is not just an art, itand#39;s a craft that can be learned and improved to change the treasures that can be mined.and#160; On that account, Portand#39;s latest book, steals the show.andquot; - Peter Guber, CEO, Mandalay Entertainment and #1 NYT bestselling author, TELL TO WIN
andquot;From coaching NBA players to negotiating deals as the General Manager to performing in media interviews and and giving hundreds of keynote speeches, every aspect of my career has been about knowing how to influence individuals and audiences alike.and#160;Steal the Showand#160;delivers both important and useful lessons about how to consistently succeed in high-stakes situations. If you want to lead others, win negotiations, and be well-liked, this book is for you.andquot; -- Carroll Dawson, former Assistant Coach and General Manager of the Houston Rockets
andldquo;An engaging book about how to dazzle audiences. Michael Port shares effective techniques for rehearsing and performing.andrdquo; --Adam Grant, Wharton professor andand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;Give and Take
Review
Steal the Showand#160;surprised me. It might be the most unique and practical book written on the topic of public speaking and performance in everyday life. And itand#39;s about so much more than just public speaking. Youand#39;ll learn how to express yourself authentically, be more creative and increase your confidence in all aspects of life.andquot; --Howard Behar, former president Starbucks Coffee
andquot;Speaking in public is not just an art, itand#39;s a craft that can be learned and improved upon in order to change the treasures that can be mined.and#160; On that account, Portand#39;s latest book, steals the show.andquot; - Peter Guber, CEO, Mandalay Entertainment and #1 NYT bestselling author, TELL TO WIN
andldquo;If anyone knows how to steal the show, itandrsquo;s Michael Port. In this tour de force, he shares his secret method on how anyone, even the most inexperienced, can wow an audience. Jeff Goins, Best-selling author ofand#160;The Art of Work
andldquo;It takes decades of coaching and practice to become a truly fascinating speaker. But it turns out, thereandrsquo;s a shortcut: you can apply Michael Portand#39;s principles toand#160;immediately stand out and steal the show.andquot; --Sally Hogshead, Hall of Fame Speaker andand#160;NY Timesand#160;Bestselling author ofand#160;How the World Sees Youand#160;
andldquo;An engaging book on how to dazzle audiences. Michael Port shares effective techniques for rehearsing and performing.andrdquo; --Adam Grant, Wharton professor andand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;Give and Take
Synopsis
Give effective, dynamic, and memorable presentations just like Steve Jobs
Based on the author's article on Businessweek.com, which became one of the site's most popular downloads, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs breaks down the 10 elements that make Steve Jobs' legendary presentations so outstanding. Readers implementing these principles to their own presentations are sure to leave a lasting impression, dazzle their audiences, and become a hard act to follow at any conference or seminar.
Synopsis
The Wall Street Journal Bestseller
Updated to include Steve Jobs's iPad and iPad2 launch presentations
"The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs reveals the operating system behind any great presentation and provides you with a quick-start guide to design your own passionate interfaces with your audiences."
--Cliff Atkinson, author of Beyond Bullet Points and The Activist Audience
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs's wildly popular presentations have set a new global gold standard--and now this step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to use his crowd-pleasing techniques in your own presentations.
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs is as close as you'll ever get to having the master presenter himself speak directly in your ear. Communications expert Carmine Gallo has studied and analyzed the very best of Jobs's performances, offering point-by-point examples, tried-and-true techniques, and proven presentation secrets in 18 "scenes," including:
- Develop a messianic sense of purpose
- Reveal the Conquering hero
- Channel your inner Zen
- Stage your presentation with props
- Make it look effortless
With this revolutionary approach, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to sell your ideas, share your enthusiasm, and wow your audience the Steve Jobs way.
"No other leader captures an audience like Steve Jobs does and, like no other book, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs captures the formula Steve uses to enthrall audiences."
--Rob Enderle, The Enderle Group
"Now you can learn from the best there is--both Jobs and Gallo. No matter whether you are a novice presenter or a professional speaker like me, you will read and reread this book with the same enthusiasm that people bring to their iPods."
--David Meerman Scott, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing & PR and World Wide Rave
Synopsis
A communications expert and writer for BusinessWeek.com reveals the presentation secrets of Steve Jobs, the world's most innovative, influential, and inspiring presenter to help readers deliver amazing presentations.
Synopsis
A powerful way to master every performance in your career and life, from presentations and sales pitches to interviews and tough conversations, drawing on the methods the author applied as a working actor and has honed over a decade of coaching salespeople, marketers, managers, and business owners.
Synopsis
An inspiring program full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike that will teach readers how to bring any crowd to its feet Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform, and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you, in some way, to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words, and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance, whether youandrsquo;re speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, or walking into a job interview.and#160;and#160;and#160;Inand#160;Steal the Show, New York Times best-selling author Michael Port draws on his experience as an actor and as a highly successful corporate speaker and trainer to teach readers how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. He demonstrates how the methods of successful actors can help you connect with, inspire, and persuade any audience. His key strategies for commanding an audienceandrsquo;s attention include developing a clear focus for every performance, making sure you engage with your listeners, and finding the best role for yourself in order to convey your message with maximum impact.and#160;and#160;Michael Port is one of the most in-demand corporate speakers working today. His presentations are always powerful, engaging, and inspirational. And yes, audiences always give him a standing ovation.and#160;and#160;
About the Author
Carmine Gallo writes a bi-weekly column for Businessweek.com and has been a featured contributor to several other major websites including MSNBC, Military.com, Always On, AOL and Yahoo Finance. Gallo personally coaches leading executives for keynote speeches, media interviews, product launches, and book tours.