Includes bibliographical references and index.

In the past 20+ years, Jerry Weissman has developed a set of powerful, proven techniques for presenting and speaking in public; techniques he's used to help thousands of pioneering technology companies raise hundreds of billions of dollars in the stock market. Now, in Winning Strategies for Power Presentations, Weissman has distilled 75 best practices from the world's best persuaders into bite-sized techniques you'll find easy to apply! Following his bestselling Presentations in Action, Weissman delivers priceless practical insights in the four essential areas of winning presentations: content, graphics, delivery, and Q&A. His compelling examples range from Jon Stewart to venture capitalist John Doerr, Stephen R. Covey to Mark Twain, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Woody Allen. For the first time, Weissman also offers indispensable advice on a wide spectrum of "(Bspecial" presentation factors, from developing a richer speaking voice to delivering scripted speeches, and from leading stimulating panel discussions to demonstrating new products successfully.

Content: the art of telling your story -- Graphics: how to design PowerPoint slides effectively -- Delivery skills: actions speak louder than words -- How to handle tough questions -- Special presentations.