Embrace vulnerability in your presentation from "summary" of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo
Steve Jobs wasn't afraid to show vulnerability during his presentations. He understood that vulnerability can create a deeper connection with the audience. When he introduced the iPhone in 2007, he experienced technical difficulties that caused a problem with the Wi-Fi connection. Instead of ignoring the issue or pretending that everything was perfect, he addressed it head-on. He said, "There's lots of Wi-Fi here. I don't know what's going on... I'm sorry, I'm a little bit mixed up. I'm going to have to ask the team to go back and try to figure out what's going on." By acknowledging the problem and showing vulnerability, Jobs engaged the audience on a human level. He made them feel like they were part of the experience, rather than just passive observers. Jobs understood that perfection isn't always necessary in a presentation. In fact, showing vulnerability can make a presenter more relatable and authentic.
When you embrace vulnerability in your presentation, you show your audience that you are human. You demonstrate that you are not infallible, and that's okay. Vulnerability can make you more likable and trustworthy in the eyes of your audience. It shows that you are willing to be open and honest, even when things don't go according to plan.
Embracing vulnerability doesn't mean being unprepared or careless. It simply means being willing to acknowledge when things go wrong and to address them honestly. By doing so, you can turn a potentially negative situation into a positive one. You can build rapport with your audience and create a more memorable and impactful presentation.
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