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ou have probably noticed that every time you give a presentation your audience is amazingly sensitive.  In fact, they pick up on everything you say and do.  They watch how you use your hands, they check your grammar, analyze your clothing, study your posture, and they criticize your content.  Why?

Here’s an interesting thought from Robert McKee.  When an audience settles into a darkened conference room, its collective IQ jumps about twenty-five points.  Think about it.  When you go to a movie, a musical, or any other type of performance, don’t you feel smarter than what you are watching.  For instance… when watching a movie you probably can predict how the movie is going to end 8 out of 10 times.

The same holds true for the presentation environment.  The audience feels smarter than you.  They know what you are going to do next.

The lesson for all of us:  craft your story and presentation so that the audience is left a bit on edge.  Keep them surprised.

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