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Comment on Typography Lessons From Bad Tattoos by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:32:07 +0000

The best presenter who consistently uses all caps is Philip Zimbardo, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Stanford University.

His TED talks are brilliant. But someone must convince him to convert to lowercase!

Comment on What You, The Presenter, Can Learn From Tyre Salespeople by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:28:38 +0000

Ian, your last paragraph sums it so well.

I’ve seen so many presenters start with a nervous whimper. And then they’ve lost the audience like *that.*

“Walk on like you own the place.” Right on. Most presenters walk on as though they’re timidly approaching Mike Tyson in the middle of the ring with their gloves down. It’s going to be a short night…

Comment on Top 10 Presentation Measurement Units by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:34:10 +0000

Ian, these are helpful.

I just heard a speech about water conservation. The speaker provided details statistics. But he didn’t give us a a familiar frame of reference, such as “That’s equivalent to 10 Olympic swimming pools,” so we were lost.

Comment on Warren Buffett buzzes nudist camps. by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:25:44 +0000

Buffett is the master of explaining difficult business concepts in the simplest manner possible.

And his folksy anecdotes are fun to read. Imagine that: an annual report that’s fun to read!

Comment on Five Thoughts On Your Twitter Strategy by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:12:27 +0000

Tim Keown described the hyper profusion of irrelevant and pointless drivel that is Twitter:

“I know the whole Twitter/Facebook social-networking revolution is supposed to transform the way we communicate with each other. But for the most part it looks to me like just another way to avoid human interaction while tossing out meaningless tidbits of minutiae.

“Maybe it’s [my] age, or the complete lack of desire to be held prisoner by another electronic device — or app or site or whatever — but I have absolutely no interest in knowing where people are and what they’re doing at all times. You’re in the supermarket and can’t believe the price of asparagus — fine. Leave me out of it. I have no interest in being given 140-character opinions or observations or updates — even from people I know and like.”

Comment on The Correct Use of Darkness by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:49:03 +0000

I have never heard a more perfect example of a monotone voice. This shows why you need to use vocal variety when you speak!

Comment on Graphic Tips: Making Text Clearer On Photos by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:59:25 +0000

Thanks, this helped me legibly add some text over images.

Comment on Non-verbal communication: the truth exposed by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:33:34 +0000

There seems to be a terrible lack of research on non-verbal communication. It’s hard to believe that our most current research of major significance in this area was done in 1971? Surely there must be something more current?

Comment on 10 Presentation Tips From Steve Jobs’ iPad Launch by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:26:15 +0000

In a world of stiff corporate presenters, it’s no wonder that Jobs is regarded as a rock star.

Comment on The TED Commandments: lose hustle, win friends. by Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:05:25 +0000

Even though some of the TED speakers make speaking mistakes, they’re passion and unique ideas make their presentations totally engaging.