Foreword
I go to a lot of conferences every year—probably 40 to 50 of them. At many of them, I give a presentation. But that’s not the real reason I go.
The real reason I go is because I’m looking to hear new presenters. I want to hear their thinking. I’m really interested in the twist they’ll put on a method or concept. I’m thrilled when I can hear about the journey they’ve taken.
Most of these folks are presenting for the first time. They’ve never been in front of any audience, and now they’re in front of their peers, sharing these new ideas. And that’s exciting.
What’s even more exciting is finding someone who is really good. Their story is solid. Their presentation techniques are polished. I’m sucked right into what they’re saying, and they’ve ...
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