num_pages: 272
description: An inspiring program full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike that will teach readers how to bring any crowd to its feetEvery day there are moments when you must persuade inform and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you in some way to play a role to heighten the impact of your words and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance whether youre speaking up in a meeting pitching a client or walking into a job interview. In Steal the Show New York Times best-selling author Michael Port draws on his experience as an actor and as a highly successful corporate speaker and trainer to teach readers how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. He demonstrates how the methods of successful actors can help you connect with inspire and persuade any audience. His key strategies for commanding an audiences attention include developing a clear focus for every performance making sure you engage with your listeners and finding the best role for yourself in order to convey your message with maximum impact. Michael Port is one of the most in-demand corporate speakers working today. His presentations are always powerful engaging and inspirational. And yes audiences always give him a standing ovation. 
language: English
title: Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life
publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt