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You’re Not the Decision Maker If You Are Giving the PowerPoint
You lose influence (and value) when you treat the presentation as your moment to persuade. The PowerPoint slides are not your platform for control; they are your tool for support.
JD Solomon
Apr 152 min read
Big Decisions Don't Come from PowerPoint Presentations
High‑risk choices involve emotion, uncertainty, and personal judgment. A slide deck cannot carry that weight.
Technical professionals and business leaders often forget this and default to presentations because they feel safe. But safety is not the same as effectiveness.
JD Solomon
Apr 22 min read
Pre-Answer the Tough Questions at the Beginning of Big Presentations
Executives trust people who address tough issues upfront. When you acknowledge uncertainty and outline contingency paths, you demonstrate maturity and awareness. Your credibility takes a hit if they discover something you should have anticipated.
JD Solomon
Mar 312 min read
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