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August 17, 2007 by Rich Whittle | 2 Comments

BusinessWeek:

I’m spending more time these days on YouTube. No, I’m not spending my hours watching the funny videos submitted by teens channeling their inner Will Ferrell.

What I’m taking advantage of is a treasure trove of material that can help you become a better presenter and public speaker.

YouTube is just one of many resources available to watch the pros in action. Here are some of my other favorite sites:

Charlie Rose: Google recently entered into a partnership with Charlie Rose to archive 4,000 hours of programming. On Charlierose.com (still in beta), viewers can now search for clips showing a collection of 6,000 guests dating back to 1994. Search the business category for some amazing people talking about how they approach business. Everyone from U2′s Bono to Lee Iacocca is represented.

CNN: CNN’s access to world leaders is unmatched and the TV network continues to place more of its interviews online. I recently watched an archived interview with former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Larry King Live. Powell answers tough questions crisply and succinctly. He also has great posture—a commanding presence he must have picked up in the military.

BusinessWeek.com: Let’s not forget our own BusinessWeek.com—The Video Views section brings you some of the most noteworthy authors and business leaders in Corporate America today. Business leaders like Avon CEO Andrea Jung, JetBlue’s David Neeleman, and eBay’s Meg Whitman are just a few of the guests who can help you explore concepts in business leadership that you can weave into your own conversations. Teach your listeners something new and you’ll gain their confidence.

Finally, have some fun and learn something about presentation skills at the same time. On YouTube, search for Don McMillan and PowerPoint. McMillan is a former engineer who does corporate comedy. He pokes fun at the PowerPoint culture by creating a hilarious PowerPoint presentation in his act.

Business leaders who are great communicators are constantly looking for ways to improve. Use the powerful tools at your fingertips to discover new, effective ways to electrify your audience during your next meeting or presentation.

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