(MoneyWatch) During the recent presidential debates, many pundits pointed out that the candidates' goals weren't necessarily to win the debate, but rather to effectively persuade the undecided voters.

One of the biggest problems I see with PowerPoint presentations is a lack of clarity; the deck often feels like a progression of slides that don't really build towards anything or answer any key ...

Steve Jobs speaking at a press conference for Apple’s iPhone 4. Getty “There’s something in the air.” With these five words, Steve Jobs opened the 2008 Macworld conference. Jobs is often cited as one ...

PowerPoint presentations are a powerful tool for your work life. Whether you're giving a presentation to your team or a talk to the student body of your university, they help add visuals to illustrate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. Presentation slides have been a standard part of business ...

Captivating your audience with a powerful PowerPoint presentation requires more than simply compiling a series of slides. Your success hinges on a strategic blend of effective communication and ...

The spotlight will be on you. When you join a business association, at some point you will get the opportunity to be in front of a group and train them on what you do. In certain networking groups – ...

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The Notes pane in Microsoft PowerPoint is a handy place to type talking points and other information so that you can reference them when giving a presentation. However, it doesn't look too ...