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Reporter: “How can an actor run for president?”

Michael Port is a NY Times bestselling author of six books including Book Yourself Solid*, The Think Big Manifesto*, and his hot new release, Steal the Show*. He has also been a successful professional actor, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City, Law & Order, Third Watch, All My Children, and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen regularly on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an expert in communication and business development.

A good performance is authentic behavior in a manufactured environment.

The better prepared you are, the easier it is to be authentic.

If you have a high stakes situation, and you need your Powerpoint slides to know what’s coming next, you’re not prepared enough.

Three questions people ask when listening to a speech:

The five components of great speeches:

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