This is the eBook version of the printed book.

This Element is an excerpt from Presentations in Action (9780132489621) by Jerry Weissman. Available in print and digital formats.

Face to face, person to person: Why your body language is even more important than you realize.

In human communication, early visual and vocal interactions create dynamics that carry forward into the adult life of every man and woman. By tapping into these universal dynamics, any presenter can more readily connect with any audience. To do so, start by treating every presentation as a series of person-to-person conversations....