Communication Professor Reacts to Steve Jobs iPhone 1 Speech

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Best reveal speech ever - I honestly doubt it will be beaten

I remember watching this announcement live and being so impressed and excited about a silly electronic device. Since then, I think I have watched this maybe a dozen times over because it is such a great example of how to make an announcement. When I need to speak in front of a group, I find watching this again a good reminder of some winning techniques.

Absolutely an A+ . I see an adequate preparedness in his speech, a thorough ownership of his speech content. Total confidence in his product delivery. I can't ask for.a better public speaker 💪

A quick trick for slideshows and presentations: To help create the storyline of the presentation, most people (as do I) are using the slides as chapters and cram the complete story on the slides. Do this: Copy the slideshow, go through every slide, erase everything except one or two words or even a single image. This way, you get a Jobs like slide show, minimalistic. Use your original slides as cue-cards or as handout. Audience attention is directed at the presenter, not the slideshow. Plus, it prevents the presenter from unconsciously reading from the slides, facing away from the audience. BTW, the Keynote app was originally created by Apple for Jobs' keynotes. He could not be caught using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Fantastic video. Thank you for your great content

I feel like at least 80% of what I have learned from your videos comes together in one video. Sort of like an MBA in one day.

steve was a master at presenting new stuff, simple smart funny passionate.

Extraordinary content! I have recently discovered your channel and I am impressed by your objective analysis. I also find them very useful and practical to not just only identify the way we give or receive communication, but also how to set our boundaries. You point out all the key aspects that help people be more aware of their psychological shortcomings that come out from the communication we have and also give practical solutions. Thank you so much! 🙏

Brilliant analysis - clear and concise

I give him an A especially considering he has a multitude of hard tasks running a global billion dollar business. Most CEO’s can barely get a passing grade for presentations without a teleprompter.

Funny and confident, loves his product!

Powerful video and conclusion!

A+++++++++++ My genius, Tim-Cook is also doing well, his one more thing moments are huge too

I agree, Alex. I found his pauses a bit exhausting for the same reasons as you, but it was still an excellent presentation.

As always, Alex, you are so right on with your critique. I love that you plopped in that "D-" kidding. So fun to listen to you. Thank you. You have helped me immensely with my future public speaking attempts.

thanck you

Very good American English to listen and to learn. Not to mention professional way of lecturing and making presentation of innovative hardware. Thank you for your lessons and advises, pleasure to watch and listen 👍👍👍

We're not all born with 10 fingers, Steve was such a player to the crowd! I give this a B+ for, as you mentioned, I also take poorly to the expectation to applaud. Thanks Alex, your productions are always informative and entertaining!

Good video. I think that what made the speech fly was Steve’s persona. Most everyone, especially in the audience, knew how Steve presented new products. So his personality allowed him to do things, such as lots of pauses, slower pacing, and nonverbal behaviors, that would have otherwise not worked for less experienced presenters. I’ll give him a B, keeping in mind he didn’t follow all the rules. But rules were meant to be broken, especially if you have a persona of someone like Steve Jobs. Alex, thanks for your great comments and evaluation of this exceptional product presentation speech.