You’ve probably heard of Guy Kawasaki.
I first heard about him in the context of something to do with Apple (the company). The next thing I knew, I was furiously reading his blog and soaking up every interview he gave.
In one of his interviews, he talks about “Guy’s Golden Touch“, which in essence is: "What Guy touches doesn't necessarily turn to Gold, but what is Gold, Guy touches".
Just today, I found this piece of treasure. A smashing key note address, where he talks about “The Art of the Start“. While he mocks MBA’s and Microsoft much to everyone’s amusement, he never digresses from the practicality of business and marketing.
I always knew he was witty and hard-hitting, but not like this!
Enjoy…
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That was an excellent keynote address, and much more entertaining than most. Although it ran for almost 40 minutes, once I had listened to the first couple of minutes, I decided that it would be 40 minutes of my time well invested – and I was right.
In these days of instant gratification, most people won’t want to sit and watch a delivery like this – which will be their loss. I am glad that I took the time to listen and observe.
Dear Ravi
I have not heard any guy laughed when he lost $2billion and yet lived up to tell is tale in a nice fashion. His talk was electrifying and amazing.
Ravi Thanks for bringing such a nice video clip. Please do keep up the good work
with warm regards
Tanveer
Good morning Ravi;
What a great way to wake up in the morning – seeing a speaker that can make you laugh while providing valuable information. Thank you so much.
This has also opened my blogging world up to new avenues. Being new in the blog world I am going to look at your site and Guy’s site. Learning never ends.
Thank you again.
This is one of the best, if not the best, speaches that I ever heard. Very lively, energy-filled, informative, and intersting all throughout. He could keep the whole audience interested till the end.
I would like to have a copy of it so that I could listen to it more.
Ravi, thank you for posting this great speach. Could you pls help me getting a copy of it?
Thanks and regards,
Siva
I clicked to listen but it kept stopping. What might be the problem?
Thanks for sharing this clip Ravi.
It was very well worth the time to check this out.
I had never heard of Guy before, but won’t soon forget his name. I took some notes and, as a beginning entrepreneur, will incorporate much of the wisdom Guy has shared. I also felt inspired by his very down-to-earth and humour-filled presentation – what a great speaker!!
Again, thank you!
Nancy
Paul
I am stunned.
If you wast an oppinion, I of this speaker I am going to give it to you.
“He Sucks” Yes I am surprised you use him as an example of your traing.
Here are my reasons.
He reads from his notes
He gets laughs by puting people down.
He snipes other companies.
His choice of adigitives is crude.
Need I continue. My company would not invite this type of delivery a second time.
Maybe I am a prude, I present at least 3 presentations a month . My audiences woud not toliate this type of presentation.
Srry but you did ask
Regards
Robyn
Excellent Speech. I met Guy a couple years ago when he was here in Calgary talking. Some of the same stories, and they were just as funny then as now. Guy is a super speaker and an amazing business person.
His speech was not only delivered brilliantly – and he was not reading, he was only keeping on track to his main delivery points as he does alot of adlibbing; as he was on a tight timetable (he mentioned this in the beginning). It was funny, and best of all the information was pure gold. Anyone who is starting a business should listen to what he presented and take it to heart.
Thanks
Jack
What a presentation! On the edge of my seat the entire time waiting to hear what he would say next.
Apparently some people prefer the dry, boring, monotone presentations of most “typical” presenters. I feel bad for these people who are so stuffy they can’t enjoy a presentation while learning from it at the same time.
Great stuff!
Jason
In re. Robyn Lilley’s response:
Ma’am, I’m sure your opinions were appreciated by the person who posts this blog, however your justification borders on hypocrisy.
You have the right to say who “sucks” or not, and list the reasons why. I do have a tough time believing you’ve given presentations, much less three per month. Your apparant lack of grammar and communications skills leads me to believe that you came here to rant and attack an otherwise excellent presentation…this coming from a long time member of Toastmasters.
Rein in your bitterness and your misguided anger…you’ll come across more of a professional.
A wonderful and inspiring speech… and pretty darn funny, too!
It was certainly 40 minutes well spent and gave me much food for thought.
Thank you for sharing!
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