Claude was the tour guide when my wife and I visited Montreal many years ago on our honeymoon.
He was sharply dressed, overly polite, humorous in a self-depreciating sort of way and he showed us all the good stuff.
We loved Claude.
Our little bus was filled with people from various parts of the globe. Claude took us to all the highlights of his wonderful city plus a few curious and quirky out-of-the-way places that only a local would know. And he kept us away from the spots that were a waste of our time or perhaps not the best places to be in.
He regaled us with stories and insider details that enlarged our understanding and appreciation for his beautiful city and country.
We all got a true feeling for what it was like to be in Montreal without spending days and days of our time studying all the minute details.
This is the perfect metaphor for a presenter.
Show them the highlights and avoid the mundane details. Most audiences don’t need to spend too much time exploring the weeds. They want to walk away with an appreciation of your world and perhaps a nugget of truth they can apply to theirs.
When speakers assume the role of the trusted tour guide, they are setting their listeners up for a rich and rewarding experience.
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Tom
