To be an effective leader, you must be able to speak and present confidently, articulating your message in a way that engages your audience. Planning the presentation is the most important component to delivering an effective message. Reflect on a presentation you recently attended. Consider the audience and critique the leader's delivery of the material. In your critique include how well prepared the presentation was, as well as how well the leader both delivered the material and engaged the audience.

REAL LIFE APPLICATION: If you were the leader, what would you have done differently? What do you think are the most important elements of communicating through presentations? Make sure to come back and add to this discussion throughout the course, and make sure to reply to other learners as you see fit.