From audience motivation, to honing storytelling skills, to the simple act of setting chairs in a room for maximum impact, this book aims to present hundreds of road tested gems of wisdom that help any presenter, trainer, or facilitator become more polished, powerful, and effective.

How does a good speaker hold the attention of any audience, large or small? What are the common, but often overlooked, mistakes speakers make? Jim Smith, Jr., an acclaimed motivational speaker, presents the mistakes and then provides tips and pointers to eliminate and avoid them through his Jim's Gems. The book gently instructs and positively inspires. Jim Smith and his Gems will help any speaker or facilitator become more polished and powerful--painlessly.