PRESENTATIONS 46. Give a Fable Example Share a fable to emphasize a point. Search Google for “Aesop’s Fables” for a list of some of the most popular stories, or make one up on your own. 47. Tell a Joke Include an intentionally silly joke in your next speech. Tie it back to the topic somehow.1 48. Lighten the Heavy When delivering not-so-great news, try to find the positive in the situation and be sure to communicate it.2 49. Act Out Include a short scene / skit in your next presentation that demonstrates a key point from your talk. 1 “How good are you at PowerPoint?” “I Excel at it.” “Was that a Microsoft Office joke?” “Word.” 2 Hat tip to Angela Mohns for the suggestion. Note: This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the matter seriously, just don’t confuse “seriousness” with “somberness.” 36