In his candid comments, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates opened up about his deep jealousy of Steve Jobs' unparalleled ability to captivate audiences with his natural charisma on the field. stage.
Bill Gates admires Steve Jobs' unprecedented stage presence (image)
In an intimate conversation with podcaster Dax Shepard, the 68-year-old billionaire who visited Vietnam not long ago shared insights into his own difficulties and the effort he put into speaking in front of the audience. the public – an area in which he felt Steve Jobs excelled.
Bill Gates recalls the time both he and Steve Jobs traveled the world as technology evangelists for Microsoft and Apple. The task they were assigned was to demonstrate the transformative potential of the technology developed by their company. Bill Gates emphasized how Steve Jobs was still able to present as if the ideas were newly conceived at the time. Bill Gates admitted that natural sophistication in interacting with the audience is something he always aspires to do.
The billionaire also shared that he has adopted a similar approach in his communication. Whether at Microsoft or in his philanthropic efforts, communicating clearly and frankly has always been his goal. Bill Gates said that constantly improving his public speaking skills was the profound impact that Steve Jobs had on him, even years after the co-founder of Apple passed away.
Also according to Bill Gates, Steve Jobs' meticulous attention to every detail, from lighting signals to the arrangement of presentation slides, shows a level of perfectionism that he has to admire. For example, Steve Jobs' frustration with a small lighting problem during a rehearsal shows how much he really wanted the final presentation to be perfect.
