Present yourself

You're bound to be in a spot to present ideas to others someday.
I read this book on Steve Jobs' presentation skills. It highlights 9 elements of great presentation:

1. Headline
2. Passion Statement
3. Three Key Messages
4. Metaphors And Analogies
5. Demonstrations
6. Partners
7. Customer Evidence And Third-Party Endorsements
8. Video Clips
9. Flip Charts, Props, And Show-And-Tell

Sure, you can't use it universally and literally, tweak it to your needs. Some of the points concerning stories, analogies and passion remind me of Seth Godin. I guess it's all about making your audience as passionate as you are.