The next time you’re putting together a presentation, ask yourself whether a slide can be replaced with a picture. If you can get your main point across with a picture instead a chart, bullet point list or block of text, do so. Pictures are engaging and memorable. Charts and text are boring and forgettable. As an example, I used the picture above in a presentation when discussing the perilous path ahead. As I made my case, this image stayed on the screen  and really drove home the desired takeaway. I could have used complex charts, long bullet lists and blocks of small text, but my audience would have gotten lost in the supporting evidence instead of focusing on the main point. If a simple picture seems too risky, remember you can always supply the charts and text in a supplementary hand-out. A few tips: Use images that do not require their own…