TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk…
...this is an insider’s guide to creating talks that are unforgettable.
Since
taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how
carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy,
stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream.
Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience’s
worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than anything in written
form.
This
book explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved,
and equips you to give it your best shot. There is no set formula; no
two talks should be the same. The goal is for you to give the talk that
only you can give. But don’t be intimidated. You may find it more natural than you think.
Chris
Anderson has worked behind the scenes with all the TED speakers who
have inspired us the most, and here he shares insights from such
favorites as Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert,
Salman Khan, Dan Gilbert, Mary Roach, Matt Ridley, and dozens more —
everything from how to craft your talk’s content to how you can be most
effective on stage. This is the 21st-century’s new manual for truly
effective communication and it is a must-read for anyone who is ready to
create impact with their ideas.