Foundation. Presentation literacy the skill you can build -- Idea building the gift in every great talk -- Common traps four talk styles to avoid -- The throughline what's your point? -- Talk tools -- Connection. Get personal -- Narration the irresistible allure of stories -- Explanation how to explain tough concepts -- Persuasion reason can change minds forever -- Revelation take my breath away! -- Preparation process. Visuals those slides hurt! -- Scripting to memorize or not to memorize? -- Run-throughs wait, i need to rehearse? -- Open and close what kind of impression would you like to make? -- On stage -- Wardrobe what should I wear? -- Mental prep how do i control my nerves? -- Setup lectern, confidence monitor, note cards, or (gulp) nothing? -- Voice and presence give your words the life they deserve -- Format innovation the promise (and peril) of full-spectrum talks -- Reflection. Talk renaissance the interconnectedness of knowledge -- Why this matters the interconnectedness of people -- Your turn the philosopher's secret.
Summary:
Citing the powerful potential of short inspirational talks, an insider's guide by the successful TED curator draws insights from such popular associates as Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy, and Bill Gates to explain how to tap and develop one's unique public-speaking and communication skills.
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