Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

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Your passion for a topic can draw people in; talking without any enthusiasm for the topic can deplete energy in the room and eclipse your message. Either you are a virtuoso, professional, beginner or have never stepped on the stage before, this book is a must-read for anyone who is planning to give any kind of presentation or to sell products or ideas, I would dare to say that it might even help you in every day conversation with friends and family.

It reinforced some things that I know to be true, and challenged me to take my expertise one step further. For those who have a great ambition in the field of Oration, or those who want to become a public speaker, this book is the best one to begin with. Carmine Gallo reveals the keys to telling powerful stories that inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, launch movements, and change lives. He suggests giving a talk that makes people feel like they're smart and like they want to learn more about the topic.The book inspired me to go deep, look inward, and rediscover my true passion and bring that passion to the forefront of what I do. The secrets include being passionate about one's subject, keep the title of your presentation short, keep the talk to within an 18-minute time limit, use stories to illustrate concepts and engage the listener, don't tell jokes, but instead use humor, include some attention-grabbing information or idea in a new light, try to include multiple senses--sight, sound, touch, and so on.

It could be a story about yourself, especially if you're using humor and making fun of yourself," says McDaniel. Kitapla ilgili hoşuma giden tek şey konu aralarındaki alıntılar, kısa notlar ve bazı bilimsel bilgiler oldu. The only drawback in my opinion is that the advices mentioned in this book are not really “secrets”. Be passionate, tell stories, have a conversation with the audience, say something new and surprising, be funny, use sensory details, stick to what you know and get it all done in 18 minutes.The most popular talks used an average of 465 hand gestures (yes, our coders counted every single one). It’s the opportunity toconvey an idea into the minds of your audience, whether they be employees, investors, donors, or others.