Book
TED talks : the official TED guide to public speaking / Chris Anderson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780544634497
- ISBN: 0544634497
- Physical Description: xv, 269 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016.
- Copyright: ℗♭2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. Durgin Collection |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
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| Subject: | Public speaking > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Pease Public Library | 808.5 ANDERSON
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