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TED talks : the official TED guide to public speaking /

Title:
TED talks : the official TED guide to public speaking /
Author:
Anderson, Chris, 1957 January 14- author.
Format:
Book
Institution:
MCPHS Boston
Contents:
Prologue: The new age of fire -- 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.
Online access:
No online access
Library holdings:
MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus
PN4129.15 .A53 2017 – Available