Ted Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A must-read insiders guide to creating unforgettable speeches and changing people's minds. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audiences worldview; it can be more powerful than anything in written form. This invaluable guide (Publishers Weekly) explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give it your best shot. There is no set formula, but there are tools that can empower any speaker. Since taking over TED in 2001, Chris Anderson has worked with all the TED speakers who have inspired us the most, and here he shares insights from such favorites as Sir Ken Robinson, Salman Khan, Monica Lewinsky, and more everything from how to craft your talks content to how you can be most effective on stage.