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With a new introduction from the author, discover the secrets to a perfect TED Talk and learn how to deliver an exceptional presentation with Carmine Gallo's Talk Like TED.

'Talk Like TED is a smart, practical book that will teach you how to give a kick-butt presentation. But Gallo goes deeper than mere instruction. This book is ultimately about discovering what moves you and then creating the means of moving others with your vision.'
Daniel H. Pink, #1 bestselling author of Drive

TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking around the world. And yet the techniques that top TED speakers use are the same ones that will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.

Communications coach and bestselling author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Carmine Gallo has broken down the top TED Talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters to uncover the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. From 'Unleashing the Master Within' and 'Delivering Jaw Dropping Moments' to 'Sticking to the 18-minute Rule' Gallo provides a step-by-step method that makes it possible for anyone to create, design, and deliver a TED-style presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.

Ideas are the true currency of the 21st century, and Talk Like TED gives readers a way to create presentations around the ideas that matter most to them, presentations that will energize their audiences to spread those ideas, launch new initiatives, and reach their highest goals. Talk Like TED is a smart, practical book that will teach you how to give a kick-butt presentation. But Gallo goes deeper than mere instruction. This book is ultimately about discovering what moves you and then creating the means of moving others with your vision. -- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of To Sell Is Human and Drive Lively and appealing... the book draws on current brain science to explain what wins over, and fires up, an audience -- and what doesn't. -- Fortune Magazine A dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks... The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator. -- Publishing Weekly I found his book compelling and educational, and I'm now ready to shorten and reformat my speeches. -- INC His advice goes far beyond the usual 'think positive and show enthusiasm' generalities, focusing instead on specific tweaks and tactics to elevate the caliber of a presentation and explaining the science behind the secret... Gallo's book is crammed with valuable insights as well as practical do's and don'ts. Read it and you, too, can stand and deliver a compelling, convincing and memorable talk, speech or presentation. -- Success Magazine The premise of this book, that TED talks provide great examples and lessons, is a magnificent insight. Then Carmine's execution of this premise is even better. This book will make you a much better speaker. -- Guy Kawasaki, former chief evangelist of Apple and author of APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur This book offers anyone trying to get better at spoken communications a comprehensive description of the elements that make for greatness. It is deeply researched and draws on some of the best examples of current public speaking. -- Management Today Read this book to understand the secrets to delivering presentations that sell yourself and your cause by adopting techniques from some of the most notable speakers on the planet." ? -- Dan Schawbel, New York Times Bestselling author of Promote Yourself and Me 2.0 Inspire, motivate and persuade any audience! That's what Carmine Gallo helped me do and now he can help you, too, in Talk Like TED. Our success depends on your ability to pitch and present your vision, ideas, and proposals. Learn to deliver like a pro." ? -- Darren Hardy, publisher and founding editor of SUCCESS magazine In this book, Gallo performs magic: he shows us exactly what makes the world's greatest talks so great. Through story, detail, insight, and passion, Gallo gives us secrets we can apply to our own presentations so that people actually want to hear us talk." ? -- Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin and Show and Tell

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

Acknowledgements - i: Acknowledgments Introduction - ii: Introduction: Ideas Are the Currency of the Twenty-first Century Unit - 1: PART I: Emotional Chapter - 1: Unleash the Master Within Chapter - 2: Master the Art of Storytelling Chapter - 3: Have a Conversation Unit - 2: PART II: Novel Chapter - 4: Teach Me Something New Chapter - 5: Deliver Jaw-Dropping Moments Chapter - 6: Lighten Up Unit - 3: PART III: Memorable Chapter - 7: Stick to the 18-Minute Rule Chapter - 8: Paint a Mental Picture with Multisensory Experiences Chapter - 9: Stay in Your Lane Section - iii: Author's Note Section - iv: Notes Index - v: Index