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, No. 1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling Author of <i>To Sell Is Human</i> and <i>Drive</i> 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 * 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 * Publishers Weekly * I found his book compelling and educational, and I'm now ready to shorten and reformat my speeches * Inc. Magazine * His advice goes far beyond the usual 'think positive and show enthusiasm' generalities, focusing instead on specific tweaks and tactics to elevate the calibre of a presentation and explaining the science behind the secret . . . Gallo's book is crammed with valuable insights as well as practical dos and don'ts. Read it and you, too, can stand and deliver a compelling, convincing and memorable talk, speech or presentation * SUCCESS * 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 <i>APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur</i> 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, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Promote Yourself </i>and <i>Me 2.0</i> 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 <i>SUCCESS</i> 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 <i>The Back of the Napkin</i> and <i>Show and Tell</i>