TY - BOOK AU - Anderson,Chris TI - TED talks: : the official TED guide to public speaking SN - 9781328710284 U1 - 808.51 PY - 2017/// CY - Boston PB - Mariner Books KW - Public speaking KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc N1 - Includes index; 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 ER -