TED Talks by Chris Anderson: A Book Review

Book: TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

Author: Chris Anderson


The book is all about how you should say something. What you say, and how you say are totally different things. Learn to present your stories. You can draw insights from the book and implement them in your presentations at work or other public speaking sessions. It's quite interesting because it comes from TED which is arguably the world's foremost authority on public speaking to create impact and spread ideas.

Even though this is an official guide on how TED Talks work, their philosophy, and what it takes for the speaker to deliver a high impact talk, you can draw some ideas for your public speaking practice.

You'll find examples of successful talks and the ones that had some glitches. You can learn how to present your ideas, prepare, rehearse, and even how to dress for your talk. Learn the various tools and principles you can use to your advantage and deliver your ideas to the world.

BTW, I really like the way TED speakers dress. It's an absolutely important part of your presentation. There's a theme and subtext via costumes in a movie. The filmmaker in me is digressing here, but it does make sense. It's a stage! A topic for another day.

Takeaway: Preparation, storytelling, and rehearsal are of utmost importance.

A good read for all leaders, professional speakers, and aspiring public speakers.

Grab your copy here. 

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