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Book · 2016 · Business & Economics

TED Talks

The official TED guide to public speaking: Tips and tricks for giving unforgettable speeches and presentations

by Chris Anderson · Brought up by 1 person on 2 podcasts

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Let's talk about your other book you've written it must have been eight or nine years ago it's called Ted Talks the official Ted guide to public speaking it is easily the best book I've ever read on public speaking.
Steve Levitt · People I (Mostly) Admire · Aug 2024 Listen at 43:33

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And then a third book that I have teed up is actually a book called Ted Talks which was recommended to Me by Kelly who I met at Chautauqua.
On the show ChooseFI · Mar 2019

Why people recommend it

TED Talks by Chris Anderson is an official guide to public speaking that offers practical advice on how to deliver compelling presentations and share ideas effectively. Steve Levitt praised the book on People I (Mostly) Admire, declaring it easily the best book he had ever read on the subject of public speaking. Jonathan Barrett also mentioned the book on ChooseFI, sharing that it had been recommended to him by an acquaintance named Kelly whom he met at Chautauqua. Later in the same People I (Mostly) Admire episode, Steve Levitt recapped the conversation by reiterating that Anderson's guide serves as the definitive manual for mastering public communication. These podcast endorsements underscore the widespread reputation of the book among professionals, educators, and podcasters who value clear, impactful storytelling. Speakers frequently highlight the book's ability to demystify the art of public speaking, turning the complex process of organizing and delivering a memorable talk into a structured, accessible skill for anyone looking to improve their communication abilities.

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Steve Levitt let's talk about your other book you've written it must have been eight or nine years ago it's called Ted T… 1
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“let's talk about your other book you've written it must have been eight or nine years ago it's called Ted Talks the official Ted guide to public speaking it is easily the best book I've ever read on public speaking”
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“his book on public speaking is TED Talks the official Ted guide to public speaking”
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“and then a third book that I have teed up is actually a book called Ted Talks which was recommended to Me by Kelly who I met at Chautauqua”

Portraits from Wikimedia Commons: Steve Levitt, Stephen Foskett / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).