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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., 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 . Your success depends on your ability to pitch and present your vision, ideas, and proposals. Learn to deliver like a pro., "Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills."-- Kirkus "Fascinating... This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks., " 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 "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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking… The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." - Publishers Weekly (Pick of the Week, Starred Review) "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 "Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills." - Kirkus "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. - Booklist "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 . Your 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 "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, Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills."-- Kirkus "Fascinating... This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks., " 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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking… The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "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 "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. - Booklist "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 . Your 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, 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 .'Your success depends on your ability to pitch and present your vision, ideas, and proposals. Learn to deliver like a pro., 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., Lively and appealing... the book draws on current brain science to explain what wins over, and fires up, an audience--and what doesn't., Advance Praise for Talk Like TED :"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 "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 & Tell, 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., " 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 "I found [Gallo's] 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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking... The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates... The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." -- Publishers Weekly (Pick of the Week, Starred Review) "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 "Fascinating... This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks." -- Booklist "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, Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking... The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates... The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator., Advance Praise for Talk Like TED "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 & Tell "Inspire, motivate and persuade any audience! That's what Camine Gallo helped me do and now he can help you too in Talk Like TED . Your 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 Praise for The Apple Experience :"Carmine Gallo explains beautifully and simply just what makes the Apple retail experience so successful. No matter what kind of business you are in, there are insanely valuable lessons in this book!" -Garr Reynolds, best-selling author of Presentation Zen and The Naked Presenter, "Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills."-- Kirkus "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks., " 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 "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 "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 . Your 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 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 "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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking… The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." - Publishers Weekly (Pick of the Week, Starred Review) "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 "Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills." - Kirkus "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. - Booklist "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 . Your 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, 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., Lively and appealing… the book draws on current brain science to explain what wins over, and fires up, an audience--and what doesn't., 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., " 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 "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 "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. - Booklist "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 . Your 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 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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking… The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." - Publishers Weekly (Pick of the Week, Starred Review) "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 "Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills." - Kirkus "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. - Booklist "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 . Your 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, I found [Gallo's] book compelling and educational, and I'm now ready to shorten and reformat my speeches., " 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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking... The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates... The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "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 "A dynamic work focused on story-telling... The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicatior." Publishers Weekly starred review "Fascinating... This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. Booklist "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 .Your 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, Praise for The Apple Experience :"Carmine Gallo explains beautifully and simply just what makes the Apple retail experience so successful. No matter what kind of business you are in, there are insanely valuable lessons in this book!" -Garr Reynolds, best-selling author of Presentation Zen and The Naked Presenter"This magnificent collection of insights illuminates the way for anyone who wants to create a truly great experience, whether in retail, service, or software." -Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin and Blah Blah Blah, 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., " 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 "I found [Gallo's] 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 "Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking… The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator." - Publishers Weekly (Pick of the Week, Starred Review) "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 "Dramatic composition and vigorous presentation make this a powerful tool to improve mastery of speaking skills." - Kirkus "Fascinating… This is sound advice and encouragement for those who need to make presentations and an enjoyable resource for fans of TED Talks. - Booklist "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 . Your 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 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., 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., Communications guru Gallo ( The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs ) draws on the power of these [TED Talks] to reveal the secrets of effective public speaking… The result is a dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks, including those given by notables like Bill Gates… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator.