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Are you looking for TED Talks<\/em> quotes by Chris Anderson? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As curator for TED, Chris Anderson has seen hundreds of speeches succeed and fail, and he has figured out the secret formula. In his book TED Talks<\/em>, he argues that everyone has got what it takes, and shares his informed take on what makes or breaks a speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a selection of passages highlighting some of the key ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

TED Talks<\/em>: The Official Guide to Public Speaking<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Published in 2016, Chris Anderson’s book TED Talks<\/em>: The Official Guide to Public Speaking<\/em> is a nuts-and-bolts guide to public speaking. A great speech has the power to inspire and change the world<\/a>, but most people believe that public speaking is an innate talent<\/a>. Chris Anderson wrote this book to derail that self-limiting belief<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour goal is not to be Winston Churchill or Nelson Mandela. It\u2019s to be you. If you\u2019re a scientist, be a scientist; don\u2019t try to be an activist. If you\u2019re an artist, be an artist; don\u2019t try to be an academic. If you\u2019re just an ordinary person, don\u2019t try to fake some big intellectual style; just be you. You don\u2019t have to raise a crowd to its feet with a thunderous oration. Conversational sharing can work just as well. In fact, for most audiences, it\u2019s a lot better. If you know how to talk to a group of friends over dinner, then you know enough to speak publicly.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Often, people believe their idea must be \u201cbig\u201d to be worthy of a speech, and this simply isn\u2019t true. Some ideas are big\u2014for example, an invention that will save lives, or a civil rights issue that will affect future generations. But other ideas are subtle, like an observation about human behavior or a juxtaposition of landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, remember a time when your thinking was shifted, or you were delighted and entertained. Often, subtle ideas spark these life-changing moments. Both big and subtle ideas have the potential to influence or move an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt a conference, people don\u2019t come to a talk to be sold to. As soon as they understand that might be your agenda, they will flee to the safety of their email inbox. \u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Anderson warns against using your speech as an advertisement tool. When your audience senses that they\u2019re the targets of an advertisement, they instantly become wary. The speaker is unlikely to yield sales this way, and he also risks damaging his reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your goal is<\/em> to sell something, you should always seek to give. Instead of plugging yourself, focus on communicating your ideas. For example, if you\u2019re a life coach and you\u2019re hoping to secure new clients, don\u2019t<\/em> center your speech around your services or achievements. Instead, show the audience an important way they can improve their lives and let them come to you for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPresentation literacy isn\u2019t an optional extra for the few. It\u2019s a core skill for the twenty-first century.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In this day and age, public speaking skills are essential for getting ahead. Anderson asserts that by learning to speak effectively, you\u2019ll experience greater confidence and success\u2014particularly in your professional life. Great public speaking has the power to influence. With the right presentation, your ideas can spread like wildfire and inspire positive change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, when you share your expertise and unique way of thinking, Anderson says new opportunities will find their way to you. The ability to influence others<\/a> combined with a constant flow of opportunities is a recipe for professional and personal success. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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