TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to ...
Chris Anderson"Catnip for all the TED fans out there." —Publishers Weekly "Unimpeachably practical . . . A handy guide for novice and moderately experienced speakers." —Kirkus Reviews "Anderson shares the secrets be...
DK Essential Managers: Presenting
DK Essential Managers: Presenting is the visual guide that gives you all the know-how you need to be a more effective manager. Now newly updated with an all-new graphic approach to explaining key techniques and skills, the best-sellin...
Your Amazing Itty Bitty Guide to Bein...
John-Alfred Kohler BatesMake All CommunicationTED-WorthyBecome a far more effective Leader and Communicator By Using Principles Based in NeurobiologyPublic speaking is the original human communication medium. Long before television and radio everything impor...
Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Command...
Suzanne BatesRise to the top of your industry through engaging, authentic communication―in person and online Great communication is what separates leaders who make it to the top of their organizations. . What are the secrets to owning the room ...
The Visual Thinking Workbook is connected to the Visual Thinking book. It's a pre-printed sketchbook in which you see things printed in grey, after which you're invited to copy or trace the drawings or add things to them, through how-...
The Five Deadly Sins of Presenting Cr...
Kerry Z. FeuermanLearn how to avoid making deadly presentation mistakes and sell more of your creative ideas.Sure, you can create brilliant work. But can you sell it?If you want to sell your best creative ideas, you'll need to avoid committing the fiv...
Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking ...
Carmine GalloIdeas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. TED Talks have redefin...
The Storyteller's Secret: From TED Sp...
Carmine GalloHow did an American immigrant without a college education go from Venice Beach T-Shirt vendor to television's most successful producer? How did a timid pastor's son surmount a paralyzing fear of public speaking to sell out Yankee stad...
You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication S...
Paul HellmanEvery day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. That's not surprising—the average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To get heard, says high-stakes communications expert Paul Hellman, you need t...
Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever: Break...
Karen HoughIf you're like most people, the phrase "You'll be giving a presentation" is on a par with "It looks like that molar will have to come out." Well, let's be honest: you'd prefer the surgery, wouldn't you? One reason...
Branding: A Very Short Introduction (...
Robert JonesBranding is possibly the most powerful commercial and cultural force on the planet. Iconic names such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Manchester United, Harry Potter, and Google are known and recognized by millions of people worldwide. As the mar...
Powerfully Simple Meetings: Your Guid...
Peter KiddFor most of our early careers, the cofounders of MeetingResult were stuck in conference rooms just like yours. We sat through unproductive, unplanned, unstandardized and over-attended meetings that drove ambiguous outcomes while consu...
Unlocking the Magic of Facilitation
Sam Killermann"Meg and Sam have given us a gift; their book is smartly designed to invite new and seasoned facilitators to be intentional about having those tough group discussions. As an educator and facilitator, this book gives me a framewor...
Speaking with Strategic Impact: Four ...
Kate LeVanSpeaking with Strategic Impact is for business people who make their living--or their mark--through presentations long and short. It's a must-read if you're a consultant, analyst, pitch team leader, roadshow executive, technology spec...
The Language of Trust: Selling Ideas ...
Michael MaslanskyWhat to Say, How to Say It, Why It Matters If you're trying to sell something-whether it's a product, a service, or an idea-you are facing a new era of consumers who listen less and question more. The Language of Trust is for anyone...
Speak Up For Your Business: Presentat...
Michelle Mazur Ph. D.Do you love your business but don't know how to talk about it with others? Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from taking your business to the next level? You know public speaking is a great way to establish your credibility, ...
How to Speak So People Really Listen:...
Paul McGeeLearn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee!13 things you'll discover when reading this book...1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him... and how it will help how ...
Effective Communication at Work: Spea...
Vicki McLeodAs employees increasingly find themselves working remotely, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is-now more than ever-an indispensable skill. Whether you talk, text, or tweet, Effective Communication at Work contains th...
Don't Suck on a Straw During Your Spe...
Mary MillaIn this humorous and practical guide to public speaking, Mary Milla offers tips for moving your presentations out of the PowerPoint weeds.Drawing on more than two decades as a public speaking coach, Mary debunks common excuses and ...
Inside each of us exists a unique persona - a presence that is powerful, personal and genuine. What if you could tap into your greatest gifts and talents, to create a more powerful impression, a more impactful message, and greater co...
Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits t...
David NihillPublic speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had ...
Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words
Trimboli OscarOver 55% of your day is spent listening; yet only 2% of us have been trained in how to listen. What is poor listening costing you?Do you rush from meeting to meeting, your head buried in the last conversation you had, without time to ...
Supercommunicator: Explaining the Com...
Frank J. PietruchaIn our increasingly complicated and data-driven world, many new developments are so complex that only experts comprehend their nuances. But what they don't grasp is how to tell the world about them. Communicating technical content to ...
Mastering the Moment: Perfecting the ...
Tim Pollard"Comprehensive and arresting, original and generous. Tim Pollard teaches you everything you need to know about making presentations that get the results you want--and some things you ought to know about being a human being worthy...
Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job ...
Michael Port“An indispensable guide for introverts and extroverts alike.” — Inc. MagazineA Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller Every interaction is a performance, and much of our success—professional and per...
Show and Tell: How Everybody Can Make...
Dan Roam"Dan Roam is a master of communicating with pictures and words, together. I've stolen truckloads from him, and now you can, too." —Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work For the vast majority of...
Out Front: How Women Can Become Engag...
Deborah ShamesYour Voice Is Your Power-Now Make It HeardMore than ever before, the business, entertainment, and political landscapes are ripe for women to accomplish their goals. Women are entering law, medical, and graduate schools in equal number...
Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your...
Laura SicolaWhen you speak, whether on stage, in a meeting or on the telephone, ask yourself:Do you feel confident and captivate your audience?Do you command the room naturally, and feel like you are completely connecting with your audience?Do yo...
The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influe...
Annette SimmonsFully revised, updated, and expanded, this modern classic will teach you to use the art of storytelling to persuade, motivate, and inspire in life and businessAnyone seeking to influence others must first know their own story, and how...
THRIVE: The Facilitator's Guide to Ra...
Mark SmutnyHundreds of meetings fill our lives. Many are deadly dull. Some crash. Some soar. Some exclude. Some embrace diverseperspectives and generate great results. THRIVE: The Facilitator's Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings is packed wit...