Carmine Gallo

Talk Like TED

1. IDEA 1

   Great talks share common features

   Gallo studied hundreds of popular TED talks to find what made them work. He groups the secrets of great speakers into three qualities: talks that are emotional, novel and memorable.

2. IDEA 2

   Passion persuades

   Gallo argues that the best speakers talk about topics they truly care about. Their enthusiasm, he says, spreads to the audience. In his view, an audience that feels something is more likely to remember the point later.

3. IDEA 3

   Stories connect with people

   Gallo argues that stories move audiences more than facts alone. Personal stories help listeners relate to the speaker. In his view, a story gives people a way to see the idea, not just hear about it.

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