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Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 22,699 ratings — published
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TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.04 — 15,422 ratings — published 2016
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Confessions of a Public Speaker Confessions of a Public Speaker (Hardcover)
by (shelved 79 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,143 ratings — published 2009
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The Art of Public Speaking The Art of Public Speaking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 72 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.90 — 6,182 ratings — published 1915
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The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 61 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.02 — 11,032 ratings — published 1962
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How to Develop Self-Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking How to Develop Self-Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 8,341 ratings — published
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Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,634 ratings — published 2010
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The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 39 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.09 — 7,517 ratings — published 2009
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.05 — 14,719 ratings — published 2007
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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.92 — 2,219 ratings — published 2002
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Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 31 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.78 — 1,166 ratings — published
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How To Deliver A TED Talk: Secrets Of The World's Most Inspiring Presentations How To Deliver A TED Talk: Secrets Of The World's Most Inspiring Presentations (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.97 — 2,910 ratings — published 2012
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Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.06 — 4,825 ratings — published 2023
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The Public Speaking Bible; a Survival Guide for Standing on Stage The Public Speaking Bible; a Survival Guide for Standing on Stage (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.39 — 876 ratings — published
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Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker
by (shelved 27 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.91 — 1,331 ratings — published 2015
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slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 7,023 ratings — published 2008
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 1,200,336 ratings — published 1936
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The Storyteller's Secret: How the World's Most Inspiring Leaders Turn Their Passion Into Performance The Storyteller's Secret: How the World's Most Inspiring Leaders Turn Their Passion Into Performance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.85 — 3,082 ratings — published 2016
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Public Speaking for Success: The Complete Program, Revised and Updated Public Speaking for Success: The Complete Program, Revised and Updated (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.99 — 649 ratings — published
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Public Speaking For Authors, Creatives And Other Introverts Public Speaking For Authors, Creatives And Other Introverts (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.13 — 181 ratings — published 2014
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Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.98 — 102,107 ratings — published 2006
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The Art of Public Speaking The Art of Public Speaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.48 — 1,217 ratings — published 2008
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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships (ebook)
by (shelved 16 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.66 — 47,657 ratings — published 1998
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Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.56 — 7,567 ratings — published 2007
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What's Your Message?: Public Speaking with twice the impact, using half the effort What's Your Message?: Public Speaking with twice the impact, using half the effort (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.41 — 98 ratings — published
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On Speaking Well: How to Give a Speech With Style, Substance, and Clarity On Speaking Well: How to Give a Speech With Style, Substance, and Clarity (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.88 — 662 ratings — published 1998
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Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,870 ratings — published 2003
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.07 — 85,869 ratings — published 2002
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Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.25 — 9,019 ratings — published 2018
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I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.03 — 249 ratings — published
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Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident, Calm, Competent Presenting Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident, Calm, Competent Presenting (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.94 — 121 ratings — published 2013
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Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.05 — 11,830 ratings — published 2011
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TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 11 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.73 — 1,839 ratings — published 2013
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Speak to Win: How to Present with Power in Any Situation Speak to Win: How to Present with Power in Any Situation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.83 — 912 ratings — published 2008
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 10 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.67 — 5,715 ratings — published
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The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.91 — 21,508 ratings — published 2012
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.21 — 185,658 ratings — published 1984
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The 7 Principles of Public Speaking: Proven Methods from a PR Professional The 7 Principles of Public Speaking: Proven Methods from a PR Professional (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 9 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.68 — 373 ratings — published 2008
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The Naked Presenter: Delivering Powerful Presentations With or Without Slides The Naked Presenter: Delivering Powerful Presentations With or Without Slides (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.04 — 1,037 ratings — published 2010
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Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.22 — 527 ratings — published 1992
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Give Your Speech, Change the World: How To Move Your Audience to Action Give Your Speech, Change the World: How To Move Your Audience to Action (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.10 — 113 ratings — published 2005
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The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons From the Greatest Speeches in History The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons From the Greatest Speeches in History (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.86 — 456 ratings — published 2010
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The Art of Thinking Clearly The Art of Thinking Clearly (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.84 — 43,290 ratings — published 2011
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Lend Me Your Ears: All you need to know about making speeches and presentations Lend Me Your Ears: All you need to know about making speeches and presentations (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.04 — 143 ratings — published 2004
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Demystifying Public Speaking Demystifying Public Speaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 4.11 — 174 ratings — published
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Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.90 — 19,541 ratings — published 2015
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The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.67 — 725 ratings — published 2001
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The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.81 — 2,771 ratings — published 2000
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Public Speaking for Dummies Public Speaking for Dummies (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as public-speaking)
avg rating 3.61 — 83 ratings — published 1998
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Shafter Bailey
“You better understand this, Cindy,” Wanda said. “The sooner you do the better your life will be. In your eyes, no man will ever measure up to Daddy. If I picked Jesus Christ to marry, He wouldn’t measure up to Daddy.”
― Shafter Bailey, Cindy Divine: The Little Girl Who Frightened Kings

Susan Cain
“Naked lions are just as dangerous as elegantly dressed ones”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

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