Name: TED's secret to great public speaking
Uploaded: 2016-04-19T15:58:19Z
Duration: 7 min 46 s
Description: There's no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED curator Chris Anderson shares this secret -- along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading?

Chris Anderson: TED's secret to great public speaking

TED's secret to great public speaking

There's no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED curator Chris Anderson shares this secret -- along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading?

The heart of an unforgettable talk is not a formula, but the successful transfer of a vivid idea into the minds of listeners. In one example, an audience of 1,200 began to mirror a speaker's brain patterns in just 18 minutes, showing how ideas can literally reshape minds. Powerful ideas connect to existing knowledge, spark curiosity, and can permanently shift worldviews. The most impactful presentations focus on a single, shareable idea that benefits others and inspires action.