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Reveals the underlying story form of all great presentations that will not only create impact, but will move people to action Presentations are meant to inform, inspire, and persuade audiences. So why then do so many audiences leave feeling like they've wasted their time? All too often,... read more
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“Movements are started, products are purchased, philosophies are adopted, subject matter is mastered - all with the help of presentations.”
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“Great presenters transform audiences. Truly great communicators make it look easy as they lure audiences to adopt their ideas and take action. This isn't something that just happens automatically; it comes at the price of long and thoughtful hours spent constructing messages that resonate deeply and elicit empathy.”
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“Resonance occurs when an object's natural vibration frequency responds to an external stimulus of the same frequency.”
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“If you adjust to the frequency of your audience so that the message resonates deeply, they, too, will display self-organizing behavior.”
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“An organization should make continual shifts and improvements to stay healthy.”
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“Presentations create a catalyst for meaningful change by using human contact in a way that no other medium can.”
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Language and power are inextricably linked.
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Introduction
1. Why Resonate?
2. Lessons from Myths and Movies
3. Get to know the Hero
4. Define the Journey
5. Create Meaningful Content
6. Structure reveals Insights
7. Deliver Something They'll Always Remember (S.T.A.R. Moments)
8. There's always room to Improve
9. Change your World
Inspiration is Everywhere
Case Study: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata Sparkline
Case Study: Alfred Hitchcock
Case Study: E. E. Cummings
Resonance Rule #9
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nancy Duarte (Author)
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 651
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