The TED Talks lecture series has become one of the Internet's most popular and powerful platforms where important ideas spread around the world through the stories of remarkable people.

Standout Quote: “We spend roughly 60 percent of our communication time listening ... in the English language — a concept that Dr. Laura Trice expands on in her intriguing TED Talk.

A TED Talk shaped Michelle Cottrell-Williams ... has made it a point to talk less and listen more to her students, to let them be the guides for their own learning. “I learned how important ...

“In high school, I liked English and math and art and I built websites ... “It redefines the possibilities for a CPA,” she said. “Listening to this TED talk confirmed my belief that you can use your ...

You can listen to something serious that long without getting bored or exhausted. The goal is to make it to a TED conference and then get your talk posted online. Speakers do not get paid.

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Take TED talks ... Here are some talks to turn to if you want to get smarter in a hurry. "How to speak so that people want to listen" by Julian Treasure Business consultant Julian Treasure ...