The story of a speech (2/2): Be vulnerable and make them laugh

The previous article began the story of Professor Adam Grant from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, who was about to deliver a speech to people who organised TED events. He was nervous, a feeling he had not experienced for many years prior to a speech. He then recalled one of the most important lessons he had heard concerning public speaking: you must not try too hard to impress people. Instead, you should focus on connecting with others.

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