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In the last two weeks since the annual TED Talks conference, I’ve had the opportunity to speak directly to two of this year’s notable speakers. Both are professors who have written books with deep ...

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The date is chosen. After applying or being recommended, you hear that you have been chosen to do a Ted Talk. You know, Ted Talk...THE Ted Talk...that phenomenal moment when you have to put together ...

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