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Confessions now shipping from Amazon.com
November 07 2009
In a nice surprise, the book is in stock at amazon as of tonight – didn’t expect this for another few days. You can get the book right now! Yay! If you’ve already read the book on safari or preview, you [...] read moreFirst review of Confessions is in
November 06 2009
Mike Riley at Dobb’s Journal posted the first review I’ve seen of Confessions on a blog. Here’s an excerpt: Scott’s recollections and revelations are highly accurate and frequently entertaining. In summary, Confessions of a Public Speaker is a book for anyone faced [...] read moreNovember 06 2009
Things went well at Refresh Boston last night. Good sized crowd (I’m told it was their biggest ever), great questions and lots of interest in the book. Thanks to everyone who came, tweeted, blogged and flickrered – it all helps [...] read moreBoston Book Tour Report: Days 1 & 2
November 05 2009
5 lectures down, 3 more to go. The week started with my featured talk at UI14, where I got to present from the new book about presenting and pitching (You can see some amazing sketch notes of my talk from Jason [...] read moreDo you listen to audiobooks? Advice wanted
October 29 2009
I’m in talks now with O’Reilly Media about producing an audiobook for Confessions of a Public Speaker. I’ve never done one of these things before, and the few I’ve heard were mixed bags. Here are some questions: Do you prefer to have [...] read moreWhat’s wrong with TV: a theory
October 29 2009
In the pet theory department, I’m convinced I can explain why TV news is so bad, and how it happened over the last 30/40 years. My argument dovetails nicely with Postman’s Amusing ourselves to death, which I highly recommend. Here we [...] read moreOctober 29 2009
Here are this week’s links: The rise and fall of Rome, in numbers - Interesting to see a graph of the population of the roman empire over time. How to shoot an anvil – Pure stupid guy fun – what [...] read moreOctober 28 2009
Thanks to your help in getting the word out, Confessions is currently #2 on amazon.com for books on public speaking – Yay! If you haven’t checked out the sample chapters or teaser video, you’ll find them all on the amazon.com page. read moreTeaser video for Confessions book: now up!
October 21 2009
The first in a series of videos O’Reilly Media has made for the book is up. This also appears on the amazon.com page along with the sample chapters. read moreI need your help with my life: important
October 21 2009
There is something important I don’t say very often. I need you. Yes you. Not the guy in the cubicle behind you, but you. What I rarely talk about is I’m on my own – I’m flying solo in most of my work [...] read moreOctober 21 2009
Here are this week’s links: Surround yourself with whiteboards – For years this has been my fantasy – to write things anywhere at any time. Is creativity worth $964 an hour? - Fast Company describes a recent survey of ad agencies [...] read moreOctober 20 2009
One of my most popular posts in history is how to write a book: the short honest truth. It has over 300 comments and it’s the 2nd or 3rd link if you search various search engines for how to write. I’ve [...] read moreAn open letter to the micromanaged
October 20 2009
Robby Slaughter has a nice response to my open letter to micromanagers – and it’s called an open letter to the micromanaged – nice. read moreBiggest myths in world history? Help a school teacher
October 16 2009
What do you think are the biggest myths in world history? I’m trying to put together a good list to help this public school teacher develop a class assignment and can use your help. A recent email from a reader of [...] read moreOctober 12 2009
I don’t think I’ ve ever seen amazon.com do this before, but if you head over now to the listing for Confessions of a public speaker, you’ll see a special link to some sample chapters from the book. Hope you like [...] read moreMultimedia
Webcast: How progress happens: the down and dirty truths and secrets that make innovation possible
March 19, 2009
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free Talking about innovation is easy--making change happen in organizations is ridiculously hard. But there are things we can learn from the history of technology, political revolution and change, and there...




