Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero. World Cancer Day Campaign Manager, Union for International Cancer Control. It’s that part of the speech where the speaker makes the transition from the story that he has been telling to the message. Get TED Talks picked just for you. Secretary General, World Road Transport Organization. Addeddate 2017-04-22 20:35:22 Identifier ct-37658fbbe812ca80 Source creativetucson.org . Mark Bezos tells a story about a time he went to help at a fire. He came across as sincere and likable. John. I have been in the fire service since 1987 and I know for a fact there is NO such rank as assistant Captain. Mark Bezos made good eye contact with the audience. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Perhaps there is no Assistant Captain in your station or district, but as a generalization, your statement appears to be incorrect. Thanks, Heather. Well that is quite the spirited comment, Bill. http://www.ted.com The dot-com boom and bust is often compared to the Gold Rush. A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter. Register or sign in. TED Talks. Open Translation Project. All rights reserved. “Mark Bezos is the SVP, Development, Communications & Events at Robin Hood, the leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. 10 1 1.1 Mark Bezos tells a story about a time he went to help at a fire. Even considering that his presentation skills were lacking, assumably because this is not a critical component of his everyday life, the Talk was well written and rehearsed, with good context. A TED talk by Mark Bezos called A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter.He tells a story about a time he went to heal at a fight. John. Those two words got stuck in my head and in the heads of all those ADP leaders and associates that had the privilege to see John on stage. Glad you enjoyed the post. Priya, Thank you for the comment, Priya. I am not a firefighter – and my respect to you if you are, in fact, a “real firefighter” – but let’s take a closer look at your statements. Thanks for taking the time to write it. John delivered a keynote address about the importance of public speaking to 80 senior members of Gore’s Medical Device Europe team at an important sales event. TED TALK: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter. © TED Conferences, LLC. ", General Manager Europe, Hayward Industries. Further, it seems highly improbable that someone in Bezos’ position would lie in such a public form – including reference to a letter from the homeowner that mentions the shoes – about the event. It is clear from the speech that there were already several firemen in the house. 还可以输入 500 个字 发表评论. I first got in touch with John while preparing to speak at TED Global about my work on ProtonMail. [pause] Don’t wait.” (3:18); “If you have something to give, [pause] give it now.” (3:25). Best regards, Nikola, Hi Nikola, Thanks very much for the comment. He is also the Assistant Captain of a volunteer fire company in Westchester County, New York, where he lives with his wife and four children. This prompts me to visit the site where I usually spend a bit of time poking about. Mark Bezos- A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter 下载. comment. To avoid this in the future, I would recommend doing some warm up exercises before going on stage — swinging the arms; stretching; clapping the hands; voice exercises — anything to get the blood flowing and the vocal chords warmed up. Through my work with Robin Hood, we have used a great speaker-training company in NYC called Speakeasy. It’s a great idea. Keith, I subscribe to TED – you can sign on the site – and so receive a weekly email that alerts me to the latest talks. I’m so glad she sent it to me. It seems entirely plausible to me. What struck me very early in this talk was that Bezos is genuine. He’s the real deal. Hi Heather. Mark Bezos, younger brother of world’s richest man Jeff Bezos, is selling his swanky 4-acre estate in Scarsdale, NY, for $11 million. I recently came across this TED Talk by Mark Bezos, the Senior Vice-President of Development, Communications and Events at Robin Hood, a leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. His energy and presence were immediately felt by all the members of staff. I have just discovered your blog toinght and I’m sure I’ll be coming back for more. Muito obrigado for the comment. TED Talks - 英語字幕・日本語字幕の同時表示プレーヤーを使って効果的な英語学習 - ボランティア消防士のマーク・ベゾスが、勇敢な行為についての話を語ります。それは想像していたようなものとは違いましたが、彼にとって大きな教えとなりました。 Thanks again. 81) – Garr Reynolds, 22 Replies to “Analysis of a Speech by Mark Bezos”. Learn more about the Reviews There are no reviews yet. I was left thinking, “If my house were burning, that’s the kind of guy I would want to show up to help.”. Watch the athletes before any sporting event. It’s great for the pasts, narrative techniques, the prepositions of … His style was simple and straightforward. He was informative, engaging and inspirational. It´s all about communication and a good manner of speaking! Mark Bezos at TED University in 2011. A speech to be proud of. Keep up the great work! This no-prep lesson contains complete lesson notes and answer keys as well as ideas for expansion activities. Mark Bezos works at Robin Hood, a poverty-fighting charity in New York City, and the assistant captain of a volunteer fire company in suburban New York. Get in game. Wearing non-traditional clothing for a speech is a risky proposition. Mark Bezos | TED Speaker Mark Bezos works at Robin Hood, a poverty-fighting charity in New York City, and the assistant captain of a volunteer fire company in suburban New York. translators. Mark Bezos, Brother of the World’s Richest Man, Selling M Home in Scarsdale. John puts his heart in every word. Director of the Jura Region, BKW Energie AG. It was a touching speech, with an important message, delivered very well. National Education Director, Association of Speakers Clubs UK, John joined our Global Sales Meeting in Segovia, Spain and we all participated in his "Improv(e) your Work!" You taught me to stand tall. Addeddate 2012-05-13 23:07:30 I doubt very much that a Captain – Assistant or otherwise – would send people into a house for a dog and a pair of shoes if there were a real danger. Just watch the audience’s reaction at the end. Keep poking around and sharing with the rest of us. I put it down to nerves and the excitement of speaking at TED. I liked the fact that he wore his firefighting outfit. He spiced up his talk with some nice humour, particularly with respect to his firefighting “rival”. Just perfect. They warm up. He was assigned to race into a burning home and find its barefoot owner a pair of shoes, not quite the act of heroism he was hoping for, he said. This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page. You taught me to anchor myself. If there would be something I believe that you should have included, I can’t name it. CFO European Dairy Supply Chain & Operations, Danone. Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that … I’ve enjoyed reading your other blog entries as well. John’s presentation skills training was a terrific investment of my time. Mark Bezos [MB]: Elliott, thank you very much. He is an outstanding speaker who thinks carefully about the needs of his audience well before he steps on stage. Everyone was motivated to improve their public speaking skills. Reading a second-by-second dissection of the four most nerve-wracking public minutes of my life is certainly an odd experience! John, Hi John, First of all, thanks for sharing this speech, it’s very very inspiring. What do they do? I’m glad you liked the analysis. TED Ed. 100+ collections of TED Talks, for curious minds. I’m going to refer back to this one often to pattern my speech. I was forwarded this link by a friend. John, This was the first time that I’ve ever done anything like this. Bezos joined Robin Hood following the sale of his advertising agency, excited to have found a way to use his powers of persuasion for good. I find the analysis very helpful – thank you! They have trained some of our executives as well as our grantees to become more comfortable speaking publicly. Honestly, not a whole lot in my opinion. You may have fooled civilians with this speech but you don’t fool REAL FIREFIGHTERS! Thank you, John. Find us at creativetucson.org. Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero. John is a genuine communication innovator. In a little over a month I’m going to be doing my first real big (well big for me) public speech. Mark you have a super voice, you know how to use humour and you know how to tell a story. Bezos used gestures effectively, particularly from 1:10 to 2:15 when he describes his “rival” getting to save the dog, his own instructions to get the woman some shoes, and the great pose with his helmet and the statement: “But I’m no hero.”. I very much liked the symmetry in the important sentence, “Not every day is going to offer us the chance to save somebody’s life, but every day offers us an opportunity to affect one.”, Mark Bezos ends with a call to action and also a clever callback to his story about getting the woman her shoes: “So get in the game. Menu. session. 80) – Molière, Quotes for Public Speakers (No. John. Mark Bezos, younger brother of world’s richest man Jeff Bezos, is selling his swanky 4-acre estate in Scarsdale, NY, for $11 million.. TED Recommends. Regards, Nuno, Hi Nuno. plus-circle Add Review. Test of TED Mark Bezos - This content was originally submitted to Creative Tucson, champion of the Tucson’s creative community. I took a look at your blog; unfortunately, I don’t speak much Russian. Browse the library of TED talks and speakers. ESL lesson based on a TED talk by Mark Bezos and is designed for intermediate and above ESL learners to practice listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and grammar skills. Notice how Bezos moved from the woman’s appreciation for his act of kindness in getting her shoes to the importance of acts of kindness and generosity (big and small) that we can all do. The work put into the preparation of his speech was evident and by sharing some his own stories, he was able to conduct a closing inspirational speech which was relevant, powerful and impactful for all at IRU. Keith, John, Many thanks for the post (a great “honest and authentic” speech) and for your detailed analysis. As usual, John, nice job. It is also clear from the speech that by the time Bezos and the other guy went into the house, the fire had been contained and was pretty much out. Senior Sales Manager, Sunrise Communications. Glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to having you back. 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Video genre: Edu or explainer video (e.g. 演讲 TED Talks 人物 励志 带字幕. “The paper’s duty will remain to its readers and not to the private interests of its ow... Posted August 7, 2013 不能下载 用户2503587 发表于 2018/10/29 19:52:32 赞 0 回复 0. Delivering this in a short time, both in session and in preparation, is outstanding! Choose the lesson (a–c) that you think Mark Bezos wants us to learn. I increased my skills in this important area and feel more comfortable when speaking to an audience. John, Thanks, John. You taught me to look people in the eye. I’m excited but nervous still the same. One does not have to use fancy words in order to give an effective speech. TED Series. John is a fantastic speaker and teacher, with extensive knowledge of the field. TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. John gave a brilliant presentation on public speaking during the UN EMERGE programme in Geneva (a two days workshop on leadership development for a group of female staff members working in the UN organizations in Geneva). I appreciate it. Best of luck with it and I hope to see you back on the blog soon. Required fields are marked *. Meant to ask. SHAME ON YOU! There was nothing artificial in his presentation. Like many teachers, I too use TED. game at our conference set the tone for change and improvement in our organisation. Browse the library of TED talks and speakers, 100+ collections of TED Talks, for curious minds. Discover. You taught me to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. He is continuously amazed and motivated by the everyday acts of heroism--big and small--that surround him. 讨论区. You taught me to open up. My speech was very well received, has since reached almost 1.8 million people and was successful in explaining a complex subject (email encryption) to a general audience. This lesson is also great for use in the flipped … Wow. I plan to do a post in the near future on handling nerves that will have other ideas as well. Be BOLD. You taught me to tell the truth. He is also the Assistant Captain of a volunteer fire company in Westchester County, New York, where he lives with his wife and four children. Your email address will not be published. He was our keynote speaker at our annual convention in Barcelona, and his message still remains! You taught me to breathe. To the contrary, as Winston Churchill said, “Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all.”. Quotes for Public Speakers (No. He projected his voice well and had nice vocal variety when telling his story. Thank you, John, for your great contribution! Bezos joined Robin Hood following the sale of his advertising agency, excited to have found a way to use his powers of persuasion for good. I liked Bezos’s quick introduction of what he does and I liked the symmetry in the phrase, “when I’m not fighting poverty, I’m fighting fires” (0:20). His teaching can dramatically change our public speaking performance and enable us as presenters to have a real and powerful impact. My name is Mark Bezos, and you’re all welcome to call me what my friends do. Have a look — it’s less than four minutes — and then we’ll examine the talk from a public speaking perspective. TED.com translations are made possible by volunteer John helped me to sharpen the presentation and get on point faster, making the talk more focused and impactful. Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode Giving It Away.. About Mark Bezos' TEDTalk. His seminars on gamification of public speaking learning and his interactive Rhetoric game at our conference set the tone for change and improvement in our organisation. Furthermore, how do you know that Bezos and the other fireman didn’t go in together? Glad that you enjoyed the post. For the first minute of the speech, he spoke more quickly and did not pause as much as he did afterwards. Mark Bezos- A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter. Keep up the good work! John. … They usually just refer to me as Jeff’s brother. Another thing-no command officer would send in 1 firefighter WITHOUT A HOSELINE and especially not to get a pair of SHOES! Standing on stage in full firefighter gear, Mark Bezos told a crowd gathered for a series of TED Talks in California in 2011 the story of his first fire with the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Department. The quality of his input, the impact he made with his audience and his effortlessly engaging style made it easy to get on board with his core messages and won over some delegates who were extremely skeptical as to the efficacy of games for learning. And, as it is clear from the speech that the house was saved, it sounds like the fire was a relatively small one. John is a genuine communication innovator. I’m sorry that you don’t believe the speech. His workshop was a great experience and has proven extremely useful for me in my professional and personal life. John. His talk was inspirational and practical, thanks to the many techniques and tips he shared with the audience. Watch the TED Talk. This is a four-minute speech, a chunk of which is not even about the fire itself. Thanks for the comment, Keith. Dec 18, 2014 - TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero. In this case, however, I thought that the firefighting attire went well with the talk and actually enhanced Bezos’ credibility. Hi Colette, Thanks very much for the message. The trick is not to fight the nerves; rather, the trick is to accept that they are very much a part of public speaking and to channel the nervous energy constructively. TED Talks Mark Bezos by Azflyer. Loved the “I’m no hero” – You and me both Mark, you and me both. What an excellent evaluation of a splendid speech. Sure appreciate it! Jeff Bezos, the co-founder of Amazon (watch his TED Talk), made waves on Monday when it was announced that he will buy The Washington Post for $250 million. I recently came across this TED Talk by Mark Bezos, the Senior Vice-President of Development, Communications and Events at Robin Hood, a leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. It is precisely this kind of comment that keeps me motivated to work on the blog. So, this gentleman certainly needs no introduction. Greetings. Speakers should do likewise. I knew that you would appreciate the speech. 4,274,143 visits – Subscribe to get my posts first. All in all, a great speech by Mark Bezos. John gave the opening keynote on the second day of our unit’s recent offsite in Geneva, addressing an audience of 100+ attendees with a wealth of tips and techniques to deliver powerful, memorable presentations. It’s my first time on your blog and I will definitely come back again. John provided the right mix between theory and practice. I applied some of these techniques the very next week in an internal presentation, and I’ve been asked to give that presentation again to senior management, which has NEVER happened before. Thanks to John’s excellent workshop, I have learned many important tips and techniques to become an effective public speaker. Mark Bezos works at Robin Hood, a poverty-fighting charity in New York City, and the assistant captain of a volunteer fire company in suburban New York. Thank you very much for the excellent presentation skills session. realtor.com, YouTube/TED. About This Talk. (But I did note that we have the same WP theme for our blogs.) First, you say that there is not such rank as “Assistant Captain”. Go deeper into fascinating topics with original video series from TED. If I had one suggestion for Bezos, it would be to slow down a bit more at the beginning. Mark, thanks very much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Few speakers are so credible, humble and yet super strong with large audiences! Mark Bezos is the SVP, Development, Communications & Events at Robin Hood, the leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. And nice suggestions. The session surprised everybody and was a fresh-air activity that brought a lot of self-reflection and insights to improve trust and confidence in each other inside our team. It was, indeed, an excellent speech. Thanks for the insights. Watch. 4.7分钟 2905次. At 2:50, we see what I like to call “the pivot statement”. b Small acts of kindness are as important as big ones. John, That guy is way too good. Built in 1905, the property last changed hands in 2008 for $4 million. Senior Director and Talent Partner, ADP International. I’d rather fight a fire any day! Everyone enjoyed the good mix of listening to your speech, co-developing a concrete take-away and the personal learning experience. His seminars on gamification of public speaking learning and his interactive. a We should always help our friends and family first. Save the shoes.”. When retelling a story in that short of a timeframe, details are going to be omitted, the same way you and I omit details when telling stories to other people. Toggle Navigation. I’ve been using Mark Bezos’ talk, which is a masterpiece of storytelling. Second, concerning the pet and the shoes, neither Bezos nor the other fireman were alone. Mark Bezos conveyed an important message but wrapped it in a story. “Fire fighting volunteer saves pair of shoes. J. John and Mark, Thanks for the heads up, John. I hear so many speeches that don’t have a point but this ultra short speech had a very powerful point … don’t wait to make a difference, do it now. I was expecting a few speaking tips and tricks and a few fun exercises, but you went above and beyond – and sideways. Thanks again. This weekend, I heard a TED talk on the TED Radio Hour from a different Bezos, Mark, who I assume is no direct relation. John! TED Lesson / Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter(マーク・ベゾス：ボランティア消防士が語る人生の教え) 2012年08月03日 未分類. I just finished searching “assistant captain” with “fireman” and “firefighter” on Google and it turned up many sites that show a firefighter’s rank as being “Assistant Captain”. Thanks for the kind words; they are much appreciated. The whole team left feeling engaged and motivated to tackle the 2019 objectives ahead. After a morning of team building activities using improvisation as the conduit, John came on stage to close the staff event which was organised in Chamonix, France. The feedback I received was very positive. Save the shoes :-) #TED” — @rickrommel. 志愿消防员分享生活历程和人生价值。 播放列表. Congratulations on your upcoming speech. They helped me come to grips with the idea of speaking at TED – especially with the key aspect of “telling a story” rather than “giving a TED Talk.” I tell stories every day and am comfortable with it; giving a TED Talk, however was an overwhelming thought. We all feel more devoted to the task ahead, more able to succeed and an elevated team spirit. It can appear gimmicky or contrived and cost the speaker much in terms of credibility. Be the first … TED Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter. Video length: 4 minutes 41 seconds. There was some nice pausing for emphasis toward the end of the talk: “And you know what I’ve learned? Mark is a volunteer fire fighter, and though his story is quite different, I am fairly certain that Jeff Bezos would nod his head in agreement with Mark’s message. Small acts or small, all matter. In this hour, stories from TED speakers who are "giving it away" in new and surprising ways, and the things that happen in return. Do you get the Ted Talk videos sent to you or do you check out the TED site occasionally? Firefighters are bona fide heroes. In this talk, however, Bezos recounts one of his unexpected acts of heroism that taught him an important lesson. SECONDLY, NO command officer would send ANY firefighters in to rescue a pet especially without a fire hose and ALONE! I’m glad that you enjoyed the post and look forward to having you visit again. He used simple words. Mark Bezos is the SVP, Development, Communications & Events at Robin Hood, the leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. Following his keynote, John has led public speaking workshops for Gore in Barcelona and Munich. Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero. I got more than I bargained for in the best possible way. John is one of the greatest speakers I know and I can recommend his services without reservation. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events … No doubt, Mark was remarkable and his speech was very effective and touching! Discussion questions encourage higher order thinking. John, Thanks for the detailed analysis, John! Playlists. What could Mark Bezos have done to make the speech even better? I say “all” because it really was all interactive, participatory, learning and enjoyable. [audience laughter] Jeff Bezos [JB]: By the way, just so you know, this actually does go both ways. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough. When looking at the positive and negative aspects of Mark Bezos’s Ted Talk, it is clear that he told a very inspiring story. I particularly appreciated the fact that he did not forget the people along the sides. Video source: Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter. “Effective and touching” describes Mark’s speech perfectly. Спасибо! The quality of his input, the impact he made with his audience and his effortlessly engaging style made it easy to get on board with his core messages and won over some delegates who were extremely skeptical as to the efficacy of games for learning. Your email address will not be published. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough. Firefighters never go in a burning structure ALONE!
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