Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: Conclusion - A lecture - The ingredients of a lecture - Book motivation - From a shy observer to an unorthodox lecturer - the story of the author -- 2. The lecturing mindset: Motivating yourself - Failing your way towards success - Confronting your fears - Re-channeling emotions -- 3. Old school basics: The internet generation audience - Don't believe everything they tell you! - Think before preparing - Prepare and rehearse -- 4. General lecturing principles: Lecture effectiveness - The narrow channel model - Be unique - Be honest - Be aware of your audience - Connect with the audience - Simplify and focus - Remove any and all biases - Care - Understand before you lecture -- 5. At the beginning of the lecture: The initial lack of attention - Start running from the gate - The 5 minute rule - Over performing is better than under performing, at least initially - The review -- 6. Things you should be aware of during the lecture: Noise levels - Verbal feedback - Visual feedback - Attention span of the typical audience -- 7. Effective tools/tricks to energize your lecture: Be sincere, confront your mistakes directly - Maintain your command - Democratic lectures - Be on the offensive - Breaks, jokes, and other fun distractions - Personalization -- 8. Common mistakes that turn good lectures into disasters: Overconfidence disguised as arrogance - Packing too much into the lecture - Misconnection with the audience - Misusing overhead slides and PowerPoint presentations -- 9. At the end of the lecture: Do not rush - Leave enough time for questions - Retain control until your last breath - Remember, the last coat of paint is the one that lasts -- 10. The art of academic lecturing - The first lecture - Tests and exams - to kill or not to kill - Teaching assistants - the good, the bad, and the ... - Multi-section lecturing issues - Always remember the primary goal - Post-lecture interactions - Course load assessment - Academic presentations -- 11. Making lectures come to life through labs - The point of labs and practical experience - The relation between lectures and labs - What a lab should not be - The Vranesic lab-lecture model - Large scale labs -- 12. Lecturing in non-academic contexts - The business presentation - The perfect answer - The acronym shield - Fifteen minutes - Professional lecturing - Political speeches versus academic lectures versus business presentations -- 13. The mechanics of professional presentations: The classic model - The shock model - A hybrid approach -- 14. Final words: Be persistent - Don't force things that are not meant to be - More art than science - Most important of all.

From the lecturing mindset, combating fear and nervousness, to lecturing tricks and tactics, this title discusses a wide array of practical ideas that may suprise and help even the most experienced of public speakers and lecturers.