Speeches That Won Hearts & Minds in Minutes
Just Released Book
80 Speeches
4 Minutes Each
From 10 Globally Renowned Graduate Schools
Benchmarks for Speechwriting and Storytelling
By Mihir Mankad
Global Communication Expert
Award-winning Professor of Communication
Former National TV Anchor
Harvard / Tufts Professor and Stanford / Harvard alumnus
Buy Now
“Concise, precise and compelling communication leads to great leadership & personal impact.”
- Mihir Mankad
Summary
Minutes of Magic is a collection of powerful speech transcripts by alumni of some of the finest graduate schools in the world, including Harvard, Tufts and the Indian School of Business.
Most speakers follow the "core value" brief, on personal philosophies shaping their lives. The speeches are rare benchmarks for powerful and personal stories that successfully connected with an audience.
All speakers were a part of the “Arts of Communication” course taught by Professor Mihir Mankad across the globe. Mankad is a former national TV anchor turned award-winning Professor.
Each speech was recited in four minutes, and many of them were recreated in “The Faces of Community”, an annual TED-style public speaking event that can be viewed online.
The speeches are categorized into seven themes.
Meet The Speakers
Arslan
Arslan is currently based in Washington D.C. and originally from Afghanistan. He develops strategies and learning tools for a foundation that is focused on ensuring political stability and human rights. As a passion, he loves to go on long walks and stay in touch with friends and loved ones.
Leland
Leland is currently a Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. He previously worked as an Associate Producer at China Central Television and taught English as a Fulbright scholar in Panama. Fluent in both Mandarin and Spanish, “Renaissance man” Leland enjoys judo and singing.
Rachel
Rachel is a California-native wife and mother currently living in Atlanta, GA. As a profession, she works as a Registered Dietitian on projects related to creative nutrition education and communications. There is nothing she loves more than cooking delicious meals and gathering people around a table.
Speaker Representation
Countries
United States of America
India
China
Canada
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ghana
Germany
Italy
Japan
Norway
Panama
France
Rwanda
Syria
Ukraine
Vietnam
Schools
Tufts Fletcher School
Indian School of Business
Tufts Friedman School
Ashoka Young India Fellows Program
Harvard Business School
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Law School
Tufts Cummings School
Tufts College
Harvard Kennedy School
College of Europe
Bocconi University
Universities
Tufts University
Harvard University
Indian School of Business
Ashoka University
The Masters Union
College of Europe
Bocconi University
.
Themes
Living Mindfully
Love and Relationships
Grief and Grit
Spirituality and Faith
Gender and Sexuality
Overcoming Obstacles
New Perspectives / Reframes
Entries for all columns listed in order of frequency.
Some speakers have dual nationalities.
Speakers are alumni of one or more of the schools listed, and have provided consent to reproduce their intellectual work for this project.
Selected from ~3,000 speeches.
Encompassing 38 “Art of Communication” courses.
Inspired by the community.
