In this brave, personal #tedtalk, Tracy Young gives an honest look at the constraints women face when trying to adapt to a male-dominated business culture (this talk contains a graphic story. Discretion is advised).
Category Archives: TedTalks
What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?
The feeling of fraudulence is extremely common. In this Ted talk Elizabeth Cox describes psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to combat it.
The anti-CEO playbook
Profit, money, shareholders: these are some of the priorities of most companies today. But at what cost? In an appeal to corporate leaders worldwide, Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya calls for an end to the business playbook of the past and shares his vision for a new, “anti-CEO playbook” that prioritises people over profits. “This is the difference between profit and true wealth,” he says.
How to live before you die
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. In this Ted talk at a Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks including death itself and to march to the beat of our own drum.
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Bring on the leaning revolution
The late Sir Ken Robinson made the case for a radical shift from standardised schools to personalised learning where kids’ natural talents can flourish. His famous Ted Talk is worth the watch.
The healing power of reading
Reading and writing can be acts of courage that bring us closer to others and ourselves. In this Ted Talk author Michelle Kuo shares how teaching reading skills to her students in the Mississippi Delta revealed the bridging power of the written word as well as the limitations of its power.
Three secrets of resilient people
Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and face whatever may come head-on with fortitude and grace.
The puzzle of motivation
Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think.
There’s more to life than being happy
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there’s a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life – serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you – gives you something to hold onto. Learn more about the difference between being happy and having meaning as Smith offers four pillars of a meaningful life.
How to let go of becoming a ‘good’ person and become a better person
In this Ted Talk Dolly Chugh explains the psychology of ethical behavior and shows how to own your mistakes. It’s a must watch.