Category Archives: TedTalks

These are some of the TedTalks we find inspiring!

The puzzle of motivation

September 11, 2019Entrepreneur, Leadership, Lifestyle, Personal development, Science, TedTalks, Top TipsTeam Booko

Science knows something that businesses don’t. In this highly popular Ted Talk 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. Be sure to listen for illuminating stories, and maybe, a way forward.

The happy secret to better work

September 4, 2019Change, Comedy, Learning, Lifestyle, TedTalks, Top Tips#happiness #imclever #ted #tedtalk #workhard #funny #inspire #productive #humpday #learning #bookoaustralia #secrettohappinessTeam Booko

We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

Learning from dirty jobs

August 28, 2019Learning, TedTalks#dirtyjobs #hardwork #tedtalk #ted #stories #inspiration #perspective #workTeam Booko

Mike Rowe, the host of “Dirty Jobs,” tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen to the end for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work, and how it’s been unjustifiably degraded in society today.

How to design a library that makes kids want to read

August 21, 2019Book Week, Design, Learning, Lifestyle, School, Students, TedTalks, Top TipsTeam Booko

When Michael Bierut was tapped to design a logo for public school libraries, he had no idea that he was embarking on a year long passion project. In this often hilarious talk, he recalls his obsessive quest to bring energy, learning, art and graphics into these magical spaces where school librarians can inspire new generations of readers and thinkers. We love this Ted Talk.

One Dad’s mission to rebuild bonds between kids and their fathers

August 14, 2019Father's Day, Lifestyle, TedTalks#bonds, #Bookoaustralia, #cheapbooks, #connections, #dad, #dadsclever, #divorce, #families, #family, #Fathersday, #ilovedad, #imclever, #lessons, #mustwatch, #ted, #tedtalkTeam Booko

As a father of four, Dwight Stitt believes that family connection is everything. In this heartfelt ted talk, Stitt shares his own hardships of fatherhood in the wake of divorce. Determined to maintain strong bonds with his children, he imparts a collection of lessons that he hopes will keep all dads connected to their children.

3 steps to turn everyday get togethers into transformative gatherings

August 7, 2019TedTalks, Top Tips#bookclubs, #booklover, #booko, #Bookoaustralia, #bookshelf, #bookworm, #cheapbooks, #dinnerparty, #goodreads, #happiness, #ilovereading, #meetings, #Reading, #recommendations, #ted, #tedtalk, #whatbookshouldireadTeam Booko

We’ve been talking about book clubs this week and gathering with friends to chat, in this Ted Talk author Priya Parker shares three easy steps to turn your parties, dinners, meetings and holidays into meaningful, transformative gatherings. It’s a must watch.

Five Ways To Listen Better

July 31, 2019TedTalks, Top Tips#Bookoaustralia, #businesspodcast, #busy, #creativepodcasts, #imclever, #Learning, #listen, #listening, #podcasts, #recommendation, #ted, #tedtalk, #time, #whatareyoulisteningto, #wisewordsTeam Booko

It’s Ted Talk Wednesday and while we are on the topic of podcasts and listening we have found a little beauty for you. In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening to other people and the world around you.

Why good leaders make you feel safe.

July 24, 2019Leadership, Learning, TedTalks#business, #creativebusiness, #didyoubookoit, #entrepreneur, #imclever, #inspire, #leaders, #leadership, #leading, #Learning, #mentor, #Reading, #simonsinek, #smallbusiness, #tedtalk, #toptedtalk, #views, #watchthisTeam Booko

This is hands down one of our favourite Ted Talks of all time and by the look of the 10.5 million views…it appears to be yours too. Simon Sinek explores why good leaders make you feel safe. Definitely worth taking a break and watching with a cup of tea.

How to make stress your friend

July 17, 2019TedTalksTeam Booko

A pounding heart, fast breathing and sweating. Ugh. Stress has been made into a public health enemy. But is that really fair? New research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. In this Ted Talk Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive.

The real reason female entrepreneurs get less funding

July 3, 2019Entrepreneur, Learning, TedTalks, Top Tips#business, #entrepreneur, #funding, #imclever, #pitch, #research, #startups, #tedtalk, #venturefunding, #womeninbusinessTeam Booko

Women own 39 percent of all businesses in the US, but female entrepreneurs get only two percent of venture funding. In this eye opening Ted Talk Dana Kanze shares research suggesting that it might be the types of questions start-up founders get asked when they’re invited to pitch.

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