Writer Pico Iyer discusses the meaning of home, the joy of traveling and the serenity of standing still in a time when more and more people worldwide are living in countries not considered their own.
Category Archives: TedTalks
Designing books if no laughing matter, okay it is.
Chip Kidd doesn’t judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book and does so with a wicked sense of humor. In this hilarious talk, he shares the art and the philosophy behind his cover designs.
What horror films teach us about ourselves and being human
It’s a spookily good #tedtalk and well worth the watch.
Happy Halloween everyone!
The Power of Time Off
We’re loving this idea! Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh his creative outlook.
Why must artists be poor?
Why do we accept that artists struggle to make a living? Hadi Eldebek is working to create a society where artists are valued through an online platform that matches artists with grants and funding opportunities so that they can focus on their craft instead of their side hustle.
The Future of Food
In this eye opening Ted talk Michael Silverstein offers strategic ideas on how to address obstacles facing the food chain. Asian diets are increasingly shifting to resemble typical Western palates and this small change places challenges on the food supply chain as it tries to keep up with the pace of demand.
5 ways to lead in an era of constant change
Who says change needs to be hard? Organisational change expert Jim Hemerling thinks adapting your business in today’s constantly-evolving world can be invigorating instead of exhausting with 5 steps.
Don’t fail fast, fail mindfully
In this thoughtful Ted Talk entrepreneur Leticia Gasca calls for business owners to open up about their failures and makes the case for replacing the idea of ‘failing fast’ with a new mantra: fail mindfully.
Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
In this great Ted Talk Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail to help us thrive in high-stress environments. It’s a must watch.
How to buy happiness
Research shows money can indeed buy happiness – when you don’t spend it on yourself. in this great Ted Talk Michael Norton shares some surprising data on the many ways pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, and (of course) others.