I am a big fan of TED and TEDTalks. TED has spun off a series of TEDx-events, learn more at TEDx.
In the spirit of “Ideas Worth Spreading,” TEDx is a program that enables schools, businesses, libraries or just groups of friends to enjoy a TED-like experience through events they themselves organize, design and host.
We’re [...]
I got a link in my Twitter stream pointing to The TED presentation commandments which is a great list of ten commandments in order to make a great presentation.
The TED Commandments
Thou Shalt Not Simply Trot Out thy Usual Shtick.
Thou Shalt Dream a Great Dream, or Show Forth a Wondrous New Thing, Or Share Something Thou [...]
This is yet another great TED Talk, Matthew Childs: Hang in there! 9 life lessons from rock climbing.
In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.
This talk is less than five minutes, the nine [...]
This TED Talk has popped up several times lately but it was not until today that I took the time and watched John Wooden: Coaching for people, not points.
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he [...]
One of my favourite TED Talks is Benjamin Zander: Classical music with shining eyes. Do not let the title fool you, the talk is about music and passion but also brings up leadership.
Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our [...]
At TED Talks there is a terrific talk by Elizabeth Gilbert: A different way to think about creative genius.
Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. It’s a funny, [...]
Among the TED Talks is one with Tony Robbins where he talks about Why we do what we do, and how we can do it better. It is an intense and interesting 20 minutes session. Among other things Tony Robbins mentions the six human needs:
1. Certainty/Comfort.
2. Variety.
3. Significance.
4. Connection/Love.
5. Growth.
6. Contribution.
I have never seen [...]
I am a big fan of TED Talks, they have created a list with the Top 10 TEDTalks. My favorite among those ten is Jill Bolte Taylor talking about My stroke of insight.
You can view the talks by Themes, Speakers or the Talks List. And while you are there, sign up for their newsletter and [...]
At TED talks is a very interesting speak by Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of Acumen Fund.
Jacqueline Novogratz persuasively argues for a new approach to foreign aid: “The question isn’t ‘how do we fix this?’ The question is ‘How can we help Africans to do this for themselves?’”
At TED talks is an interesting and entertaining speech by Sir Ken Robinson, author of Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative, and a leading expert on innovation and human resources. In this talk, he makes a case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity, rather than undermining it.
