Ted Talks for discussion:
https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership#t-341641This TED talk, by Drew Dudley, is about "lollipop" moments--small instances of grand impact. Encourages us to stop thinking of leadership as a characteristic of only world changing grandure, but rather, of impacts that we all have made.
https://www.ted.com/playlists/140/how_leaders_inspireThis TED talk, by Simon Sinek, is about how leaders inspire, not by what we do, nor by how we do it--but rather, about WHY.
https://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductorsThis TED Talk, by conductor Itay Talgam, shows clips of famous conductors "in the moment" in order to show how some are more successful than others--and why.
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safeThis TED Talk, by Simon Sinek, discusses how great leaders are those who make those who follow feel safe and supported--they unable those who follow to become innovators.
http://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movementThis TED Talk, by Derek Sivers, is about the powerful role of the "first follower". Interesting study of behavior, leadership, and the power of peer/social pressure.
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_areThis TED Talk, by Amy Cuddy, is about the power of our body language, our posture, and how we can "fake it until we make it".
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_gritThis TED Talk, by Angela Duckworth, discusses the key to success--grit.
http://www.ted.com/talks/stanley_mcchrystalThis TED Talk, by four-star general Stanley McChrystal, is about building "shared purpopse."
https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativityThis TED Talk, by Sir Ken Robinson, is about how schools do not provide a system that nurtures creativity.
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerabilityThis TED Talk, by Brene Brown, emphasizes the importance of empathy, belonging, and vulnerability.
https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better?language=enThis TED Talk, by Julian Treasure, is about how we are losing our listening skills, and gives 5 "real" ways to re-tune our ears for conscious listening.
http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_russell_looks_aren_t_everything_believe_me_i_m_a_model?language=enThis TED Talk, by Cameron Russell, discusses the concept of the "genetic lottery" and the unrealistic expectations that are placed on women and girls. Great talk on how looks aren't everything.
http://www.ted.com/talks/neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome?language=enThis TED Talk, by Neil Pasricha, is about celebrating the little "awesome" things in life. An optimistic view of overcoming adversity by always appreciating the great things in our life.
http://www.ted.com/talks/verna_myers_how_to_overcome_our_biases_walk_boldly_toward_themThis TED Talk, by Vernā Myers, looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable.
https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership#t-341641This TED talk, by Drew Dudley, is about "lollipop" moments--small instances of grand impact. Encourages us to stop thinking of leadership as a characteristic of only world changing grandure, but rather, of impacts that we all have made.
https://www.ted.com/playlists/140/how_leaders_inspireThis TED talk, by Simon Sinek, is about how leaders inspire, not by what we do, nor by how we do it--but rather, about WHY.
https://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductorsThis TED Talk, by conductor Itay Talgam, shows clips of famous conductors "in the moment" in order to show how some are more successful than others--and why.
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safeThis TED Talk, by Simon Sinek, discusses how great leaders are those who make those who follow feel safe and supported--they unable those who follow to become innovators.
http://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movementThis TED Talk, by Derek Sivers, is about the powerful role of the "first follower". Interesting study of behavior, leadership, and the power of peer/social pressure.
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_areThis TED Talk, by Amy Cuddy, is about the power of our body language, our posture, and how we can "fake it until we make it".
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_gritThis TED Talk, by Angela Duckworth, discusses the key to success--grit.
http://www.ted.com/talks/stanley_mcchrystalThis TED Talk, by four-star general Stanley McChrystal, is about building "shared purpopse."
https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativityThis TED Talk, by Sir Ken Robinson, is about how schools do not provide a system that nurtures creativity.
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerabilityThis TED Talk, by Brene Brown, emphasizes the importance of empathy, belonging, and vulnerability.
https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better?language=enThis TED Talk, by Julian Treasure, is about how we are losing our listening skills, and gives 5 "real" ways to re-tune our ears for conscious listening.
http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_russell_looks_aren_t_everything_believe_me_i_m_a_model?language=enThis TED Talk, by Cameron Russell, discusses the concept of the "genetic lottery" and the unrealistic expectations that are placed on women and girls. Great talk on how looks aren't everything.
http://www.ted.com/talks/neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome?language=enThis TED Talk, by Neil Pasricha, is about celebrating the little "awesome" things in life. An optimistic view of overcoming adversity by always appreciating the great things in our life.
http://www.ted.com/talks/verna_myers_how_to_overcome_our_biases_walk_boldly_toward_themThis TED Talk, by Vernā Myers, looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable.