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TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: We all want to use our talents to create something meaningful with our lives. But how to get started? (And ... what if you're shy?) Writer Kare Anderson shares her own story of chronic shyness, and how she opened up her world by helping other people use their own talents and passions. → Read More
After being honored at the Kennedy Center in 2013 Carlos Santana, was interviewed by many reporters. When asked “What do you consider your greatest achievement?” Santana surprised them by answering. → Read More
Bernie Swain shares how we can learn from leaders’ lessons to set out on a more purposeful path. → Read More
Kare Anderson's stories. CONNECTED AND QUOTABLE.: I cover ways we connect to accomplish greater things → Read More
Since you can't rewire your brain -- or others' -- you can boost the chance of connecting by appearing safe when you first meet and re-meet people. → Read More
Clarify Your Values To Live Them More Fully - With Others Getting specific about what most matters to you enables you to see if there's a cultural fit with where you work. That clarity also makes it e → Read More
We all want to use our talents to create something meaningful with our lives. But how to get started? (And ... what if you're shy?) Writer Kare Anderson shares her own story of chronic shyness, and how she opened up her world by helping other people use their own talents and passions. → Read More
We all want to use our talents to create something meaningful with our lives. But how to get started? (And ... what if you're shy?) Writer Kare Anderson shares her own story of chronic shyness, and how she opened up her world by helping other people use their own talents and passions. → Read More
Move more customers or event attendees to participate, gain bragging rights and more by multiplying the number of involving, positive multi-sensory experiences they have and reducing or eliminating the number of irritating, boring or otherwise negative moments → Read More
We all want to use our talents to create something meaningful with our lives. But how to get started? (And ... what if you're shy?) Writer Kare Anderson shares her own story of chronic shyness, and how she opened up her world by helping other people use their own talents and passions. → Read More
No matter what specific shape Isay’s “ask” of us tonight, on the TED stage in Vancouver B.C., it will probably relate to the power of listening to and sharing the life-changing stories that shaped our lives. These are the markers of meaning in our lives, alone and together. As research shows that globally more people are working and living alone, especially in more affluent countries like the… → Read More
We have an understandable tendency in such times to seek out the familiar and comfortable as a buffer against the disruptive changes surrounding us.... → Read More
When the spotlight’s on you, shine it on those you admire and love, naming them and sharing the vignettes that make that recognition memorable and credible. → Read More
Stay sought-after by becoming an opportunity maker who enables others to use best talents together and for each other more often -- thus spurring happier and higher-performing behavior. That not only makes work more meaningful and productive it creates the camaraderie that sparks new connections and innovation. Hint: adopt a mutuality mindset → Read More
Gone are the days when customer service was a boring chore, a necessary evil, an unglamorous afterthought. Today’s customer service has the potential to be nothing short of thrilling. By forging smart partnerships, companies of all sizes can create unexpected benefits and transform customer service from an afterthought into a highlight. 1. [...] → Read More
In our increasingly complex yet connected world, the most valued kind of leaders are those who can create opportunity, with and for others. Self-organized groups will become more vital in all organizations to solve problems and seize opportunities faster and better. Thus it behooves us to recognize how to operate to reduce the chances of some individuals not doing their part. Try these methods to… → Read More
Become more deeply connected to diverse people in ways that support you both by recognizing what they aren't saying, "defensive driving" to avoid conversational crashes, and getting them to ask sequential questions that reveal their underlying interests. → Read More
When you most want to smash someone in the face or run out of the room, remember this irony. Cooling off someone else’s anger can be a way to actually bring that person closer. Warning: Don’t add fuel to the fire by suggesting that they calm down. Here are five ways to not only dampen their anger but possibly strengthen the relationship. → Read More
If you want to understand others better recognize our biggest myths re mind reading, body language, the difference between the sexes and more. Then see when and how to ask question, and from whom. Read Mindwise by Nicholas Epley. → Read More
To cultivate genuine, enduring relationships, become more influential and lead a satisfying life with others, try Judy Robinett’s concrete approach that she’s used to succeed. Read her new book, How to be a Power Connector → Read More