Leadership:
An Engineer's Viewpoint
TED Talks
Courtesty of TED.com, the following clips are provided as interesting and informative food for thought when it comes to leadership and life.
Dare to Disagree
Margaret Heffernan describes a conflict model of collaboration. Have you used this model in your own life? If so, how?
The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown's research findings encouraged her to undertake a journay to know herself and the humanity. How many of us think like her?
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
Amy Cuddy, a psychologist, illustrates how body language can affect social and personal lives by changing testosterone and cortisol levels. Have you thought about that?
Everyday Compassion at Google
Chade-Meng Tan, a Google executive, shares Google's practice of compassion at corporate setting and how this practice can be profitable in everyday business.
Lead Like the Great Conductors
Itay Talgam, a conductor, demonstrates how power is transferred from a leader to the followers with much control and authority. Think about other ways it is possible.
Listen, Learn....Then Lead
Four-star general Stanley McChrystal talks from his years of experience about the importance of listening and learning before leading in the military.
Give some thoughts in this concept.
Everyday Leadership
Drew Dudley highlights a leadership model where small but significant moments of life are consistently celebrated. Then, he backs up his model by a personal story of his life. Do we think about leadership like him?
Tribal Leadership
David Logan describes how humans usually form five diffrent tribes in different stages of life. According to him, knowing your tribe helps make you and your tribe strong. What is your tribe?
The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding
John wooden redefines "success" in his own words, which is not only empowering but also revolutionizing. He speaks from his experience and wisdom. How often do we define our own "success?"
The New Era of Positive Psychology
Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, describes how positive psychology is making an impact to the age old concept on the roles of psychology. He also sheds light on the importance of living a meaningful life. Do you practice positve psychology?