Through intelligence measures like IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence), we’re able to quantify the leader’s capacity to connect with others and lead from cognitive intelligence and business acumen. However, one venture investor believes it’s the AQ, or the “adaptability quotient,” that determines the capacity for overall success. Check out this recent TED Talk by venture investor […]
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TED Talk: Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success
Why do you play the game? To win. This innate drive to win is ingrained in the psyche of most leaders. But does winning actually equate to success? UCLA championship-winning coach Valorie Kondos explains that the secret to her success has nothing to do with “winning.” Check out the video below to watch her inspiring […]
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TED Talk: Creating a Culture that Brings Out the Best in Employees
Building a strong culture at an organization is key to recruiting and retaining top talent. And now more than ever, employees feel emboldened to not leave their passions and values at home, but to work somewhere that aligns with their beliefs. In his TED Talk, leadership expert Chris White explains three ways to create a […]
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TED Talk: The Cost of Workplace Stress
By Refresh Leadership on May 6, 2020 in Leadership and Management, Teamwork and Communication, Workplace
Stress in the workplace is one of the biggest hindrances to office morale, creativity, and overall productivity. Despite this, stress is also one of the most prevalent issues employers and employees face. The cost is high, but there is a solution. In his TED Talk, “The Cost of Workplace Stress–and How to Reduce It,” wellness […]
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TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
By Refresh Leadership on April 20, 2020 in Express Employment Professionals, Inspiration and Motivation
Optimist, leadership expert, and best-selling author Simon Sinek may be best known for popularizing the concept of WHY, which he described in his first TED Talk in 2009: How Great Leaders Inspire Action. This talk went on to become one of the top five most watched TED Talks of all time with nearly 50 million views. […]
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TED Talk: Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
Through her years of research, Dr. Amy Cuddy has unlocked the power of prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of trustworthiness and strength, and the ways in which people can affect their own thoughts, feelings, performance, and psychological and physical well-being. In her TED Talk, “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,” […]
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TED Talk: Efficient Leadership in the Digital Era
With a focus on innovation and quick decisions, it can be difficult for leaders to also focus on efficiency and well-thought out decisions. In her TED Talk titled Efficient Leadership in the Digital Era, CEO and Principal Analyst at Altimeter Group Charlene Li explains that it’s “less about control and more about empowerment: enabling employees […]
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TEDx Talks: The Power of Appreciation
Have you experienced the power of appreciation in your workplace? Check out this TEDx Talks for some great insight on the topic from Mike Robbins, “an author, thought leader and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to infuse their lives and businesses with authenticity and appreciation.” How do you harness the power of […]
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TED Talk: How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back at Work
There are five generations working side by side in today’s workplace. So, it’s easy to assume there could be a little conflict and misunderstanding. Check out this recent TED Talk by social psychologist Leah Georges for some great insight into how the different generations in the modern workplace are actually a lot more alike than we may think.
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TED Talk: How to Break Bad Management Habits Before They Reach the Next Generation
What kind of example are you setting for the next generation of leaders? Many of the skills and attitudes future leaders will possess are being developed right now through the example set by their superiors. Check out this recent TED Talk featuring leadership development expert Elizabeth Lyle discussing “a new approach to breaking the rules […]
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