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: 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 […]
TED Talk: Leading in an Era of Constant Change
In an ever-changing business environment, it may seem impossible to lead those around you effectively and consistently. However, organizational change expert Jim Hemerling explains that adapting to change doesn’t have to be exhausting–it can be invigorating. In his Ted Talk, Hemerling outlines five ways to lead in an era of constant change centered around a […]
Ted Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation
Leading a productive team involves not only engaging and retaining employees, but it also requires a strong leadership skill: the ability to motivate others. In his Ted Talk, “The Puzzle of Motivation,” career analyst Dan Pink explains that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as business leaders think. Check out the video below to learn […]
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 […]
TED Talk: Listen, Learn, Then Lead
One of the most overlooked aspects of leading others is learning from those you lead. And, when managing a team of individuals from different generations with multiple backgrounds and skillsets, it can be difficult building a shared sense of purpose. In is TED talk, Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal explains how learning how to listen, learn, […]
TED Talk: A Guide to Collaborative Leadership
Leadership comes in all forms, and there are different thoughts on the best way to approach leading others. However, our culture’s admiration of hero leadership can actually hinder progress. In her TED Talk, business leader and coach Lorna Davis explains how we need “radical interdependence” to solve real problems and make lasting change. Check out […]
Ted Talk: How to Find the Person Who Can Help You Get Ahead at Work
Finding the right people to advocate for you at the office may seem like a daunting task. And, having a co-sponsor is sometimes essential to pushing through new projects and embracing updated goals. Business leader, author, and keynote speaker Carla Harris explains in your Ted Talk how to find the person who can help you […]
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. […]
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,” […]