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An ex-consultant quit his 6-figure job after reading 'Dare to Lead.' Here are the 4 lessons from the book that motivated him.
Business Insider· 2026-02-22 10:17
Core Insights - The article discusses AJ Eckstein's career transformation after reading "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown, which prompted him to pursue his own entrepreneurial path instead of conforming to traditional career expectations [4][5][6]. Group 1: Career Transition - Eckstein initially followed a conventional career path, achieving rapid promotions and a six-figure salary at a consulting firm, but felt unfulfilled and like a "tiny, expendable cog" in a large organization [2][5]. - The turning point came when Eckstein decided to leave his stable job to launch his own venture, Creator Match, which connects brands with LinkedIn creators, aligning with his core values of entrepreneurship and autonomy [5][6]. Group 2: Embracing Challenges - After starting his business, Eckstein faced significant challenges, including long hours, self-doubt, and the need to make decisions with limited data, which required him to step out of his comfort zone [7][8]. - The lessons from "Dare to Lead" emphasized the importance of confronting discomfort and taking risks as essential for growth and opportunity [8]. Group 3: Living Values - Eckstein learned to "live into his values," which involved actively practicing his core beliefs rather than merely acknowledging them, such as inspiring others to pursue their authenticity [9][10]. - He took a courageous step by accepting an invitation to speak at a TEDx Talk, which he viewed as a way to empower others while embodying his values [10]. Group 4: Vulnerability in Leadership - The book taught Eckstein that effective leadership is not about perfection but about practicing values through vulnerability, which he found to be crucial for personal and professional growth [11][12]. - By embracing uncertainty and seeking help, Eckstein realized that authenticity and a willingness to learn are key to building a fulfilling career [12].
El poder de cometer errores | Irene Esser | TEDxCaracas
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-19 16:48
Era hace una vez una niña salvaje que le preguntaron algo en un escenario bastante importante. Venezuela. Venezuela, tarjeta, por favor.Gracias. numberas promulgar una nueva ley cuál sería y explícame por qué sería esa. I think that any are in constitution or in life are already made. I think that we should have a straight way to go in our similar or in in our lives as it is. For example, I am a surfer and I think that the best way that I can take is the wave that I wait for it.Vegas. Eso pudo haber sido el ...
Turning setbacks into strength | DaVida Anderson | TEDxWestminister
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-19 16:48
What happens when life takes your breath away. Not just figuratively, literally. It happened for me while I was pursuing my dream at a Big 10 university as a division one track and field athlete.After a week of breathless workouts, my coach looked at me and said, "This is not anything that looked like before. You are struggling. You are pushing, but you are not recovering. Go see a doc." Now, it was a hard thing to do, I have to admit, because as a athlete, we are trained to power through. But something was ...
Why courage matters more than certainty | Aruna Verma | TEDxThe University of Law Moorgate
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-19 16:20
So what happens when you step into a world where no one looks like you, no one speaks like you, or understands your dreams? I asked myself that question the day I decided to become a lawyer. Good afternoon everyone. My name is Aruna Verma and today I stand before you as the director at the University of Law Morgate. My journey hasn't been paved with privilege or guidance. I didn't come from a family of lawyers. I had no road map, no blueprint, no insider tips. What I had was curiosity. Curiosity, determinat ...
The Unbeatable You | SHIPPY SHARMA | TEDxKIIT World School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-17 16:52
Okay, good afternoon everyone. Let's start with a question. How would you feel if one day you woke up and you realized that everything that you were banking on, everything that you were dependent on has suddenly vanished.That was my state four years back. I had two kids. I had no house of my own and I had no income either active or passive and the world came crumbling down and that was the time I looked up and said God you can take anything from me but you can't take away my happiness you can't take away my ...
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BBC News (World)· 2026-02-14 06:32
'Courage and sacrifice' of Filipino nurses praised https://t.co/fZE433xf6I ...
The Lesson from the New Kid | Lyla Bomar | TEDxTASIS England Youth
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-13 17:04
Hi everybody, my name is Laya Bomar and at my first day at Tasis, I was completely lost. Not just emotionally, but literally lost. I was holding my schedule trying to figure out what all the different colors meant.And looking around, everyone seemed to have this place memorized. And standing there with my schedule in one hand and my brand new leather shoes giving me blisters before I got to first period. I remember thinking, I am definitely the most confused person on campus.When you're new, you're forced t ...
Coral, Curiosity, and the Courage to Act | Andrei Steyn | TEDxMiami Country Day School
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-10 17:08
No, not today, said the surirly armed French police officer standing just outside of the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice. The opening plenary session was kicking off just 10 tantalizing feet away from me. I begged, I pleaded, I asked for him to just let me squeeze through, but he remained firm.Instead, he pointed a mile long circuitous route across the dock, a 30-minute detour. As I began walking, still frustrated and jetlagged from my 8-hour flight from Miami, I remember thinking, "This is ridicul ...
De l’ombre à soi-même. | Wassima AGANI | TEDxESITH
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-09 17:15
tous avec moi dans mon histoire, le chemin pour oser être pleinement pleinement soi-même. Je me souviens, je me souviens, pardon, encore de mon bureau, je me souviens de de mes dossiers. Tout était organisé, tout était clair sur ingénieur salari, un cadre précis et un salaire stable.De l'extérieur, tout allait bien mais à l'intérieur un silence. Je ne respirais pas vraiment. Je faisais ce que les autres me demandaient.Mais moi, moi j'étais invisible à moi-même. Ma coquille n'était pas si mauvaise que ça. Ou ...
Oser sa transition, révéler son potentiel. | Nisrine Elkettani | TEDxESITH
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-09 17:14
مساء الخير انا سعيده انني نكون معكم اليوم في ليكور ديالكم خليتوني نعيش نوستالج نعيش ايام ديال الدراسه ح دابا سنوات باش خديت الماكسر ديالي خديت في 2017 ولكن قبل ما نبدا اش معكم بغيت نعرف اللي معنا خدامين يهزون ولا يمسي داك نشوفكم وانش معكم تعودوا شويه نعاود لكم غبي على لوك ديالي شنو قريت ليونيسيون اللي وقعوا لي et je parallèle قريت خديت باك فيزيك شيمي خديت باك بجالك ديالي دومين اختاريت هو البني دونك اول خديته كان تغمري ما دوزش بيرو جاي بغ الرمله خص البنايه خص خصي تماره انا كتعجبني تماره دونكبيل اول سطاج كان ...