Empathy in the Workplace - The speaker emphasizes the importance of empathy in the workplace, highlighting that workplaces offer a unique opportunity to learn new perspectives due to the diverse mix of people [11][22] - The speaker suggests that empathy recovery is possible in the workplace, especially with the changes brought about by the pandemic and the evolving values of younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z [12] - The speaker advocates for small, individual actions to promote empathy, rather than relying solely on leadership or HR initiatives [17] The Role of AI - The speaker acknowledges the potential risks of using AI in sensitive areas like human connection, emphasizing the need to challenge AI outputs and ensure they align with desired values [16] - The speaker points out that AI tools can help identify biases and improve processes like recruitment, but only if the models are trained with diverse and representative data [13][14][15] - The speaker suggests using AI chatbots to guide difficult conversations, but stresses the importance of challenging and rating the answers to refine the model's values [19] Practical Steps for Fostering Empathy - The speaker recommends educating oneself about unconscious bias through available online programs [18][19] - The speaker suggests starting meetings with simple questions to connect with coworkers and learn about their perspectives [20] - The speaker introduces the "I am but I am not" exercise as a way to reflect on and challenge labels [20][21][22]

[Applause] There's an African proverb that says, "If you know someone's story, you cannot harm them. " I feel that in my three decades as a filmmaker, a media educator, and a public television producer, director, and executive producer, I've tried to harness the empathy machine that is cinema to center our shared humanity. But in over a century of moving image media, it's done as much damage and destruction as it has good. This can be seen in a range of work from Hollywood's first feature film, 1915's The B ...

Leadership & Corporate Culture - Traditional leadership focuses on driving results, often overlooking the impact on individuals and teams [3][5] - Corporate culture often rewards achieving results but rarely rewards treating people with kindness [6] - Unkindness in leadership can have a significant negative ripple effect, impacting individuals' days, weeks, years, or lives [8] - Toxic leadership is prevalent in organizations because kindness is not considered a core leadership competency [10][11] - Kindness fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and support, which directly impacts productivity [11][12] Redefining Leadership - Kindness is a crucial leadership competency that is frequently overlooked [7] - Professionalism and kindness are not mutually exclusive; kindness involves empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help others grow [13] - Great leadership should recognize and celebrate kindness alongside performance [14] - Leaders should adopt a three-step process when frustrated: pause, take a breath, and choose kindness [18] - The speaker encourages leaders to remember the leadership competency of kindness and integrate it with driving results [20][21]

Core Idea - Experience design is not just a job, but an integral part of one's identity, influencing how one interacts with oneself, family, and team [8][9] - Dr Reddy's emphasizes the importance of designing experiences with the user's feelings and emotions as the starting point, rather than focusing solely on driving actions [21] - The company's experience design team aims to integrate the organization's purpose of "Good health can't wait" throughout the employee base [24] Application in Pharma Industry - Dr Reddy's uses experience design to help employees understand diseases and treatments, fostering a connection to the company's purpose [25][26] - The company utilizes visualized mechanisms of action for complex molecules to highlight their impact on patients, instilling pride in employees [27] - Experience design is applied to improve manufacturing processes by redesigning SOPs with color, structure, and formats for better memorability and execution [31] Employee Experience - Dr Reddy's focuses on the entire employee journey, from recruitment to departure, carefully curating every interaction [32][33] - The company uses gratitude sessions to promote positive feelings among team members [15][16] - The company celebrates employee birthdays and farewells with significant effort [17] Methodology - The company's approach to experience design involves understanding the desired user feelings, motivating the experience provider, and focusing on micro details [35]

Career and Artistic Journey - The speaker's 40 years of work in performing arts started at age five, driven by a childhood dream of global peace [1][2] - The speaker trained for seven and a half years and became a national champion winner in Barasanatium competitions [6] - The speaker's first award was for service to Southeast Asian countries for teaching nearly 8 to 10 thousand students [17] - At 56, the speaker returned to the limelight, embracing her scars and sharing her story through dance [18] Family and Mentorship - The speaker's parents provided a foundation of education, spirituality, and arts, influencing her work [2][5] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of teachers (gurus) in her life, highlighting the gurukulum system where students live and study with the teacher [5][7] - The speaker's family is known as a Malaysian family in the arts, with her children being multi-talented musicians and dancers [13][14] Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose - The speaker faced personal struggles, including depression and a health condition (atopic dermatitis) that impacted her ability to perform [10][15] - The speaker found healing and purpose in teaching at the Temple of Fine Arts, which allowed her to grow and help others [12][13] - The speaker challenged traditional expectations by dancing without makeup or costumes and shaving her head, making a statement about beauty and perfection [16] Message and Vision - The speaker advocates for using performing arts as a tool to create empathy, compassion, and unity in the world [19] - The speaker hopes to inspire millions, especially children, to love, live, and communicate with their parents [19]

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Key Observations - The speech emphasizes the importance of bystander intervention in bullying situations [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] - It highlights the power of small acts of kindness and courage in creating a positive change [3][6][8][9] - The speech advocates for creating a culture of respect and empathy within communities [6][10][11][12][13] Statistical Data - Research indicates that 80% to 85% of bullying incidents occur with bystanders present [4] - In 57% of cases, bullying stops within 10 seconds when peer bystanders intervene [5] Call to Action - The speech encourages individuals to become "upstanders" by taking action when they witness someone in need of support [5][6][11][12] - It promotes the idea that even small actions, like a kind word or a simple gesture, can make a significant difference [3][6][8][12] - The speaker initiated a diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at their school to foster a more inclusive environment [10][11]

[संगीत] अस्सलाम वालेकुम एवरीवन वाओ फॉर ऑडियंस इट्स एन ऑनर एंड अ प्रिविलेज एंड क्वाइट एक्साइटिंग एक्चुअली टू बी हियर टूाई टू गिव यू अ टेड टॉक इन आवर बिलवेड कराची मेरा नाम सनम है। आई एम एन एक्टर एंड आई एम जस्ट हियर टू नॉट शेयर माय स्टोरी बट होपफुली टू इंस्पायर यू अ लिटिल बिट। आई हैव हैड द प्रिविलेज एंड द फॉर्च्यून टू पैशनेटली पर्स्यू माय ड्रीम्स, माय पैशन्स फॉर अ वेरी लॉन्ग टाइम। बचपन में स्टार्ट हुआ था। एक प्रिटेंड बास्केट होता था जिसमें बहुत सारे कपड़े थे अम्मा अब्बा के, दादी के, जिसके भी, वो मैं हमेशा पहन ...

Core Argument - The most meaningful progress happens when embracing the gray area between extremes, moving beyond black and white thinking [5] - Finding the middle ground is the best way for achieving resolution in disagreements [1] - Practicing middle ground thinking can repair broken friendships, strengthen family bonds, and improve mental health [11] Key Steps to Middle Ground Thinking - Listen to understand, not to respond, pausing before reacting and seeking to learn from other perspectives [14][15] - Look for overlapping values to build bridges, even during divisive debates [15] - Accept that compromise isn't weakness, but a sign of growth and strength [16] Supporting Examples - The US Constitution and the civil rights movement demonstrate the value of compromise in achieving progress [10] - The Dowist Chinese philosophy of yin and yang represents the necessity of opposing sides [13] - Personal experiences, such as sibling disputes, highlight the importance of empathy and compromise [7][9] Addressing Obstacles - Confirmation bias, the tendency to seek information that supports existing beliefs, makes finding the middle ground difficult [5] - Overcoming the instinctive "I'm right and you're wrong" attitude requires intention and a willingness to change [16] - Disagreements are inevitable in a world with over 806% billion people, making compromise essential [12]

Personal Growth & Resilience - The speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing how to be impacted by external situations and people, highlighting the control individuals have over their reactions [2][9] - The speaker's experience with early rejection and discrimination led to the development of empathy and adaptability, which became valuable skills [3][4] - The speaker highlights the power of believing in oneself, even when facing self-doubt, and anchoring emotions to the belief others have in them [5][6] - The speaker advocates for daring to dream and taking risks, even without knowing the outcome [7] Leadership & Professional Development - The speaker acknowledges experiencing impostor syndrome in industries outside their expertise, but emphasizes the importance of leaders believing in their potential and giving them a voice [6] - The speaker suggests borrowing trust and faith from others until one finds their own confidence [7] - The speaker promotes a "passion culture" over a "hustle culture," emphasizing the importance of doing things that are motivating and meaningful [8] Importance of Support Systems - The speaker stresses the significance of surrounding oneself with the right people to build a supportive network [8]