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Secretary Hegseth calls for fixing 'decades of decay' in military during address
MSNBC· 2025-09-30 13:34
Policy & Strategy - The Department of Defense aims to fix decades of decay caused by foolish and reckless politicians focusing on the wrong things [1] - The Department is ending the "war on warriors" by removing distractions and clearing the way for leaders to lead [2] - The Department intends to remove social justice, politically correct, and toxic ideological garbage that had infected it [6] - Common sense is back, and changes are straightforward, with President Trump's expectation [7] Standards & Merit - The Department must restore a ruthless, dispassionate, and common sense application of standards [11] - Standards must be uniform, gender-neutral, and high; otherwise, they are just suggestions [12] - Leaders should be promoted based on merit, performance, and war fighting abilities, not on race, gender quotas, or historic firsts [2][11] Personnel & Training - The Secretary of Defense would want his son to join the kind of unit that every parent deserves to have their child join [9] - The Department does not want troops serving with fat, unfit, or undertrained individuals, or where standards were lowered [10][11]
Scaling Mountains, Inspiring Ripples of Change | S. Jaahnavi | TEDxSIS Ajmer Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 15:54
Personal Development & Goal Achievement - The core message revolves around the importance of embracing change, consistency, and adaptability to achieve personal goals, drawing parallels from mountaineering experiences [1][25][26][27] - Overcoming challenges and failures is presented as a crucial part of personal transformation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning [23][24][28][30][31] - The speaker advocates for starting small, being consistent, and adapting to failures as key elements in achieving any goal, whether it's in music, sports, or public speaking [26][27][28] Lessons from Mountaineering - Scaling mountains is used as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges, highlighting the significance of each small step towards reaching the summit [1][2] - The speaker's experiences on various peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Denali (North America), illustrate the diverse challenges and adaptations required in different environments [3][11][15][19] - Mental strength is emphasized as being more critical than physical strength in mountaineering, particularly in situations where exhaustion and the urge to give up are overwhelming [22][23] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker's personal story includes her father's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, which served as a motivation to push her limits and achieve more [15] - The experience of being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest due to age restrictions led to a change in plans and the successful climb of Mount Denali, demonstrating adaptability [18][19] - The speaker shares instances of having to turn back from summits due to illness or bad weather, emphasizing the importance of making smart decisions to preserve life and try again later [29][30] Importance of Continuous Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining a learner throughout life, regardless of age or expertise, and being open to gaining knowledge from others [31][32] - The speaker's father, a mental health doctor, is presented as a role model for staying grounded and always being willing to learn from others [33]
'Disrupt Everything & Win': Bestselling author James Pattern on his new book
CNBC Television· 2025-09-29 11:22
Core Idea - The book "Disrupt Everything and Win, Take Control of Your Future" focuses on navigating disruptions in life and business [1][3][4] - The book emphasizes enabling individuals within organizations to deal with daily disruptions [5][6] - The book explores evolving relationships at home and work, highlighting the importance of understanding these dynamics [7] - The authors suggest the book can lead to a better life by helping individuals deal with constant disruptions [9] AI and Disruption - The authors acknowledge AI's potential impact on writing and various professions, but emphasize the importance of human adaptability and unique skills [10][11][12] - The book aims to prepare individuals for the changes brought about by AI by helping them identify their unique value [11][13] Leadership and Talent - The authors suggest hiring people with complementary skills rather than those who are similar, to better address disruptions [16][17] - The authors believe leadership skills can be learned and developed, although some individuals possess natural gifts [18][19][20][21] - The book identifies 16 positive disruptor strengths, emphasizing that no one possesses all of them, and effective leadership involves leveraging a combination of these strengths [14][15] Book's Impact and Target Audience - The book has garnered interest from Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, indicating its relevance to large organizations [14] - The book encourages employees to align with the purpose, values, and mission of their organization to make smart choices during times of disruption [22]
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The Economist· 2025-09-29 00:40
Bosses who are organised and energetic can handle more people than someone who is shambolic and tends to oversleep. But bosses who invest time in coaching their teams will probably want a narrower span than those bosses who don’t https://t.co/QNyAxw1cPJ ...
How idolizing coworkers can hold you back | Kelli Thompson | TEDxOmaha
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 17:00
have you ever opened a jar of Crisco and proceeded to slather it all over your body I have I know what you're thinking half of you in this room are old enough to know exactly why I would do such a thing and the other half of you probably haven't held a jar of Crisco in years if ever you see it was the summer of 1992 and I was just exiting the sixth grade my friend was over and our plan was to lay out all afternoon and work on our sentance as I grabbed our towels I reached for the brown bottle of suntan loti ...
How storytelling can make you a better leader | Michael Ndoye | TEDxGeorgiaStateU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:46
[Music] Have you ever felt behind in life. Not because you weren't trying, but because the path ahead wasn't clear. I work with students all the time who feel this way.Students that are smart, ambitious, capable, but feel stuck. And I get it because I've been there. For much of my life, I chased immediate gratification.easy comforts, short-term gains. Eventually, I swung into the opposite direction, obsessively linking my self-worth to my accomplishments. And if I wasn't impressive, I wasn't good enough.Now ...