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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 ...
Your Body's Hidden Intelligence: From Mindset to Bodyset | Jen Aks | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:25
Core Concept: Body Set & Embodied Leadership - Body set, the physical and emotional state, informs clarity and confidence, aligning with one's truth [2] - Connecting deeply to body set influences decisions, impact, and overall presence [3] - Embodied leadership, rooted in truth, is craved due to its trustworthiness [9] - The body serves as a constant teacher, offering wisdom from within [9] Intelligence & Performance - Kinesthetic intelligence (physical ability to learn through movement) and emotional intelligence are innate [6] - Activating both kinesthetic and emotional intelligence increases leadership performance by 90% [7] - This heightened leadership performance applies to various roles, including parents, teachers, and coaches [8] Practical Application & Impact - Paying attention to bodily sensations reveals information about safety, alignment, and necessary attention [10][11] - The power of gesture, a body set practice, awakens innate intelligence and promotes trust in its guidance [16] - Gesture practices can shift self-doubt into confidence, worry into calm, and confusion into clarity [19]
喝点VC｜a16z联合创始人Ben Horowitz分享460亿美元风投巨头的创业生存法则
Z Potentials· 2025-09-24 12:43
Core Insights - The essence of leadership is making decisive choices in difficult situations, as hesitation can lead to worse outcomes [3][14][22] - Successful leadership involves making unpopular decisions that create value, rather than conforming to group consensus [7][22] - The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with struggles and pain, which are essential for growth and success [12][33] Leadership and Decision-Making - Leaders must develop the mental strength to make choices in the face of adversity, often opting for the "less bad" option [4][14] - The biggest mistake a CEO can make is to hesitate, especially when both options seem unfavorable [13][14] - Effective leadership is about influencing those who do not report directly to the leader, emphasizing the importance of indirect impact [7][22] Entrepreneurship and Founder Psychology - A non-rational desire to create something meaningful is essential for entrepreneurship; pursuing money alone is insufficient [23][24] - Founders must possess a vision that transcends financial gain, focusing on making a significant impact [24] - The ability to confront fears and make tough decisions is crucial for a CEO's success [13][16] Building Effective Teams - A CEO's role is to assemble a world-class team rather than trying to develop every individual into a top performer [28][29] - The transition from a technical role to a CEO requires a shift in mindset, focusing on high-level decision-making rather than micromanagement [28][29] - Leaders should prioritize finding individuals who can elevate the company rather than attempting to improve underperformers [28][29] Investment and Market Insights - The common wisdom of quickly building a senior management team to achieve product-market fit can lead to chaos if not managed carefully [39][40] - Experienced hires can accelerate business growth, contradicting the notion that startups should avoid seasoned professionals [40] - The perception of a bubble in the AI sector may not reflect reality; often, when everyone believes there is a bubble, it is not the case [50][51][52]
