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The power of genuine communication for meaningful connections | Hicham Jadaoun | TEDxLAU Byblos
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-11 16:28
Communication Skills Development - Communication skills can be improved like any other skill, regardless of innate talent [5] - Honesty and transparency enhance credibility in communication [9] - Continuous improvement is crucial, adapting to individual needs without altering one's core identity [10] - Personalizing communication by adding a unique touch is important [12] Authenticity and Uniqueness - Maintaining authenticity is as important as excelling in communication [6] - Over-reliance on AI can risk losing one's identity and unique self [7] - Embracing judgment and vulnerability is important for personal growth [13] - Genuineness, honesty, and vulnerability are key to impactful communication [13] Practical Tips for Improvement - Crafting a message and practicing it is a starting point [8] - Consistency in voice and attitude is essential; avoid pretense [9] - Every conversation is an opportunity for growth and learning [12] - Find your true self and share it with the world [13][14]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-11 10:10
Market Trends - The evolving UK bond market presents a vulnerability for the government, especially when stability is crucial [1] Government Finance - Gilts (UK government bonds) are becoming a source of instability for the UK government [1]
The power of genuine communication for meaningful connections | Hicham Jadaoun | TEDxLAU Byblos
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-10 16:12
Are we born as good communicators or do simple words still have an impact. On Mother's Day, I was telling my wife, Grace, a university instructor, how it was obvious that our four-year-old son, Rai, feels comfortable speaking in front of an audience at his school ceremony. I thought that given what we do in life, he kind of enjoys using a microphone in public.However, she reminded me how both of us were completely different not so long ago. And this got me thinking about my sophomore year when a group of st ...
Secrets of a couples therapist | Colette Fehr | TEDxUSFSM
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-01 17:00
Core Argument - Emotional disconnection, stemming from uncommunicated moments, is a primary cause of relationship failure, more significant than infidelity or financial issues [8][9] - Addressing conflict constructively is crucial for building emotional intimacy and fulfilling relationships [9][10] - Effective communication involves acting in the face of fear, embracing vulnerability, and communicating assertively (the ABCs), which strengthens relationships and self-worth [12][30] Communication Strategies - Acting in the face of fear is essential, as avoiding difficult conversations can weaken connection; naming fears can diminish their power [12][15][16] - Vulnerability is necessary for authentic connection, allowing partners to understand and support each other's needs [19][21][23] - Assertive communication, being clear, direct, and kind, involves expressing feelings and needs while considering the partner's perspective [24][25] Research & Insights - Dr John Gottman's research indicates that emotional disengagement is a strong predictor of divorce [8] - Research by doctors Paul Amato and Denise Previty found that lack of emotional support and growing apart ranked higher than infidelity and financial stress in causes of divorce [9] - Dr Sue Johnson's research highlights that emotions signal underlying needs, prompting individuals to seek connection with their partners [20]
What if community is built by sharing stories we hide? | Sónia Silva | TEDxPraça Gil Eanes
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 16:54
[Music] [Applause] I remember the moment the door swung open and I saw 25 kids stir me up and down. I was six years old and I did what I knew best. I hid behind two large trees, my father's legs.We had just moved from Germany to Portugal to Lagos, my family's hometown. And my mother gently assured me, "Darling, don't worry. In Portugal, all the kids are just like you." What does that even mean when you're six. Sure, I spoke Portuguese. Sure, I look Portuguese.I still do. Brown eyes, brown hair, but the way ...
Israel Says Iran Is Hacking Private Security Cameras
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 17:19
This is something that highlights a longstanding vulnerability with surveillance cameras which have become ubiquitous around the world. When we look in our homes, even you see those doorbell cameras and you go to any office or or department store. There are cameras everywhere, even on the streets.Yet the data that is being gathered, the images, the footage is not necessarily as secure. We've seen instances several years ago of hacks of startups that had, you know, just reams of data from tens of thousands o ...
The Power of a Seed! | Isabela Peña | TEDxUWCEA Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-18 15:30
Core Analogy & Theme - The speech uses the analogy of an acacia seed needing to be eaten by an elephant to germinate, representing the necessity of facing unpleasant experiences for personal growth [1][2] - Vulnerability, initially perceived as a weakness, is presented as an opportunity for growth and connection with others [6][14][17] - The speaker emphasizes the power to transform difficult experiences into something extraordinary, even when life throws challenges [18] Personal Transformation & Adaptation - The speaker's personal journey involves moving from Venezuela to Chile and then to Tanzania, highlighting adaptation to new cultures and languages [3][4][10][11] - Overcoming the initial sense of not belonging in a new environment leads to integration and growth within the community [6] - Returning to a changed home country reveals that vulnerability can also be felt when familiar surroundings are lost [7][9] Global Perspective & Connection - The speaker's experiences in Venezuela are recognized as part of a larger global narrative of conflict, economic crisis, and social struggles [13] - Connecting with people from different parts of the world reveals shared vulnerabilities and experiences [12][13] - Broken shells of ideologies and biases allow for genuine connection with others, fostering a collective fight for justice, freedoms, and human rights [14][15]
From Perfect to Human | Ernest Yeong | TEDxUWCEA Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-18 15:30
[Music] [Applause] All right. So, like I recognized that the thing is I realized that when Drew stepped off stage that I wasn't exactly dressing in a skull scheme. And just so you guys didn't get confused, I'm not one of those dancers.I don't have to say that. Unfortunately, I would be disappointed if you guys would instead would a talk about how we can move from a pro from a perfect workspace to a human one. Right.Let's get into it. So, there are two car models. These are real car models.Yeah. Car model OE ...
The „for one another spirit“ - military principle for civilian leaders | Thomas Harbaum | TEDxBerlin
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-13 16:04
I must admit it is an amazing feeling to be here tonight to deliver a speech in uniform in Berlin, reunited 35 years ago and on the day 80 years after the end of World War II, I would consider this as freedom that we can enjoy this event here this beautiful TEDex bellin for me this is part of our freedom and I think we should never take that freedom for granted considering the actual political situation globally we should try our best and stand together to preserve that freedom collective memory needs to re ...