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The Key to Building Strong Teams
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-01 16:00
Culture & Fandom - The company emphasizes the importance of creating a strong internal culture and energy, drawing parallels from the world of baseball [1] - Storytelling and ritual are identified as key components in building this culture and fostering fandom [1] - Fandom is seen as a valuable asset, with user-generated content on social media providing insights into fan behavior and preferences [3] Product & Marketing - The company leverages fan-driven trends and rituals, such as the association of the color yellow with specific activities, to inform product development and marketing strategies [3] - The company aims to integrate details observed from fan behavior, whether in venues or on social media, into the larger brand story and product offerings [3] - The company seeks individuals who can identify and capitalize on these fan-driven details [3]
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 ...
Why Every Superhero Has an Origin Story | Joshua Olanrewaju | TEDxTanke
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 16:05
Core Argument - The speaker emphasizes the importance of origin stories and personal experiences in shaping individuals and their success [1][5][11][22] - Experiences, both positive and negative, define who individuals are and differentiate them [9][22] - Individuals should embrace their experiences rather than hide them [22] Practical Application - Individuals should audit their experiences to extract lessons [18] - Individuals should document their experiences to preserve them [19] - Individuals should share their experiences to benefit others [20][21] Examples - Spider-Man's origin story highlights the impact of circumstances on character development [3][4] - Malala Yousafzai's experience with the Taliban shaped her advocacy for education [6][7] - Professor Dora Akunyili's personal loss fueled her fight against fake drugs as head of NAFDAC [8][9] - Steve Jobs' calligraphy class influenced Apple's font options [10][11] - The speaker's childhood experiences shaped his storytelling abilities [12][13][14]
The Curiosity of Purpose: Seeking Meaning Through Exploration | PAULA PWUL | TEDxAngwan Rukuba
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 15:51
Personal Development & Self-Empowerment - The core message emphasizes the importance of self-permission in achieving one's goals and realizing their potential, rather than waiting for external validation [11][12] - Individuals should identify and leverage their "invisible brilliance," which may not be tied to traditional qualifications or titles [13][14] - Teaching and documenting one's process are effective ways to understand one's niche and create impact [15][18][24] - Overcoming limiting beliefs and taking charge of one's narrative are crucial for personal and professional growth [28][30] - The journey is not about avoiding failure, but about giving oneself permission to try, fail, and learn [10] Storytelling & Impact - Sharing personal stories and experiences can inspire others to pursue their own paths [9][10] - Impact is created when individuals feel empowered to act based on observing others' actions [24][25] - Everyone has a unique "regardless" – a challenge or obstacle overcome – that forms the foundation of their story [32][33] Mindset & Perspective - Curiosity is a driving force for exploration and discovery [8][9][23] - Reframing challenges and adopting a positive perspective can lead to unexpected opportunities [35] - It's never too early or too late to pursue one's passions and make a difference [31]
Daring to act creates the hope you long for! | Andreas Magnusson | TEDxStockholm University
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-24 14:51
We have had this thing going on for several years where we kept asking each other questions by singing lines from famous songs. I don't remember when we started or how we started, but ever since it seems to have become our thing. And now when you're sick, I don't know how to cope or how to even approach you. So I did the only thing left in my power. You're tucked into bed, breathing with deep rattles. Can I lay by your side? Your nod was the confirmation I needed before I lay down beside you. And I looked a ...
Telling Stories That Shape the Future | Massilia Aili | TEDxUnity Grammar Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:28
When I was about 7 years old, living part-time overseas in a small village in North Africa in Algeria, we had a small handheld cam recorder, which some of you might recognize, some maybe not. Um, and I would follow it every time it was on, no matter what what we were doing, whether we were olive picking aid celebrations, or even if we were just throwing out the rubbish. Sorry, I've already messed this up.There we go. Oh, okay. I'm back.Um, yeah, whatever we were doing, I would follow it around and I was alw ...
How Storytelling helps us to understand Science? | Sufiyan Alam | TEDxAIET
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:11
[संगीत] नमस्कार। मेरा नाम है सुफियान आलम और एक मैं आज इस टॉपिक पे बात करने वाला हूं कि ऑब्जरवेशन के हिसाब से रिजल्ट्स कैसे बदलते हैं। ऑब्जरवेशन ही हमें एक रूप देते हैं। एक आपने बचपन में भी या फिर आप आज भी सुनते होंगे एक काइंड ऑफ शायरी है जिसको हम कहते हैं कि नजरिया बदलो तो नजारे बदल जाते हैं। तो अभी इस हिसाब से समझते हैं क्वांटम मैकेनिक्स क्या कहती है. क्वांटम स्टेट्स क्या कहती है. आप जैसे मैं हूं आपके सामने। और कई लोग मुझे जानते होंगे यहां पर। मैं हिंदी भाषी हूं। हिंदी में बोलना पसंद कर रहा हूं। इंग्लिश बो ...
Recall Me Maybe | FT Drama
Financial Times· 2025-09-18 04:07
Technology & Memory - The system uses AI and probability algorithms to generate memories from data, which may include biases [4][9][11] - The AI system aims to recreate people as they were, not just the nice parts, acknowledging that memory is biased and subjective [14] - The technology not only recreates old memories but also improves current working memory [16] Ethical & Philosophical Implications - The system's generated memories may not be the truth, but neither is memory itself [14] - The question arises whether rebuilding memories rebuilds the true self [7] - The technology raises concerns about who owns the archive of memories and its potential for misuse [8] Emotional & Psychological Impact - The process of reliving memories can be troubling and can taste like sick [4][13] - The system can generate new memories from data, leading to uncertainty and questioning of reality [5] - The technology can evoke strong emotional reactions, including fear, anger, and confusion [10][16]
Using comics and storytelling to engage memory and bring fun back to learning | Alina Pete | TEDxRRU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-11 14:46
[Music] [Applause] Lean in and listen. I'm going to tell you a story. And like all good stories, it begins a long time ago. A long time ago, learning was fun.When I was five, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the latest picture book about dinosaurs or space. These books were full of bright, colorful pictures and fun facts that made you want to learn more. Then I started school.It was all right. I was a good student and I got good grades. But learning had become work.Gone were the picture books, replaced by ...
The Paradox of Borders | Jacques Mulder | TEDxRiyadh
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 16:55
Alam allayikum kalhal and to those of you from Riyad Sloan. My name is Jack Moulder. I will start here first.I was a failed English student. I failed English in high school. Not something I'm necessarily proud to tell anybody, but it has relevance.I was destined to repeat my final year, but for some reason, my teachers decide to shift me along to make me somebody else's problem. I arrived at my university. I completed three years in one year.My only condition was I would have to teach the lecturers and the ...