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Human-Centered Leadership in a technology-driven world | Mukhlesur Rahman | TEDxNorthSouthUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2026-03-17 15:28
Let me ask you a question. How many of you this morning opened your smartphone before you connected with another human being. Can you raise your hand please.Now another question. How many of you feel that technology has made your life smarter and easier. Now another question.How many of you feel that technology has made your life more stressful and difficult. So you see two opposing truth happening at the same time. That's the digital world, digital driven world we are living in.Those who are student in 202 ...
How truth confronts purpose-driven leaders | Dr. Tiffany Brandreth | TEDxGreenhouse Road
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-11 15:58
Culture & Leadership - The primary concern among employees is the confidentiality of their feedback, indicating a potentially unhealthy organizational culture [1][2] - A significant 90% of culture change initiatives fail because leaders prioritize self-protection over their stated purpose when confronted with unfavorable truths [13] - Purpose-driven leadership has limitations, as leaders may abandon their purpose to protect their position, power, or favor [15][16] - Transformative leaders, representing only 10%, use truth as intelligence to drive innovation, inclusion, and performance, contrasting with the 90% who avoid it [21][22] Principles & Ego - Principles are defined as a code that leaders will not abandon, regardless of risk or sacrifice, to serve the greater good, especially when it's challenging [17] - Ego can override purpose, leading leaders to dismiss, deflect, or invalidate truths that expose vulnerabilities in their leadership [15] - The key differentiator for the top 10% of leaders is their willingness to sacrifice their image to serve the greater good, upholding their purpose [23] Change & Transformation - The presence of unfavorable truth triggers self-protection mechanisms in leaders, causing them to abandon their higher purpose [11][12] - Leaders face a crossroads where they must choose between serving their purpose and making a difference or protecting themselves and staying comfortable [28] - True leadership and legacy are built in moments of resistance, defined by the choice to face challenging truths or bury them using power [29]