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X @Forbes
Forbes· 2025-12-21 15:00
How To Be The Manager Everyone Wants To Work ForFrom making your team’s lives easier to actively supporting their growth, here are five standout tips for becoming a more effective, resilient leader.https://t.co/P9yGlO3Jap (Photo: Getty Images) https://t.co/vu0SwgqzIB ...
Readiness follows action | Sparsh Agarwal | TEDxIIMT University
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 16:24
Company Overview & Motivation - The speaker co-founded two startups providing mobility solutions and IT consultancy services across three continents in 13 countries [5] - The initial idea for the carpooling platform, রাইড buddy, stemmed from observing people traveling the same route at the same time [6] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of showing up and being present, rather than waiting to be fully prepared [3] Business Development & Challenges - The company started as a college project in 2022, initially self-funded through freelancing [5][7][8] - Early challenges included building a team with limited resources, leading to the realization that investing in the right team members is crucial [9] - The company experienced failures with its first two application versions, learning and iterating to reach the seventh version [9] Funding & Growth - The company received government grants (state and central) and attracted investors, including the Vice President of American Express [12] - The IMT business incubator played a significant role in grooming the speaker and helping the company access funding and resources [11][12] - The speaker highlights that funding and technological advancements didn't wait for the company to be fully ready; progress began when they started [12] Key Takeaway - The speaker encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start even if they are not fully ready or perfect, as readiness comes with beginning [13][14]
Want better ideas fast? Think like a comedy writer | Gil Rief | TEDxFullerton
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-14 18:00
Core Idea - The best ideas come from a "writer's room mindset," where creativity is a team sport, emphasizing collaboration and a playful approach to idea generation [4] - A writer's room mindset can be adopted by any team in any industry to enhance creativity and problem-solving [9][17][18] Key Principles - "Write drunk, edit sober" means separating idea generation (playful mindset) from idea judgment (practical mindset) [6][7] - Think like a comic (open, playful, "what if") before judging like a critic to unlock creative doors [13] - Quantity of ideas leads to quality; creating a low-stakes environment encourages wild and innovative thinking [15][16] Practical Application - Kick off team meetings with "what if" warm-ups to stimulate creative thinking [19][20] - Reframe obstacles into opportunities by widening perspective, as demonstrated by the wax figure example [21] - Collaboration is a superpower that bridges people and ideas, fostering creativity [7] Supporting Data - A 1968 NASA study showed that 98% of five-year-olds scored at the level of creative genius, but this dropped to 2% by adulthood, suggesting creativity is unlearned [8] - University of Texas study: a group focused on generating a high quantity of ideas came up with more original, useful, and creative ideas [15]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-12-13 09:59
Successful teams aren’t necessarily about star talent, but more often depend on “Glue” employees—the quiet leaders who make everybody else look good and rarely get rewarded for their contributions.🔗: https://t.co/eeLj65l8uL https://t.co/Z8eXHS9VkC ...
3 ways to be a better leader | Muhammad Wafiuddin Saipol Bahrin | TEDxUniversiti Brunei Darussalam
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 16:54
[applause] My name is Wafi and today I'll be delivering a talk about leadership a blueprint for Brunai's future. Now let me ask a question before I begin my talk. Who raised their hand here who believe they are capable of being a leader.Can I see a raise of hand. Keep that in mind because this talk is all for you. So all right so before I begin I always have this saying that you are all built for tomorrow and you are rooted in yesterday.So what does this mean. This basically means that all of you are being ...
I am a Bold Flavor | Dr. Christie McMullen | TEDxSouthlake
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-10 16:21
Hi friends, my name is Dr.. Christy McMullen and I am a bold flavor. As a matter of fact, my husband calls me that sometimes and I'm not sure he always means it as a compliment. But what I've discovered in all 49 of my years is that this is exactly who I am meant to be. And today we're going to talk about creating productive joy by showing up as who you are meant to be. See, every single one of us has a unique genius. And today, we're going to explore how that unique genius makes you the perfect fit on any ...
How Sport can Spark Breakthrough in Life | Kelly C | TEDxYouth@HarrowHK
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-09 16:12
[applause] What if I told you that the skills you need to overcome life's greatest challenges can be found in the simplest of places, a field, a tennis court, or even a running track. Sports have an incredible way of teaching us lesson that sticks. Not because someone tells us what to do, but because we experience them firsthand.Picture this. A young girl with big dreams holding a tennis racket that was almost as tall as her. Her name was Serena Williams.She practiced for hours every single day while facing ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-12-06 09:42
Successful teams aren’t necessarily about star talent, but more often depend on “Glue” employees—the quiet leaders who make everybody else look good and rarely get rewarded for their contributions.🔗: https://t.co/5AB4oGFK96 https://t.co/NY3daQ9H1o ...
Choosing to thrive | Joline Fong | TEDxAmherst College
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 16:38
Core Message - The industry emphasizes that thriving is an intentional daily choice based on mindset, not just milestones or accomplishments [1] - The industry highlights the importance of focusing on attitude and effort in challenging situations [1] - The industry suggests leaning on a support team while also cultivating the strength to stand alone [1][3] - The industry emphasizes turning challenges into opportunities for growth and connection [1][3] Supporting Evidence & Insights - A Harvard study of over 15,000 participants indicates that happiness is more related to being present than to specific activities [1] - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) promotes "prehabilitation" to prepare for health challenges and improve recovery [1] - The report mentions that approximately 6 in every 100,000 people live with a significant non-malignant brain tumor [1] - Social support is essential for health, reducing pain and stress, and increasing longevity [3]
Shackled by Guidance | Dr.Veerendra Mishra | TEDxDikshant School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 16:07
Youth Guidance and Development - The report emphasizes the importance of guiding youth while also respecting their individual voices and passions [4] - It highlights the need for democratic interaction between youth and their advisors, including parents and teachers [5] - The analysis suggests that a significant portion of India's population (65%) is under 35 years old, presenting a demographic dividend if the youth are properly guided and prepared for nation-building [5][6] - The report cautions against destructive competition, advocating for collaborative efforts and capitalizing on individual strengths [13][16] Digital Influence and Information Analysis - The document points out that the digital space, particularly social media, is a powerful guiding force for youth, potentially more influential than family [7] - It notes that in January 2025, 86 million individuals in India were using the internet, representing 553% of the population [8] - The report introduces the concept of "social media university" (SMU) and warns about the simulated version of reality (simulacrum/hyperreality) presented on social media [10][11] - It stresses the importance of content analysis over content creation, urging youth to critically evaluate information before accepting it [13] Emotional Intelligence and Holistic Development - The analysis underscores the significance of emotional quotient (EQ), communication skills, passion, and compassion in professional success [19][20][21] - It references ancient scriptures to promote collaborative effort, happiness, and a healthy ecosystem [17][18] - The report advocates for meaningful and mindful volunteering to foster emotional quotient and understanding of diverse communities [23] - It encourages individuals to believe in their potential, pursue their passions, and avoid comparing themselves to others [24][28]