Category: TED/TEDx

Susan Cain’s New TED talk: The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days

Susan Cain

Do you mysteriously enjoy sad songs and rainy days? Have you ever experienced what C.S. Lewis called “the inconsolable longing for we know not what”? Our artists, writers, and wisdom traditions have for centuries explored the hidden power of the

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Susan Cain’s ‘Quiet’ Named on 5 Gift-Worthy Book Recommendations from Bill Gates

Susan Cain

This article by Tom Popomaronis first appeared on CNBC.com. Whether you’re searching for the right gift for mom or can’t figure out what your co-worker wants this Christmas, a book to cozy up with near the fireplace can be the perfect

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Why are we so bad at predicting what will happen to us in the future?

Neil Pasricha

We all think the way things are now is the way things will continue to be. If you’re flying high, that’s not so bad, but if you’re falling, flailing or treading water, then this is a dangerous tendency, says author

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Getting Unstuck in the Digital Era | Amy Blankson | TEDxBYU

Amy Blankson

Do you feel trapped by technology? It’s easy to get stuck thinking that the challenges of the digital era are so big that there’s nothing we can do about them.  Amy Blankson’s new TEDx Talk will help you rethink your

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Harvard Research Reveals a Fun Way to Be More Successful

Shawn Achor

This article by Eric Barker originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree. We all want to be more successful. But everything you read probably sounds like a lot of work. Isn’t there a scientifically proven method that’s a little more… fun?

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Shawn Achor on How to Be Happier at Work

Shawn Achor

This article was originally published on Forbes, by Dorie Clark. Does an overflowing inbox stress you out? You’re not alone – but according to Shawn Achor, author of Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive

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How Happiness Affects Your Success: Interview with Shawn Achor

Shawn Achor

This article written by career success coach, Kathy Caprino originally appeared on LinkedIn.  One of the things I love most about my work is that my fascinating, knowledgeable clients teach me things I’m excited to learn. A while ago, a

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TEDxMileHigh: Be Awesome at Anything – Dr. Tasha Eurich

Is leadership something we’re born with, or can we learn to be better leaders? In this thought-provoking talk at TEDxMileHigh Emergence 2014, Dr. Tasha Eurich shares three key steps to be not just awesome at leadership, but anything else you

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