Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a territory so many of us fear: rejection. By seeking out rejection for 100 days -- from asking a stranger to borrow $100 to requesting a "burger refill" at a restaurant -- Jiang desensitized himself to the pain and shame that rejection often brings and, in the process, discovered that…
How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist, Adam Grant, studies “originals”: thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals – including embracing failure. Learning objectives: Identify main habits of “original” thinkers Discuss & share…
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive and…
When game designer, Jane McGonigal, found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience – and promises to add 7.5 minutes…
There’s a mistaken belief in today’s working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas delve into the surprising power of humor.…
Why are there so few women leaders? Perhaps because when women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian, Robin Hauser, weaves together scientific research and personal narrative to discuss the paradox between competence and likeability in woman leaders. Instructional objectives: List examples of implicit and/or unconscious bias Repeat common gender stereotypes Review consequences and impact in the…
InteresTED – Brain networks – What is the Default Network of your brain (as compared to the Executive Network?) We will watch two TED-Ed videos to look at some of the newer discoveries in how the brain works. “The Benefits of Daydreaming” and “How Friendship Affects Your Brain” Come enjoy a collegial chat after we…
How do the world's best leaders and visionaries earn trust? They don't just present data, they also tell great stories. In this TED Talk, leadership consultant Karen Eber demystifies what makes for effective storytelling and explains how anyone can harness it to create empathy and inspire action. The neurobiology of the brain differs with…
Workplace burnout and mental health are highly discussed topics but seemingly difficult to practice. How do we prevent burnout and prioritize mental health in the workplace? Gloria Chan Packer discusses the importance of establishing work/life balance by listing practices of boundaries and prioritizing mental health. By the end of the TEDx presentation, attendees will be…
What makes us change our actions? Tali Sharot, a neuroscientist at University College London and the director of the Affective Brain Lab, reveals three ingredients to doing what's good for yourself. We all have behavior that we want to change about ourselves or someone we know or it could be anyone. Learn how Dr. Tali…