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From TED.com Sarah Lewis is curator, historian and the author of the book "The Rise". This inspiring book talks about finding success even in failures and near misses. She says that even failures can help us to obtain success. Because almost all … [Continue reading]
From TED.com Batch to batch, crust to crust ... In tribute to the beloved staple food, baking master Peter Reinhart reflects on the cordial couplings (wheat and yeast, starch and heat) that give us our daily bread. Try not to eat a slice. Master … [Continue reading]
Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life, published on September 8, 1998, is a motivational book by Spencer Johnson written in the style of a parable or business fable. The text describes change in one's … [Continue reading]
Max Depree has made himself known in the business world as the chairman and CEO of Herman Miller, Inc. The record of this company is quite impressive. This company was named by Fortune magazine in 1989 as one of the ten best innovative and managed … [Continue reading]
From TED.com Use dancers instead of powerpoint. That's science writer John Bohannon's "modest proposal." In this spellbinding choreographed talk he makes his case by example, aided by dancers from Black Label Movement. (Filmed at … [Continue reading]
When Life puts you in difficult situations, don't say "why me?" Pull yourself up, push your chest out, keep your head high, And say, "C'mon Life....TRY ME!" … [Continue reading]
From TED.com At TEDGlobal 2010, author Matt Ridley shows how, throughout history, the engine of human progress has been the meeting and mating of ideas to make new ideas. It's not important how clever individuals are, he says; what really matters is … [Continue reading]
From TED.com Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening and learning — and … [Continue reading]
From TED.com At the 2008 Serious Play conference, designer Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play — with many examples you can try at home (and one that maybe you shouldn't). Tim Brown is the CEO of the … [Continue reading]
From TED.com At TEDxCambridge, Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can, indeed buy happiness — when you don't spend it on yourself. Listen for surprising data on the many ways pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, … [Continue reading]
