4 Ted Talks That Will Challenge Your Current Views (and Make You More Successful in Business)

Growing up we have all learned certain “truths” that we have taken with us into school and the workplace. But how often do we challenge these long held beliefs and even question why we clung to them in the first place? These 4 Ted Talks will do just that—challenge the way you think about incentives and motivating your employees, adding play into the workplace, being vulnerable as a leader (and a human) and remembering how creative you really are.

The Puzzle of Motivation (18min 32second) This talk will challenge the way you look at incentives and motivating your Employees. Learn about the science of human motivation, particularly the dynamics of extrinsic motivators and intrinsic motivators and how it can benefit your business.

*Hint: True results come from autonomy, mastery, and purpose (not paychecks!)

Manifesto for Play (18 min) –This talk will challenge the way you think about “Play” with a universal message for people everywhere who are reinventing their workplace and their lives.

*Hint: More play equals more profits

The Power of Vulnerability (20min) This talk will challenge the way you think “being vulnerable” really means through human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, and love.

*Hint: It’s all about feeling grateful and joyful in your most vulnerable moments-believe that you are enough.

Creative Confidence (11min)- This talk will challenge your view of whether or not you think you are truly “Creative” and what the true definition of creativity is.

*Hint: You are much more creative than you think!