What happens when a dream you've held since childhood … doesn't
come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new
path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
Lisa Bu has built a career helping people find great stories
to listen to. Now she tells her own story. lisa-bu.blogspot.com
Margaret Wertheim: The Beautiful Math of Coral
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"By masterminding
a project to model a coral reef, armed only with crochet hooks, Margaret Wertheim hopes to bring some of the most complicated
mathematical models embodied in our universe into the minds (and hands) of the masses." Learn more about her here, and check out her website including the Crochet Coral Reef project here...
Robert Lang: The Math and Magic of Origami
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"Robert Lang is a pioneer
of the newest kind of origami - using math and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful
and, sometimes, very useful." Learn more about him here, and check out his website including his amazing crease patterns here...
Arthur Benjamin: The Magic of Fibonacci Numbers
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Mathemagician Arthur Benjamin says
that there are three reasons we learn math - calculation, application, and inspiration. Yes, inspiration. Math
is the science of patterns, and learning it teaches us not just logic but creative thinking. Math is logical, functional
and just... awesome. In this TEDtalk, Mathemagician Arthur Benjamin explores hidden properties of that weird and wonderful
set of numbers, the Fibonacci series. Co-author of Secrets of Mental Math, and Proofs That Really Count:
The Art of Combinatorial Proof. Also, see the list of research talks on his website including "An Amazing
Mathematical Card Trick". Visit his magical website here...
Dan Millman's most popular book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted
to film in 2006. He introduced his first book, Whole Body Fitness, establishing his foray into the authorial realm in
1979. Since then, Dan Millman has written 16 books, both fiction and nonfiction, and all focus on the conscious evolution
of the mind and body. Dan's books have been translated to 29 languages and have influenced millions of lives. www.peacefulwarrior.com
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also
change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” -- standing in a posture
of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and
might even have an impact on our chances for success.
Amy Cuddy’s research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — and
even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions.
Julian Treasure: How to speak so that people want to listen
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's
Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking -
from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.
Margaret Heffernan: Why it's time to forget the pecking order at work
"Organizations are often run according
to 'the superchicken model,' where the value placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn't
what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion
- built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help - that leads over time to great results.
It's a radical rethink of what drives us to do our best work, and what it means to be a leader. Because as Heffernan
points out: "Companies don't have ideas. Only people do."" You can learn more about Margaret
Heffernan, Management Thinker, at www.mheffernan.com
Elena Herdieckerhoff: The Gentle Power of Highly Sensitive People
Elena
Herdieckerhoff, Founder & CEO of Entreprincess, is a mentor for highly sensitive and empathic entrepreneurs. In
this talk, she explains why we need to change the prevalent cultural narrative around highly sensitive people. Learn more
here...
Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts
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In a culture
where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But,
as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should
be encouraged and celebrated.
Brené Brown studies human connection - our ability to
empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research. She is a research
professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past ten years studying vulnerability,
courage, authenticity, and shame. She spent the first five years of her decade-long study focusing on shame and empathy,
and is now using that work to explore a concept that she calls Wholeheartedness.
Elizabeth Gilbert muses
on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person
"being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.
The author of 'Eat, Pray, Love,' Elizabeth Gilbert
has thought long and hard about some large topics. Her latest fascination: genius, and how we ruin it.
