TED Talks
TED: 3 stories of Pakistani resilience, told in film | Jawad Sharif
TED Fellow Jawad Sharif was born with a rebellious streak -- and he's used it in his documentary films to amplify the unheard voices of Pakistan. Sharing three stories of everyday heroes -- a high-altitude mountaineer, a folk musician of...
SciShow
Why Did People Love Flappy Bird?
Flappy Bird was quite the gaming craze, but what about this super simple game appealed to our brains so much?
TED Talks
TED: The dream we haven't dared to dream | Dan Pallotta
What are your dreams? Better yet, what are your broken dreams? Dan Pallotta dreams of a time when we are as excited, curious and scientific about the development of our humanity as we are about the development of our technology. "What we...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The infamous and ingenious Ho Chi Minh Trail - Cameron Paterson
The Ho Chi Minh Trail not only connected North and South Vietnam during a brutal war but also aided Vietnamese soldiers. The trail shaved nearly five months of time off of the trip and was used as a secret weapon of sorts. Cameron...
TED Talks
Aimee Mullins: Changing my legs - and my mindset
In this TED archive video from 1998, paralympic sprinter Aimee Mullins talks about her record-setting career as a runner, and about the amazing carbon-fiber prosthetic legs (then a prototype) that helped her cross the finish line.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Andy Hargreaves - The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are & How Do We Help Them Belong?
Andy Hargreaves is Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada and Research Professor at Boston College in the US. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Education, former President of the International...
Curated Video
How to Motivate People - 20 Ways to Give Motivation
Why do people do (or not do) things? It's all a matter of motivation. If you can provide the right motivation, then people will do as you ask: if not, they won't... So, here are my top 20 ways to motivate people on your projects. There...
Curated Video
What is Milestone Planning? Project Management in Under 5
Planning is fundamental to all Project Management, and one of the most basic and robust approaches to planning is Milestone Planning. But what exactly is Milestone Planning?
Curated Video
The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Legacy of Saint Cuthbert
The Christian heritage of Lindisfarne dates back nearly 1,400 years, beginning with the construction of a monastery in AD 635. This site, most closely associated with Saint Cuthbert, became a significant religious center, and it was here...
Curated Video
David McClelland and Three Motivational Needs - Content Theories of Motivation
For my money, David McClelland gave us one of the most useful models of motivation, for use in the workplace. McClelland identified three motivational needs. Each of these allows us to motivate different people to do the same task, by...
Curated Video
Teamwork: Team Celebrations
Team celebrations are not just a ‘nice-to-have’ add on to teamworking. If you want to encourage great teamwork, then celebrating your team’s successes is a necessary part of the process.
Curated Video
Milestones and Deadlines for Self-Motivation and Greater Productivity
How do you motivate yourself to be productive and get things done? Milestones and deadlines are great motivators. And they work in slightly different ways. So, to understand self-motivation with milestones and deadlines, take a look at...
Curated Video
How to Avoid Average IELTS Writing Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1223
Did you know that even native English speakers are not scoring 7 or higher on IELTS Writing? It's true! Find out why this is, and how you can guarantee a higher score the next time you take IELTS.
The Business Professor
Level 5 Leadership
Level 5 Leadership. Level 5 leadership is a concept developed in the book Good to Great. Level 5 leaders display a powerful mixture of personal humility and indomitable will.
Curated Video
Unintended Consequences
UC Berkeley psychologist Stephen Hinshaw explains the thinking behind his research that public policy for school accountability in the United States inadvertently played a key role in raising the rate of ADHD diagnoses.
Curated Video
Inadvertent Incentives
Psychologist Stephen Hinshaw (UC Berkeley) describes his research on how the number of cases of ADHD are correlated with various public policy initiatives.
Curated Video
Unstoppable Part 2: The True Formula for Success
In part 2, we dive deeper into the concept of 'grit', the perseverance and passion that differentiates the high achievers from the rest. Through examples and real-world success stories, we illustrate how raw talent isn't enough – it’s...
Curated Video
Goals Part 1: How to Achieve Your Goals
In this thought-provoking video from In-Control, we tackle the essence of 'Visioning' as a cornerstone of goal-setting. We delve into the power of a clear and detailed vision in shaping our ambitions and future selves. This video...
Curated Video
Goals Part 2: Mastering Goal Setting for Success and Happiness
In this episode of In Control, we delve into the transformative power of goal-setting. This time, we dissect two crucial game-changers in setting goals that are both achievable and exciting. Tune in to discover how challenging yourself...
Curated Video
Goalsetting Gamified Part 2
In this episode of In Control, we delve into the fascinating science behind how our brains react when we achieve our goals and learn how to apply this to our everyday lives. From understanding how neurotransmitters like dopamine,...
SWPictures
Entertainment and Education: The Power of Soap Operas in India
This video explores how a popular soap opera in India uses drama and entertainment to educate its viewers, particularly on social and health issues affecting the poor and illiterate population. Through creative storytelling and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
James Heckman: Early Interventions Lead To Higher IQs
The Jesuits used to argue that if they could get someone in their church by age five, they’d have them hooked for life. Nobel Laureate James Heckman doesn’t go quite so far in his ideas for early childhood education, but he does suggest...
Curated Video
Theories of Motivation
The video talks about three different theories of motivation - FW Taylor's scientific management, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and Herzberg's two-factor theory. The speaker explains each theory, their advantages and disadvantages, and...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
MY:24 - Inspired to be a dancer
Ryan is a hip-hop dancer who hails from the country town of Taree. His MY:24 started with a nervous solo plane trip from Taree to Sydney to attend a dance workshop, and ended with him meeting and being inspired by talented indigenous...