TED Talks
TED: 5 ways to listen better | Julian Treasure
In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening -- to other people and the world...
Crash Course
How to Handle Conflict: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills
How to Handle Conflict Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #13
SciShow
Why Does Music Make You Emotional?
We all know that music tugs at our heartstrings. But the question of why music gives us the feels is a trickier one, and it’s something psychologists have been investigating for a long time.
TED Talks
Rives: If I controlled the Internet
How many poets could cram eBay, Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation? Enjoy Rives' unique talent.
TED Talks
TED: How I found myself through music | Anika Paulson
Music is everywhere, and it is in everything, says musician, student and TeD-ed Clubs star Anika Paulson. Guitar in hand, she plays through the beats of her life in an exploration of how music connects us and makes us what we are.
TED Talks
Hannah Gadsby: Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not.
Hannah Gadsby's groundbreaking special "Nanette" broke comedy. In a talk about truth and purpose, she shares three ideas and three contradictions. Or not.
Curated Video
Super Pedestrians: Learning About Traffic Signs and Safety
In this video transcript, Nova, a friendly character, teaches children about being safe pedestrians. They learn about the importance of listening to their parents, using their ears to be aware of their surroundings, and understanding...
Curated Video
Introducing Babycom: A Handheld Ultrasound Monitor for Listening to Unborn Babies at Home
The Babycom is a handheld ultrasound monitor that allows expectant parents to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home. Based on the same technology used by hospitals, it provides a convenient and easy-to-use personal version of fetal...
Curated Video
Justice and Fairness
In this video, Jade interviews Hercules the Heron from the Galapagos Islands, who serves as a Judge of the Peace. Hercules explains the importance of justice and shares a story about a girl named Maria Jose and her experiences with...
Curated Video
The Qualities of a Strong Leader
What are the qualities of a strong leader? What is the most effective leadership style? What does a great leader do that makes you want to follow them? We asked these questions and more to some of our recent alumni to both inspire and...
Curated Video
The Value of Inclusion
In this video, Jade and Shanya the sheep discuss the importance of inclusion. They share the story of Anne, who initially excluded others but learned the value of accepting and learning from different people. Through their conversation,...
Curated Video
The Importance of Consideration
In this video, Piper, a feathered creature known for his fishing abilities, discusses the importance of consideration. He explains that consideration involves recognizing the needs of others, listening to them, and acting in a respectful...
Curated Video
Influencing Stakeholders: Start at the Bottom
It may sound contradictory, but sometimes, for influencing stakeholders, you need to start at the bottom! There's a paradoxical truth about stakeholder engagement. You know where the influence lies: at the top. Right? So you target your...
Curated Video
Overload, Overwhelm, and a Yelling Client (Bullying)
Three issues in one video: overload, overwhelm, and yelling clients (bullying). One of the members of our OnlinePMCourses community wrote to me. I was reading the 'Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Project? What to Do' article...
Curated Video
Better Decision-making and More Robust Choices - Top 10 Tips
The test of a 'good' decision is not the outcome. Instead, consider a decision to be good if the right person took it, with the best available evidence, following a sound process. Here are ten tips to strengthen your decision-making...
Curated Video
Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams - Get Better Project Results
Project Communication is too important. So, stop using telegrams! 'Whoa. I'm too young to even know what they really are.' They are just an old fashioned means of communication. Okay, so I'm exaggerating But too many Project Managers...
Curated Video
Exploring the Art and Science of Ice Sculpture
Vincent visits the Deux-Alpes glacier to uncover the secrets of ice with Bruno Gardent and ice sculptor Xavier Bernard. Learn about the unique properties of glacier ice, how it moves, and the techniques used to create stunning ice...
Curated Video
The Impact of Digital Music Players on Education: Duke University's iPod Experiment
Duke University in North Carolina is conducting a one-year trial where all new students will be provided with an Apple iPod. This trial aims to explore whether students can find educational benefits from using handheld devices like...
Curated Video
How to Make Your Message Memorable
When you communicate with your team or with your stakeholders, you must surely want to make your message memorable. But how? Here are 5 techniques, based on solid psychology. When you communicate with your stakeholders, your ideal...
Curated Video
Gravitas: Top 10 Ways to Make an Impact with Your Ideas
Wisdom is in the eyes and ears of the people around you. So, to make the right impact with your insights, you need to be able to generate the gravitas that says 'my insights are worth noting'. Here are ten ways to make an impact with...
Curated Video
How to Facilitate a Meeting
As a Project Manager, you’ll often need to facilitate meetings. In this video, we will look at the basic facilitation techniques and the disciplines for how to facilitate a meeting. Here's what this video covers 00:00 - Project Managers...
Curated Video
Talk is cheap... or is it?
Talk is cheap' they say. But what matters is the thinking behind it and the deeds that follow it. In this short opinion-video I argue for the value of careful consideration. Talk may be cheap. But, as my father said: 'Cheap is Dear'.
Curated Video
Trusted Project Manger: 5 Habits for How to Build Trust
You want to be a Trusted Project Manager. So you will need to cultivate five habits to build trust. Everyone needs to feel they can trust their Project Manager. And you want them to trust you. So, what do you do to earn their trust? Of...
Curated Video
Astonish Your Stakeholders... with a Stakeholder Listening Plan
You're familiar, I'm sure, with the idea of a Stakeholder Communication Plan. This is often a schedule of activities designed to get your project message out. But it can easily miss out something vital... Why not create a Stakeholder...