TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why were there three popes at the same time? | Joëlle Rollo-Koster
For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 14th century, Catholics found themselves with not one, not two, but three popes. Where did this plethora...
TED Talks
TED: The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask | Constance Hockaday
What does inclusive leadership look like? Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft taught her how to voice her hopes and desires, inspiring a vision of possibility for the future....
Curated Video
President Bush said Tuesday that Congress is blocking his proposals to deal with high gas prices and dragging its feet on legislation to make more student loans available and ease the mortgage crunch.
HEADLINE: Bush exhorts Congress to act on slumping economy
CAPTION: President Bush said Tuesday that Congress is blocking his proposals to deal with high gas prices and dragging its feet on legislation to make more student loans...
Curated Video
Chief Palestinian negotiator meets US Secretary of State
1. Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat walking to microphone
2. Cutaway to reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat:
"I believe after the Secretary's experiment with the successful endeavour at Rafah terminal, I...
TED Talks
Charmian Gooch: My wish: To launch a new era of openness in business
Anonymous companies protect corrupt individuals – from notorious drug cartel leaders to nefarious arms dealers – behind a shroud of mystery that makes it almost impossible to find and hold them responsible. But anti-corruption activist...
PBS
Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?
If you've ever talked to a vinyl purist (or are one yourself) you know that people can be pretty passionate about what format is king when it comes to music. And based on how much people like to brag about what band they saw live and how...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman
Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman...
TED Talks
TED: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives | Jonathan Haidt
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of our political choices, whether we're left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he pinpoints the moral values that liberals and conservatives tend to...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do you know whom to trust? - Ram Neta
We believe a lot of things because we've been told - from our personal acquaintances and also experts. With so many belief systems being passed to us, how do we know whom to trust? Using contemporary examples, Ram Neta explains when...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The controversial origins of the Encyclopedia - Addison Anderson
The first encyclopedia contained 70,000 entries and over 20,000,000 words. It was broken into 35 volumes written over the course of 3 decades. It was also banned by Louis XV and Pope Clement XIII. But why was this encyclopedia so...
TED Talks
Fang Ruan: Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy
Business management in China is changing, says consultant Fang Ruan. Learn how Chinese entrepreneurs -- long guided by Confucianism's emphasis on authority and regulation -- are now looking to Taoist philosophy for a new, dynamic...
Crash Course
Politics: Crash Course Sociology
While politics is generally seen as the domain of a civics class (and Craig did a great job of teaching US Government & Politics elsewhere on this channel!) it’s something that sociology is interested in too. Today we’re looking at the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What caused the French Revolution? - Tom Mullaney
What rights do people have, and where do they come from? Who gets to make decisions for others, and on what authority? And how can we organize society to meet people's needs? Tom Mullaney shows how these questions challenged an entire...
Curated Video
How to Create a Project Organization from the Wider Organizational Structure
In this video, I want to look at the different ways the Project Organization of the Project Manager and their team can be drawn from the wider organization. To do so, I am going to describe five different Project Organization Structures,...
Curated Video
Vacation Preparation: Leadership Priorities when You're Leaving the Office
Vacation preparation is not just packing your bags; it's leaving everything tidy. So, at vacation time, what are your leadership priorities when you're leaving the office? If it's vacation time, know this: Your project won't stop while...
Curated Video
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Curated Video
Leading without Authority: How to Manage and Lead People
Project Managers rarely have authority over the people we need to manage. So, our challenge is leading without authority. A manager typically has authority over the people they manage. But project managers rarely do. So, we cannot simply...
Curated Video
How to Negotiate: The Basics of Negotiation
Whether it's with suppliers, stakeholders, or colleagues on your team, negotiation is a skill that project managers use nearly every day. But, as the stakes get higher, it becomes more important to know how to negotiate. So, in this...
Curated Video
Top 7 Ways to Become a More Influential Project Manager
Do people listen when you speak, and take your advice when you offer it? Part of growing, as a Project Manager, is becoming more influential. Here are seven of my top tips. Raising your level of influence is often a matter of changing...
Curated Video
How to Build a RACI Chart
The RACI Chart is one of the most important Project Tools. You will sometimes hear the terms RACI Matrix, Responsibility Matrix, or Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC). Let’s look at how to build one! In the video, I discuss the...
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
True Authority: Top 10 Ways to Convince Others You Know what You are Talking about
Paradoxically, when you speak, the less you say, the more authority you convey. Here are ten ways you can underline your authority and wisdom when speaking with others. 1. Questions Judge people by their questions, rather than by their...
Curated Video
PRESENCE: Top 10 Presentation Tips to Command Audience Attention
Project Managers often have to make a presentation. We report on progress, brief on a new project, or pitch to a change control panel. These are your chances to showcase your insight, authority, and expertise. You will do none of these...
Curated Video
What is a RACI Chart? Project Management in Under 5
RACI Charts are rightly one of a Project Manager's favourite tools. So what is a RACI Chart, and how does it relate to a Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC)?