It’s pretty common to procrastinate before a big exam or an important presentation, and those self-handicapping has to do with protecting yourself from negative feelings.

For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in US history -- has some characteristically well-chosen words. Poetry is for everyone, she says, and at its core it's all about connection...

Would you kill for a pair of Air Jordans? Lemon Andersen spins a tale of someone who did, reciting a poem by Reg E. Gaines. These verses taught Lemon that poetry could be about more than self-expression, and could sound like music when...

Nicole Paris was raised to be a beatboxer -- when she was young, her father, ed Cage, used to beatbox her to sleep at night. Now the duo is known for their beatbox battles and jam sessions, which mix classic rap beats with electronic...

Welcome to Crash Course Theater with Mike Rugnetta! In this, our inaugural week, we're going to ask the two classic questions about theater. 1.What is theater? And 2. Is it spelled -re or -er? Well, there's a clue to question two in the...

Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they've gone out of fashion, we...

How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? Ben Cameron offers a bold look forward to a world where live arts matter more than ever -- to link humans together at a primal level of shared...

How many poets could cram eBay, Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation? Enjoy Rives' unique talent.

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.

Jacob Collier is a one-man band and force of nature. In a dynamic, colorful performance, he recreates the magical room at his home in London where he produces music, performing three songs in which he sings every part and plays every...

One-of-a-kind R&B group Naturally 7 beatboxes an orchestra's worth of instruments to groove through their smooth single, "Fly Baby."

Hannah Gadsby's groundbreaking special "Nanette" broke comedy. In a talk about truth and purpose, she shares three ideas and three contradictions. Or not.

New ReviewIn this video, I answer two questions. 1. What is a Benchmark, and 2. How do we do benchmarking?

New ReviewIn this video, I tell you what you need to put into your set of tender documents, when you want to procure products or services by competitive tender. Tender Management is the process of identifying, briefing, evaluating, selecting, and...

New ReviewOften, Project Managers have a formal responsibility to appraise team members’ performance during and at the end of a project. But, even if performance appraisal is not a requirement on you, I believe it is a duty you should honor.

New ReviewAn important element of leading a project team – and an important element of many projects – is training. But how do you assess what training is needed, and how best to deliver it? That’s the objective of TNA: Training Needs Analysis.

New ReviewThinking of just moving on once a project is "done"? Think again! A comprehensive Project Closure Report isn't just bureaucracy – it's your key to documenting success, learning from challenges, and setting future projects up for even...

New ReviewUnderperformance is something most managers will have to handle at some point. Let’s see how to do this with a 5-step process.

New ReviewManagers have a responsibility to develop our people. And that means giving effective feedback. In this video, I'll give you all the basics of how to do it easily and effectively.

New ReviewAn important role for all managers is reviewing the performance of team members. Giving a good, fair performance review takes planning and care. In this video, I'll give you all the basics of how to do it easily and effectively.

Last week we talked about sleep. We talked about how much the average person needs, and how much they get. We also talked about how you can't just rely on "averages" to determine how much you need. Sleep in a personal thing, and we all...

The Innovator’s Dilemma reveals an astonishing paradox in business: successful companies tend to fail not because they do anything wrong, but because they do everything right. The theory explains why giants like Blockbuster collapse...

"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare is a captivating play that delves into themes of magic, power, and the nature of storytelling. Through the character of Prospero, Shakespeare explores the parallels between the world of the play and...

Anxiety and Stress have major effects on memory. The Weapon Focus Effect is one model, which considers the impact of a high-stress-inducing object, such as a weapon, on an individual's ability to recall information later.