We are all very skilled at wasting 17 minutes online with nothing to show for it. In that same time, you can watch a Ted Talk and become and better business person, a sharper thinker, and (not overselling here) a wiser human being. Below are a list of TED Talks for startups.
How Great Leaders Inspire Action
Simon Sinak
All great business and leaders have something in common. Simon Sinak thinks he know what it is.
5 ways to fail kill your dreams
Bel Pesce
There’s lots of advice on what to-do when starting a business. Bel Pesce knows 5 what not-to-do’s that can save your business dreams from ruin.
How to get your Ideas to spread
Seth Godin
Let the Guru of Marketing, Seth Godin, entertain and inform with some fundamentals on how to get the word out about your business.
Choice, happiness, and Spaghetti Sauce
Malcolm Gladwell
Think your business is for just about everyone? If you do, you’re wrong and that’s a good thing. Let Malcolm Gladwell tell you why.
Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
Guy Winch
There’s a common metaphor that says starting a business is like having a baby; so much expectation and excitement in the planning and then tons of sleepless nights, unforeseen problems, a 24/7 demands that you didn’t expect (plus intermittent bouts of delirious joy). These difficult emotions take a toll on the entrepreneur and Guy Winch has some tools for those who hit the inevitable a rough patches.
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