How to be more powerful than powerless | Ron Carucci | TEDxSnoIsleLibraries

Leadership researcher and author Ron Carucci speaks to the exertion of our will on others. Where does power come from? Who gets to have it? How do we relate to it or misuse it? From playground bullying, to picking sides for teams, Ron explores this mysterious force of human nature and how it can be used to create a more connected and compassionate community. Seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken him to more than 20 different countries on four continents. He has consulted to some of the world’s most influential CEOs and executives on issues ranging from strategy to organization to leadership. He has worked extensively in the health sciences, biotech, and healthcare provider sectors and in the technology, consumer products, and retail food and and beverage industries. He has led work on several large-scale merger integrations and subsequent culture change.
Lifelong-learner. Faith shapes how he learns. Work shapes and demands that he learns and requires him to help others learn. Dad of two amazing kids. Passionate about leaving the world better than I found it every day and I’m very privileged to be doing work that provides the opportunity to do that every day. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@hdidfr]

Dear Ted talks, thank you so much, wisdom is a precious commodity.

[@mosessanchez1510]

Ron this is very POWERFUL stuff! I do believe before we can change the world we must begin with ourselves. Often we drown in our own perception and or how we feel others think. Life is too short to miss the chance to be a miracle for someone else.

[@marieincontrera4971]

Amazing talk! Very important and timely. Ron, how do we get in touch with you?

[@jayelmerstringer]

"People didn't overindulge power nearly to the degree that they simply chose not to use it at all." This is fascinating and makes so much sense of the damage that silence and abdication cause in our society.

[@dr.robmckenna2748]

This is an important statement about power. I love it that Ron addresses the fact that power is neither good nor bad, but a neutral concept. It's what we do with it and for the sake of what that makes that difference. Also, the concept that putting purpose and intention behind our view and use of power is when it all changes. Grateful to know Ron, his heart, and his depth of expertise.

[@chimukamoore3050]

Excellent talk!

[@christiejones5043]

Amazing insights....thank you, Ron...The world needs leadership now more than ever to create energy and power for positive change...

[@jondewaal716]

Such an important topic! So relevant in this day and age, especially when it's so easy to believe that we can't as one person affect change. What if we all used our power to influence our respective worlds more intentionally? What if we didn't withhold our power, but used it unashamed to bring more good? "What if we were haunted by the notion of reaching the end of our life only to discover the good we could have done, we forfeited?" Such good material, Ron. Thank you!

[@katsomeday1]

Good point. People need to realize they can do more to do good.

[@julrich8926]

Spot on! How challenging - what's not to take away from this very enlightening talk? Ron is so believable and encouraging in the same breath. This should be a mandatory watch for all Americans who care about others - or want others to care about them - the best TEXx ever!

[@ozgesolmaz752]

i legit thought this was marlon brando judging from the thumbnail damn

[@meganklopper1052]

Thank you for this!

[@ClappingTreesMedia]

Change IS constant. Ron, I really appreciate the tools you shared in this TED talk. "Power in information to change perspective" through "insightful interpretation". very helpful. Thank you for sharing the data that empowers us to be a part of the change. Keep encouraging and inspiring others to believe.

[@moonlighter2809]

To wear a crown is to bear its weight. I read somewhere.

[@jeanpierresoso]

I don't understand him

[@phd_angel4192]

Interesting, but there's lots of feel-good fluff in this speech.