How to start a movement | Derek Sivers

[@ericblair5841]

'The first follower is an underestimated form of leadership.' I've watched this clip so many times, his point about the other followers following the first follower resonates with me so much.

[@JungleBoi9]

You should watch the other one - the running commentary is even better kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIibkqCDeLt0gLM

[@DennisCNolasco]

This has much more significance than most people actually think.

[@williefalcone8556]

You forgot to include the media and financial backing. A movement can get no further than your backyard without them.

[@williefalcone8556]

It's funny but Master P broke this down before he blew up.

[@SvenDzahov]

@@williefalcone8556 not exactly correct.

[@spiritualawakeing]

These guys Are Cool cats one + one equals 3. When We collaborate Love By Dancing. We learn to dance deep down in our souls. This video is a beautiful way to Show the Meaning of Life.

[@spiritualawakeing]

@@williefalcone8556 exactly

[@JoMama123451234]

A short yet incredibly powerful speech.

[@vechorik]

"When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the courage to join in."

[@vladislavno]

- Adolf Hitler

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

@@vladislavno haha yep Adolf was a lone nut

[@yuvrajoli-a-7125]

Be the lone nut -Sun Tzu the art of nuts

[@lusanaornelas6774]

@@vladislavno The difference is the “great” part

[@theneonpython]

i've seen multiple videos like this where a single person is dancing for some time, then a second person comes by after a while, and it's just them for awhile. then, in a much shorter amount of time, people start coming in waves. it's a fascinating phenomenon

[@thegreatermuta5237]

Does anyone have any examples of this?

[@TVwriter23]

@@thegreatermuta5237 The Harlem Shake is a good example though separate vids. Most don't even know who created it. Just the person after

[@ricosuavementee]

@@thegreatermuta5237go to party there’s many times when no is dancing yet that will be that person that pretty motivates everyone to get on the dance floor 😂

[@jakecaput]

Wow! This is one of my favourite TED videos: it manages to get the point across in just a few minutes, with fun, but the lessons learnt are still great!

[@coachsuds]

"The first follower is an underestimated form of leadership." What a powerful lesson! Teachers, coaches and leaders do we nurture our "first followers" sufficiently. Do we reinforce and value our team leaders enough...great nsights!

[@bnortman68]

The best < 4 minutes anyone can spend... Sivers emphasizes the importance of nurturing and embracing the first follower, as they are crucial to the success of any movement.

[@debbieruston]

Love this one .....A leader starts out with a vision....they have the courage to follow the vision alone at the beginning, until someone joins in and follows....then they embrace those they are training as equals and teach them to duplicate their strategy so others can join in too, bringing their own uniqueness to expand the vision.... This is a great example of using our influence, standing alone with a vision, and how we can use the concept to bring positive change to the world...

[@jjmoney7809]

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[@gblargg]

It could even be that the leader isn't a leader, just a loner doing their on thing. The first few people joining are the ones that can spot something worth amplifying, and help direct it. They are a kind of curator.

[@olgamashtaler6705]

I love TED for helping to discover such simple but at the same time amazing truths in everyday moments. I've watched this video many times, now the leadership has opened up to me on the other side.

[@rodbower.humanist]

Where did the second half of this video come from??? The talk by Derek Sivers only lasts 3 minutes; after that almost another 3 minutes is about Repsol and IBM and how to find more fossil fuel! Not happy TED!

[@MohammedYASSINE]

it came from the money that TED takes from IBM to fund its activities.

[@haideelady1]

Agree! Add to that the fact it's wholly untrue! If 80% of New Zealand's electricity is from renewable sources, I'm sure that can be replicated almost everywhere.

[@DrSkulkMrKiMm]

@@haideelady1 1. 40%, not 80%. 2. Not everywhere in the world can you tap into abundant geothermal energy sources like you can in New Zealand. (Actually quite rare worldwide.)

[@haideelady1]

DrSkulk 1) check your sources. 80% of NZ’s ELECTRICITY comes from renewable sources. Interesting you felt the need and the right to correct me without checking that. 2) the majority of our renewable electricity comes from hydropower, not geothermal - I’m pretty sure most countries have rivers. Do your research.

[@DrSkulkMrKiMm]

@@haideelady1 My source is indeed concerned with net energy, not electricity, so I concede on both counts, as you had restricted the scope to electricity only. However, I must note that your reasoning is still not infallible. Hydropower is not the be-all and end-all of renewable energy. Just because you have a river, doesn't mean it is guaranteed to be viable to run hydropower on it; you need to consider so many factors like monthly rainfall and temperatures. Hydropower is also associated with environmental damage and displacement of people involved in the construction of dams. And let's not forget the fact that there exist regions in the world where there literally are no constant rivers. Don't get me wrong: I'm all for increasing the proportion of renewables all over the world, but to be saying that almost every country should be able to do the same as what one very particular country managed to achieve seems to me a very simplistic conclusion. In turn, I find it interesting that you felt the need to bring up grandiose concepts like "rights" in addressing a simple attempt at rebuttal, as misguided as it may have been.

[@aoimsef]

I think the first follower is very important because it is the driving force that impact everyone and makes people feel encouraged

[@koume-z4k]

貴方にもその力があります😊

[@melissaganus]

Tears of joy. Thank you, Derek, for putting this out into the world - Ideas That Need To Spread! I’ve been a lone nut for a long time, Dr Mel the Squid Lady, and the SQUIDminders movement is tipping. Mind your Squid, SQUID your mind. whenever you feel like “something is wrong” can you SQUID? Stop > Question > Understand > Imagine > then Decide Mindfulness when we need it most. … Derek, I’ve been inspired by this video of yours for so many years, and have watched and shared it so many times. Today I know what it feels like to be surrounded by others who can enjoy the dance. Max the QoL

[@redjoshv9605]

“The lone nut” is named Rocky Outcrop, check out his KZbin channel, oddly enough, he is actually an extremely gifted stock market analyst!

[@ПавлоЮрійович-щ1с]

I totally agree with this video. The real value of first few followers is crucial and can't be underestimated. If the first several followers realize that they are treated like equal, that someone behaves and nurtures about them in the best possible way, then this movement has everything to be prosperous and successful. This video is the good example for everyone who wants to start a movement. P.S. I'm currently working on Glorifi and don't know how leadership can overcome it :Dd 2:20

[@silviameyer5369]

Loves the presentation but what about the oil ad just after...

[@teruaki-kh7kx]

I love this story. it’s funny . I think first follower is the most important.

[@koume-z4k]

貴方の名前カッコいい

[@t-sq8wk]

トップ画いい感じだね💗

[@diamondpiks]

I have rewatched this so many times and it still amazes me

[@quadnine]

Greatest Ted talk of all time. Despite its unassuming appearance. Don’t always be the leader. Sometimes it’s more important to be the first follower. Everyone says “yeah yeah”. And then start another nonprofit that they can control, rather than finding something close, and helping.

[@Drogoempedocles]

I love the lecture. but anyone else see that cheesey OIL ad at the end? Terrible.

[@somestingyontheinternet683]

@Reinhard Heydrich Speaking 5 years later. Heh. Lol.

[@roisingtommy]

I have laughed over this video numerous times before, but this perspective was certainbly an eye-opener.

[@morbidbushido]

That is some really great observations

[@eddiev0719]

Wth was that IBM ad about though?!? Pretty much saying let me keep abusing the earth for the earth (us)

[@sarahbee7272]

+Eddie Vazquez the IBM ad threw me off too... this was an excellet talk though

[@CleverName1]

This is maybe the only TED talk I think is worth a rewatch.

[@Darrf]

Wow Hill Guy got his own TED segment. He is a true legend.

[@t-sq8wk]

first follower were very important but I think being a first follower is something I couldn't do.

[@koume-z4k]

君ならできるさ！

[@jeffprice767]

this clip reminds me of a movement i started this morning. it was HUGE, multi-colored and powerful.

[@teratoma.]

jeff i want to grab ur attention to this comment

[@samsara801]

To get a standing ovation after a 3-minute talk says it all.

[@koume-z4k]

I think a company can’t start without first follower.l thought a company was made up one person👏👏👏👏👏

[@with-Milk]

Thank for your sharing. Today I learned how to be a gut. It may be helpful for me in events. When you become a follower, just strongly belive your leader, do not confuse anything. When the leader welcomes you like an equal and you fell comfortable, I think it is a bright side. If it is not, you do not follow them anymore.

[@maskeddev]

Where I currently work, we had this video played to us during our two day induction in Canary Wharf. It was the very first video they showed us!!

[@1819050]

A to the point entertaining and concise explanation of what leadership is at its core. Favorited!

[@matthewgibbons9975]

Brilliant, remember when that video example from day 1 of its release on KZbin, now it’s being debated on Ted to an even greater audience and following, proof in the flesh that one person really can make a massive difference 👏✅

[@matthewgibbons9975]

Additionally another video was shown before the mass gathering began, someone happened to filming him from another viewpoint and initially another man chooses to film, then “be the second leader” so it was great to see escalating ✅

[@tedtheyerl5090]

I never really understood what makes a leader effective. This talk explains that! It's the followers, especially the first one (and ones), they and all others are equal. Not better than anyone else. Different talents bring so much to the table, beyond what the leader even knows.

[@koheihashizuka889]

This short speech gives me power.

[@ahmadhama1981]

One of the most isightful TED Talks

[@rubberchix]

have loved this talk for years, always come back to it

[@ii-panniik-ii4332]

"*"It's about the movement not you."*

[@powsser]

A well-done short. When I think about what I would say given two minutes, I draw blanks. But this is a powerful message put concisely to a memorable image. It might not change the world, but it gets the job done.

[@ezlanpowers]

I was definitely there for the video in the beginning. It's from Sasquatch 2013 and it was definitely an awesome trip!!

[@chris_troiano]

I knew that had to be Sasquatch.

[@rishikeshwagh]

It's from 2009

[@joaquinjorge3455]

I think the leader is the most important in a movement. But more important is to make the first followers believe and support us. You have to give them confidence and show them that they support the right movement. If you have 5 supports, it is easier to multiply the followers. And if you make happy all this support the movement is going to grow.

[@m-hc7cg]

I thought that followers have a very important role because,they need strength courage. Also,I don't think it's a role that anyone can play.

[@koume-z4k]

貴方は頭のキレがいいのでファーストフォロワーに相応しいでしょう😂

[@MichaelCappelli]

I teach this to my great students to show them how to create a powerful message in a short time!!!

[@LemonLimeLaughter]

@hellasow I'm just making a point on how fast we are using up the oil

[@danalee606]

Still the best TED Talk.

[@monicag4551]

great material for my classes, thank you!

[@joshuabennett9393]

I need the name of the song playing in the background.Dont let me down youtube🖤

[@tonyamhughes]

That was the shortest and most effective Ted talk ever!!!

[@mrtampham]

is there a video on youtube of the one playing in the background with the dancing people?

[@MonkeyRecords]

I haven't watched TED for quite a while and thought I'd check this out and I get 3 minutes of Derek Sivers and then some ridiculous ad for the oil industry. Probably the last time I visit here for a while.

[@玉东子]

1.it's important to have the first follower and should improve you skills to make many other followers 2.Believe and support are the best attitude of followers 3.if you become strange enough then you don't need to follow someone

[@USPresident2050]

This is how you start a KZbin Channel!

[@Jqirus]

I come back to this every once on a while

[@leam1978]

@mochiam what does that have to do with the video? ignore it. i use facebook everyday and 99% of the ads are irrelevant and annoying

[@siegfried182005]

I love the commercials from TED. They are different from those here in Romania.

[@Jagnathbaba]

A great dummy guide to start a movement... PS directed to this video by the Book "So good They can't ignore you...".. Loved it.

[@kasane1337]

I don't think I'll accomplish my intended revolution by that, but at least it gave me some motivation to be more proud of my ideas - even in 3 minutes already.

[@mafagerstedt8366]

I'll join you comrade

[@kasane1337]

Ma fagerstedt Yeay, now we're 2 already! :D

[@sobitasadullah4517]

Who wants in my communist revolution. First member gets VP

[@monchiexthemonkey6068]

Can we be a monarchy? You can be the king but I want to have a seat at the council

[@kasane1337]

@@monchiexthemonkey6068 no

[@xperrosinsangrex]

How stupid that guy sounds saying "the challenge is to find more oil"

[@fonzdaii]

this is the best TEDtalk ever.

[@Goodwill72]

I've seen many standing ovations limited to just one person. I can't remember ever seeing just two or three people giving the standing O. Once those few have joined in, all stand.

[@criisannaa]

I like this TED. It’s includes a really interesting facts! I’m waiting for new videos

[@mochiam]

@leam1978 Dear Sir Have I ever mentioned the Ted video? I simply say that the ad is at least "ridicolous". Said that, I think it's TED responsability to connect the video with such ad. In more technical terms the Ted video in question is of "light" nature that put the viewer in the position of having, let's say, a light heart, an open mind. The following ad has a sweet ongoing in terms of rythm and sound. They are trying to pass through a deadly message with sugar tone.

[@revcheeks]

This guy is clearly telling you to follow. He's not talking about aligning with a common interest and becoming passionate about things you believe in. He's telling you to latch onto something that somebody else is already doing and that you'll be special for it. 0:34 "What (the leader) is doing is easy to follow" 2:20 "Leadership is over-glorified." i'll make sure to fall in line and go back to sleep now Derek. Good talk.

[@priced80]

How much was TED paid for the advert at the end? #BecomingSuspicious ... I don't usually do the # thing but I think this deserved it.

[@pstudioproduction]

That is great example. If you made decision keep pushing.

[@fuchaowang7894]

It's so impressive!! People trace the passionate and inspiration people

[@DarwinFranks]

I can't tell you how much I love this video.

[@arniesadventures9656]

Did y'all really just promote fossil fuel which induces global warming

[@ThelleKristensen]

Fantastic talk, but why is the commercial soooo long??!

[@siromendoza4662]

How is this song called ? Can someone help me out?

[@klubnord7465]

I think my perspective on life changed the day i first saw this clip.

[@xfabkwood9321]

this makes me want to join

[@Dlxxx159]

link to that vid of the dancing kid

[@goldeennss]

“The first follower is what transforms the lone nut into a leader.” To illustra

[@1n33dw4t3r]

This is a legendary moment

[@leam1978]

@mochiam you're deliberately treating your criticisms of the oil industry with their ads as one in the same to try and make a point, all to avoid the simple and practical solution i suggested in the first place. i'm not saying your cricitism of the oil companies isn't valid, but /the internet runs on ads/. they are nearly all unpleasant. the ted ads are very easy to ignore. the talk is brilliant regardless of the ad and it boggles my mind how many people don't seem to get that.

[@sjcgarnier]

Great presentation from Derek Sivers. Shame about the promotional add afterwards from the oil industry sponsored by IBM. Ironically, it sends a complete opposite message: adopting change can be too difficult. Let's just continue on the same path and digg for all the oil possible.

[@accessoffice1]

Wonderful......I am am in it right now! YES! A Movement For Women Leaders, Women Executives, How wonderful is that? Leading, Sharing, Writing, Planning, Goals, Results.....YES.....It's truly a MOVEMENT, right on time!

[@МихаилСвешников-о5х]

Thank you! The great speech and interesting thought. I wander how we can apply that on the famous furtune-500 companies, hm...

[@ayang19701]

It's difficult to be a leader, but it's easy to be a follower. you can be a follower,but you must know what you are doing. I'm the best follower because I'm third one to leave message. It is not easy to be the first follower. To be a follower should have enough courage.

[@carlamariesidhom2857]

This was amazing!!! Thank you!!!

[@roamingtheblue]

This is the best video ever

[@blindguymcsqueezy50]

This was AWESOME!

[@jordanj1738]

An ad at the end of my Ted talk ?!

[@leam1978]

@Arimaspoi i find the ad placement more humorous and ironic than hateful. :) big oil is in big trouble, like the detroit auto industry when japan came around.

[@komaki119]

that was awesome, Best vid ive seen for a while.

[@koyot_inozemez]

1:35 sitting on the fence

[@m-mabnans]

@MrBrindleStyle Why? I just stopped it when I saw the ad..

[@victoriavelascot]

Love this story

[@ToxicxGordon]

THAT WAS AMAZING

[@Food-guru]

We have adopted this "movement" in our new business pitches, and this certainly applies in all aspects of our lives:) Love, Love, the message, the humor, narrator, and video!!!

[@MrKohlenstoff]

What's up with that oil ad though. The fewer new sources of oil we find the better. Sure, it will be uncomfortable for all of us, but only increasing oil prices (caused by reduced supply) will apply the market pressure necessary to produce innovation in zero emission energy fast enough to overcome climate change without hundreds of millions of people dying by it. Imho the negative externalities of oil drilling just far outweigh its usefulness. Am open to being convinced otherwise though. Firsth alf of the video is great of course... :)

[@FirestormMovement]

Everyone should be a leader, glorifying the collective only fosters dependence and places excess power in those few that think for themselves

[@LatianaBlue22]

Great!! Simple way to evoke the importance of something so huge.

[@roskypolkerkan8355]

My boy Ricky and I called this "warming it up" and took pride in being the 1st one's to hit an empty dancefloor all the time and the results were usually always like this. It's a shame most people need other people to do things 1st before joining in and not listening to their inner instinct to do it themselves.

[@Dexroid]

Cheers to you and Ricky.

[@lw1913]

This was a great one!!!!

[@priced80]

If they are willing to accept sponsorship from oil companies or companies that have interest in oil exploration etc., then they are also open to censorship of technologies that undermine oil exploration and use. How many TED talks have been rejected or adjusted because the sponsors do not like what is said? I know what these companies are like. They probably want to see all the material that they sponsor before agreeing to pay for the advert and would therefore have a say in what gets rejected.

[@LifeinGlow]

Such s fun talk 😂👏 on of my favorites 😍

[@crystalfunky]

Link to original video shown in the speech?

[@haywood12]

crystalfunky dancing guy sasquatch festival 2009

[@AutodidacticPhd]

@cqr80 When you first learned fractions, did you start with complex rational polynomials, or with how much of a pizza is left if billy and pat bot take one slice each? Introductory material is always a simplest example.

[@Flyborg]

@linuxjvm The ads can be annoying, but they're at the end of the video, and they probably end up paying for a decent portion of TED, so "meh". (Although it is a bit annoying on short videos like this one, when the ad comes in at the half way mark of the video)