I Can't Get No (Job) Satisfaction: Stephen Kellogg at TEDxConcordiaUPortland

Stephen Kellogg claims that when he was growing up, his musical interests were divided between his father's record collection, devoted to '70s singer/songwriters like Jim Croce and Cat Stevens, and his sister's rock & roll discs, dominated by hair metal acts like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe. In a curious way, Kellogg's music represents a meeting point between these two styles, with songs that delve deep into the personal, but make room for a sense of fun, while the music, which is intelligent and intimate, is also full of passion and electricity. With his long-time band The Sixers on hiatus, Stephen is currently working on a solo album to be released in 2013.
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[@davidblackburn7078]

I saw Stephen play for the first time at UMass probably 15 years ago. He was opening for Angie Aparo. There were only about 5 people in the room but he played with the grace and humor and enthusiasm as if he was headlining at the biggest venue. It made a big impression on me at the time and so listening to his talk at TEDx now Im glad to see that I was right that he the real thing.

[@jhj35]

Thank you for your inspiring, humble messages! ....what you are taking about is seeing your job as your calling, even if it is not. When we look for the positive impact of our work, we will find it. When we can experience our current job as our calling at this very moment and find some meaning in it, it actually makes it easier to shift into something we truly care about. Embracing were we are right here, right now, makes change so much easier!

[@MuriloPerrone]

3:45 - #1 know why you're working 5:18 - #2 it's better to be at the bottom of a leader that you want to climb than at the top of a one that you don't 6:27 - #3 the grass will always going to look greener 8:03 - #4 understand the positive effects of your work 10:29 - #5 maintain your integrity and core values

[@judynabakowski8313]

ABSOLUTE BEST Tedx ever! Well done, Mr. Kellogg! Inspiring, to say the least. Thank you for sharing.

[@alir.9894]

Stephen Kellogg great speech! I'll be saving it as one the best Ted talks I've seen.

[@andrewrust58]

One of the best Musical Acts I've seen. He has fun, and really gets the crowd into it. See him Live!!

[@rockingsince68]

Stephen, those are truly words to live by. My wife and I have seen you every chance we can from Spokane to San Diego and your satisfaction is self-evident. We love you and hope to see you soon!

[@feedback7086]

What a beautiful speech! it made me think that sometimes we should slow down and appreciate all the things that we have in our lives. And I loved your song too!

[@ashleyching5786]

The things you never get over build character.

[@briguy73]

Thank you so much for this... I met you today after your Bing Lounge performance and now I wish I would have given you a huge hug. Thank you for reminding me what's important.

[@DMRoper1]

Such a sweet, satisfying talk. Great lessons. Enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@mattbass9883]

If you've never heard Stephen play live, solo or with his band the Sixers, well, your life is truly incomplete. He is one of the most engaging, giving performers out there, and his shows are pure magic. Before he gets half-way through his first song, the satisfaction he talks about in his TEDx talk is palpably evident. In a world of plastic, glorified karaoke pop stars, Kellogg is the breath of fresh air every lover of rock & roll needs!

[@mikahist4155]

VERY humble and down to earth. Maybe the most honest tedtalk!!!! Much love to him and his family!!!!

[@jimparadis6142]

What a delightful human being. I’ll be looking for and listening to your continued work.

[@damaxpowerway]

Understanding the positive impacts and being on the ladder have been rules for me since this came out. I remind people of the positive impacts and purpose of their work regularly, whether they're coworkers or customers or neighbors or friends or strangers.

[@nancywest7047]

13:29-13:42 is just what I needed to hear. (I've been unemployed even though I have two graduate degrees.) This talk has helped with the healing process.

[@elaisatubana9812]

how are you doing?

[@musicvixen24]

Nancy West thank you for pointing that out

[@pokerprincess3013]

Been there my friend. Honestly I wish I had used my season of unemployment to become an entrepreneur instead of looking for a job.

[@manjunath7497]

Hey Nancy, All the best. Hope things are going too.good.

[@omarkempkes5121]

What an awesome talk, song and performance!

[@iamdayna]

this has given me a lot to think about for the future and also appreciate my current job more.

[@tacomawind5472]

One of the best TED talks I've seen!!

[@mementomori29231]

Tacoma Wind loved this

[@nikhiltitus]

One of the best talks ive ever heard...

[@JackVo]

Great speech. I now reconsider my career.

[@emptyowe]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@josiahlikestodance]

He was a better musician than I expected.

[@nicorayo195]

Ha ha, I thought the same thing. He came across as a really cool person.

[@anshoogaur6629]

Beauty in simplicity and in being yourself

[@lilliangraham9850]

that was so good ,great song

[@chaneenee1]

We just saw Stephen in PDX at Mississippi Studio. He's a wonderful performer and songwriter. I am so glad I heard about this clip on Ted talks. He rocks!!

[@frankhaugen]

I love my job! It's moderately salaried, has interesting challenges, and good colleagues. I will never work a place where I'm not satisfied with two of those things, but it's arbitrary which, because work is 20% of ones life, and so I'm not wasting it

[@MrWilson878]

Great Ted Talk! Entertaining, informative and genuine! Your music is not bad either! I think I'm your new fan!

[@ready2blowup]

What annoys me when people talk about job satisfaction is that everybody focuses on the employees but not the employer. Many corporations have sucked the life out work experience.They have taken away 401ks, benefits, vacation, and add the stress of multiple roles and we the employees are the ones judged as not satisfied or lost when in fact its the corporation that are lost. When you remove all incentive to work you cant expect anyone to be satisfied.

[@StephenKelloggMusic]

Here is the thing. No one is "judging" the employees here. The talk is intended to offer ways to help find satisfaction with your work, controlling things that are within your control. If you'd prefer to focus on the benefits that you feel you're due from corporations, then you could always start your own company and see how that works for you. You could offer your employees the things you feel are missing in the work environment. If all incentive is removed then it's time to find work elsewhere, but I don't think that's in any way exclusive from attempting to get more out of the work that a person does.

[@edsilver8605]

I feel for you and believe we all deserve at least enough to be comfortable, and things can get very tough for sure. I know that it sounds like fluff to say keep trying to make the best of it...blah blah blah, but I will say this about life you need to die trying. It may not work and you may die doing it, but do it on your terms and follow your gut. If it feels completely wrong look for something that feels like a better fit - again follow your gut. One thing Kellogg said that resonants with me was climb ladders worth climbing and I believe that is very good advice. If you die broke, but you followed your dreams you can die penniless and proud. Money is only a part of it. If there is food on your plate and people that love you there is joy in that and it could be far worse. I am not rich or completely satisfied, but I am loved and I love. I am following some dreams and I am working towards something. I do feel you though, and I am not making light of your struggles because I struggle too. Just focus on what you have and what is good in you and your world. Sometimes focussing on the positive shows you answers, conversely focussing on negatives can bog you down and cloud the solutions. Most of all just keep fighting.

[@edsilver8605]

Also some employers do really suck and it is a shame what some corporations get away with. Just want you to know I agree with you and it's not as easy as positive thought! We do have free will and choice though - so we can change our actions as well as our thoughts. I guess that's why I like the climb ladders worth climbing bit.

[@pokerprincess3013]

Working for self- that's job satisfaction.

[@kimctteacher]

LOVE SK!!! His is quite a storyteller!!!

[@elyco1]

SK is the man. For anyone even considering watching this. do so, your life will have been a great use of 18 minutes. fulfilled to say the least. and that's an understatement.

[@tapashyarasaily4869]

wow.....amazing lyrics....

[@JK20239]

This guy is awesome..

[@AnitaTini]

Stephen, you have always inspired me and you continue to do so! I'm beginning my search for the ladder I want to climb, and as scary as that is I know once I find it I'll be happier than I am now.

[@dollface1449]

I hope you found it!! 😊✨

[@guilhermegalante2869]

Amazing speech, amazing song my dude!

[@leannsmith4842]

so glad I watched this.

[@kaleiser]

That was awesome!

[@ciara5192]

The leg kick at the end got me

[@hammieinvestigations5392]

You are a great speaker. This was a lovey 17:57 minutes well listened too.

[@Meta4XYZ]

Best video title ever!

[@brunowbr1]

excelent!

[@DanielJimenezAfanador]

This inspired me so much!

[@lilliangraham9850]

+Daniel Jimenez Afanador me too

[@freeyourmusicsoul_live]

yeahh accountants! :-) Stephen Kellogg really is awesome, an amazing performer, seriously underrated. His live performances are great! Go see him!

[@pernetk]

Great talk! Pizzaaa!:)

[@joziahlongo9405]

wonderfilled!

[@chainsherlock6268]

Reminds me of the saying at the end ‘A tired dog is a good dog.’ 🐕‍🦺💤

[@user-nq9bz6iz6l]

Wow. The ending. You just have one more fun.

[@sartorix]

Muito bom! Valeu pelo vídeo. E acho que o mais importante é "Pense porque você está fazendo isto." Se você não concordar com a conclusão get out.

[@munkeyallin]

Good guy, I went to high school with him, he had a wicked mullet back then

[@WPwholesomeENT]

+Matthew Isacs lmao wicked mullet

[@egg2242]

lol, not surprising to be honest.

[@roycekuma839]

Yeah the mullet was in the picture

[@Yesica1993]

He's got some great wisdom here! But it's kind of hard to have job satisfaction when you DON'T HAVE A JOB.

[@StephenKelloggMusic]

Sorry, just saw this now. Hope your search for work is improving. I think there is wisdom in realizing that too...a lot of times I look back on work I had that I complained about at the time and long for it. Honestly - I hope it's picked up for you and wish you all the best!

[@charlietango5163]

I really want to email him...but alas...no email address was shared. I really enjoyed this talk.

[@TJH1971]

He has a website and is on all the social media.

[@wilhelmschroeder7345]

I clean septic tanks for a living. My job satisfaction comes from dropping acid while on duty. (Get it? Doody duty! Haw!)

[@ashleyching5786]

Just the title!

[@salvadorjauregui2137]

I hope I get a job already.. :(

[@vonanimugari3599]

Mr" dawson's creek '' No content u killing TEDx Talks

[@jeancarlosferreiravi]

Será que tem algum filho de Deus que poderia colocar uma legenda nesse vídeo para nos que não falamos Inglês.

[@alessandrawaltrich8946]

Vc mesmo pode fazer isso >>>> Canto inferior direito

[@MrGrapha]

uit principe wil ik een cafe beginnen waar ze opgebakken aardappelen kunnen eten met maionaise

[@William14094]

He seems like a good guy but honestly, I didn't get much from his talk.

[@tmon3ydadjmbr]

Why do people dislike videos?

[@Antixandros]

because they can

[@tmon3ydadjmbr]

Antixandros so your telling me this isn't a good video? because it helps the pain of reality.

[@Antixandros]

tmon3ydadjmbr No, I'm saying that some people dislike a video just for the sake of clicking the dislike button and be "different" they don't even watch the video. Now that is less that 0.5% of the people that use the internet.

[@MrGrapha]

uit principe mag jij een maand voor mij werken meneer

[@renehenriksen1735]

If it´s true that jobsatisfaction is only 19 % and something of truth can be extracted from such a statistic, then the World is a mourning-valley.

[@MrBeard17]

:54 lol no its not. You're just bad at it

[@nieceypiecey100]

This dude is a cornball. But he's got some good points. haha!

[@stephenrainda5838]

you have to be kidding.....try working for an airline...good luck. sure, it used to be fun ,when people where respectful ,and civil. Now? I dare you.