Leadership Lessons From the Prime Minister of Canada | Justin Trudeau | TED

Justin Trudeau has served as the prime minister of Canada since 2015. There's a lot to dig into from his years in office - and from his life before, as well. He sits down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant to discuss lessons learned about leadership and how he navigated early struggles with impostor syndrome. He also shares his approach to maintaining motivation in the face of disapproval and criticism, how he encourages people to speak truth to power, why he considered quitting and what keeps him awake at night. (This interview was recorded for the "ReThinking with Adam Grant" podcast.)
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[@TyTwoFly]

They are brave for keeping the comments open on this video.

[@TeddyKrimsony]

they're not. they simply delete all comments they don't like using AI.

[@huhujojo1968]

I think they left them open because wherever Trudeau appears it's the comments people go to without playing the video

[@holdtheline4169]

More courage than CBC

[@AngelAngel-qm2ko]

Yeah not like the CBC they won't allow comments anymore. But it's ok we know they are state paid propaganda news anyway...

[@user-xh1dy4dm8p]

😂

[@harambetidepod1451]

Weak men create hard times.

[@mezzofresh3521]

70% of Canadians want him to step down so...

[@GGTanguera]

Other 30% work for the fed government 😊

[@eugenechan9487]

Just step down is not enough, the damage he made are permanent

[@tiffsaver]

I think you're inflating his numbers.

[@skysedgeproductions6170]

Wrong. It's just 68%

[@redpillmalaysia]

He is our Prime Sinister.

[@MrQuincy27]

Well I guess we know what type of Politics TED subscribes too

[@user-qd9uf2uw1x]

Stupidity?

[@CanPolitcs]

I literally cannot stand Trudeau's voice like holy crap!

[@OffTheCuffWoodworking]

I know, I threw up in my mouth a little and had to shut it off

[@galaxytrio]

He doesn't talk to people. He gives scripted speaking performances where he transparently attempts to manage his tone of voice, emphasis, pauses, gestures to create an impression of wise, compassionate and sincere leader. I could not stand his very planned "Je t'aime, Papa!" eulogy for his father, and it never got any better.

[@Billy011nb]

This guy shouldn’t be giving anyone lessons. He is the shame of Canada

[@av98]

Global embarrassment. He is treated as a 🤡 in global stages across the world.

[@nicolettaskarlatos]

no he isn't

[@David.S.]

This comment section gives me faith in humanity

[@thevinmeister5015]

Here's a leadership lesson: Do the exact OPPOSITE of everything this guy's EVER done.

[@gurjaskapur]

Really bro!? They found no one else for leadership lessons 🤨

[@adammak4353]

teaching how to destroy a country,

[@gurjaskapur]

@@adammak4353 😂😂 absolutely

[@jdrewlayton]

Hey a dictator still counts as a leader.

[@jordanmc5340]

How to destroy a country 101

[@eggedon6112]

Ask a kid to explain it to you.

[@holdtheline4169]

Imagine finding the worst Canadian leader in history and having him give lessons....on leadership. Is this satire? I'm convinced yall are just trying to get a reaction at this point.

[@Burlmays9]

STRAIGHT TO THE COMMENTS

[@simonatrovati5084]

Me too

[@StallionStudios1234]

Here is my comment. Trudeau is Truth, Trust and Just!

[@VFL0519]

Frfr.. AD paused n everything

[@Tomjonesisatomfool1129]

​@@StallionStudios1234your parents are brother and sister aren't they?

[@zlatkostevanovic5891]

@@StallionStudios1234 shame on you

[@DrEnginerd1]

I wonder when the comments will be turned off?

[@chrisquickfall2301]

What a dumpster fire choice on leadership.

[@zakariaazharo]

He is the worst person to give lessons

[@TEMPESTsonofThunder]

Next they’ll be interviewing Biden on his amazing public speaking skills.

[@TEMPESTsonofThunder]

@@oldbeergangster2381you misspelled Biden…

[@darrylcarpenter903]

Not a helpful comment

[@TEMPESTsonofThunder]

@@darrylcarpenter903you’re correct. It was a joke. However being “helpful” isn’t a requirement to comment. You cannot censor nor arbitrate nor gatekeep my freedom of speech/opinion. But I’ll play along. Here’s a helpful comment; don’t vote for Biden. Did I help you now?

[@501Labs]

I was hoping they could get trump up here so he could tell us how he's duped an entire party of naive, poorly educated, and impressionable people. Maybe he can tell us how they keep falling in-line even as he attempts to sell them bibles and sneakers, while he keeps taking money from them while telling them hes a billionaire but couldnt find the funds when push came ro shove .... maybe he can explain to us how he tricked Americans who used to say they were "patriots" into accepting his dictator rethoric... maybe one of his voters can explain how trump looked them in the eyes and directly said he doesnt care about you, he just wants your vote... and tou cheered him on 😂😂😂

[@keith-ole]

Biden's most recent speech was yesterday. It was energetic and engaging. Coming from someone who struggled with a stutter as a youth, I'd actually be interested to hear his public speaking advice.

[@sylvaingiroux9741]

Why the edits? Right in the middle of a sentence? What did he say?

[@MrShmellit]

TED lost cred

[@AdrianBratu]

Yes a bit disappointing to see how TED got politicized and allowed this person on

[@wexpmedia5889]

Cry about it

[@AdrianBratu]

@@wexpmedia5889naaaah - it’s Canada - we’ll vote about it - Ted however did start as a legit platform , it’s just a bit odd to see it in this state

[@maryannelawless4447]

Is this satire or real? On what planet is Justin Trudeau considered a leader?

[@stromghouls]

spent 220 000 dollars on food for a 6 day trip. Canadians are tired of him. 25% of Canadians are struggling to eat. this is Trudeau legacy.

[@bboyevans01]

I’m shocked Papa T hasn’t requested the comments be disabled yet

[@mittag6326]

Lmao, what a joke. Or is that in a context of cautionary tale - they invited the worst leader they could find to tell what NOT to do? 😂

[@brian6961]

I'd rather take navigation and orienteering classes from a blind person.

[@EchoMountain47]

You know, we blind people have accessibility tools that make your statement seem kind of ignorant. For example, I’m reading and interacting with these comments because of software built into phones and computers called screen readers. You might be surprised how sharp our navigation skills are, because they have to be

[@brian6961]

I could say the same to you about your statement. Ever hear that saying about assumptions? I am quite aware of the tools and methods used by the blind. My father is blind and gets around quite well on his own, and, while it is interesting to hear him talk about these methods, I would not want him to try to teach me how to use a compass or to navigate by the stars.

[@EchoMountain47]

@@brian6961 I figure when I try to educate people, they have one of two choices - take it in stride or get defensiv. I respect that you have some firsthand experience, and I wasn’t trying to personally attack you or anything. Hope that’s clear

[@pcon77]

JT, Resign. Leave Canada. Do not comeback. Take all of your Ministers with you. Sincerely, The People of Canada...

[@bbaa3526]

Hear Hear!

[@wavincewavince394]

How much did Ted got to invite him😅. In my eyes due to this Ted lost it's credibility

[@ludmilamanweiler5986]

Airplane food cost more than $220K on Trudeau's Indo-Pacific trip Meals included beef brisket with mashed parsley potatoes with truffle oil, braised lamb shanks and baked cheesecake with pistachio brittle 😏😏 National post

[@AmeerCorro]

Wow! I’m sure the comments will be perfectly civil!!

[@adstix]

The Canadian MAGA will soon arrive in droves!

[@spector3881]

You beat me to it

[@gentadventure4173]

@@adstix so if you think he is a bad leader and comment…You’re Canadian MAGA?

[@eggedon6112]

​@@gentadventure4173Either that or a weird trucker. Same thing 😃😃

[@lucasdavis1770]

The Canadian “Make America Great Again”?

[@user-pj6lu9lh1y]

A rich man born from birth, Trudeau lives in an elite class lifestyle since birth. How can he change to think he can understand the average 99% Canadians? His retirement income will be speaking tours, books he pays people to write about him, and of course as a talking head commenting on politics....😂😂😂what an insane future for this lucky rich man !

[@AaronHalliday]

It's not like the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada has any different to offer.

[@harambetidepod1451]

I wouldn't let this guy lead me across the street.

[@thedumbdog1964]

Step one: paint your face black

[@ericblair1355]

I was sure this was going to be satire, but no, just farce.

[@user-nh8th1mv8y]

He thinks he is competent when he is actually not! What a nightmare for Canada!

[@av98]

How was this 🤡 voted into the PM role

[@archarovec]

Has this channel degenerated to the point where a fool teaches leadership to others?

[@TEMPESTsonofThunder]

Yes

[@Mr.Pojangle]

I’m just here for the comments

[@TrendingNow135]

When is the next election in Canada?

[@GGTanguera]

1 year, 3 months an 28 days, 4 hours and 32 minutes 😊

[@user-jp3bs8fu6t]

Not soon enough, or maybe never if this illiberal authoritarian dictator can figure out how to delay it or rig it in his favor

[@bbaa3526]

Not soon enough

[@gursimransingh2800]

Oct 2025. What are the people of Canada doing?

[@marinawilliams3599]

Not voting for this failed handsy drama teacher

[@ryanrayner8143]

I have officially lost all respect for TED talks this is an absolute joke!!

[@leighcwilson]

And he brought his god complex with him from the classroom. Why do we keep putting narcissistic psychopaths in positions of power.

[@RTL2L]

It's just surreal. These people really live in their own bubble. Of course they know themselves that he is nowhere a great leader. But to think that audience can somehow still be brainwashed is a pathetic level of ignorance and detachment.

[@JDubs99]

We are listening to Trudeau on Leadership info. OMFG wow.

[@abigalanderson7494]

He is Castro's son

[@eggedon6112]

​@@abigalanderson7494You have him mixed up with Cancun Ted Cruz😂😂😅

[@theshadylittlelady]

How to lead a country into the ground. This guy is an enemy of his own people and should be in prison forever. Do better

[@mickrozycki451]

Wow. Way to ruin your credit Tedtalks by having a criminal and a liar on your channel.

[@O_O-lk8bu]

Learning how not to be a leader is also a good way to learn as well

[@Nomadication]

Seriously?! Lessons from the art teacher who destroyed the Canadian economy?!

[@craigfrober316]

You spelt wannabe autocrat wrong.

[@davidcasey5976]

I assumed this was a joke video when I saw the title. Some leaders can be fools, full of hubris and surrounded by like minded yes men. I believe this to be the case here

[@Bundysvideos]

What do you in particular have an issue with concerning decisions he’s made?

[@Swaesworld]

Nah the carbon tax is nuts

[@Bundysvideos]

Why do you say that

[@Swaesworld]

The rich can afford to pay more taxes and have the resources to find other tax breaks. the people who need money the most are low income if energy levels were to remain cheap we could have a more affordable living. But instead they give us back our own money with no guarantee inflation won’t go up anymore than it already has.

[@StallionStudios1234]

So you support global warming and the destruction of our future? That is pretty selfish.

[@ryanrayner8143]

How much did Turdolph pay for this political stunt!!

[@user-jp3bs8fu6t]

Can we see the edits please

[@tomstang7581]

All the TED talks and social media interviews will not save him , Peoplekind are done with his sunnt ways

[@arcadiagreen150]

36 minute interview with Joe Biden next?? Please?

[@TheMagicLemur]

Surely the Canadian Leader of the Opposition first...? 🤔

[@jg5875]

First comment! And here for the comments to come 🍿

[@blaze1420666]

Ill never be rich like Trudeau, but at least I've never gotten a little girl to sign an NDA 🎉

[@jasonmoxley465]

My guess it was a little boy.

[@Matthew_F]

You should have interviewed that one buffalo who runs off the cliff first and all the other buffalo blindly follow him to their death. At least the buffalo leader meant well...

[@tlll8590]

Teaching how to be the WORST leadership? And lesson learn from his failure?

[@ABeech-zv5ri]

TED, you will find that fewer and fewer are being fooled by this person. Try to catch up.

[@LadyFayeLovie]

It’s not a TED Tk? I was expecting a talk… maybe I misread the notification.

[@eggy6815]

Hello random person, I hope you’re having fun scrolling through these comments, which one was your favourite?

[@Mystery_Fruit]

Hey it's not April 1st.

[@izabelak4681]

The delusion this guy has about himself is through the roof, a really king of kings. He reminds me of that emperor from Gladiator. Gives me the creeps. I'm surprised he didn't say "am I not merciful"😂

[@blaze1420666]

This man needs to resign immediately

[@yasinacar3974]

Lmaoo just came for the comments section 😂

[@cosmos6873]

😂 Seems quality of TED gone down lately. Seriously leadership from this guy.

[@jeffmilligan]

He believes every word out of his own mouth while simultaneously knowing he is lying about absolutely everything.

[@friedrichwulfgang3655]

He’s a leader alright, if by leader you mean leading Canadas economy and standard of living off a cliff.

[@Django897]

I have never clicked a thumbnail with the intention to dislike a video.

[@operaalexander5222]

This video demonstrates the declining state of TED TALKS. I am appalled!

[@user-qs7lp5tn2k]

Totally agree

[@GGTanguera]

This is a paid ad. 😢

[@TheTerrancen]

This guy teaching leadership lessons LMAOOO

[@RiverLemon]

I love that this video was literally designed to address what this comments section would be like. We vote every 4 years…This man has been re-elected twice and served through completely unprecedented times. People are very loud and very angry, and the Prime Minister will always be an easy villain. People forget that they HATED Stephen Harper too, back in 2015. (who was the leader of the Conservative Party) There were literally signs that had F**k Harper just like the F**k Trudeau signs. As a country we need to take a collective breath, and think a little more critically.

[@huhujojo1968]

You can say what you want about Harper he wasn't as corrupt , toxic and vile as Trudeau is

[@AaronHalliday]

I completely agree with you @RiverLemon.

[@TheDanLevy]

In before the comments get locked lol

[@user-fs2uy5ip4b]

This REALLY makes me question every speaker Ive seen on Ted Talks!!

[@christiansoldier1547]

Aint this dude Xi 's fan club president ?

[@matchan2005]

"Leadership" and "Justin Truedue", Please note these words should not be in the same sentence

[@krisxxxxw]

I am not trying to mean spirited, but how the prime minister treated and handled the Canadian truck protests was horrible. No leader should handle conflict like that. I am sorry, I don’t need leadership lessons from a person like that.

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Truck protests were ridiculous anyways

[@eggedon6112]

The tRump truck protests were BS. Canadian Prime Minister didn't harm them, or endanger their lives the way those truckers harmed Canadian citizens, showed his ability to not allow the crazy MAGA crap in the USA, to run his country. Good work, we'll done.

[@abigalanderson7494]

Yep the Canadian government is full of tyrants. They use police violence to crush protests like Gaza genocide or the truckers against forced coof shots.

[@greentomato929]

I strongly disagree. It was an economic crisis that was handled very well.

[@Bundysvideos]

@@greentomato929what was so wrong about it? 1 woman was injured by accident? Like really? That’s “horrible”? These people were actively pushing against restrictions that were keeping our most vulnerable safe from serious illness and death. The “trucker” protestors, and it’s an insult to truckers to call it a trucker protest, our national truckers association that speaks on behalf of Canadian truckers distanced themselves from them and said they didn’t agree with the protest… but hey, why should I stop you from being brainwashed by far right racist bigots?

[@jimwoodruff7515]

Twenty five percent of us are living in poverty since this guy took over. We will never own homes and can't afford rent. He is delusional.

[@ShubamPawar]

Leadership lessons from Canada... What an irony 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

We Canadians want him gone

[@Bundysvideos]

@@Jarod-vg9wqlmfao yah no we don’t, there’s a reason he is STILL IN OFFICE. It’s because we as Canadians voted him in… because the majority of Canadians are not brainwashed by far right wing media

[@av98]

​​@@Jarod-vg9wqHe is such an embarrassment. Canada's value has been reduced to nothing in global stages because of Trudeau.

[@tylesvision]

As a Canadian we can’t even watch news on Instagram it’s all blocked. What a joke.

[@Stevi987]

The only thing we can learn from him is what not to do.

[@ryanmichels2981]

This is great! Lessons can be learned from him, just do the opposite of whatever he does, that’s the lesson here. Tell us more about when you were a teacher and why you left suddenly and the story about the NDA a student signed.

[@rigelrendon1594]

I thought the title was Leadership Lessons For the Prime Minister of Canada. Shame it's not! I would definitely watch that video

[@jhonismaximo]

Are you kidding me?

[@gentadventure4173]

A Non Leader giving lessons about Leadership ODD!!

[@av98]

A failed leader giving lessons on leadership!!

[@user-nh8th1mv8y]

Yes, we have lots of lessons to learn from his leadership 😂😂

[@Alex55555]

Huh?

[@Onmytree]

I think it's communication team sucks, it would be in deed very interesting and differents to get some teacher explanation and charts in the world like the one we leave in

[@arcadiagreen150]

Sociopathy 101. They got a guy who smiles while sleeping to interview his messiah

[@tyronwheatley2306]

I really like how the interviewer sprinkles in questions of narcissism. Very SPOT ON!!!

[@AaronHalliday]

The interviewer happens to be one of the greatest organizational psychologists of our time. He probably knows more about leadership and the research behind it than most people alive.

[@LadyFayeLovie]

It’s not a TED Talk? was expecting a talk… maybe I misread the notification.

[@Bundysvideos]

Are you hallucinating? It’s definitely not a music video my man, that are talking lol

[@oldsweatynerd4216]

Justin's eyeballs say it all.

[@user-zj4sl1oz4y]

Okay, enough TED talk from now on

[@Meg-uy6mp]

I respected Ted talks up to this point

[@Dread-Rock]

Saying that he is an idiot is true thou.

[@ShubhamKumar-eq4un]

Really do I need to take lessons from guy like this ? From The biggest failure of a leader no wait maybe we can know what not to do as a leader from this video lol🤣 still it's time to un-subscribe from this channel after seeing this guys face

[@johnh1155]

Wow, Trudeau’s lisp really came out there 😂

[@erikerik2841]

3:26 makes something positive up quickly his ego tells him

[@conludo5233]

I really hope Adam Grant was not involved in the selection of the candidate and that this was just something he was contractually bound to do. I respect Adam Grant and read a lot of his work on Leadership. But if this is his idea of someone we could take lessons in leadership from then I’m going to question anything he says. TED lost credibility for sure, I just can’t believe AG agreed to do this.

[@BirdsOnPowerLines]

Cool format.

[@EchoMountain47]

Being American, I’m not fully aware of Justin Trudeau‘s overall reputation, but given what we usually end up with for a president, he has always seemed like a sharp, well spoken and progressive guy. I’m judging in the comments most people don’t agree. Lol. I’d be curious to hear what it is that makes him so controversial, or is it just that any public figure of his status is going to draw Sharp mixed reactions?

[@tcintuitivetarot]

You hit the nail on the head. I’m Canadian & Trudeau is sharp, well-spoken & progressive. There are trolls everywhere.

[@EllisD1249]

@@tcintuitivetarot Didn't he get caught doing brownface in 2001?

[@verajaynepalmer]

​@@EllisD1249 and full blown blk face portrayed as the most racist stereotypes. Numerous times.

[@marinawilliams3599]

Trudeau is not a good man. There is more than plenty of his dirty laundry out there and only more to come. He's Canada's worst pm ever (in the majorities opinion)

[@tcintuitivetarot]

@@EllisD1249 Yes, he did that, and people like to cherry pick that story from 23 years ago. It’s worth noting the world was different at the turn of the century. He also apologized for that Halloween costume immediately, took the blame and made sure we knew it was inappropriate but not intentionally offensive. None of us are perfect. None of us. Adults aren’t perfect. Leaders aren’t perfect. What’s important is how we learn and grow and become better people over time. If we’re leaders, like he is, we are also expected to set an example in how we respond to our own mistakes. In that situation, Trudeau acknowledged his Halloween costume as a poor choice, told the truth about it (including the fact that there was no offence intended at the time), acknowledged it as culturally inappropriate, and apologized for wearing it. That’s what adults do. That’s what good leaders do. It’s an example of integrity, humility and growth we RARELY see demonstrated by politicians. After the fact, other mature adults need to keep things in proportion, accept a sincere apology, refrain from cherry picking a story repeatedly while ignoring the good he has worked to put forward, including clean water for reservations (finally!) and equity for marginalized groups not the least of which is measurable truth & reconciliation for our First Nations.

[@davidpar2]

What’s next, Ted? Cooking tips from Katherine Knight?

[@cnyvoll]

Glad this channel has other good videos. I almost unsubscribed.

[@camibolanos]

TRYING TO SAFE FACE WITH SOME GOOD P.R