Learning to be awesome at anything you do, including being a leader | Tasha Eurich | TEDxMileHigh

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Can we learn to lead, or is leadership something we're born with? In this thought-provoking talk, Tasha Eurich shares a prescription to be not just awesome at leadership, but anything else you want to improve.
With a contagious passion and energy, Tasha Eurich pairs her scientific savvy in human behavior with a practical approach to solving business challenges. Her life's work is to help companies succeed by making their leaders awesome. In 2013, Tasha released her first book "Bankable Leadership: Happy People, Bottom Line Results and the Power to Deliver Both." It debuted at #8 on the New York Times best-seller list and was named a Top 10 Small Business book by Small Business Trends in 2013.
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[@rssbsagartan]

1, know thyself 2. improve one thing/ focus on one thing 3. practice "No one will invest in you but you."

[@cuberos7430]

thanks for summary

[@jontaikarachi3557]

For all the people who are criticizing her, I have a quote for you " When the wise is pointing to the moon, the idiots are pointing to his finger" Peace. ^_^

[@mujtabayousuf3994]

Ares LeDisciple her*

[@maximilianpfirrmann4343]

The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. Henry David.

[@aprilsummer6321]

osho says

[@neginmahzoun]

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[@deanmartin380]

Bruce Lee.

[@CiaraMathias]

"We live in a world where people hardly ever tell the truth." I love this Ted Talk!

[@ThorMaximus]

Sadly - telling the truth can be career suicide. You have to know when to pick your battles

[@Galifamackus]

@@ThorMaximus It can be detrimental but it can also be what propagates your career too. With unending truth comes unbreakable trust And when you and someone else can completely trust each other is when you can be most productive while maintaining a strong bond. David Goggins and Jordan Peterson give good examples

[@gpgp]

Yeah of course it depends who you say it to doesn't it, truth may not always be the good thing to tell, especially to bad people, ehh.

[@arielgrushka]

This was really great and I do agree with everything she said. The problem with people is that many want to be successful but not all want to pay the price to reach the top. That's just about it!

[@javidakhmedov5932]

You are totaly right

[@iwnunn7999]

Ariel Grushka This is the new generation's mantra: "Hand it to me. I am entitled."

[@arielgrushka]

IW Nunn Hahaha definitely! Just like some people here who think they are fluent in a foreign language "just because they have a certificate". Okay! When they actually need to use it not a single word comes out... I study International Relations and I get frustrated with such things. People acting like they're such great thinkers/philosophers and stuff when actually they can't see much further from the box they're stuck in and their beliefs and point of view are the only absolute truth. I guess you can relate lol.

[@cathrynbauer]

+Ariel Grushka Yep. I was a secretary at UC Berkeley for awhile. That mindset is endemic there.

[@arielgrushka]

Cathryn Bauer Ugh that sucks, doesn't it?

[@rayoneforall]

The message came across just right to me because she knows how to speak clearly. The way she was talking and the pitch of her voice took me in; it made understanding easier but this only my opinion :)

[@rayoneforall]

Whatever makes you happy man.

[@tumawidkaunlaran4212]

+Tron's Travels bitch!!!

[@ceeceharvey8988]

Calintz Aensland I agree! Great talk.

[@cassidypham8932]

I love the way she delivered her speech.

[@hieunguyen-fm2uf]

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[@thelovelyfamily168]

1.Enough practice is successful weapon . 2. Nobody will invest in you but you. 😙

[@Yourtik]

She is a very great speaker

[@fascher_]

I feel like she would be really good at reading stories to kids, her voice is perfect for it

[@legibitiqua2]

I cannot even begin to express how profound this video is to me! Wow!

[@yourkidkabaap]

The only thing more awesome than this talk would be Barney Stinson giving the exact same talk

[@mjalals]

TED Talks are always good. This is no exemption. She was very practical advising us to "know thyself". Learn limitations and work one oneself to become awesome. A real awesome speech.

[@geot4647]

Not true. Some TED talks are the same concepts of "you can do it!" or "you don't get it!" over and over again.

[@delsonmartin9166]

9:57 - question instead of blame ... TOP for me from this TEDx talk

[@rosalokai6]

Her message was good, and to the point. She didn't focus it on leaders, I think she meant that anyone in any situation can become a leader if only they followed these 3 key steps. I think it's simple, and very practical- I liked it. My takeaway is that I need to also do something about it, not just figure out my problem area, but take responsibility, and invest in me, before I expect anyone else to -another point well made! Kudos to her!

[@riman1035]

The way she delivered the speech was just awesome.

[@SiiKei]

I actually really loved the way she delivered her speech. She was very clear and convincing. I wish I had more professors like her in university, because she seems very into what she is talking about.

[@Sapphire101MFS]

The audience's lack of response was almost painful to watch, especially when you can tell she was waiting for laughter.

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

I suspect you watch too much tv. In real life most people laugh silently, a smile is enough...

[@Sapphire101MFS]

Smart Cat Collar Project I don't, actually. I'd clicked on this video right after watching 'TED Talks Education', where the audience was very responsive.

[@missdemon92]

M. F.S depends on audience, all people are different

[@CuongNguyen-cb3dl]

It's not important.And I think what she said is true.

[@ericmcdonough6771]

M. F.S I'm sure she's aware of what she does and does not have control of

[@kritika8891]

this made me study for my exam.....:-)

[@MBYa7ya]

Hope you did well :)

[@nurdemkaskcoglu3504]

MB Ya7ya xxw

[@manuelasumetzberger2327]

@@MBYa7ya please p

[@samlee2562]

I find her manner really tedious but I respect what she says and know she's doing it all to help people out which is totally righteous.

[@MsMustafa91]

Thank you for showing systematic approach to self-development.

[@rightnowhere1]

no one will truly invest in you but YOU ! Thank you for revealing these 3 simple powerful steps!!!

[@lucky8057]

1:28 she realizes that the crowd's tough :D

[@nazmulhasan1516]

super intuition for every one to improve these 3 things

[@GajananPalande]

truth about me is I only watch tedxtalk and nothing else🙀

[@joyibrahim8471]

Just Awesome.. Thanks..

[@mushroomsoup007]

Thank you Mom, Love you for this talk.

[@Dannydarknessx]

@@berkeleybowler5235lol😂

[@diepakpaul7441]

You do your work, no one else will.

[@Bruno-xe4yx]

This lecture was completely magnificent, I enjoyed too much!!!

[@swagotoroy652]

Self practice is the most critical step here... And that too needs to be done on a routine basis! this is where most people fail...the key is to have a goal or mission in mind so that energy and motivation drive you! Good talk in all.

[@jerryrueschhoff1844]

"Awesome" talk!! ... simple and practical advice on how to become better leaders. Thank you Dr. T!

[@constrictum]

Be a piece of the puzzle, never see the big picture! Hell yeah!

[@cashaymiller1192]

hi everyone I just wanna say you are awesome no matter what don't ever forget that

[@vvkweeklystocklist4599]

She has awesome speaking skills. Love her sense of humor, story telling and maintaining the pace of keeping people engaged.

[@ceeceharvey8988]

This talk inspired and changed my life from the moment the video ended! I feel I can work on controlling all of me and I want to thank you

[@roseyang4849]

She is a very great speaker!! Only three steps, it looks easy, but do it not easy!

[@drfahdambition]

awesome speaker , she make me thinking about a lot of things going in my life . I didn't realize how to change my thought about thing i thought i am good in it , but the truth is the opposite one , so the change will be now . anyone he/she didn't see this video , please go and see it ... big thanks to Tasha Eurich

[@patrickpan85]

There's no way around hard work, focus and commitment is what i got from it.

[@CAAnchalBatra]

Tasha!! this is the third time in this month I am watching your video (: totally in love with this idea ! this is my Sherpa❤ thanks a ton !!

[@Kanibulus]

it works, I tried becoming more confident, I tried for one month and now I can see myself as REALLY REALLY CONFIDENT!

[@BakedToPerfection1]

Excellent talk. So great to hear someone speak clearly with passion and conviction.

[@yunyu8540]

this is such a fantastic talk, great driving force

[@sylvanarochet]

Tasha, this is so great. Clear message, applicable advice with a roadmap for how to do it, starting today. I love that you remind everyone that leadership is accessible to everyone, if they just commit to doing the work needed to develop that skill. So true. Thank you, and keep on preaching the good word!

[@azacapucino3156]

Cool, She is so bright, Thx for your speak....

[@aprameyaananda8046]

I love Tedx, so excellent talks! This one just brings me again into mind the teachings of my beloved Guru. Be in the space of the powerfulnessness. What eyes can see, hand can do. The space of possibility and possibility. The space of Paramahamsa Nithyananda. :)

[@pioneer3729]

Simplest and the most Effective!

[@captainjacksparrow5398]

Now, here's the time, here's the moment for you to make a decision. Remember: no one will invest in you but you.

[@abdulwodoodkhan7723]

She is Awesome !

[@nouralkhateeb5177]

I love this channel 💗

[@salmanabdulrahim7711]

I like her way of talking!

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Thanks TED🌎

[@manardakrory6284]

What an amusingly positive talk

[@tajg5106]

Thank you for this inspirational talk! 😃

[@miguelguerrero3881]

Very simple steps to improve ourselves. We only have to have the desire to be better.

[@greimalkin]

she specifically stated that desire is not enough. You can't become better at something just because you want to.

[@EmmieV1111]

I watched this months ago and I didn't quite get it fully. So I just started to get to know myself. Now, I'm watching this again and I can see the things I need to work on! Awesome and motivating speech 🙌🏽

[@kegenrodrigues]

May be a reminder

[@sophiahall5398]

I would say this is a great talk that I have seen so far. Which impressed me are your confident, positive attitude, your sense of humor, and truly inspirational. I would absolutely follow your instructions and get better in what am doing now. Thank you more than I can say :)

[@oberdanaguiar7911]

You're awesome Sasha. I really appreciated your speech.

[@bibhukolkata]

Thank you so much. God bless you dear

[@lubnanourelkreem7767]

Thank you because you tell us that, We all need to hear this, So thank you again

[@marilynbarker8255]

Excellent! One of the best talks that I've heard!

[@timdunk7278]

Beautifully said - this is your mountain.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

So true know thyself. Very inspiring. Beautiful impressive amazing soul. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@tomone2010]

I thought I learn something new, something that was not already written and said a thousand times. Thanks for the effort - I`ll keep looking...

[@thansoe7474]

The most simple tend often to be the hardest to work on . Thanks for such a great solution.

[@BobPetruska1]

Nice work! Simplicity is the outcome of genius applied. Thank you for putting so much effort into helping others.

[@cosmosozonsi2445]

I needed to watch this video for my benefit and above all for benefit of the people who are yet to be affected by my life in one way or another.

[@billaddy]

Right on. The anger was especially poignant because it describes m e completely. I will begin tomorrow! Thank you

[@vilkers2211]

Great Idea ! I'm struggling with planning my life, my year, day etc. I can plan a day or two and then give up. Get frustrated at myself that I haven't done anything and my life drifts away. I'm gonna stick to this !!!

[@quinn1621]

+Faolán Mac Tíre Did you stick to it?

[@ASilvFM]

Did you stick to it?

[@abdulhamid9605]

have you stuck to it??

[@sameermarboh158]

@@ASilvFM jitli

[@mahadragon]

My doctor told me I was one of the few people who actually overestimated my weight when I came in for check-up. My typing teacher told me I was one of the very few people who actually underestimated the number of words I type per minute. I'm not one of these people who consistently overestimate my abilities, in fact, I'm just the opposite.

[@gregdahlen4375]

+mahadragon you might have overestimated the value of your comment on this video

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Thanks Tasha 🌎

[@christinezhong7543]

awesome speech that I have ever heard!!!!! And, I also commit myself to be awesome. Tks for your video and sharing. 1# know thyselves 2# pick one thing per month 3# practice practice everyday!!!

[@bonniespirit5693]

So great!!! Thank you very much!

[@snezray2324]

this is making me excited to go study!

[@michellezareas8276]

Incredible advice, thank you!

[@ronicohen3905]

so great. starting today !!!!!!

[@andresfiguereo6879]

Great talk. One of the best motivational talks I have seen. It was simple but compelling!

[@muhammadwahab4167]

Outstanding !

[@omaraldulaijan270]

Her talk is to people who have courage to see the truth.

[@haianhle6157]

AMAZING!!!! thank you so much

[@ManishKumar270295]

its amazing the way hiw she put all the things in a nutshell. loved the video!

[@mattbrower8707]

Nice talk, Dr. T! Inspiring, direct and simple. I'm going to go find something to be totally awesome at now.

[@florencefam6207]

Thanks to u I found the one thing I wanna be good at ...and I'm taking a step further !! what am I WAITING for

[@jeajungful]

OH! Thank you! This is so nice speech since it inspires me to know more clear points what I wanna do and what I gonna get it. And as you said that it is so good to imagine when we get that target! Good job!

[@prateektheseoguy]

Great talk! Thanks for showing the way

[@curiousplayerz]

I already feel awesome.!!

[@hagarmoon991]

I am so excited to do something better in my life right now time to change

[@didarulislam786]

I like her opinions. these will be fruitful if we practice seriously.

[@kieranford9096]

Had me LOL at 3:26 when the 'mindblowing quote' visibly flops with the audience

[@savioagente1]

Extremely insightful. Worthwhile watching it.

[@talhakhalid8547]

the best talk so far!!

[@Daniel-fz6iz]

Great talk, very well put forward and truly motivating.

[@basheerm-hasan6314]

Thanks for all You give me a great thought

[@itsmemasud]

OMG.. she is mindblasting with her 3 steps... she is unmatchable & incredible (Y)

[@SKYSickKY]

True and an AWESOME SPEECH !!!

[@annajohannes5455]

Thank you so much for this content.

[@nelsonnabo9665]

THANK YOU!!!

[@sanjeevmital4120]

I love this lady ..... I want to be like her..🙌🙌 one day I will be

[@Lifeholder]

I found this to be a great talk. Loved it.

[@melinda4227]

Right on! Great talk!

[@xiyuezhang7129]

Truth and Feedbacks. Good!

[@berdeski1965]

She just described the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous in 3 easy steps