Category Archives: Videos

How to run an ideas factory Part 2

Tweet This is Part Two of Ian Sanders’ inspiring interview with Dave Stewart. This one is about how to put ideas into action and the value of collaboration. In Dave Stewart’s word, “I’d rather have 10% of something that took off than 100% of something that was still on the table” The biggest takeaway…you don’t…

How to run an ideas factory

Tweet An absolutely brilliant and inspiring interview with Dave Stewart by Ian Sanders. Who’s says you can’t have lots of ideas and act on them all? If you are a Scanner you’ll love this interview. And, even if you don’t consider yourself a Scanner who wouldn’t love to have their own ideas factory?

Richard St. John: "Success is a continuous journey"

Tweet A short video from Ted.com. You’ll be amazed at how much a man can say in 3 minutes and 55 seconds. Enjoy:

My Artist Date

Tweet When I worked a full-time day job I had lots of time alone. I spent sixty to ninety minutes a day alone in my car commuting to and from work. Time alone to listen to audio books and my own thoughts. I had an office, not a cubicle and I spent most of my…

Bobby McFerrin Hacks Your Brain With Music

Tweet This short, three minute Ted.com video blew me away. I’ve never seen anything like it. I am in awe of the human capacity to create. It moved me to tears. (Why did I cry? Who knows. Music almost always make me cry. That’s why I don’t often listen to it, or I’d be walking…

JK Rowling at Harvard

Tweet An example of great storytelling. You will laugh. You will cry. You will ask why? And, you will be inspired to make a difference. JK Rowling: The Fringe Benefits of Failure June 2008, Harvard University commencement speech J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo. Find out more at Ted.com

James Oliver: Teach Every Child About Food

Tweet I posted this all over Twitter and Facebook yesterday. But, the message is so important I have to share it again. This is the most powerful & impassioned speech I’ve ever heard about food. It was given by James Oliver at the TedTalks. James Oliver won the 2010 Ted Prize with his wish to…

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?

Tweet The first book I reviewed was Sir Ken Robinson’s The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything. I think it’s time revisit this book and read it again. You may have already seen this TedTalk by Sir Ken Robinson, but it, too is well worth revisiting. His insights are brilliant. His stories make you…

A Tour of my Home Office

Tweet This is only my second video. The first one used pictures and music. This one uses video, pictures and a narrative overlay. Each time I attempt to make a video I have fun and learn a little more. Today’s video will allow you to meet me and take a mini tour of my home…

The Power of Time Off

Tweet TED Talks – Stefan Sagmeister: The power of time off Stefan Sagmeister’s