Talk Categories: Leadership
Inside the Pentagon on 9/12
“I’ll do it.” Those three words changed Shawn Walsh’s life forever. Most people remember 9/11. Few talk about 9/12. After surviving the Pentagon attack, Walsh found himself responsible for helping recover and account for the dead. In this unforgettable TEDx talk, he reveals how responsibility arrives before we feel ready for it, and how the moments we never choose ultimately define who we become.
The L Path: Walking the leadership talk
Leadership is both art and science. It should be seen as something of a sacred calling, too, given the magnitude of the challenges we face. Dr. Jessica McWade argues that the best leaders walk what she calls The L Path, using Learning, Laughing, Losing and Living to inspire their people — and themselves.
Why the “superstar” myth might be holding us all back
What do championship sports teams, rebel heroes, and high-performing nonprofits all have in common? It’s not a superstar—it’s the team. In this energizing and insightful TEDx talk, organizational psychologist Dr. Vanessa Druskat reveals the emotional intelligence habits that help teams collaborate, innovate, and thrive.




