10 TED Talks for 10 Days to Become a Memorable Leader

In my entrepreneurial journey, I've realized that true leadership transcends mere titles or statuses. It's about the people you inspire, the vision you share, and the growth you foster – both in yourself and others. With a decade of experience in transforming educational institutes and my foray into the tech world, I've learned that the essence of leadership lies in continuous learning and evolving.

To aid you in this journey, I've handpicked 10 TED Talks that have profoundly shaped my perspective on leadership.

1. How Great Leaders Inspire Action, by Simon Sinek: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en

2. Lead Like the Great Conductors, by Itay Talgam: https://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductors?language=en

3. 10 Ways to Have a Brilliant Conversation, by Celeste Headlee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vskiVDwl4

4. Everyday Leadership, by Drew Dudley: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en

5. How to Start a Movement, by Derek Sivers: https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement?language=en

6. Dare to Disagree, by Margaret Heffernan: https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_dare_to_disagree?language=en

7. The Puzzle of Motivation, by Dan Pink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkrvAUbU9Y

8. So We Leaned In….Now What?, by Cheryl Sandberg: https://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_sandberg_so_we_leaned_in_now_what?language=en

9. How to Manage for Collective Creativity, by Linda Hill: https://www.ted.com/talks/linda_hill_how_to_manage_for_collective_creativity?language=en

10. What it Takes to be a Great Leader, by Roselinde Torres: https://www.ted.com/talks/roselinde_torres_what_it_takes_to_be_a_great_leader?language=en

Each of these talks offers a unique lens through which to view leadership. They have inspired me to lead with empathy, purpose, and effectiveness, and I hope they do the same for you.

As you embark on this 10-day journey, listen attentively, reflect deeply, and feel free to share your thoughts and takeaways.

Let’s grow together as leaders who not only aspire to be in the top 1% but also lift others on our way up.