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I Don’t Believe in Genius – Fritz Grobe
I Don’t Believe in Genius – Fritz Grobe
Fritz Grobe went from studying math at Yale to winning 5 gold medals at the International Jugglers Championships and touring with a Cirque du Soleil spinoff. He and Stephen Voltz are the cofounders of EepyBird, creators of the Coke & Mentos viral video phenomenon. They’ve been on Letterman, the Today Show, Mythbusters, and more. From their first online video that Advertising Age called the most important commercial content of the year, to their viral campaigns for OfficeMax, ABC Family, and more, EepyBird’s videos have been seen over 150 million times.
The importance of a good team – Lee Iacocca
The importance of a good team - Lee Iacocca
How To Find And Do Work You Love: Scott Dinsmore
How To Find And Do Work You Love: Scott Dinsmore
Scott Dinsmore’s mission is to change the world by helping people find what excites them and build a career around the work only they are capable of doing. He is a career change strategist whose demoralizing experience at a Fortune 500 job launched his quest to understand why 80% of adults hate the work they do, and more importantly, to identify what the other 20% were doing differently. His research led to experiences with thousands of employees and entrepreneurs from 158 countries. Scott distilled the results down to his Passionate Work Framework – three surprisingly simple practices for finding and doing work you love, that all happen to be completely within our control. He makes his career tools available free to the public through his community athttp://LiveYourLegend.net
Shared Leadership for Community Change: Andre Leroux
Shared Leadership for Community Change: Andre Leroux
As Executive Director of the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, André has led efforts to reform zoning laws, increase transportation investment, and create a network of great places. He established Great Neighborhoods to support local groups and helped launch Transportation for Massachusetts to advocate for walking, biking, and public transportation.
Before joining the Alliance, André led the Reviviendo Gateway Initiative (RGI) in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a model of public-private partnership for urban revitalization. Composed of residents, property owners, government officials, artists, nonprofit organizations, and businesspeople, RGI sparked more than $120 million of investment in the City of Lawrence in three years. André also led the creation of two smart growth zoning districts in the city, helped to found a cultural economic development initiative, and coordinated a research and educational collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology called MIT@Lawrence.
Nordic Business Forum 2012 – Brian Tracy on Leadership
Nordic Business Forum 2012 – Brian Tracy on Leadership
In this wonderful talk Brian Tracy gives practical advice on leadership and business success for the VIP guests of Nordic Business Forum 2012.
Creative leadership and employee well-being: Farida Rasulzada
Creative leadership and employee well-being: Farida Rasulzada
Her current research revolves around the promotion of creativity leadership, how to generate creative / innovative organizations and what management and organization achieves when staff are given space to be creative both in the private and public sectors.
Try Relocation Therapy by Ken Torrino
Try Relocation Therapy
Relocation therapy is growing in popularity as people are searching for new ways to cope with loss in their lives. Loss of a job, loss of a loved one, or loss of motivation could all be impetus to relocate to another location. People are encouraged to move whenever they are faced with a roadblock in their lives that they cannot overcome. NY real estate agents are helping more people find homes who are moving to New York to cope with a divorce or other life-changing event. Relocation makes it easier for some reason.
Relocate to Make Social Interactions Easier
Many older people relocate to be in a closer knit community where people know one another. One older lady, for instance, traded her New Jersey home to live in Manhattan and be closer to people in her community. Daily, she bumps into people for coffee in Manhattan, but in New Jersey she rarely met anyone. Relocation to a more active community can make it easier to interact with people and feel connected. Purchasing a new home is considered real estate therapy.
Why Should You Relocate?
Relocation is recommended after a nasty breakup. Some people simply cannot bear seeing their former significant other with someone else. Instead of watching your significant other with spend time with someone else, move and allow yourself time to heal.
The positive aspects of relationships can be brought along with people who are relocating, and the negative aspects of the relationship can be left in the home. Most therapists will advise people not to make any life changing decisions until one year after the death of a family member or spouse, but some therapists are beginning to think that some aspects of bereavement and depression can be avoided if people move after someone dies or divorces.
Many people have even moved after a dog dies. This seems odd to some people, but dogs have been integrated in some people’s lives. Some people find that starting over in a new location can help significantly.
Relocation therapy is growing in popularity and is worth exploring with a progressive therapist to determine if it is the right move for you. If it is for you, your life will improve, and you will develop richer relationships that are lasting, and the feelings of depression will subside
This information was written by Ken Torrino, web relations for Elliman, brokers for New York City real estate.
Tim Ferriss | Q & A | Oxford Union
Tim Ferriss | Q & A | Oxford Union
Tim Ferriss answers audience questions based on the principals of his 4-hour approach to life.
