Connection, Member's Library
Brené Brown’s first TED talk, which describes her journey as a researcher into connection, and how it led her into the understanding of shame and the fear of disconnection. During her research, spanning 6 years and countless stories from thousands of people, she...
Connection, Member's Library
In this TED Talk, Brené Brown talks about vulnerability being absolutely essential for whole hearted living. It is often perceived as weakness, yet it is the most accurate measurement of courage you can find. Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity...
Connection, Member's Library
This Ted Talk by one of our favourites, Dan Goleman, makes the case that humans are hard wired for empathy via mirror neurons in our brains. These mirror neurons allow us to empathise with others, especially those with whom we have something in common. Goleman’s point...
Connection, Member's Library, Self Awareness
An interesting and refreshing look at the mechanism of love – where it shows up in the brain whether in the early days of love, or after 10-25 years of marriage. Also, recently dumped lovers were studied and the result compared. Basically, it shows the love is the...
Member's Library, Self Regulation
Article: Empathy Still Lacking in Leaders Who Need It Most This article, in the HBR by Ernest J. Wilson III, lists the five critical attributes leaders today must have in order to succeed. He makes the case that empathy is the “attribute-prime” or...
