Ed’s Confessions of A Vistage Chair Interview
In this interview with Ryan Hogan from Talent Harbor, I share my experience as a Vistage Chair and what I’ve learned working…
Video is a great medium for professional and personal development. Sometimes, in just a few minutes, a subject matter expert can provide you with useful information that can fast-track your ability to grow your knowledge base, better interpret situations, and make good decisions. I’ve selected the following videos because of their personal impact on me and influence on my work. Please share with me videos that have equally impacted you at robin_ed@capacity-building.com
In this interview with Ryan Hogan from Talent Harbor, I share my experience as a Vistage Chair and what I’ve learned working…
Extreme Ownership – Leading By Example If you lead a company, a team, or a family, this 14-minute TEDx talk by retired…
In this live demo, Mike Caulfield walks through how Deep Background works with Claude and ChatGPT o3 to fact-check claims, surface supporting…
When leaders stop listening, they don’t just lose insight; they lose trust. When teams stop listening, they stop learning. And when individuals…
What Do We Do About Bad Leadership? Let’s be honest—bad leadership shows up more than we’d like to admit. In this sharp…
Break Free from Your Inner Patterns In this episode, philosopher and The School of Life founder Alain de Botton teams up with…
How to Lead – A Masterclass in Leadership with David Rubenstein Step into the minds of the world’s greatest leaders—through the eyes…
This moving scene from Jesus of Nazareth brings to life one of the most well-known and powerful parables ever told—The Parable of…
This TED Talk by Alan Watkins discusses the development of self-awareness and emotional understanding. Watkins explains how our awareness evolves from physical…
From the very beginning, Jeff Bezos knew that building Amazon into a world-changing company would require more than just great products—it would…
Acclaimed American historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on judging presidential leadership today versus national leaders of the past, President Obama’s fixation on Abraham…
On the TED@BCG stage, AI pathfinder Philipp Gerbert dispels the myth of AI as a complex and mysterious tool for business. In…
Luc de Brabandere recounts an experience where he was asked to define “thinking out of the box.” He realized that he had…
This is a presentation on leadership skills that can be taught through movies. This can be used in classrooms, corporate leadership training,…
The School of Life has produced 500 films and written 5 million words. This is an enormous problem. To stand any hope…
Welcome to an inspiring journey through the wisdom of Paulo Coelho, the renowned Brazilian author celebrated for his profound insights into life…
This is part 2 in a series on Virtuous Leadership, featuring insights from Alex Havard, founder of the Virtuous Leadership Institute. In…
In this video, Jordan Peterson delves into the critical role that character development plays in effective leadership, emphasizing how virtues such as…
In this brief video, MIT Sloan Management Review contributing editor Leslie Brokaw unlocks the secret to more effective and enjoyable one-on-one meetings:…
Great summary of the book: The Four Disciplines of Execution. 4DX® is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that…
In a world driven by expectations, achievements, and external validation, Jim Carrey delivers a powerful reminder of what truly matters—your authentic self.…
Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling life with Paulo Coelho’s timeless wisdom. This video reveals ten essential rules for success, emphasizing the…
Steven Kotler discusses the concept of “flow,” an optimal state of consciousness where individuals feel and perform their best. This state is…
What truly drives us to perform at our best? In his groundbreaking TED Talk, The Puzzle of Motivation, bestselling author Daniel Pink…
In life and business, obstacles are inevitable. But what if the very things that stand in your way are actually the keys…
Success starts with a clear vision. In this powerful presentation, renowned business growth expert Cameron Herold shares the transformative concept of Vivid…
The TEDx talk by Patrick Lencioni focuses on the importance of teamwork and introduces three virtues essential for being an ideal team…
In this video, Dr. Maya Angelou reflects on the lessons she has learned throughout her life, likening it to a class. She…
In his insightful TED Talk, Matt Beeton dismantles conventional notions of leadership, asserting that it transcends inherent talent, privilege, or job titles.…
In his “Talks at Google” presentation, Yuval Noah Harari delves into the pressing issues facing humanity in the 21st century, drawing from…
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