Good news: You can be a generous person without writing a bunch of checks. In fact, many of the most awe-inspiring and effective examples of generosity are gifts of time and energy, talent and love, custom-fitted to a specific need. Here are six gifts of time and attention that have the strong potential to spark ripple effects that affect millions, from head of TED Chris Anderson’s new book, Infectious Generosity.
Many of the best TED Talks are built around stories, with speakers’ personal anecdotes helping them bring their ideas to life. Here, TED head curator Chris Anderson provides us with some storytelling dos and don’ts. Plus: news about the TED Masterclass app.
What’s the difference between shyness and introversion? And how can companies help introverts thrive? A Q&A with Susan Cain
In this overscheduled, overstimulating world, it’s no surprise that many of us feel like introverts at some point during our days. In an excerpt from The TED Interview podcast, writer Susan Cain talks about how workplaces can better support people’s quieter side and what helped her conquer her fear of public speaking.
“I believe in an always life”: a conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert on love, death and grief
In this excerpt from the brand-new podcast The TED Interview, the beloved writer tells us how she is learning to live with loss.
The world needs bold thinking more than ever, yet the world’s social entrepreneurs often fail to get their dreams funded. Let’s do something about that! TED Curator Chris Anderson explains how.
TED curator Chris Anderson discusses the transformative power of speaking to an audience from the heart.
