I have a few carefully selected TED talks and presentations posted here that are some of my favorites. I would love to hear your comments after you watch them and specifically, I invite you to share what difference it will make with you and/or your business.

At the bottom of the page I have a link to my reading list of books.


Discovering the “Why” of your business… is it important?

See this video and explore if Simon’s approach would make a difference for you and how you lead your business. Simon was in Toronto the week of April 16th, 2012 and did another great talk.

Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action


Business Model for Start-Up (And Its Not Just for Start Ups)

The second most important factor for business success is for the entrepreneur to review the business model on a regular basis. This presentation refers to start up’s but it makes an important point… that is useful for any business owner. Your Business Model is the key to profit, and you probably don’t have the right one yet! (e.g. Facebook had the wrong one too until 2012 so you are in good company). Please cut and paste to get to my google drive.

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B7Vn9O2UHExnQWFkZGxVS2pGbms/edit


How do we tap into our personal creativity?

Elizabeth point us to opening our level of awareness to the genius within each of us.  She does this in a colourful/creative manner in this TED talk.

Elizabeth Gilbert: A new way to think about creativity


How to understand Business Culture?

Dave leads us through a simple way to understand your business culture and points you to what you can do to nudge it forward and gain productivity.

David Logan on tribal leadership


Entrepreneurs

Can you see your self in this quick clip?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4_Uf1jQE8&feature=g-vrec


Mike’s Reading list

Here are a few great ones on Business trends, Leadership, listening skills, Business Model, etc… The most recent is how to use LinkedIn as it was great. You will be required to sign in to LinkedIn to see this list. Call me if you are not able and I will send you an e-mail.

Mike’s Reading list