#683 idea spreading

For those that haven't heard of TED, it is an invitation-only event where speakers share talks on "ideas worth spreading" in 18 minutes or less. (TED is an acronym for Technology, Entertainment and Design.)  TED talks are now translated into more than 100 languages and are available via www.ted.com.  Individual communities may also organize a TED event (designated as TEDx).

I am currently listening to the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown.  After years of research in relative anonymity, she has recently become quite popular on the lecture and book circuit and even has a column in Oprah magazine.  What put her in the public light?  She attributes it to her talk at TEDX Houston.  Brene gave her talk about vulnerability in front of an audience of 500; later it became part of the national TED line up and has been heard by more than 5 million people.  Thus is the power of TED.

So it was ironic to me that as I was reading about the power of TEDx, l learned that my city is hosting a TEDx event of its own in June.  I wondered what I would speak on if invited to do so.  What topic do I have that is original and passionate and able to be shared in 18 minutes?  It is a tall order.

Think about what your signature message would be.  Have you been pondering a thought that you would like to share with the world?  Would you be brave enough to do it if given the chance?  Maybe you should make it a goal to crystallize your ideas and have a mini TEDx in your own organization.  It could be the start of something amazing like with Brene.

-- beth triplett
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