Top 17 Most Inspirational TED Talks on Effective Leadership (Videos Included)

Top 17 Most Inspirational TED Talks on Effective Leadership (Videos Included)

The best leadership TED Talks to get you inspired this year.

It’s inevitable that over time, you start to lose motivation. When entrepreneurs set out to open their business, they feel incredibly driven to overcome the initial hurdles thanks to all of their built up passion and excitement. However, even the most driven entrepreneurs and business people lose stamina when it comes to completing projects both big and small. Why? As stress and pressure of the added demands of the business start to take their toll, entrepreneurs and business owners will likely start to slow down.

You’re not alone. It has been shown that maintaining a constant level of motivation is nearly impossible for everyone. Most people will experience high levels of motivation at the beginning of a project but slowly start to become less motivated towards the end, making it difficult to complete the project. Typically, the more complex tasks are completed at the start of a project, but smaller, tedious tasks are saved for the end. This is where motivation and drive begins to fall.

Don’t get discouraged yet. There are many tactics that you can use to spark your motivation:

  • Change your mindset. Instead of seeing difficult tasks as a punishment, try to see accomplishing these tasks as a reward. You’ve pushed past the hard part and are that much closer to completing a project.
  • Have a good support system. When you feel yourself starting to lose your drive, turn to friends, family or colleagues to pick you back up again. As an entrepreneur, having a stable support system and reliable business partners is key. They can help to keep you on track and provide constructive criticism to make sure you are consistently delivering quality work.
  • Break down tasks whenever possible. Whenever you are faced with a large task, it is vital to break down the tasks into smaller goals. This will allow you to tackle the project as a step-by-step process and prevent you from being overwhelmed.
  • Stay grounded and mark your milestones. Only focusing on the big picture doesn’t provide you with much direction. Keep track of the milestones you accomplish along the way as a form of self-encouragement.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. As much as you may want to rely on just yourself, you are not a superhuman. Don’t be afraid to delegate tasks to others who may be able to complete the projects in a better way than you. Collaboration allows you to not only utilize the best talents among your team, but it also lifts a huge weight off your shoulders.
  • Let your passion propel you. You started a business for a reason. Don’t let your excitement and passion be masked by what appears to be a daunting project. Focus on what you want to gain from this experience and how it will ultimately lead you down a path of immense growth.

In addition to the above steps, many people find it helpful to watch or read motivational content. TED provides a variety of inspirational videos on multiple topics. The lessons learned through these videos cannot only be applied to your career, but also your personal life. The following TED Talks are particularly helpful if you’re trying to stay motivated:

  • 1: The Puzzle of Motivation by Dan Pink, Career Analyst

  • 2: My Year of Saying Yes To Everything by Shonda Rhimes, Writer and Producer

  • 3: Dare to Disagree by Margaret Heffernan, Management Thinker

  • 4: What Reality Are You Creating For Yourself by Isaac Lidsky, Author and Entrepreneur

  • 5: The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure by Astro Teller, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Author

  • 6: Embrace The Near Win by Sarah Lewis, Writer

  • 7: What It Takes To Be A Great Leader by Roselinde Torres, Leadership Expert

  • 8: Five Ways To Lead In An Area Of Constant Change by Jim Hemerling, Organizational Change Expert

  • 9: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Luvvie Ajayi, Author, Speaker and Digital Strategist

  • 10: What I Learned From 2,000 Obituaries by Lux Narayan, Entrepreneur

  • 11: Why We Need To Imagine Different Futures by Anab Jain, Futurist and Designer

  • 12: The New American Dream by Courtney E. Martin, Journalist

  • 13: Four Ways To Build A Human Company In The Age Of Machines by Tim Leberecht, Business Romantic

  • 14: What Really Motivates People To Be Honest In Business by Alexander Wagner, Economist

  • 15: If A Story Moves You, Act On It by Sisonke Msimang, Writer and Activist

  • 16: Special Olympics Let Me Be Myself – A Champion by Matthew Williams, Special Olympics International Sargent Shriver Global Messenger

  • 17: Want To Change The World? Start By Being Brave Enough To Care by Cleo Wade, Artist and Poet

No matter what job title, position or industry you work in, there is something for everyone to gain from TED Talks. Here’s the top takeaways from these 17 TED Talks videos in the form of an infographic:

Some of the most inspirational TEDx talks to get you motivated today.

Check out the infographic on these 17 inspirational TED Talks on motivation that Fundera created.

 

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