TED Talk Tuesday: Talks to help you be a better listener

Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.

The best part about TED Talk Tuesdays? No homework! We'll watch the talks together and there's no preparation other than opening your mind.

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About Ted Talk Tuesdays

You love ideas. You love learning. You love connecting. But who has the time or bandwidth these days? You're just trying to make it through the week! Despite your best intentions, you find yourself sprawled on the sofa, mindlessly flipping through your Netflix recommendations and waiting for something to strike you.

Sound familiar? Believe me, I get it. Who knew the daily grind would be so... grinding?!

But don't despair, Wanderer. Books & Brains is starting a new regular meetup that's perfect for you: TED Talk Tuesdays!

All you have to do for TED Talk Tuesday is show up with your curious mind. Grab a cup of coffee or a pastry and sit back with your fellow wanderers to watch one or two amazing presentations by some of today's most innovative thinkers.

From business to technology, design to education, science to relationships, TED Talks cover a vast range of topics. Each week, we'll watch a couple of videos focused on one theme and then spend the rest of the evening discussing the ideas presented.

The best part about TED Talk Tuesdays? No homework! We'll watch the talks together and there's no preparation other than opening your mind.

If you want intellectual engagement that fits into your schedule and energizes rather than drains you, TED Talk Tuesdays will be perfect.

Come. Watch. Explore.

Hope to see you there!

Rachel

--- ABOUT TED

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.

TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Our agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.

source: http://www.ted.com