Resources

Videos

• 5 Ways to Listen Better — Julian Treasure ↗

  Sound expert Julian Treasure argues we are losing our listening skills and offers five simple exercises to retune our ears. A concise, accessible introduction to conscious listening for any manager.

• Brené Brown on Empathy — Brené Brown ↗

  A short, animated RSA video distinguishing empathy from sympathy with memorable clarity. Perfect for quickly grasping a core EQ skill that managers often confuse or overlook.

• Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace — Amy Edmondson ↗

  Amy Edmondson explains why psychological safety is the precondition for people taking the interpersonal risks that innovation requires. Crucial for managers who want their teams to surface and test new ideas.

• How to Be a Great Mentor — Kenneth Ortiz ↗

  A short, accessible TED talk on the principles of effective mentorship and supporting others' growth. Helpful for managers looking to shift from directing to developing.

• How to Build (and Rebuild) Trust — Frances Frei ↗

  Frances Frei's TED Talk breaks down the three core drivers of trust: authenticity, logic, and empathy. A concise, practical framework for diagnosing and improving the quality of your professional relationships.

• How to Build a Company Where the Best Ideas Win — Ray Dalio ↗

  Ray Dalio explains how Bridgewater intentionally engineered a culture of radical transparency and idea meritocracy. A vivid example of how explicit norms and tools can shape team behaviour.

• How to Gain Control of Your Free Time — Laura Vanderkam ↗

  Laura Vanderkam's TED talk reframes time management as a question of priorities rather than efficiency. A short, practical watch on building a schedule around what truly matters.

• How to Get Your Ideas to Spread — Seth Godin ↗

  Seth Godin's TED talk on why ideas catch on offers powerful insight for change leaders trying to build momentum and align people behind new directions. Short, memorable, and applicable to internal change communication.

• How to Manage for Collective Creativity — Linda Hill ↗

  Linda Hill's TED talk on how innovative leaders create environments where teams continuously generate and refine ideas. Valuable for understanding the human side of driving process innovation.

• How to Turn a Group of Strangers into a Team — Amy Edmondson ↗

  Harvard's Amy Edmondson explains 'teaming'—the practice of coordinating and collaborating across boundaries without the benefit of stable team structures. Essential viewing for anyone leading work that spans multiple teams.

• Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix — Tasha Eurich ↗

  A 17-minute TED talk where Eurich shares research showing 95% of people think they're self-aware but only 10-15% actually are. She offers a simple linguistic shift to dramatically improve self-understanding.

• Making Better Decisions with Data — Talithia Williams ↗

  Talithia Williams' engaging TED talk demonstrates how tracking and analyzing personal data leads to better decisions, with lessons that translate directly to management. A short, accessible primer on the mindset shift toward evidence.

• Resource Allocation: The 1 Thing Effective Managers Do — Harvard Business School ↗

  Harvard Business School's Joseph Bower discusses why resource allocation is the most consequential decision managers make. A concise video that reframes allocation as the real engine of strategy.

• Start With Why — Simon Sinek ↗

  Simon Sinek's classic TED talk explains the Golden Circle framework and why communicating purpose before plans inspires teams to follow. A foundational watch for any leader learning to articulate why their team's work matters.

• The Art of the OKR — John Doerr ↗

  John Doerr's TED Talk explaining why setting the right goals is the secret to success. A concise, inspiring introduction to OKRs and goal-setting discipline for managers at any level.

• The Best Way to Hire People — Y Combinator / Sam Altman ↗

  Y Combinator's lecture on early-stage hiring with practical advice on when to hire, what to look for, and how to assess candidates. Particularly strong on aligning hires with team culture and mission.

• The Clues to a Great Story — Andrew Stanton ↗

  Pixar filmmaker Andrew Stanton shares the elements that make stories work, from inviting the audience in to honoring a strong theme. A masterclass in narrative craft applicable to any leader's communication.

• The Danger of a Single Story — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ↗

  Adichie's iconic TED talk explores how reducing people to single narratives strips them of dignity and complexity. A powerful 18-minute primer on why representation and varied perspectives matter in any team.

• The Power of Believing That You Can Improve — Carol Dweck ↗

  Carol Dweck's TED talk distills her research into a 10-minute primer on the growth mindset. A great starting point for anyone wanting to understand how 'the power of yet' transforms how we approach challenges.

• The Power of Onboarding — Talent on Tap — LinkedIn Talent Solutions ↗

  A concise video featuring research on why structured onboarding dramatically improves retention and time-to-productivity. A quick, evidence-based primer managers can watch before designing their own onboarding approach.

• The Power of Vulnerability — Brené Brown ↗

  Brené Brown's research-backed talk on courage and difficult conversations is invaluable for managers who avoid hard performance discussions. It reframes accountability conversations as acts of care rather than confrontation.

• The Secret to Giving Great Feedback — LeeAnn Renninger ↗

  A 5-minute TED talk introducing a science-backed four-part formula for delivering feedback that lands well. Perfect quick-reference for managers preparing for a tough conversation.

• The Three Secrets of Resilient People — Lucy Hone ↗

  Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three evidence-based strategies she used in her own grief, drawn from her academic work. A short, moving talk that translates psychological research into actionable habits.

• Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe — Simon Sinek ↗

  Simon Sinek's TED Talk on how psychological safety enables people to take ownership rather than hide mistakes. A key insight for building accountability cultures that don't rely on fear.