Commentary by Dr. Whitesel: TED Talks are a great resource to learn communication skills, especially if you were a speaker or a preacher. Here are three videos that are exceptional examples curated by Winnie Wang of The Daily Californian.
Top 3 TED Talks to watch when you need a pick-me-up.
by Winnie Wang, The Daily Californian, 4/21/22.
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
…Tim Urban hits all the checkmarks in his speech: funny, informative, relatable. If you’re looking to laugh and learn a valuable lesson at the same time, this is the perfect video.
… How to speak so people want to listen
… Julian Treasure’s insight on how to get anyone to listen to you while listening to others taught me how to empathize with people in a way I had never tried before… To top it all off, it comes with a handy acronym that makes these tips easy to remember.
Why people believe they can’t draw
… Graham Shaw walks the audience through a couple of simple techniques to draw cartoons. In doing so, he demonstrates how within a few minutes anyone can learn how to draw, thereby dispelling the belief that you can’t draw. This process offers valuable insight into how to view new skills and challenges in the world.
Read more at … https://www.dailycal.org/2022/04/21/top-3-ted-talks-to-watch-when-you-need-a-pick-me-up/