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11 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Meet the Birds Keeping You Safe in Flight!
Did you know that one of the greatest threats to our safety as we board a plane and fly off to our destination is BIRDS!? Luckily, some ingenious airports are turning to one of the world’s oldest sports and taking some inspiration from the natural world to keep us safe!
11 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
How to Transform Your Weaknesses into Your Secrets to Success!
By Sam Burns
What if the secret to getting the full potential out of your life, your productivity, and your gifts started with your weaknesses? It seems like an odd place to start, but this TED talk will have you looking at your weaknesses in an entirely new light in less than 10 minutes!
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
You’re Never Too Old to Dive into Your Dreams!
By Sam Burns
Have you ever seen a 90-year-old do a flip? The team members of the Harlem Honeys and Bears are reminding us that we’re never too old to find a passion in life, and certainly never too old to try something new!
8 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Mr. Gluck and the Not-So-Secret Secret to Creating a Legacy that Lasts!
By Sam Burns
What’s the secret to getting through some of life’s darkest moments, inspiring those around us to do the best work they can, and creating a legacy that will be talked about for generations? Well, as it turns out the answer starts with a little thing we can all choose to do every day!
12 minutes
[ Culture ]
How These Successful Coaches Are Helping Us All Unlock Our Full Potential!
What if we could unlock 50% more potential from our teams tomorrow? There is a new recipe for success being revealed on the sidelines of major sports teams that can all use to start harnessing this potential. Here’s the secret!
26 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The Brilliant Mind of a Budding Marine Biologist
Unlike many of the other kids who grew up next to one of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant construction projects, Sam looks at the world with a wisdom well beyond his years. His story is a great reminder that our future is in capable hands.
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Organization Saving Thousands of Dogs in Puerto Rico!
By Sam Burns
Here’s how the inspiration of one person can change lives for thousands! Look at what happened when boxer, Chrissy Beckles, started rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico.
7 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!
By Sam Burns
Rescue dogs are now becoming conservation superheroes too! Meet the pups getting a new life at the forefront of saving ecosystems, anti-poaching, and amazing conservation efforts.
26 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Can Super Mario Teach Us To Be More Successful?
There’s a tendency to look at what stands in our way to success and feel overwhelmed. But Mark Rober has a novel method to get around this, and he calls it the Super Mario Effect. Now, THIS is a game-changer!
25 minutes
[ Animals ]
You’re Probably More Like a Crow than You Thought
By Sam Burns
These birds probably live near you, but have you ever noticed just how intelligent they are? No? Well, you’re in for a treat.
15 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Humanizing What’s Under the Surface
By Sam Burns
It can be difficult to feel a connection to something when it isn’t a part of your day to day life. But what if it could be? There are people throughout the world creating ways for us to have a closer look at what’s happening under the water, so here’s two of them. Artist, Katrina Fuller, will bring the ocean to us, while innovator, David Lang, brings us into those waters!
8 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Litterati: Connecting Us All and Changing Paradigms!
By Dr. Lynda
Have you heard of the amazing social media project that can eliminate litter from our planet? It’s bringing together ordinary people, brands, governments and the power of big data–all with a novel artistic magnetism!
