TED Report – It’s Inspiring as Ever

Posted on February 11th, 2010 by Keith Ferrazzi

Things are crazy here at TED so this is going to be quick and potentially typo-ridden. But I wanted to get a blog up to share some of the amazing ideas people are sharing -- basically just my notes from a couple of the talks. Hopefully I'll keep adding to it.

How to create a MOVEMENT- derek sivers!!! AWESOME TALK!!!

  • the Leader needs guts to stand out and be ridiculed
  • Leader embraces "first follower" as equal- the first follower transforms the lone nut into a Leader.
  • Tipping point happens -as more people join in its less and less risky- they will be part of the in-crowd, if they hurry!!
  • If you are a shirtless dancing guy, nurture first a few followers who get it
  • Leadership is overglorified, but first follower transformed to a movement!

Four Conditions of Exponential Fundraising - Jennifer McCrea

  • People don't give to an organization. They give to a better future for the world or for someone or for them
  • Focus on the act of giving! Think about how it FEELS - SIM what surprised me, what inspired me, what moved me!??? That is why people GIVE.
  • Shift from "Will you help me" to "let's work together on this." - a real connection of equals!
  • Be radiant- the passion must come from US!! And people must feel it!!

Have you seen the list of speakers? Here was Wednesday's agenda:

Good morning! Below is a schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 10, at TED2010

10:15-11am Morning break
Social spaces Coffee, snacks and conversation.

11am-12:45pm TED2010 Session 1: Mindshift
Daniel Kahneman, founder of behavioral economics
Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele player
Esther Duflo, development economist
Michael Shermer, skeptic

Lunch:
12:45-2pm: Box lunches
Social spaces Informal but inspired sandwiches and salads inside the theater, and grilling outside. PLUS: Hosted conversations. See all of today's hosted conversations >>

1-2pm Conversation lunches
Signup required. If you signed up, a voucher will be in your gift bag. Today's lunches include:
"Green Economy 2.0 -- and Beyond" with ClearEdge Power, at the Westin, Centennial A
"The Innovation Agenda" with The Economist, at the  Westin, Centennial B
"It's Only Just Begun: New Mobile Services" with Nokia, at the  Westin, Centennial C+D
"Culture in the Heart of Qatar" with the Qatar Museum Authority, at the Westin, Ocean Ballroom

2:15-4pm TED2010 Session 2: Discovery
William Li, cancer and angiogenesis researcher
Cheryl Hayashi, spider-silk expert
Carter Emmart, of the Hayden Planetarium
Dan Barber, chef
+ short talks, demos and other surprises

4-5pm Afternoon break
Social spaces Coffee, snacks and conversation. See all of today's hosted conversations >>

5-6:45pm TED2010 Session 3: Action -- the TED Prize
Frank Drake, pioneer of SETI research
Peter Knights, defender of the ocean
Abreu Fellows, music educators
Jamie Oliver, chef and food activist and 2010 TED Prize winner
Sheryl Crow, singer/songwriter
+ short talks

7pm-8:30pm Dinner parties
You're invited. See your email for the dinner you're invited to, or ask at the Registration desk

8-10:30pm TED Prize Block Party
Pine Street With the amazing band Ozomatli, street food and dancing

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  1. In my downtime, I read or watch TED Talks instead of watching TV. Needless to say I wish I was there. Would have definitely enjoyed the first talk above with Derek.

  2. Keith,

    I love the point that Derek said about how a leader needs to have GUTS to stand out and be ridiculed.

    I think a lot hold back from being great, creating an exciting company, starting something new, or even reaching out to connect with someone new... because they fear being ridiculed the most. I know I have been afraid before because I was worried people may think differently about me, or remark about me in a weird way.

    When really, to be a leader people MUST talk about you differently than others, and they must remark about you as Godin would say. I don't think any leader starts out with everyone on his/her side (and never does really) but it definitely takes guts to move forward as a leader.

    Hope you are having a great time at TED... sounds like you are!

  3. Keith -

    Ted sounds like an amazing experience.

    Leadership always involves some sort of risk. Otherwise everyone would do it. Having resilience, being able to take a stand, offering creativity and giving first seem to be common qualities of all the amazing leaders I've interviewed including you.

    -David

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