Mindset

Carol Dweck

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

Eduardo Briceno

An alumni speaker of TEDxManhattanBeach, Eduardo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mindset Works. The global leader in growth mindset training. Mindset Works was founded by Eduardo, Carol Dweck Ph.D., Lisa Blackwell Ph.D., and other psychologists and educators to help people develop as motivated and effective learners.

Eduardo grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and received Bachelor degrees in Economics and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA and M.A. in Education from Stanford University. Most importantly, he continues to enjoy lifelong learning every day.

Language Choices & Vocal Variety

Sarah Kay

A performing poet since she was 14 years old, Sarah Kay is the founder of Project VOICE, an organization that uses spoken word poetry as a literacy and empowerment tool.

Ernesto Sirolli

When most well-intentioned aid workers hear of a problem they think they can fix, they go to work. This, Ernesto Sirolli suggests, is naïve. In this funny and impassioned talk, he proposes that the first step is to listen to the people you're trying to help, and tap into their own entrepreneurial spirit. His advice on what works will help any entrepreneur.

Persuasive Speeches

Zach Wahls

​Zach Wahls’ persuasive presentation to the Iowa House of Representatives.