TEDxToronto - Drew Dudley "Leading with Lollipops"

[0polo0girl]

The other night my dad shared this video with me. He said that this video was pretty much my hole life so far, just giving out lolly pop's. I never thought about it much before till he showed me this video and it gave my actions a good name and that was "handing out Lolly Pop's". I just shared this movie on Facebook as in hope more will watch it.

[mawilson374]

How can someone say " merely impacting someone's life"??? The message is about power and transformation in the expression of leadership through ones daily life and interaction. A core idea that certainly was not missed is that leadership is more about who you are everyday rather than an exercise you need to pull off to meet deadlines. That's why the speaker does not recall the event...he was being himself...and that was powerful enough to transform one person's life ...should I add "merely"?

[hopelaplope]

Thank you!

[SunsetZinka]

I love that story so much!

[WondersNassiri]

Wow

[vivthegreat]

watched this at a leadership camp two days ago and I love the message <3

[Jotto999]

That was surprisingly inspirational. I am not aware of any lollipop moments in my life yet, but now that I have been so vividly explained their effects I will do what I can to stay generous, stay helpful.

[nuanceleadership1]

Wow everyone! Thank you so, so much for all the wonderful words! I just wanted to share that we've created a place to share your own "lollipop moments"! If you type in mylollipopmoment (all one word) into google, you'll find it! Second one down!

[SuntzuMocro]

Great speech skills.

[brendenmartin1987]

so awesome son !!! love you Dad ...

[afmcdnl3]

I went to MTA with Drew and he is a great guy and I tried to be like him!

[bewitchedinsalem]

A fantastic experience!

[TheChipJenkins]

Wonderful. I lost my Uncle who was a priest a few months back. He was just like you. He could cause a room of strangers to feel togetherness & humanity - this is your gift & it is just wonderful that you are out there doing it, living it & spreading the possibilities. Lollipops rock! Thank you... x

[JonnyFitnessNYC]

Awesome talk & call to action at the end. Love it.

[dodoltalah1]

AWO0O0O0OW THATS WAS AWESOME<3

[nuanceleadership1]

We're happy to announce this talk is now up on the main TED site!

[hilaryannxx]

I remember when he told this story at my school. The man's view on life is amazing. Certainly has changed my view and the way I live my life!

[timotg91]

Drew, you are an amazing man. Thanks

[ItzPizzaTime]

I saw Drew speak at a small leadership conference for students. After his speech I approached him and got his undivided attention. What an amazing man. I plan (as a student council member) to have him come speak at my school, and watching this video gets me giddy with excitement. Drew Dudley is a hero.

[Gamuh1337]

Drew was at my school today to give a great speech, he is.. awesome!

[helsayed78]

Amazing speach.



[AtheistdotEDU]

The reason WHY we don't tell people about how they change our lives is that to do so says that we were in a submissive way at some point in the past, and that affects our psychology negatively. It opens up the possibility that we could be in a submissive position in the future, and that is psychologically unsettling (consciously and unconsciously).

That is why being able to make people laugh is cheap but valuable: Because it is not offensive in a violent way. Laughter is what connects us.

[MrNMertens]

He gave the same story when I was at TEDxIBYork, later that evening, I made a point of finding him afterwards and we actually talked about life and philosophies for about two and a half hours. Drew is an incredibly fascinating and inspirational man, and I feel very fortunate to have been inspired by him.

[hieijoanne]

he visited my school today!!!!!

[Qaisr200]

he visited my school a week ago

[zemen51]

"And it's a simple idea, but I don't think is a small one," thanks Mr. Lollipop.

[TheLanger3]

I will certainly be thanking people for lollipop moments from now on.... speech was awesome !!

[elyk249]

lol he just visited my school today

[pinky2487]

I could listen to this for days! Thank you!

[olgadorf]

No matter how many times I hear that story, I always love it... Drew has been the catalyst for more than one lollipop moment for me.

[mynameisguygal]

LOLIPOPS!

[meeps114]

@mynameisguygal *lollipops