Extra resources
SFD/OFFLOAD/Curiosity: Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behavior.
Ted Talks and other inspirational videos
http://www.ted.com Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
http://www.ted.com Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.
The nature of empathy Paul Parkin is a teacher, speaker, and researcher that focuses on relational communication. With over 10 years' experience teaching at various universities, he began teaching at UVU in the Fall of 2014. His doctoral dissertation research focuses on the power of empathy.
“You are not the opinion of someone who doesn’t know you.”
Taylor Swift - Clean Speech 1989 World Tour, Manchester. 24th June 2015.
Like his father and his grandfather before him, Dwayne Johnson decided to jump in the ring as a professional wrestler when he was in his 20s. In 1996, Dwayne made his WWE debut as "Rocky Maivia" at Madison Square Garden.
“Be you. Be yourself...The most powerful thing you can be is yourself.”
In addition to her well-known autobiographies, Maya Angelou has steadily written poetry over the years. In this video Professor Angelou recites her poem, "And Still I Rise," from her volume of poetry And Still I Rise, published in 1978.
Entertainer Steve Harvey offers up rousing words of encouragement to help anyone overcome the setbacks and naysayers that will inevitably pop up on the path to success.