Are TED Talks still relevant, or have they officially jumped the shark? 🦈 In this episode of Work Trauma: How Corporations Really Work, Michael Denisoff takes a hilarious (and brutally honest) look at the rise, fall, and awkward Steve Jobs impersonations happening on TED stages everywhere.🚨 We’re pulling no punches as we react to some of the "top" TED Talks about leadership, business, and professional development — and asking the real questions:Are TED Talks helping your career?Are leadership gurus actually leading anything?Has vulnerability at work gone completely off the rails?Whether you're a corporate warrior, recovering from a bad manager, or just someone who’s watched one too many TED Talks during lunch breaks, this episode is for you.🎯 Topics We Cover:Why TED Talks might be hurting more than helpingThe truth about leadership development mythsWhen "bringing your whole self to work" becomes a bad ideaAnd why watching 4000 hours of TED Talks still won’t make you a better leader👉 LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more hilarious breakdowns on how corporations really work.💬 Got a TED Talk you want us to roast? Drop it in the comments below!🔔 New episodes of Work Trauma every week – because healing starts with laughter.#WorkTraumaPodcast #TEDTalks #LeadershipDevelopment #CorporateLife #PodcastClips00:00 - Are TED Talks Still Relevant? 00:23 - Welcome to Season 2 of Work Trauma01:02 - Introducing TED Talk Takedown01:21 - Why TED Talks Feel Productive (But Aren’t)02:01 - How TED Talks Jumped the Shark02:50 - Everyone Wants to Be Steve Jobs03:35 - Telling People What They Want to Hear04:13 - Lack of Original Ideas05:04 - Storytelling or Story-Stealing?06:50 - Vanity Projects Disguised as Leadership07:12 - Watching a TED Talk ≠ Action08:02 - How We'll Review These Talks09:58 - TED Talk #1: "What It Takes to Be a Great Leader"11:24 - Billions Spent, Still No Good Leaders?13:09 - Observers vs Doers in Leadership17:02 - Rosalind’s Three Questions for Leaders18:17 - Why Stretch Assignments Beat Classrooms18:52 - TED Talk #2: "How to Claim Your Leadership Power"20:06 - Personal Accountability and Leadership22:06 - Is This Really TED-Worthy?25:45 - TED Talk #3: "Bring Your Whole Self to Work"27:15 - The Myth of Full Self at Work28:04 - When Work Became Your Validation29:06 - Soft Messages About Vulnerability32:09 - How Leadership Messaging Got Distorted38:07 - Final Thoughts: TED Talks and Work Trauma39:42 - Future Episodes + Guest Announcements40:17 - Like, Comment, Subscribe!TED Talks discussed in today's episode:What it takes to be a great leader | Roselinde Torres | TEDhttps://youtu.be/aUYSDEYdmzw?si=5do5WrRGoiaShqB6How to Claim Your Leadership Power | Michael Timms | TEDhttps://youtu.be/dIYmzf21d1g?si=PFQBEapgLq-ljyy-Bring your whole self to work | Mike Robbins | TEDxBerkeleyhttps://youtu.be/bd2WKQWG_Dg?si=jnrutkLfeht2S562Legal Disclaimer:The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and reflects the opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not intended to serve as professional advice, including but not limited to legal, financial, or psychological guidance. Listeners should consult their own advisors or seek professional assistance tailored to their specific circumstances. The host and podcast team disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information discussed in this episode.