Gov 2.0 Radio on GovFreshTV

Interviewed Gov 2.0 Radio Host Adriel Hampton for GovFreshTV.

Do schools kill creativity?

Ken Robinson’s TED talk makes a compelling case that we must revolutionize our educational system or we will continue to squander our kids’ true talents.

What motivates us

Dan Pink‘s Renaissance Society of America presentation discusses what motivates us at home and in the workplace. He cites three factors that lead to better performance and personal satisfaction (hint: not money):

  • Autonomy (desire to be self-directed)
  • Mastery (urge to get better)
  • Purpose

Big Rig

I’ve always respected truck drivers for the sacrifice they make to their families and their country. Great insight into the lifestyle, and what they endure.

Practical wisdom is the combination of moral will and moral skill

Inspiring Barry Schwartz TED Talk with great quotes and anecdotes.

“Without wisdom, brilliance isn’t enough.”

“People are inspired by moral heroes.”

Leave Your Sleep

Natalie Merchant sings 19th-century poetry from her new album Leave Your Sleep with a moving performance of Kind and Generous at the end. Her Website is fantastic.

Photos that changed the world

Fantastic TED Talk by Getty Images’ Jonathan Klein, Photos that changed the world. Love his Ansel Adams quote: “You don’t take a photograph. You make it.”

Adora Svitak is adorable and brilliant

Adora Svitak’s What adults can learn from kids TED talk is adorable and brilliant. I’m reading Aristotle to Elias tonight.

“The goal is not to turn kids into your kind of adult, but rather better adults than you have been.”

Ukraine’s got talent

Amazing video from Ukraine’s version of “America’s Got Talent.” Artist Kseniya Simonova uses a giant light box and creates a sand painting to interpret Germany’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII.

She won.

21 Guns

Love this version of 21 Guns. Green Day is still relevant and poetic.