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Five Great TED Talks for Ministry Leaders

Don't miss these short videos on key topics.

The TED conference has collected fascinating people from around the world to share ideas, collaborate, and inspire. Narrowing the field of these excellent films is tough, but here are five TED Talks from the past few years we've selected as standouts for ministry leaders.

Take some time to sip some coffee, sit back with a notepad, and enjoy!

Topic: Personality / Team Building

Talk: Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts

"In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated."

Takeaways: While our society rewards extroversion, introverts bring essential qualities to teams and communities. Pastors will find relevant points here on team building, vision casting, and relating across personality types. Ready to go deeper? Read "The Introverted Leader."

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