In athletics, in business, in life, everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel, according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to do instead.

Michael Green designs and studies flags, and is fascinated about how we use them as symbols of personal identity and pride.

In a robot lab at TEDGlobal, Raffaello D'Andrea demos his flying quadcopters: robots that think like athletes, solving physical problems with algorithms that help them learn. In a series of nifty demos, D'Andrea show drones that play catch, balance and make decisions together -- and watch out for an I-want-this-now demo of Kinect-controlled quads.

CNN and ESPN columnist LZ Granderson is a celebrated voice on sports, race and gay rights.

David Ikard explains why the whitewashing of black history should be a major concern for us all, even self-identified white liberals.

Jackson Katz asks a very important question that gets at the root of why sexual abuse, rape and domestic abuse remain a problem: What's going on with men?

About this event: This event was focused on sharing ideas and conversations that help students' personal growth, with topics ranging from mentorship to athletics to the value of community service.

A record-setting triathlete, Minda Dentler is a polio survivor committed to inspiring people to move beyond their fear of failure and achieve their goals.

Elizabeth Streb is an extreme action specialist who flies, crash-lands and invents hardware to get higher, faster, sooner, harder.

About this event: Connectedness means building community through connections and networks. At TEDxArlington, we will explore connectedness from different layered perspectives including family, neighbors, community — even strangers — and from the lens of science, nature, art, technology, culture, history, athletics, work and more.

About this event: This event is an opportunity for students from various art majors, social backgrounds, and life experiences to share their perspective on issues of history, sociology, athletics, fashion, education, and more.

About this event: On Feb. 27, 2016, TEDxUNC hosted its fourth annual conference, In this conference, ours speakers explored the human body through interdisciplinary perspectives, including art, athletics and science.

About this event: Students examine issues in our neighborhoods and applying their passions in life to affect change. Whether it be athletics, dancing, photography, music, or academics. These students have taking their love for what they do and used it to bring something else to their own personal universe.

About this event: TEDxAshburn brings together innovators and explorers as we encourage curiosity and collaboration. TEDxAshburn 2014 will feature some of the most captivating speakers sharing their passions, wisdom and ideas. Please visit the speaker page to read about their accomplishments and contributions. The following is our list of confirmed speakers: ...

About this event: Carmel High School students will host the second annual TEDxCarmelHighSchool on April 19, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Carmel High School Studio Theatre. Inspired by the idea that “things don’t have to be complicated,” speakers will share ideas about life, medicine, business, music, athletics, the environment, and more. Speakers incl...

Ishan Bhabha counsels and represents clients on their highest-stakes matters, with a particular focus on complex issues of constitutional, regulatory and commercial law.

They've helped us experience the thrill of jumping from 128,000 feet above the earth, showed us what it’s like to be a fireman saving a kitten, and let us hang out with lions in South Africa. TED is seeking a talk, to be delivered at our 2015 conference, about the increasingly common practice of documenting extreme sports and outdoor adve...

Yet another TED speaker is set to play a part in the Paralympics, now happening in London. At the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Charles Hazlewood will be conducting the British Paraorchestra – a 17-person ensemble composed entirely of disabled musicians. The orchestra has grown rapidly since its four-member debut at TEDxBrussels in November 201...

About this event: This event is motivated by a passion for learning, and a belief that people are at their best when they are thinking, experimenting, creating. This event will explore the power of human learning, both in schools and far, far away from them. Our speakers will come from the worlds of education, science, business, athletics and technology. A...

About this event: “Race in Sports: The Black Athletic Experience” will be a live zoom panel, featuring Black athletes, academics, and administrators, all personally involved with different aspects of athletics at the University of Michigan. We will hear from them on the responsibilities and freedoms of an athlete and the institutions that they represent, as well ...

With her legendary spirit and unstoppable serve, tennis legend Serena Williams has become one of the world’s most enduring athletic superstars.

Raffaello D'Andrea explores the possibilities of autonomous technology by collaborating with artists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

About this event: This live-only event featuring speakers and performer is Saturday, September 24th beginning at 9am. TEDxLSSC features 3 Sessions with live speakers addressing a variety of topic including mental health, water quality, musical language, human sexuality, and more. It will also feature black-out poetry, aerial dance from Soar Athletics, and live mu...

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is a leading international expert in weather and climate and is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia.

About this event: The inaugural TEDxMorehouse event, occurred on March 3rd, 2018 at the Morehouse College Bank of America Auditorium. The event theme was "Balancing the Equation" - and focused on how folks across a variety of fields balanced the dichotomies of their lives. That could be scholarship with athletics, hip hop activism with musical approachability, ve...

About this event: TEDXMIDDLESEXCOUNTYACADEMY HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. THE LISTED DATE AND TIMES ARE NOT FINAL. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE http://tedxmca.com/ FOR MORE INFORMATION. THANK YOU, & STAY SAFE. TEDxMiddlesexCountyAcademy is a showcase of well-formed ideas for a diverse audience consisting of high school students, college visionaries, and hard-w...

2013 "America's Got Talent" winner Kenichi Ebina blends hip-hop, martial arts, modern dance, magic and a blast of pop culture in his mesmerizing performances.

Valorie Kondos Field is the retired head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional Champion and 18-time Pac 12 Champion UCLA Women's Gymnastics team.

The world of athletics is brutal. Athletes put themselves through grueling workout schedules and intense competitions, pushing their bodies and minds to the limit. But because part of being an athlete is constantly going up against (and sometimes with) faster, stronger and/or younger competitors, by far the hardest test any athlete faces is thei...