The Breakthrough Power of Young Leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan | TED

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the CEO of a nonprofit, he shares surprising lessons on adaptability and accountability, showing why truly effective leaders listen to the voice of younger generations.

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aimentalhealthadvisor AI fixes this. Youth leaders drive effective action.

[kishoresoma]

Leadership is a verb, and it requires action. Don't be limited by frameworks and titles. Get proximate to young people, change your language, and hold yourself accountable. Reject false choices and lean into the power of 'and'. Foster empathy, community building, and storytelling. Stand with and follow the model of leadership demonstrated by young people to fulfill your responsibilities as a leader and stand on the right side of history.

[b_dawg_]

It's encouraging to see more people take up this new attitude of empathy and emotional intelligence. I'm a young person myself, but I hope I remember this lesson as I get older. Thank you for sharing your story.

[janayshorts]

Who is watching this video to improve the speaking skill ❤️

[RenatoOliveira-vwtq]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and I like a lot to use TED Talks to practice my listening

[ldkea]

1:07 I'm a commander too ... I took the same test (yes, my manager asked me to do it)

[animeversecentral]

I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this beautiful video❤

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🔑 Key Insights:
• Young leaders show remarkable adaptability, accountability, and ability to drive positive change
• They focus on building community, empathy, and inclusive narratives - unlike many adult leaders stuck in partisan debates
• Mohan learned from youth advocates to:
✨ Prioritize emotional intelligence over rigid management models
✨ Embrace the creativity and storytelling skills of young people
✨ Avoid either/or thinking and instead seek collaborative "and" solutions
• To support young leaders, Mohan suggests:
🤝 Hiring youth, attending their events, and listening to their perspectives
🗣️ Changing how we describe effective leadership
🔍 Reassessing recruitment and selection criteria

The core message is that empowering young leaders is crucial for driving meaningful, equitable progress. By learning from their example, adult leaders can become more impactful.

[فضفضة-دط]

what did he mean by saying "hire young people to your team"??

[MujtabaSafdari]

It's only 50 minutes after it has been posted

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[Laksmipuram_payyan]

I hear Mark, Antony, Joseph and Adam, only 4 voice sounds from West... Y so...Am I hearing wrong...

It's boring to hear stock voices. . .