The Art of Diplomacy | Tayo Rockson | TEDxCooperUnion

How does diplomacy positively impact our daily lives? In what ways can many people today find that diplomacy, and what kind of promises for the future does it hold? Tayo Rockson is a powerful orator with a dream of bringing students, young professionals, and people all around the world the idea of diplomacy. Being the son of a diplomat, Rockson's experiences are powerful and observant, drawing connections between self-introspection and exterior socialization.

Tayo is the CEO of UYD Management, a strategic leadership and consulting firm that helps corporations improve their bottom line by incorporating diversity, inclusion, and social justice strategies. Tayo has spent over 20 years living and working in 4 continents. As a cross-cultural expert, he has spoken at the World Bank, United Nations Foundation among several other places. His work has been seen on NowThis News, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and other notable
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[gallaheredge]

"The more afraid you are, the more dangerous you become" - Love it!!

[mathiass]

This speech alone just confirmed for me, that this is what I want to do.

[susana.]

I love how his name, Tayo, translates to 'We' or 'us' in my language (Filipino). It matches him well.

[LetsHangOutWithAmna]

Understanding the differences around you, then finding the commonalities around them is art of diplomacy.

Embrace art of diplomacy
1. Get knowledge - To collect information - Observe things around you - what makes people feel good and what makes people feel sad. Can be a game. Coming together for a common goal.
2. By being an active listener - Establish mutual trust to foster a positive collaboration - learn how to listen to obtain info. Goal is to understand.
3. Become an active member of community - widens your perspective and able to approach problem with better perspective

Learn culture competence skill

World is bigger than you. If you want to win at it. You need to understand it.

[AndreLindo]

Great Advice: Join groups where you are different from everyone, to learn more about them... Love it

[knbyklw]

Excellent speech, gentleman. This will motivate many young interested minds to choose the art of diplomacy as their career choice.

[zhenlingwang]

Coming from a TEDx organizer: this is the type of speech we love!

[KhanIbrahimib]

*The less you understand, the more you fear, and the more afraid you are, more dangerous you become*

[lilozine]

I arrived here because I wanted to learn how to use my difference to make a difference. Tayo spoke to my summer internship class at Moody’s Corporation in 2016–it’s great to see him across LinkedIn and YouTube spreading a message, posing questions. His public speaking has improved tremendously; no stage is too big or small. Keep going, Tayo!!

[louiselogrono]

What an inspiring message from you Mr.Tayo Rockson! This year I am studying Diplomacy and I still looking for more deep meaning about diplomacy and this one is such a perfect one!!! Thank you I wrote down some words that helps me!! What a great help! <3

[ttyxo]

currently studying my degree in Political Science and International Relations. This motivates me so much ❤️

[JuliaRenz]

This talk brings me back to more focus on my goals by find commonalities in my community right now and I know there is a power of togetherness

[masoomakhilji]

Well elaborated the art of diplomacy. Decode the differences and seek commonalities.

[exceedikuzo]

“Understanding the differences around you and finding the commonalities that exist within them”
Wow. I suddenly want to be a diplomat now. Amazing.

[rajaeaguili]

you really made me fell in love with diplomacy thank you, YOU ARE AWESOME

[ramdobe]

In 2 years I’ll take my exam. Working with my head down, god bless for all others who want their dream job as diplomats. Iwill update here if i clear or not,

[intelfaculte]

A great lesson I am taking from this 14 minute video. Thanks you.

[HeadsAndTales]

Amazing talk Tayo!! While I'm familiar with your story you still did a great job coherently presenting it and simultaneously dropping value, your delivery was amazing as well. Wish I could hit that like button more than once! :) Congrats on your first TEDx talk! ;)

[stephenkikon]

Diplomacy is an art not everyone can master. No amount of motivational speeches or education can elevate you to be a great diplomat. Either you're born with it or you're not as good as the others.

[jonathannajoe]

Absolutely loved watching this. Thank you to all stakeholders for making it possible