In what became the very first standing Ignite Seattle talk, office fitness expert Larry Swanson gives a great introduction to the health benefits of standing desks and presents a number of inventive DIY standing desk designs. Be sure to stand up before you hit play.
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Forgiveness in Three Easy Steps – Matthew Lawrence
It’s easy to hold onto anger and resentment for a lifetime. But why? Especially when forgiveness feels so damned good. Seattle’s Matthew Lawrence shares his story of getting unstuck through forgiveness in this great talk from Ignite Seattle 18.
Relating to Loved Ones with Dementia – Amy Harris
Our parents and friends get older all the time, and sooner or later we’re going to have to help them deal with serious medical issues. Amy Harris, an expert on Dementia, has some advice for all of us.
Petty Officer School of Management – Collin Henry
Collin Henry sees important parallels between his work leading a team of engineers for SimplyMeasured and what he learned about Petty Officers in the Navy from their famous BlueJacket Manual.
The Definition of Running – Josh Maher
Toddlers run and run and run like crazy. Adults, not so much.
Josh Maher explains why we grown-ups should give running – particularly barefoot running – another go.
Was he wearing those wacky toe shoes while giving his talk? Heck yeah he was.
Yes for One Year: Confronting a Fear – Shauna Causey
Anyone who knows Shauna Causey in Seattle today would never have guessed that she faced a crippling fear of public speaking for years. One of Seattle’s iconic presences and very regular speakers, Shauna conquered her fear of public speaking by brute force: say “Yes” to speaking opportunities for one year.
Shauna’s year long experience left her with a set of lessons and stories for confronting a fear of public speaking. She shares these tips on stage, including:
- Take honest feedback honestly
- Acknowledge hecklers and move on
- Practice in front of a wall full a sticky notes with eyes on them
For the full story, be sure to watch her talk:
Know Your China – Lois Wang
It’s a big country that’s getting bigger – socially, politically and commercially. But how well do you know your China?
In this talk, Lois Wang shares her theories about this culture on the other side of the world, and how to use some principles of consumer psychology to – and I quote – “sell them anything.”
How To Grow a Park – Dawn Hemminger
Dawn Hemminger‘s story began with a great idea to create a beautiful, safe and sustainable green space in her East Ballard neighborhood. This idea is no different than any one you may have that could enrich your life and the lives of those in your community. This talk proposes that the difference between just having an idea and turning it into reality depends on your success in following 6 key steps:
- Share your idea
- Host events
- Team up
- Embrace change
- Be tenacious
- Celebrate
Dawn’s community has grown the 14th Ave NW Park from a scribble on a napkin to a $2.9 Million funded reality with plans to break ground this year. If her experience can help you avoid any pitfalls or speed your progress, then this talk will have done its job.
The Long Lost Art of Explanation – Lee LeFever
Lee LeFever, creator of CommonCraft, is on a mission. He wants to help everyone become more effective explainers.
In this Ignite talk, Lee discusses — well, explains actually — the basics of explanation and how to take a complex idea and explain it with context, connections and stories leaving viewers with ideas for how they can be better explainers.
