Individual character is at the core of nearly every relationship and interaction we have. We influence those around us, therefore it is important for us to seek to improve our character. And to develop and improve character, we need to take time to reflect. But we also get influenced by those who are around us so we need to choose our circles wisely.Owen Growney is a student at Christopher Newport University completing a double major in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Leadership Studies, coming from the PLP program. His professional goal is to become a financial advisor so I can help people/families set themselves up for long-term success. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

琵琶湖について、皆さんはどんな印象をお持ちでしょうか。日本一大きい湖？近畿の水がめ？ 関東出身の私は、滋賀に来るまで「日本最大の湖」ということしか知りませんでした。 それでは、カワウという鳥は皆さんご存知でしょうか。鵜飼いに使われているウミウによく似た鳥で、一時琵琶湖では大幅に増加して、漁業や森に大きな影響を与えました。 これら琵琶湖やカワウと人との間には、実は長くて多様な歴史があります。そうした過去の関わりを紐解くことで、未来に向けて私たちが自然や生き物とどのように付き合っていったらいいのかを、考えるためのヒントを得ることができます。 琵琶湖の魅力、カワウの面白さを、多くの方々に感じていただきたいと思っています。 滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館館長を務めております。当館は、「湖と人間」をテーマにした総合博物館で、水族展示室では生きた琵琶湖の生き物も見ることができます。 私自身は、博物館開館直後の1996年12月に採用され、30年近く鳥類担当の学芸員として務めた後、2024年4月に館長に就任しました。その間、カワウという水鳥を対象に、さまざまな分野の研究者と一緒に研究を行ってきました。 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Arquella challenges the prevailing mindset of transactional relationships and introduces a powerful alternative: selfless collaboration as a catalyst for collective prosperity. Arquella Hargrove, MBA, is the CEO of Alchemy Consulting Group, helping business leaders build stronger, more effective teams and companies. She is valued for helping teams think strategically and engage in meaningful conversations that allow for reflection and inquiry that lead to change. Before owning her consulting firm, Arquella achieved a senior-level 20+ year corporate career in various industries, serving in senior management roles. She has been “dubbed” a change management agent based on her facilitating visioning, strategic planning, board development, customer service improvement, and performance management sessions. These sessions helped organizations align with their values, clarify goals, and identify obstacles to change. In her role as mediator and coach, she helps people identify the interests behind their positions and identify common ground—coaching senior managers on performance management and effective communication. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

歴史と伝統の街「京都」は、日本の中でも特に沢山の寺や神社、美しい街並みがあり世界中から多くの観光客が訪れる世界的観光都市です。そんな京都では、近年、観光客が多く押し寄せる「オーバーツーリズム」の問題が発生しています。今回は、そのなかでも特に深刻な「バスの混雑」について、皆さんと一緒に考えていきたいと思います。なぜ混雑しているのか、どのような解決の糸口があるのか。このスピーチを聞いた後に、皆さんの中に少しでもバス混雑の問題に対する「意識」が芽生えて頂けたら幸いです。 歴史と伝統の街「京都」は、日本の中でも特に沢山の寺や神社、美しい街並みがあり世界中から多くの観光客が訪れる世界的観光都市です。そんな京都では、近年、観光客が多く押し寄せる「オーバーツーリズム」の問題が発生しています。今回は、そのなかでも特に深刻な「バスの混雑」について、皆さんと一緒に考えていきたいと思います。なぜ混雑しているのか、どのような解決の糸口があるのか。このスピーチを聞いた後に、皆さんの中に少しでもバス混雑の問題に対する「意識」が芽生えて頂けたら幸いです。 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In seinem TEDx-Talk erklärt Michael Herzog, wie die Beziehung zwischen Johann Sebastian Bach und Dietrich Buxtehude zur Koexistenz in der Musik beiträgt, und präsentiert Werke beider Komponisten auf der Orgel im großen Saal. Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata und Fuge in D-Moll, BWV 565 Dieterich Buxtehude: Praeludium in D-Moll, BuxWV 140 Michael Herzog ist ein leidenschaftlicher Musiker, der früh am Musikum Zither, Klavier und Orgel erlernte. Seit dem Wintersemester 2023 studiert er Orgel am Mozarteum in Salzburg. Seine musikalische Begabung und Begeisterung spiegelt sich in seinem TEDx-Talk wider, der die Bedeutung von Koexistenz erläutert. Seit dem Wintersemester 2023 studiert er am Mozarteum in Salzburg Schulmusik, mit dem Hauptfach Orgel bei Wolfgang Kogert. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Olympic medalist Dan Walsh shares his personal Olympic journey and explores how competition can promote the common good in our communities. Dan helps the listeners understand his keys to success that our goal in society is to create champions, not just winners. Dan Walsh Dan Walsh is a two-time Olympian and bronze medalist in rowing, known for his journey from underdog to champion. Growing up in Norwalk, CT, he faced significant challenges as an at-risk youth but transformed his life through determination and a love for competition. His experiences in high school wrestling, where he became a back-to-back FCIAC Champion, set the stage for his collegiate success at Northeastern University.Walsh played an integral role on the Northeastern Huskies rowing team, leading them to impressive finishes against Ivy League rivals. He earned the Most Valuable Oarsman Award three times and was inducted into the Northeastern Varsity Club Hall of Fame. As a member of the U.S. National Team for 12 years, he won several National Championships and competed in the Athens and Beijing Olympics, securing a bronze medal in the men’s eight.Beyond athletics, Dan is the founder of Mettle Factory, focusing on aspirational high-performance content, and is involved with Myrmidon Expeditions, emphasizing personal development through adventure. His commitment to mentoring is evident in his coaching at Maritime Rowing Club, where he led the team to its first National Championship in the Lightweight 4.Dan inspires others to embrace challenges and seek failure as a pathway to self-discovery. His life motto, “Seek out failure—that is where you meet your true self and really discover what you are capable of,” reflects his belief in the transformative power of perseverance." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx