Just gave this guy a ride to the airport in my Lyft. Total genius.

@christianrietz5323

4 жыл бұрын

He is a family friend of mine. He is absolutely brilliant and has great insight into things like this. Just a very intelligent guy

@johnbrennick8738

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome you got to meet him!

The moment Africa is left alone it started blooming; "don't walk infront of me I may not follow, don't walk behind me I may not lead, just walk beside me and be my friend"

@kadycolins980

4 жыл бұрын

I love this man

@laorientalm2554

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Try telling that to Bill Gates...

@vdmur7952

3 жыл бұрын

^^^

@alphabazz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@laorientalm2554 haahahah You killed me with your comment

"If people do not wish to be helped, leave them alone." SO TRUE!!

I will remember this presentation forever. If only there were more people like this in the world.

@PDeRop

2 жыл бұрын

There are many. That is how the world moves forward.

@AIgeneratedpolls

7 ай бұрын

you still remember it?

@benoyunu

4 күн бұрын

I have watched over and over. Inch by inch.

I met this man today and was fortunate enough to spend half an hour talking with him and I must say he was an inspiration.

brilliant hes so right when i was volunteering in Africa i saw this phantomon also. I stepped out of the service of my project and started my own (I saw the projects which they were doing didnt help). I talked to people and asked them what was wrong in their lives and what would help to make it better. I helped a few people straight away after a month I had at least 20 people wanting my help. And I helped 6 people with their lives (business and personal). He's so right in this.

Wow. Me impresiona sr. Sirolli. Como pone en perspectiva un realidad. La importancia de nosotros. Solos no llegamos lejos.

'Two ears, one mouth'. Listen twice as much as you talk. The essence of democracy is active listening; it is also an act of fundamental respect. If we talk first, with some agenda, our message is unlikely to hit home or get through. It is as if their cup is full and they will therefor hear nothing. If we listen first, with great intent, it is as if they are pouring out what is relevant to their needs, or troubles and so on and only then can we truly formulate a relevant response that can begin to be taken on board. The ideal is a symbiotic relationship. And when we talk, may it be from the heart. This is the essence of culture and soft power. Grazie Senior Ernesto - wonderful !

@77777aol

4 жыл бұрын

There is not only a Western view of the world. There is a Latin American view of the world; an Asian view of the world; an Arab view of the world and an AFRICAN view of the world . . . and so on.

He's striking at the core, see what the people want, not what we may think they need. Let them naturally arrive to a better way of life, arrive to answer on their own. I teach high school algebra, the greatest way for a person to learn is to allow them to find and provide just enough resources so the answer can be found without giving it up. Another one of the greatest ways to reach kids is hear what they want to do and help them achieve it, even if it has nothing to do the math.

Simply THE best TED Talk I've listened to yet.

If You Summarise this in a few points:- 1) Communication- Enforcing People to buy Solution to a Problem without gathering Insights of them can lead to a Complete Failure. 2) Planning can be the worst step you can take for a Start up if Adaptation is not met with time. Specifically in a Growing Entrepreneurial Econonmy. 3) Confidentiality and Dedication to approach People with Ideas is a must. And To make them know the 3 steps: 1) Product has to Be Fascinating. 2) So must be the Marketing. 3) Financial Management is a must. 4) You always need a Good Team.

@DarkVeliona

8 ай бұрын

its 4 steps bro

I think the point is that highly educated people go into these communities presuming to know exactly what the problem is and how to fix it, thus the speech on how to put aside those presumptions and listen first, then act, not to act and then listen later. But also to listen to those who are willing to make a lasting change, like an entrepreneur. Ernesto isn't saying that everyone already doesn't know this, he's highlighting that it's obvious some people do not.

I could not agree more! But the key here is to stay away from Federal control. Governments simply cannot do what Mr. Sirolli proposes. But those of us working with these populations need to seriously rethink howwe operate and how we "design programs." Starting with face to face conversations that lead to individual commitments could seriously change our world.

"My god, the hippos . . .!!!" lol.

This guy is brilliant, his humor has nailed the truth to my thoughts on what entrepreneur should be, how we can help people best, and the important of 'we' . I love this talks so much!!!!

i have met people who is living so successfull and forget how everything will be turned around so easily.

What a speech! Ernesto Sirolli "Ripples from the Zambezi"

He’s so insightful, his delivery is so passionate, I want to have a beer with him!

Dear Ernesto: Many thanks for sharing your passionate wisdom! As an Anthropologist...I could not have stated it better. Yes:Sir - Sign me up please, my vision is yours! I know in my heart, mind, and Soul that ~ "LISTENING IS AN ACTIVE VERB" ~ We can do it!

Ernesto I started 3 business in Africa (I am African) buying the failed NGOs equipment that the locals sold me when the NGOs left. Made an absolute killing. You are so right when you say no one listens. We just watched and waited then went in and purchased all the first world donated goods.

The passion with which this man is talking takes his already amazing point to an absolutely brilliant one.

Doing a masters thesis that involves NGOs heavily. While this talk is not 100% on topic for my research, i found several ideas that are congruent with what i have already researched, and a few new ideas that open up additional questions for me to look at. I thoroughly enjoyed this talk, and am very thankful for Dr. Sirolli and TED talks for presenting this material.

Mind blown!!! This is huge idea that most people don't seem to understand. Listening is key!

Just repaired his garage here in Cali, he is such an interesting man, told me to search him up on Ted talks and what do you know. He had Built an old English car from parts also, pretty cool.

This Speech is given by this man is full of truth wisdom passion & I feel delightful to hear ernesto's experiences in Africa.

8 years working in africa for me. And this is still one of the most enjoyable speeches I have heard

Very important video for all those working with other cultures.

This video is one of the most compelling TED videos I've seen. (I've seen hundreds.) It makes me wonder: is there a similar applicability to social programs in the U.S. and other "first world" countries? Too bad Mr. Sirolli didn't serve with such social programs in addition to foreign aid programs. There are many critics of the U.S. welfare system who say it encourages dependence on government. TED needs a vid about works inside "first world" borders.

Inspirational presentation most valuable lesson learned shut up and listen entrepreneurship learned at its best capturing the passion the energy and imagination of your own people this video has so much inspiration most of us needs.

I wish I could have meet him myself everything he say is so true if people don't help leave them alone .

I love it when live and learn turns into live, learn and teach. Reminds me, in a small way, of when I visited Jamaica and I was offered watermelon. My friend said, "We call it WATA MELON." Had no idea we have them in Canada too. We don't often clue in on the best ways to teach each other easily. The first step of teaching IS learning. This presentation illustrates that beautifully.

Easily one of the most effective and realistic TED speeches I have ever listened.

Doing an assignment on this talk in one of my Development studies module 🤔

That's good advice: To listen first and to respond to those who want help, not those who didn't ask for it. Thanks for a great talk!

Why don't we have more people like him?!

Speech given by this man is full of passion & I feel delightful to hear ernesto's experiences in Africa

This talk is pure fucking glory.

Ive been out of work for 2 months. No one will call back. This guy lives in a totally different reality.

I am a freshman in an university of Viet Nam. I have learned digital thinking and I knows the important of empathy someone and the presentation have me so much. Thanks TED and gestures

Wow, I'd really like more talks or even a MOOC from this Ernesto.. amazing!

What a great public speaker

I really liked this guy.

I nearly stopped listening at the beginning of the talk and felt it was one of the arrogant talkatives. The speakers proved me wrong. In fact, it is probably, the most inspiring talk I have ever heard. Thank you!

one of my favorite TED talks so far :)

Waw! A lot of passion. Thank you.

I do not think the audience listen to him. It's a great speech. Honest speech. I thank Ernesto for sharing his experiences of Africa.

@kennethyoung7564

2 жыл бұрын

I know you wrote this forever ago, but when he said, 'everything we touched we killed," and the audience LAUGHED. um what?

@onthemagenta

Жыл бұрын

@@kennethyoung7564 Welcome to the world, people are allowed to laugh in all kinds of situations.

There has never been any other TED talks that make me come back every now and then willingly like this one. It is really good.

I can listen to and watch this again and again - this man’s passion is catchy!!

this man oozes passion!! great presentation!!

Beautiful speech. Loved the gestures, loved the way he spoke. Love the whole talk.

Excellent and absolutely enlightening!

Amazing insight... One of the best talks ever

07:24 As an entrepreneur, I must say AMEN!

I just listen to this guy in my college class!

So true. This guy speaks the truth. Such good advice!

I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS GUY! HE IS so omg.. This is Amazing. makes me even want to learn Italian!

Brilliant - thank you

Absolutely brilliant destilation of wisdom about helping

Awesome, gotta watch this. Just listen. Best advice ever.

nice point... agreed totaly.

Wow! I'm blown away

The Speech is amazing!

I absolutely loved this Talk

good observation..

I have told the hippo story to so many people in the last couple of years, eye-opening in how much we can learn if we can listen. Awesome presentation.

Inspiration,Beautiful speech

What a great lecture. This is the sort of thing that keeps me coming back to TED.

Conferenza fantastica, saper ascoltare il tuo cliente, sembra che non impariamo mai. 👏👏👏

Learn to listen, and listen to learn....a lesson I learned a long time ago...very good TALK Mr. Sirolli. Thanks for sharing.

Amazing.

loved it. he seems like a great man and very broad-minded! loved the new york story!

Very good point, for who has an equanimous mind and experience, not only knowledge, to comprehend what this excellent speaker is saying.

Wow! I mean - this is so great speech! Thank You!

This is the best thing I've heard

This talk is bloody brilliant.

Great man!

Right on!

His talk was great and interesing, I didn't want him to stop!

Thank you Ernesto Sirolli. Incredible, beautiful.

Without a doubt, the best Ted Talk ever (y) Thank you Ernesto! I am listening way better now x

Wonderful, educative and passionate. Thx Sirolli

What a talk, this guy wow wow!

holy fuck, best ted talk in a long while

Ernesto Sirolli ! Thanks you could reflect my mind in your dialogue....hats off !

Best thing I've heard in a very long time.

10:30 - 10:45 music to my ears

Awesome Beyond words

I feel your pain. You are not alone. I know sometimes it's like you just need to lash out at anything just to get some kind of response but that's ok. You don't have to keep going like this. People respond to love as well, and they do so with love. I wish you all the best.

I've been watching this video every year since it appeared

Oh I agree with you on that :)

Very inspiring and motivational speech...

amazing ted talk, loved it

Such a great talk no kidding.

Really Awesome......!!!

So inspiring!

Thank you Ernesto Sirolli.

It is really amazing to listen your inspiring message! As you said we need to listen the local people ; insiders perspective should be given weight to make development work sustainable. But this does not mean that modern knowledge is unnecessary. We need to make a balance in between.

Excellent talk and excellent delivery

Thanh you so much!

Inspiration overflowing ! Simply Awesome !!!!!!

@AliRazaAwesome

2 жыл бұрын

Great