How to speak up for yourself | Adam Galinsky

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  • Speaking up is hard to do, even when you know you should. Learn how to assert yourself, navigate tricky social situations and expand your personal power with sage guidance from social psychologist Adam Galinsky.
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  • @smmn722
    @smmn722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Am done avoid conflicts! Am done being a doormat!

    • @marydonald3453
      @marydonald3453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cool place to be. There are always, at least, 2 people in any relationship, and BOTH matter. Right?

    • @AdarshKumar-nj7rp
      @AdarshKumar-nj7rp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you.

    • @rahimmahat0007
      @rahimmahat0007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are missing the important part of this sentence and it's meaning. "I" is the essence of being assertive, listen to other but prioritise "yourself". Good luck

    • @angelopapolis8675
      @angelopapolis8675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you

    • @sexhaver420
      @sexhaver420 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too!

  • @ricemenarq6230
    @ricemenarq6230 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1001

    SO WHEN IS TED GONNA GO OUT ON STAGE AND SPEAK UP FOR HIMSELF!??!!!?

  • @Sofia-bl9cb
    @Sofia-bl9cb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    1) advocate for others
    2) perspective taking (what do others really want?)
    3) give more options (signal flexibility)
    4) earn allies by advocating for others and asking others for advice (even for self promotion with our accomplishments)
    5) show your expertise by showing your passion

  • @samueldefrancolevi9005
    @samueldefrancolevi9005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    My personal notes. Loved the vid.
    Speaking Up = Power
    *
    Pushing your own interests.
    *
    Expressing an opinion.
    *
    Making an ambitious ask.
    Power is the range of things that you can get away with without being punished. It is very dynamic and can vary on the situation. For example:
    In a negotiation, who has more options? Who is willing to say no?
    In a debate, who has more allies?
    Relationships, who is more invested in the other person?
    Why is your range able to change?
    1.
    When you seem powerful in your own eyes. You increase your own range.
    2.
    When you seem powerful in the eyes of others. Other people grant you range.
    How to increase your range.
    1.
    Advocate for others. Nobody will reject you for talking well about another person. Gain allies. If you do it too much it seems like you're sucking up.
    2.
    Perspective taking. Think about what the other person wants and how you can link that to what you want.
    3.
    Ask for advice. Make others interested about your journey. It increases your allies.
    4.
    Give people options. Always 2.
    5.
    Have excellent evidence. Dude, in that group, you're nobody. You have no credibility to say things without evidence. Have excellent evidence and build credibility.
    6.
    Show passion. Passion is respectable. If you say something and it comes off as passionate, it's more likely to be received in a respectful manner.
    What NOT to do
    1.
    Talk bad about others and never advocate.
    2.
    Only thinking about yourself
    3.
    Never asking for advice and think that you know it ALL.
    4.
    Always say that there is ONE way to do things. Giving people only one option.
    5.
    Saying things without evidence.
    6.
    Being uninteresting and non-passionate.

    • @Lewdenz
      @Lewdenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @patagoneus1
      @patagoneus1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot!

    • @NeicyD14
      @NeicyD14 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very helpful! Thank you.

    • @ca_editor
      @ca_editor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank u

  • @tphvictims5101
    @tphvictims5101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    YOU'RE DAMNED IF YOU DO, AND DAMNED IF YOU DON'T. why second guess EVERYTHING?

    • @reinemazidath5466
      @reinemazidath5466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thank for this phrase . It is really like that . If you dont speak your mind and internalise this is going to be very bad for you at a long term , probably be sick .If you do , people are going to curse you out , reject you etc... so rather do it directly , nothing to lose .

    • @elizabethcastillo3315
      @elizabethcastillo3315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @salavila9244
    @salavila9244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I can never find the words to stand up for myself.

    • @sixthsense8836
      @sixthsense8836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Sal Avila remember.... you have a right to your feelings. You can say how you FEEL

    • @maritzatapia8066
      @maritzatapia8066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @michellerenee5028
      @michellerenee5028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      rule #1. Keep your emotions & feelings out of it. Believe me, the words will come

    • @ericcruz-quintero6778
      @ericcruz-quintero6778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just let it come out how ever it comes out eventually with experiece you will get better at it

    • @daymenpollet4202
      @daymenpollet4202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michellerenee5028 lol, ignoring your emotions and feelings is really dumb.

  • @vilma3146
    @vilma3146 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Such a powerful speech. I'm touched. Up to my early thirties, I would speak up, I was so faithful to my believes, but I was then punished, other people would revenge and make scenarios behind my back, and I was given the worst things. Then I decided to change and please people. I started to not speak up, to avoid conflicts, etc. It's been like this for some years now and I don't like it at all. I want to change it again and go back to where I was and even more assertive. When we speak up, we are brave and although people seem to dislike you, they actually admire you more for holding to your values. Now I'd rather be disliked but be myself, rather than be liked but lose myself. 💖❤

  • @epsilonright
    @epsilonright 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    13.55 he got emotional. Passion and expertise of speaker!

  • @angellalee5501
    @angellalee5501 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    That is wonderful how you said we can advocate for others to find our own power and voice. I needed to hear that!

  • @LeonC112
    @LeonC112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Speaking up Means
    1. Pushing one’s interests
    2. Expressing an opinion
    3. Making an ambitious ask
    We need to speck up within the "Range" to be rewarded
    "Range" determined by Power
    Avoid
    1. Lower-Power double bind(unnoticed or rejected)
    2. Self-promotion double bind
    Expand range by:
    1. Speak for others, MAMA BEAR Effect
    2. Perspective-taking: understand other
    3. Signal flexibility: provide options
    4. Gain Allies: get social support
    5. Ask for advise
    6. Show Passion

  • @manonmartin5990
    @manonmartin5990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank You Adam, from the bottom of my heart.

  • @AdrianaGirdler
    @AdrianaGirdler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Love this breakdown. So important to understand when and how we feel most powerful and how to express ourselves effectively. Cheers!

    • @yolandagrabowski6043
      @yolandagrabowski6043 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now to speak up to tell people not to touch my shoulders.

  • @katannanat
    @katannanat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is by far the best TEDTalk I’ve ever heard.

    • @rhettpeter83
      @rhettpeter83 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really like Cassie Jayes “meeting the enemy” and Norah McInerney’s “we don’t move on from grief we move forward with it”

  • @patrickoneill1993
    @patrickoneill1993 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for this vital talk. I believe this information will prove useful to a myriad of people; the concepts seem universally applicable and useful.

  • @rajivcr
    @rajivcr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the most beautiful talks... worth listening as many times

  • @rstjx3j183
    @rstjx3j183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for sharing.
    Know how difficult that was when making reference to your dad.
    His passion and legacy lives on through you helping others.
    Thank you both for your inspiration.

  • @Julie-7605
    @Julie-7605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    With Bullying there is rarely evidence and people are too scared to be your strong allies. Sometimes you just have face being a pariah because it's a lot more dignified than a whipping boy.

  • @hvelavan1
    @hvelavan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the best TEd talks I have listened to

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the passion of your presentation, and its brevity.

  • @lili4ka25
    @lili4ka25 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this presentation!!

  • @alyaa1308
    @alyaa1308 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i really love this talk!

  • @SethEscalante
    @SethEscalante 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is very clear and helpful, thank you for this! ❤

  • @Ankahikahani78
    @Ankahikahani78 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I struggle with speaking up infront of my in laws when they’re kissing / passing my baby around like she’s a toy, when I did speak up there was a massive argument. I’m so sick of this people pleasing attitude and want to get rid of it.

  • @francolandra2455
    @francolandra2455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video - thank you for publishing it.

  • @micheldupont4099
    @micheldupont4099 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Excellent and very useful advice. Thank you very much:)

  • @How.Dare.You.
    @How.Dare.You. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    brilliant. thank you

  • @dfragger1377
    @dfragger1377 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you.

  • @TheNikki284
    @TheNikki284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been debating whether or not to ask a friend for some advice on my situation. I trust his advice but didn't want to "bother" or "burden" him. This video helped me decide to ask him. Thank you.

    • @jonathan3372
      @jonathan3372 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice, how did it go?

  • @billyrowe0064
    @billyrowe0064 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video is great. It goes into everything I’ve been conflicted with recently.

  • @goodgirlj
    @goodgirlj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much sir for your great talk!!!!! 😊😊😊

  • @miriami7
    @miriami7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great talk! Thank you!

  • @unreeel2105
    @unreeel2105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed your talk! thank you

  • @lijithl7703
    @lijithl7703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! Real informative talk!

  • @cbv1979
    @cbv1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! Thank you!

  • @gnotifyinga
    @gnotifyinga 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like him alot!

  • @sajanraghavan
    @sajanraghavan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    so beautiful. Thank you

  • @majidsayed8
    @majidsayed8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, Loved the zeal and enthusiasm.

  • @SinnohX
    @SinnohX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Useful. Going to work on expanding my range of acceptable behavior. Time to hit the books.

  • @joaninha3484
    @joaninha3484 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Very good talk. I definitely agree with the Mama Bear effect. The only time I was confident enough to negotiate a good pay offer was when I'd just had a newborn and was thinking about supporting them. Need to channel that more.

  • @billyrowe0064
    @billyrowe0064 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4:20 I can relate to this “you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” The other day I was thinking “if I speak up I’m wrong and I regret it. If I don’t speak up, someone always says the thing I wanted to say. Then I wish I would have spoke up.”

  • @amalia5549
    @amalia5549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great speech!

  • @_suki_
    @_suki_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @MrGuidoCaligiore
    @MrGuidoCaligiore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1) Advocate for others;
    2) Perspective-taking;
    3) Signal flexibility;
    4) Gain allies;
    5) Ask others for advice;
    6) Display expertise;
    7) Show passion.

  • @tlw9219
    @tlw9219 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    THANKS TED. I am currently suffering from depression. I agreed with him. My boyfriend told me to pull myself up and stop sugar coating my life relying on him last night. I needed power.

  • @_suki_
    @_suki_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very true!

  • @onlygodcreates9500
    @onlygodcreates9500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such an empowering topic

  • @mohdshadmanansari9164
    @mohdshadmanansari9164 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful.

  • @apacur
    @apacur ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Tips. Thank You .

  • @Firegen1
    @Firegen1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd loved most of this. However, one thing I have learnt is the "advice" advice can be unhelpful if the more powerful person is useless at explanation. It actually helped me to drop certain people off their pedestal because while charismatic they were poorly read or mentally lazy. It did make me feel less low.

  • @Esra132
    @Esra132 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @saloni2117
    @saloni2117 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing talk

  • @khoihoang7032
    @khoihoang7032 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great talk

  • @22Harponyo
    @22Harponyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great talk!

  • @DrawArt14
    @DrawArt14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you TED your channel is benifit.

    • @Ace-od8en
      @Ace-od8en 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      much amaze

  • @coreycheng9926
    @coreycheng9926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @musicm1874
    @musicm1874 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @lilyjubilee6596
    @lilyjubilee6596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just used the perspective taking with a friend during a fight and IMMEDIATELY the atmosphere of the conversation shifted and became more understanding and less toxic... SO CRAZYYYYY!!!!

  • @siaxiong333
    @siaxiong333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was an amazing video. I know this because the video finished really fast despite being 15minutes.

  • @Daniel-wb6yl
    @Daniel-wb6yl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m in a delusion of that when I’m right by logic, I have a lot of “power”, so that keeps me on getting “punishments” or “rejections” in some particular ways in life. Thanks for pointing it out for me, Adam.

  • @beverleyellis6358
    @beverleyellis6358 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring!

  • @cloudyreader1152
    @cloudyreader1152 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It was a pleasure to hear him..

  • @Sofia-bl9cb
    @Sofia-bl9cb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so interesting and insightful, i'm glad i clicked

  • @mateuszkogut2370
    @mateuszkogut2370 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    7:13 - "perspective taking is really simple".
    7:32 - "...perspective taking is hard to do".
    Its not me finding a fault...it is a nice concept tho, could be utilized in everyday's life and Adam is intelligent guy. Nice work man!

    • @ShigginDaulf
      @ShigginDaulf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Something can be simple while simultaneously being difficult. What I mean is that the *concept* of taking perspective is simple but putting it into practice may be difficult depending on the individual

  • @dharshanirathnayake8597
    @dharshanirathnayake8597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! Loved it!

  • @micheleinacharles-hazellem1968
    @micheleinacharles-hazellem1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant

  • @jagadeeshgurana4490
    @jagadeeshgurana4490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent..

  • @therobertnewsshow
    @therobertnewsshow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good!

  • @TheNetstaar
    @TheNetstaar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great talk 🤩

  • @allthingzhairbyro2787
    @allthingzhairbyro2787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was beautiful.

  • @linfang8024
    @linfang8024 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow!

  • @amanmagar2117
    @amanmagar2117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u for insightful vedio.lot of Learning from your talk .this would really helpful

  • @JayByrd2011
    @JayByrd2011 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done sir.

  • @desigirl108
    @desigirl108 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent!!

  • @tinathompson591
    @tinathompson591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AMEN🙏 I've learned to keep quiet! Keep PEACE in my HEART❤ SHOW FAITH!
    KINDNESS to OTHERS👍👍👍

    • @joesandstrom4111
      @joesandstrom4111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keeping quiet is not necessarily being assertive, but it can be in some cases. Being assertive is about communicating while going after what you want and deserve. Both silence and being assertive are in the realm of free will.
      And sometimes being assertive is more kind and peaceful than remaining silent through faith alone.

    • @idkyiexist3534
      @idkyiexist3534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      E

  • @openreflections4738
    @openreflections4738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video

  • @ebonymerajka8879
    @ebonymerajka8879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was awesome sauce 🔥

  • @6kwecky6
    @6kwecky6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really good talk!
    the more I think about this, the more I can think of ways to use this in another way.
    Getting a job, making a good impression on new and old friends, gaining respect from lecturers etc.
    Thanks for sharing Adam!

  • @Zetsuke4
    @Zetsuke4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greta speech, very helpful

  • @suerobb6597
    @suerobb6597 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nice talk, Adam. I especially enjoyed the quote from your father and how you tied it into the end of your presentation.
    I am an advocate for Developmentally Disabled Individuals and agree wholeheartedly with your perspective. Thank you, for a most enjoyable presentation! :)

  • @elviscio83
    @elviscio83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very interesting, thank you. Much more than I expected from reading the title

  • @EdwardChuTV
    @EdwardChuTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME

  • @knownstranger2570
    @knownstranger2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel doesn't ask us to like and subscribe, we just do it

  • @ThomasRasinen
    @ThomasRasinen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great talk! 👏

  • @joshuatran1556
    @joshuatran1556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been listening to TED talks for a while, but this is hands down the best one I have heard since Simon Sinek's How Great Leaders Inspire Action

  • @QuynhAnh-zr2wo
    @QuynhAnh-zr2wo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely

  • @RealGairos
    @RealGairos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Now I really want to know what the counter offer was, considering it led to the company withdrawing their offer!

    • @repawnd1
      @repawnd1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Maybe just making a counter offer is what made them withdraw, in other words the contents of the offer may not have been the issue. But yeah, would be interesting to know more.

    • @lloydherry9948
      @lloydherry9948 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gairos W

    • @TheGranti7a
      @TheGranti7a 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gairos If that was also an important detail to the point of this talk... it would have been included.

    • @m.kizikuabu2679
      @m.kizikuabu2679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm curious too :) Considering they even found it offensive?! ... probably twin brother asked them for a higher number plus threw in some 'choice' word too lol

    • @beerkenstein
      @beerkenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He just said the counteroffer was OK, and I believe him; the problem was the mere existence of a counteroffer, not what it contained. High power players often think if they make an offer it's a grace to the other person, they get mad even if you dare to refuse, not to mention bargaining. It's because they do not deem you an equal, like that peasants should not make counteroffers to nobles.

  • @snoople6137
    @snoople6137 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow

  • @scottallen1422
    @scottallen1422 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a problem mumbling, people often hear what they want. Other times I get weird looks or I can tell they heard something different than I said. Interesting video, always feel smart after watching these. Can't wait till I have baby so I can tell my Dr off. My brother doesn't have job, so can't get him fired. So that's good. Can't wait till he does.

  • @vilma3146
    @vilma3146 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Victor Hugo has said: If I speak up, I'm punished. If I stay silent, I'm pushed around.

  • @phoenixreborn6194
    @phoenixreborn6194 ปีที่แล้ว

    i used to be good at this, i even advocate for friends and other people. I was nturally shy, but i can stand for myself and others...then social anxiety came.... i need to fix this!

  • @lindaw140
    @lindaw140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Advocate for others!!!!

  • @nellaithillai4549
    @nellaithillai4549 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @saleh4187
    @saleh4187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow

  • @ManicEcho
    @ManicEcho 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    gotta say that was very well said.

  • @Liberty969
    @Liberty969 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The whole reason I watch Ted Talks is to learn and listen for advice from people from all walks of life.... Finding allies every now and then is a heartwarming delight.... How can one know what their perspective is when it's unclear who "they" are? Wouldn't it be wise to know what their agenda is first? I can only second guess, and for all I know, I'm dealing with the devil himself. Why would I want to cooperate and play games with evil? And the only reason I say evil, is because of the sadistic nature of their games. This love/hate approach and double speak is not helping either, perhaps intentionally so.
    Damn if you do, damn if you don't.......I don't know what they want, what I'm suppose to do, who I'm suppose to be, and the best part is, somehow this is all my fault?
    I need serenity nowwwww....... I should take up and learn Buddhism coz they seem to be more tolerant and even encourages people to seek truth based on their own path and life experience. Namaste 🙏

  • @Zahlenteufel1
    @Zahlenteufel1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Oh so I just have to solve my problems to solve my problems. Well, that's easy...

    • @maritzatapia8066
      @maritzatapia8066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And sometimes like that...we get more problems

    • @beerkenstein
      @beerkenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But how you try to solve them can make a difference.

  • @katemodiba8562
    @katemodiba8562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is incredible!

  • @monkeyonfire13
    @monkeyonfire13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just want to say there are only certain channels that I'll watch a commercial all the way to then end for.

  • @steveandmarniecooper4522
    @steveandmarniecooper4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jim Burns discussed the 4 different types of parents in the early 90s. The consulting parent gives options to their parents. I'm sure it was discussed and written about long before Jim Burns.

  • @mylan8651
    @mylan8651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting talk, but it made me wonder, especially considering the mama bear effect, his advice is basically that for women to overcome these stereotypes in negotiations, they have to consider the position of the other, but doesn't that confirm and reaffirm the stereotypical idea for women that they should always care for and look after others? And doesn't that already cause women to become subassertive and make more concessions during negotiations most of the time?