The Art of Diplomacy | Tayo Rockson | TEDxCooperUnion

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  • 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
    sources.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @mathiass1999
    @mathiass1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +262

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

    • @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan
      @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i had the very same realization just as i finished watching this :DD

    • @mathiass1999
      @mathiass1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CyriakHarrisBiggestFan May we meet one day in our country's service then haha

    • @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan
      @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mathiass1999 wouldn't that be amazing huh, heheh

    • @tugtjfhkojgbvh
      @tugtjfhkojgbvh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wonder how that come same for me too

    • @abhishekdb9800
      @abhishekdb9800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hoping to see you all in the capacity of India soon.

  • @gallaheredge1766
    @gallaheredge1766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

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

  • @susana.9280
    @susana.9280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

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

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Aww thank you so much! I had no idea! In Yoruba it means joy and my full name Akintayo means The brave one/A warrior has brought us joy.

    • @rhezamaulana4975
      @rhezamaulana4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey tayo

    • @mohamedmidnimo6536
      @mohamedmidnimo6536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And more beautiful Tayo means 'Quality' in Somali.

    • @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757
      @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TayoRocksonGod bless you for this insight .

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abiolafuhadaderounmu4757 Thank you!

  • @AndreLindo
    @AndreLindo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +193

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

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andre Lindo thank you so much Andre!!!

  • @KhanIbrahimib
    @KhanIbrahimib 5 ปีที่แล้ว +130

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

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed brother!

    • @k.heeraja7057
      @k.heeraja7057 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😢🤔 couldn't understand

  • @user-kn8by5kl4w
    @user-kn8by5kl4w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

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

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Radha A Thank you very much and I certainly hope so!

  • @LetsHangOutWithAmna
    @LetsHangOutWithAmna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    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.

  • @zhenlingwang8058
    @zhenlingwang8058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @squipy184
    @squipy184 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Unbelievably perfect speech.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Squipy O my goodness! Thank you!!!

  • @lilozine
    @lilozine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 TH-cam spreading a message, posing questions. His public speaking has improved tremendously; no stage is too big or small. Keep going, Tayo!!

  • @ttyxo5426
    @ttyxo5426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @masoomakhilji9391
    @masoomakhilji9391 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @louiselogrono80
    @louiselogrono80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    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!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Louise Logrono thank you so much Louise! Please let me know if you have any other questions.

    • @HelenKilat-nx3zu
      @HelenKilat-nx3zu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same as you I also wanted to study deplomacy.

  • @exceedikuzo7247
    @exceedikuzo7247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! You can do it!

  • @rajaeaguili6066
    @rajaeaguili6066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jonathannajoe
    @jonathannajoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @intelfaculte9269
    @intelfaculte9269 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @yacinediop756
    @yacinediop756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh God!I'm glad i watched this. Thx👍

  • @nitishsaxena1372
    @nitishsaxena1372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That was inspirational man, cheers from India!

  • @izabelabarakovska1698
    @izabelabarakovska1698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! Excellent story, and excellent storytelling.

  • @agnestaupelyte1096
    @agnestaupelyte1096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It was incredibly amazing speech with golden words. Thank you so much for widening the perspective and giving so much inspiration. Best luck for you!

  • @simplyredislandgirl
    @simplyredislandgirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Insightful Speech!👏👍

  • @rabiafatima9460
    @rabiafatima9460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully explained.❤️

  • @alkab5555
    @alkab5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an absolutely beautiful job! Diplomacy, my only dream! ✨

  • @nadiaaraujo5215
    @nadiaaraujo5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Tayo! I’m doing International Development with NGO and I want to do Diplomacy but I couldn’t find the perfect match and your video just lighted me!

  • @thealchemist1480
    @thealchemist1480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most meaningful video regarding diplomacy on TH-cam,,,,great content,,thanks a lot Tayo

  • @timothymatembo8428
    @timothymatembo8428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been very helpful.
    I choose to embrace the art of Diplomacy

  • @HeadsAndTales
    @HeadsAndTales 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    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! ;)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rinaldo Ugrina my brother!!! Thank you so much for listening! Your words mean so much to me. I really appreciate all your support!

  • @muhammadfardhannovantoadri8586
    @muhammadfardhannovantoadri8586 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspiring, I love it!

  • @davidoetajnr1861
    @davidoetajnr1861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this is the core of deplomacy !!!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Oeta Jnr thank you David!

  • @picotincriollo2368
    @picotincriollo2368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This speech is so good!

  • @lianecornils8733
    @lianecornils8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im glad your finally getting it.

  • @ramdobe9276
    @ramdobe9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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,

    • @tshiamotaje
      @tshiamotaje หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s 2 years later. Update?

  • @stephenkikon1475
    @stephenkikon1475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @chileshebwalya2398
    @chileshebwalya2398 ปีที่แล้ว

    This info is important to me. Thank you

  • @pointyneedle7837
    @pointyneedle7837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.
    This may change my life.

  • @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757
    @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I have been looking for .

  • @darshanshah2506
    @darshanshah2506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for your kind information ❤️❤️

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome!

  • @m.carter9090
    @m.carter9090 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @breepalm
    @breepalm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow Tayo! This is powerful & awesome... but you are an AMAZING Human so I'm not surprised 😍

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Bree! You're awesome too! :)

  • @maxpeinenrile583
    @maxpeinenrile583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this one.

  • @donnabrownliving
    @donnabrownliving 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic as usual!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Donna Brown thank you so much Donna!!!

  • @healheartandmind
    @healheartandmind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    OMG my dad was a diplomat too! Back in the 80's. Yay!👍

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      YAY for diplomats!

  • @IsoAnees
    @IsoAnees 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this just changed my life

  • @blessing.mp4
    @blessing.mp4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing!

  • @kaab625
    @kaab625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kathleen Blanchard thank you!!!

  • @Balaji-qg8st
    @Balaji-qg8st 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insightful one

  • @mayrafigueroa5541
    @mayrafigueroa5541 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Esto me recuerda el porqué estudio mi carrera ¡muchas gracias! Muy buenos consejos, e inspirador.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      mayra figueroa muchas gracias!!!

  • @Mystery_world..77
    @Mystery_world..77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful congrats Tayo keep up the great job

  • @cicinguyen1572
    @cicinguyen1572 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great advise!!!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      CottonCandy Lollipops thank you very much!

  • @shafali344
    @shafali344 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This speech is very amezing ,I really appreciate this speech

  • @flotunde77
    @flotunde77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this 👍🏾

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Akintunde Rockson thanks brother!

  • @nunziabeogo6672
    @nunziabeogo6672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am so admirative of this guy . And happy to find out he lived in my country (Burkina Faso)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved living in Burkina Faso!

  • @singhbits8540
    @singhbits8540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You so much for this.. learning a lot sir from India 🇮🇳

  • @nuswaibaabdulwahid1343
    @nuswaibaabdulwahid1343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very great words

  • @lianecornils8733
    @lianecornils8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad. He was.. so good so gentle and so loving. As a child.

  • @IsabelHundt
    @IsabelHundt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your TEDx Talk. Love your message.....but, well, you already knew that :)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabel Hundt wow! Thank you so much Isabel!!!!

  • @bnmahdistore7062
    @bnmahdistore7062 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marvelous" lecture ..

  • @katiearbuckle9017
    @katiearbuckle9017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Exactly my father was a history teacher, and my mother works retail. And we lived in a Small Town. But I always showed the World is Small but also big and you got to work with all of it to be successful even not as a Diplomat.
    And during this Virus I am working on Lamguage Learning because I now have a goal to be a Diplomat. Funny thing is this is a good time to see that Global Commonality. In a Pandemic and Road Signs most of those are the same too.
    Also it's all Common Sense.

  • @sarahjackson7024
    @sarahjackson7024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tell my why this was more helpful for my mental health than a therapy session

  • @avijitsarker9191
    @avijitsarker9191 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Resonate ❤

  • @shayanqayoom1291
    @shayanqayoom1291 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lovely

  • @soularwave
    @soularwave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A rare example of actionable lessons, thank you! Joining a student club that has nothing to do with you! Brilliant!

  • @joveboakye8821
    @joveboakye8821 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I arrived here because I'll be studying international relations for my master's soon and I'm so anxious

  • @user-realmikim
    @user-realmikim ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Undrestand differences around you and find the commonalities within them. First is by collecting informations and get knowlege. Bt reading news and getting informed. Second is to be an active listener. Third is to be an active member of the community. Constantly put yourself where you're the odd one. Putting yourself in a group different than you help you understand difference and introduce to a bigger world.

  • @annalit9345
    @annalit9345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are so attractive! hahah Inside and out! I loved watching you and listening to what you had to say. I'm inspired. Thank you

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anna Lit thank you Anna! 🙏🏾

  • @computerprogramming2377
    @computerprogramming2377 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, after listening your talk,, I'm able to clear my self about diplomatic... I mean how to understand environment,, and make,,, points,,,

  • @SuperJoePardo
    @SuperJoePardo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Woohoo congrats bro, great job!! :)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Super Joe Pardo thank you so much!

  • @asthadwivedi6749
    @asthadwivedi6749 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was excellent

  • @akvarille
    @akvarille 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing speech!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Akvilė Paražinskaitė Thank you very much!

  • @user-ck9gc9uj6h
    @user-ck9gc9uj6h 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is my dream to become a diplomat. Unfortunately, I haven't found an appropriate job yet. But thanks for this video, it inspired me ;)

  • @Miss_DaniD
    @Miss_DaniD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This so inspiring

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danielle Dixon thank you so much!

  • @Psychology231
    @Psychology231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice speech i truely understood what diplomacy is

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ali hassan thanks Ali! Glad you have a better understanding now!

  • @tongliu8563
    @tongliu8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video!

  • @iradukundavianney-ss7li
    @iradukundavianney-ss7li 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good speech

  • @adanechm
    @adanechm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's so fine.
    Okay, let me continue watching this VERY handsome man's inspirational talk.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adanech Makey awww thank you so much!!!

  • @AlinaNanda-fg7nj
    @AlinaNanda-fg7nj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing

  • @fahimaahmadi2060
    @fahimaahmadi2060 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Constantly put yourself in a place where you are the different one"

  • @sebyanhansleonardphalitis7995
    @sebyanhansleonardphalitis7995 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @topltw
    @topltw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing accent from Nigeria. You made great efforts and tried your best to learn English and pronunciation. Respect you, man.

    • @MrToogle
      @MrToogle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      English is the official language in Nigeria. He speaks with an American accent because he grew up attending American schools.

  • @isabellerizo565
    @isabellerizo565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job tayo

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabelle Rizo thank you Isabelle!

  • @nandinimukherjee9687
    @nandinimukherjee9687 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1. Collect and gather info
    2. Active listener
    3. Active member of the community

  • @kakemboraymondphilips2311
    @kakemboraymondphilips2311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kakembo Raymond my pleasure!

  • @kellyawambeng8176
    @kellyawambeng8176 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    came here from african millenials. Great talk tayo...learning how to use my differences to make a difference.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kelly Awambeng awww thank you so much for watching Kelly!!!!

  • @Sonadema
    @Sonadema 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sonia Edem thank you Sonia!!!

  • @devnumnagar
    @devnumnagar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️

  • @pabloescobar-laganjadecoca1064
    @pabloescobar-laganjadecoca1064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    damn good..

  • @Gracia144JesusSaves
    @Gracia144JesusSaves ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏🌺📜very interesting Mr Tayo Rockson and that Job is a very importend one and often overlooked and its also very helpfull also for me as in my personal life refering to my believes that i am ambassador for Jesus Christ 🌌who wants to reach all nations and use those who believe to spread the Good news of Salvation

  • @HollywoodFan21
    @HollywoodFan21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Diplomacy Excellence.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HollywoodFan21 ( Luis Villavicencio ) thank you so much!!!!

  • @carolineatieno4365
    @carolineatieno4365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing advice.
    How can get connected to you , I need more advices since I am studying to become a Diplomat.

  • @marwaeisa4457
    @marwaeisa4457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great speech. I studied international affairs & political science in american college outside the statea. I didnt have the opportunity to work in my field so i gave up & worked in marketing for 4 years then i moved recently to the states. I dont know from where to start. I want to work in diplomacy or something related to my field...advice me plz thank youuu

  • @SilentVinyl
    @SilentVinyl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    neat

  • @ojasvitripathi
    @ojasvitripathi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 years to go!
    22/11/2021 14:24
    Will update if I make through it.
    Even if I don't .
    I will update.

  • @arpankumarpadhee350
    @arpankumarpadhee350 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    7:53 resource

  • @1anre
    @1anre 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tayo repping LifeForte High, almost more than a decade later.
    Not too surprised, the girls back then were also drawn to his charisma back then too

  • @jpKnight7
    @jpKnight7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Huh, and I thought being the only 19 year old in a yoga class filled with the elderly was a weird thing. Guess not

    • @kaab625
      @kaab625 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!!

  • @sissidolls17
    @sissidolls17 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    he seems speaking about my dad

  • @BonifordBurnett
    @BonifordBurnett ปีที่แล้ว

    Taking offers

  • @alanbourbeau24
    @alanbourbeau24 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sometimes Diplomacy is the best way to go regarding to any international crisis instead of direct aggressive military attacks.

    • @CharlesMcKinneyIV
      @CharlesMcKinneyIV หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perhaps most times (so many conflicts could have been averted otherwise).

  • @impatientsamurai6202
    @impatientsamurai6202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting. I wonder if he has any advice for someone going into the foreign offices field.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I might be able to answer your questions.

    • @impatientsamurai6202
      @impatientsamurai6202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tayo Rockson more or less of you know about anything one should have in order to be in that field.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Impatient Samurai so one thing to always keep in mind is that reading wide and being curious is very important. They sound simple but I cannot tell you how often knowledge about random facts helped my dad build rapport.
      You also want to always be able to speak about things from a macro and micro perspective. So no matter what your opinion might be on a particular issue, be able to articulate the multiple sides before offering an opinion.
      A good show to watch to see example of this would be Madam Secretary.