The realities of lobbying -- a look beyond the smoke and mirrors | Maria Laptev | TEDxUBIWiltz

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  • This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. An insightful talk uncovering some of the myths of the world of lobbying. We are challenged to question whether 'perception is reality' and how and what makes governments act. The talk takes us back 400 years to the first formal use of lobbyists, and pushes us to face the complexity of the 'noise' in today's society. In looking at the work of lobbyists to create, and also go beyond, perceptions, what lessons can we take away for our various professions and our lives in using perception as a helpful and constructive tool?
    Maria Laptev is a lobbyist, teacher and trainer, and a leader in her field of Public Affairs. She is a recognised expert among professional lobbyists in Brussels and other European capitals. Few people have the depth of experience which Maria has cultivated in her over thirty years working for some of the largest global public affairs agencies on international campaigns with corporations, non governmental organisations and business associations as well as on single issue topics covering many sectors.
    She is a professor at United Business Institutes in Brussels where her students commonly remark on her passion, candour and thoughtfulness in her teaching. She has also taught in Vietnam, Croatia and Serbia and various countries in Western Europe.
    She is Executive Director to the European Centre for Public Affairs (the ECPA), a Brussels based think tank/platform for Public Affairs affairs excellence and best practice with a focus on training and skills development.
    About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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  • @papercut1987
    @papercut1987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    this talk itself feels like lobbying

  • @mikes4661
    @mikes4661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The government listens to the "truth" with the most money.

  • @BlackJack-di7ym
    @BlackJack-di7ym 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My instincts tell me I don't feel convinced by her on the contrary i thought she wud tell me side effecs of lobbing but instead she praised it,something don't feel right about her talk.

    • @Cb22075
      @Cb22075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had the same reaction

    • @Doylefromhell
      @Doylefromhell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree completely. Usually enjoy these talks but this was pretty bunk.

  • @seanvelasco608
    @seanvelasco608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Omg she's totally being paid by someone to do this

  • @michaelbratcher3674
    @michaelbratcher3674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Lobbyists have no place in our policies

  • @koolcid99
    @koolcid99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Any reason why they cut out the part where she says “citizens organized in....” 🤔 strange.

  • @jesusjones9215
    @jesusjones9215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A lot of words to say absolutely nothing.

  • @Pflap64
    @Pflap64 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    And lawyers, and the team who writes the bill in favor of corporate greed.

  • @Roshansession
    @Roshansession 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    she is a good story teller.

  • @somilkey49
    @somilkey49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I thought this didnt include smoke and mirrors.

  • @j.m.r.f6286
    @j.m.r.f6286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, gracias

  • @andreseh87
    @andreseh87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "to make government act" - in favor of whom???

    • @edwardal7980
      @edwardal7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoever the bill is in regards to - if it’s a bill to ban poaching, then animals - if it’s to lower corporate taxes then businesses

  • @kaydijdrahblack5529
    @kaydijdrahblack5529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks so much for this historical informative messge.

  • @BradsBasementPodCast
    @BradsBasementPodCast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You made a mistake when given the definition of what lobbying is getting government to act in the best interest of their corporate entities but never for the people

    • @edwardal7980
      @edwardal7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s not though, most interest groups represent charities and trade unions

    • @donaldcunningham7490
      @donaldcunningham7490 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardal7980 charities are tax breaks for the rich

    • @vanessagamino6826
      @vanessagamino6826 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m trying to educate myself on mass production and consumer protection. I hope to learn that massive conglomerates like P&G have internal safeguards but I suspect they pay substantial money to get away with using carcinogenic ingredients in their soaps, detergents, hand washes, diapers, shaving products etc. it’s unrealistic for the average person to make all this stuff at home…we depend on the integrity of these companies

  • @micha74000
    @micha74000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Je crois que je vais un peu moins regarder certaines conférences ou plutôt interventions.
    Voilà une chaine à laquelle je ne risque pas de m'abonner !

  • @landis9767
    @landis9767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    bro really said "skinning baby seals for haute fashion is good, actually"

  • @ewaoconnor7978
    @ewaoconnor7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Poor cannot afford lobbying...

  • @onfimslegacy
    @onfimslegacy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So let's ignore the 95% of lobbying that's bad for the average person? Gtfoh

  • @sillahlamzo7092
    @sillahlamzo7092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great teacher. Thank you.

  • @trevsayers
    @trevsayers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A lobbyist trying to justify the nefariousness of lobbying. Jeez!

  • @alextiedt4481
    @alextiedt4481 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sure this pitch would have sounded better in her native language, feels like I'm getting a pitch for a health insurance scam.

  • @TKPRODUCTIONS87
    @TKPRODUCTIONS87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Creator for something greater xD

  • @davidbarnesstuff53
    @davidbarnesstuff53 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Speech in favor of legalized bribery. Sure, lobbying could be used to help the world. It's not being used for that.

  • @jjayneartworkx
    @jjayneartworkx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice last grasp lolll

  • @drvinson8947
    @drvinson8947 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You can tell she's a lobbyist. Like a car salesman trying to sell a lemon.

  • @rayxusa.mp3
    @rayxusa.mp3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is horrible propaganda probably funded by lobbyists lol

  • @sukorileakbatt294
    @sukorileakbatt294 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    all political parties are lobbyists. these days politicians are lobbying for companies as well as the ones being lobbied by companies

  • @trueauthority3489
    @trueauthority3489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Camp pain

  • @Rebecca-GLaines
    @Rebecca-GLaines ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, it's a person who goes to one of power and offers them money to make their company/their personal interests more money?
    So, takes money to get a good deed done?
    😂😂
    I can't listen to this lady talk. She's trying too hard to "convince".

  • @thequintanashow5058
    @thequintanashow5058 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So do people pay to give one of these talks?? Then they do biz development around it? That’s the vibe I’m getting

  • @1987mule
    @1987mule ปีที่แล้ว

    Who's facts? 💰💰 or ⚖️

  • @AwesomeBeatles
    @AwesomeBeatles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lobbying can only lead to one conclusion , tyranny.

  • @Fair-minded.
    @Fair-minded. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol

  • @trueauthority3489
    @trueauthority3489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Camp*pai*n G

  • @trueauthority3489
    @trueauthority3489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fear mind control threats

  • @billyj3842
    @billyj3842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Lobbying takes zero skill. You hand someone cash

    • @LIAISAGREENBEL
      @LIAISAGREENBEL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think no smoke and mirrors would = no $ involved...try and breakout that skill with no cash to back you up😂

  • @-_-Alx
    @-_-Alx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The speaker is so misleading incredible or maybe she is unsophisticated and does not have a deep understanding of the topic

  • @greatone4218
    @greatone4218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cancel lobbys out of washington dc

  • @zeinelmokhtar4105
    @zeinelmokhtar4105 ปีที่แล้ว

    B.S.

  • @Check.Your.Sources
    @Check.Your.Sources 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is how lobbying isn’t a scam on the average citizen: “it all began hundreds of years ago, in a land far away…”

  • @alexdower9221
    @alexdower9221 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lobbyist explaining lobbying and how great it is. Like a tobacco exec explaining how great tobacco is. Very poor from TEDtalks

  • @charlottewise1857
    @charlottewise1857 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very narrow definition of lobbying, truth is all about perception and the info you are given. Nasdaq is a company, it is also our economy. There is no excuse for lining your pockets for corporate interests. You’re killing people

  • @enriqueorozco6995
    @enriqueorozco6995 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Booooooooooooooo

  • @LOLFUCKSTUPID
    @LOLFUCKSTUPID 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She’s saying that lobbyists work with the best interest of society and communities as if it’s a universal truth when we know that’s not the case.