Ernesto Sirolli: Want to help someone? Shut up and listen!

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11 жыл бұрын

When most well-intentioned aid workers hear of a problem they think they can fix, they go to work. This, Ernesto Sirolli suggests, is naïve. In this funny and impassioned talk, he proposes that the first step is to listen to the people you're trying to help, and tap into their own entrepreneurial spirit. His advice on what works will help any entrepreneur.
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@noahfuckyourface 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@maximilianbatz2070 4 жыл бұрын

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

@amateurart234 5 жыл бұрын

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

@YTGhostCensorshipCanSuckMe 11 жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

you still remember it?

@benoyunu 18 күн бұрын

I have watched over and over. Inch by inch.

@TroysLittleWorld 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheDoubleBee 11 жыл бұрын

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

@6freddyb 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@raofthesun7558 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobSpartanR16 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@ubbewithabfc 11 жыл бұрын

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

@thuanhoang9381 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@marygracemdg 11 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite TED talks so far :)

@RiniHaerinnisya 11 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@DanielRamBeats 9 жыл бұрын

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

@jerrylittlemars 11 жыл бұрын

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

@Bort17 11 жыл бұрын

this man oozes passion!! great presentation!!

@uncle_martin1131 4 жыл бұрын

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

@michellecandela-jordan8256 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lumirsarman6772 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant destilation of wisdom about helping

@abdulkhadermujeeb5710 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kaiqiyeo 8 жыл бұрын

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

@tamalweathers1014 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pagusmusic6254 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LeifurEir 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidAkinin1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shawnabgoode 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@nitiecandy 11 жыл бұрын

Wow, such an impassioned ,intelligent, articulate, and caring individual. I think I'm in love!

@RowenaJane85 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ernesto Sirolli. Incredible, beautiful.

@MARIAisdreaming 6 жыл бұрын

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

@RajamohanKG 11 жыл бұрын

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

@renaldoschutte8065 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ratholin 11 жыл бұрын

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

@naomiprins5199 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@ladyc6927 2 жыл бұрын

I am so THANKFUL I got to see this! I assumed it would be boring and hard to follow, BUT he made it so FUN and ENJOYABLE! I laughed way too much and heard a great story, while "learning". THANK YOU!

@JOHNINCOLUMBUS 11 жыл бұрын

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

@vickyf12 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent and absolutely enlightening!

@akdo89 11 жыл бұрын

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

@ZetLoewe 11 жыл бұрын

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

@a62243 7 жыл бұрын

Waw! A lot of passion. Thank you.

@carmenperezfernandez1141 11 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso. Hacen falta actitudes maduras y humildes com esta. Que cunda y se difunda.

@silviojacovelli663 Жыл бұрын

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

@surajdhakal6454 9 жыл бұрын

Inspiration overflowing ! Simply Awesome !!!!!!

@AliRazaAwesome 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@sheilaculhanebrower6959 8 жыл бұрын

I just listen to this guy in my college class!

@SydneyCarton88 11 жыл бұрын

10:30 - 10:45 music to my ears

@phuongtranlan9945 Жыл бұрын

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

@SillyMonkeyMan08 10 жыл бұрын

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

@dannytube8867 Жыл бұрын

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

@dezidee89 11 жыл бұрын

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

@entertain_myself Жыл бұрын

The passion that the man has for his own personal growth is the most important thing. And we help them find the knowledge cuz nobody can succeed alone. #9 TED

@maddalenaloggia1605 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant !!! What an inspiration ! The BEST TED TALK I have listened to yet. Grazie Ernesto.

@KarmaKutie1 11 жыл бұрын

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!

@77777aol 5 жыл бұрын

'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 5 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.

@mayaayam9361 11 жыл бұрын

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

@gab2012able 11 жыл бұрын

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

@elzanewillemse238 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@addisualamirewbiadgie1016 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@blueyoshiblue 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@buakawfan 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing insight... One of the best talks ever

@hasnaingillani2587 11 жыл бұрын

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

@mudmodular 6 жыл бұрын

Powerful. Truthful. Honest. Loved every minute. Thank U Ernesto Sirolli for your insight and wisdom. #ShutUpandListen

@gladysceciliagordillo4339 14 күн бұрын

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

@afsarrahaman 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiration,Beautiful speech

@InterfaithSharing 11 жыл бұрын

Very important video for all those working with other cultures.

@Ray-fp3op 6 жыл бұрын

The Speech is amazing!

@vertigohashem 11 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, educative and passionate. Thx Sirolli

@peggysullivan4504 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this Talk

@Rebelliate 11 жыл бұрын

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

@carolkossy2013 Жыл бұрын

What a talk, this guy wow wow!

@tix333 11 жыл бұрын

Mr Ernesto Sirolli Thank you for this talk. And TED .... well, you know you're awsome

@KingGab1985 11 жыл бұрын

I work for an MFI and i tried it. It is working....thank you Dr. Sirolli

@EmanP223 11 жыл бұрын

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

@VPivonka 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nemzeh 11 жыл бұрын

This talk is bloody brilliant.

@Dano-Tube 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Shammahtextiles 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 I loved even the article when I was reading it.

@KarmaWatersSailing Жыл бұрын

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.

@idils9838 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best thing I've heard

@PedanticNo1 11 жыл бұрын

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

@BigTough 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@asrod 11 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm blown away

@WildCoastHorseTrails 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - thank you

@Mya_water 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk and excellent delivery

@miafarone68 9 жыл бұрын

I love this video! I'm going to show it to my students at the University of Gastronomic Science in Italy, which is affiliated with Slow Food, the organization that will host the Terra Madre/Salone del Gusto fair in Turin next week.This year the fair is dedicated to the "Family Farm" and I believe that this video gives us a perfect opportunity to ask ourselves how we can truly help others around the world!

@FlashBang91 11 жыл бұрын

amazing ted talk, loved it

@UlisesSirit 11 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring and motivational speech...

@OlegDimitrov_Ru 5 жыл бұрын

This is very good lecture. For me is how to help to another people effective. Thanks a lot. (From Russia)

@tdredz2 11 жыл бұрын

Such a great talk no kidding.

@sstr90 11 жыл бұрын

nice point... agreed totaly.

@greenaben4719 11 жыл бұрын

I like this presentation, and I like your sens of humour, thanks to share this experience, we need to hear from you what experience you had in other coutries you mentionned.