TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

collage of speakers from previous TEDxDetroit events.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, TEDxDetroit has moved their one-day conference online with a change to the format.

One of my favorite events is taking on a different form this year, as TEDxDetroit—the one-day event focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks—will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

Labor Day 2020 and Coronavirus Survey [Infographic]

Labor Day event in New York City in 1882

While the Labor Day holiday in the United States—the first Monday in September—traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer, the coronavirus pandemic altered the three-day holiday weekend in 2020.

Plans for Labor Day travel, parades, and special events to celebrate workers were canceled or shifted to follow coronavirus protocols to reduce transmission of the deadly virus.

To better understand the impact of coronavirus on workers and Labor Day, WalletPro conducted a national survey of over 400 people in mid-August 2020. Continue reading Labor Day 2020 and Coronavirus Survey [Infographic]

3 Secrets of Resilient People: TED Talk

Dr. Lucy Hone on stage at TEDx Christchurch 2019

Adversity doesn’t discriminate, says resilience researcher Dr. Lucy Hone.

Whether you’ve struggled with death of a loved family member or friend, lived through a natural disaster, been bullied, coped with mental illness or been fired from a job, you’ve had to deal with tough times.

And when those times come, you’re often made to feel the victim.

Why did this happen to you?

It can become easy to fall into the habit of focusing on negative things in your life.

To feel powerless in the midst of your anguish. Continue reading 3 Secrets of Resilient People: TED Talk