Ode to Joy Flashmob

This ad shows an orchestra “flashmob” playing Ode to Joy, there is something deeply touching about this apparently spontaneous (even though it’s carefully planned) orchestra creating a gift of joy in the public space. Sponsored by Spain’s Sabadell bank. Could be used for Optimism (sense of possibility), Empathy (emotional connections), Navigate Emotions (emotional transformation), or???

Posted September 2, 2015 by Tommaso Procicchiani

Vid: Get a Little Love

This is a montage someone made putting together a few different clips from ads and other sources — showing a kind of “pay it forward” effect of kindness. It’s a “feel good” and also shows the power of EMPATHY — how when we Increase Empathy, it’s not just for one person, but for a whole […]

Posted September 2, 2015 by PK Hattis in Life

Smile & Hat

This video illustrates the “problem of the iceberg” with over-focus on the behavior-side without consistency between what’s inside and what’s outside. It’s very funny, but in a tounge-and-cheek way which won’t be appropriate for all audiences. Thanks to Tessy Britton for finding this one!

Posted September 1, 2015 by Tommaso Procicchiani in Life

Vid: Smooch

This is a lovely 3 min 20-sec trailer about a project capturing people giving a kiss. Started as a photographer’s collection, then she began to learn about the stories behind the people giving kisses. In this clip, we see a man, maybe 30 yrs old, giving a kiss on the cheek to a woman who […]

Posted August 24, 2015 by PK Hattis in Life

Vid: Failure Success

This shows a number of people who “failed” and how that turned into success (e.g., Lucille Ball & Beatles turned down, Abraham Lincoln defeated in 8 elections) “If you’ve never failed, you’ve never lived” Great for EXERCISE OPTIMISM and generally for resilience, learning, empathy, and defining success.

Posted August 24, 2015 by PK Hattis in Life

Vid: Race to Nowhere

This is an intriguing trailer of a movie – about the mess we’re creating for our children w too high standards, too high expectations, and a material / perfectionist / grade-oriented value system. Esp applicable in affluent communities, this would be important in parenting and educator workshops. Tie to Give Yourself – both Empathy (kids’ […]

Posted August 24, 2015 by PK Hattis in Education

Self-Awareness – X Factor Holistic Vocal Coach

This makes me absolutely cringe – this woman has NO self-awareness and totally offends the judges — could be used for a piece on communication, self-awareness, and also EL/Empathy looking at the emotional impacts — of course also CT for this person’s terrible choices! Thanks to Tessy Britton for sharing!

Posted August 15, 2015 by PK Hattis in Life

Vid: Susan Boyle Got Talent

You’ve probably seen this one! Great for a workshop on assumptions, “isms”, or Empathy. Show the first 30 secs, pause before she sings… Also – interesting to have people close their eyes while she sings and then ask them to describe (draw?): What do you imagine the person who is singing looks like?

Posted August 5, 2015 by PK Hattis in Life

Vid: Empathy Sesame Street

2.5 min w/ “Murray” and actor Mark Ruffalo… “Empathy is when you can understand and care about how someone feels.” Ends with the Dance of Happiness! It’s not how I’d define empathy… but it’s certaintly a “cute” engage — probably good for adults who grew up w/ Sesame Street, or for little ones. I might […]

Posted July 31, 2015 by Tommaso Procicchiani in Education

Vid: Sarah Jones TED

This is a very funny and touching video where comedienne Sarah Jones presents a whole panel discussion — her fictional characters come speak to the TED audience. These women (actually all her) each speak with such an individual but connected voice about life and change and hope. It would be outstanding for body language, empathy, […]

Posted July 31, 2015 by Tommaso Procicchiani in Life

Empathy as an Antidote to Bullying

Insights from Libby Simon on how we can end bullying by teaching empathy

Posted March 14, 2015 by Joshua in Education

I am a Bucket Filler!!

Posted January 20, 2015 by Susan in Education