START A MOVEMENT.

It has become much easier over the past few years to watch TED talks.  Even easier to access stuff from a few years ago. I recently re-watched and was captivated by the very simple talk given by Derk Silvers. The dynamics of creating a movement simplified.

  1. Leaders:  The importance of nurturing your first few followers as equals, so it is clearly about the movement, not you.
  2. Leadership is over glorified.  The first follower transforms the lone nut, into a leader. Don't be afraid to join someone.
  3. Have the courage to follow a lone nut. If you find someone doing something great don't be afraid to follow them and start a movement.