TEDx Talk by Jim Koetting
What If the Leadership Advice You’ve Been Following Is Actually Making Things Worse?
Discover the hidden crisis no one is talking about―and the surprising cure.
Most leadership talks start with clichés: “Be authentic,” “Lead by example,” “Think like a Navy SEAL.”
Mine doesn’t.
Mine doesn’t.
It took years of experience, failure, rebuilding, and raw honesty just to get on that TEDx stage―
and years more to refine the skill of telling a story so powerfully that people look up from their phones.
This talk is the culmination of 40 years of entrepreneurship, leadership mentoring, and lessons learned the hard way―including losing everything and rebuilding from scratch.
and years more to refine the skill of telling a story so powerfully that people look up from their phones.
This talk is the culmination of 40 years of entrepreneurship, leadership mentoring, and lessons learned the hard way―including losing everything and rebuilding from scratch.
Why This Talk Matters Now
We’re in a global leadership crisis.
Teams are distracted, disengaged, and burned out. Leaders are drowning in noise and bad advice.
Companies are spending billions on leadership training that actually makes things worse.
Teams are distracted, disengaged, and burned out. Leaders are drowning in noise and bad advice.
Companies are spending billions on leadership training that actually makes things worse.
My TEDx Talk exposes the real reasons why:
Distraction
The dopamine addiction destroying focus.
Addiction
The unspoken reality impacting leaders and the people they lead.
Emotional Disconnection
The silent killer of trust and performance.
This isn’t a motivational sugar high―it’s a wake-up call with practical, actionable insights.
By the end, you’ll:
- See why most leadership training fails―and what to do instead.
- Understand the hidden forces undermining your team.
- Learn a leadership framework that works in the real world, not just in elite environments.
- Be inspired to lead with more clarity, connection, and courage.
- Real Audience Reactions
Don’t just watch this for yourself―share it with someone who needs it.
Because if even one leader sees this, changes course, and saves a team from burnout or failure―it’s worth it.
