How to start a movement | Derek Sivers

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • www.ted.com With help from some surprising footage, Derek Sivers explains how movements really get started. (Hint: it takes two.)
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  • @ericblair5841
    @ericblair5841 5 років тому +371

    'The first follower is an underestimated form of leadership.'
    I've watched this clip so many times, his point about the other followers following the first follower resonates with me so much.

    • @JungleBoi9
      @JungleBoi9 5 років тому +1

      You should watch the other one - the running commentary is even better ua-cam.com/video/fW8amMCVAJQ/v-deo.html

  • @DennisCNolasco
    @DennisCNolasco 4 роки тому +428

    This has much more significance than most people actually think.

    • @williefalcone8556
      @williefalcone8556 3 роки тому +10

      You forgot to include the media and financial backing. A movement can get no further than your backyard without them.

    • @williefalcone8556
      @williefalcone8556 3 роки тому +3

      It's funny but Master P broke this down before he blew up.

    • @SvenDzahov
      @SvenDzahov 2 роки тому +2

      @@williefalcone8556 not exactly correct.

    • @spiritualawakeing
      @spiritualawakeing 2 роки тому +1

      These guys Are Cool cats one + one equals 3. When We collaborate Love By Dancing.
      We learn to dance deep down in our souls. This video is a beautiful way to Show the Meaning of Life.

    • @spiritualawakeing
      @spiritualawakeing 2 роки тому +1

      @@williefalcone8556 exactly

  • @JoMama123451234
    @JoMama123451234 8 років тому +345

    A short yet incredibly powerful speech.

  • @theneonpython
    @theneonpython 10 років тому +73

    i've seen multiple videos like this where a single person is dancing for some time, then a second person comes by after a while, and it's just them for awhile. then, in a much shorter amount of time, people start coming in waves. it's a fascinating phenomenon

    • @thegreatermuta5237
      @thegreatermuta5237 Рік тому

      Does anyone have any examples of this?

    • @TVwriter23
      @TVwriter23 Рік тому +1

      @@thegreatermuta5237 The Harlem Shake is a good example though separate vids. Most don't even know who created it. Just the person after

    • @RoyalTy37
      @RoyalTy37 7 місяців тому +1

      @@thegreatermuta5237go to party there’s many times when no is dancing yet that will be that person that pretty motivates everyone to get on the dance floor 😂

  • @jakecaput
    @jakecaput 14 років тому +103

    Wow! This is one of my favourite TED videos: it manages to get the point across in just a few minutes, with fun, but the lessons learnt are still great!

  • @vechorik
    @vechorik 11 років тому +368

    "When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the courage to join in."

  • @coachsuds
    @coachsuds 14 років тому +61

    "The first follower is an underestimated form of leadership." What a powerful lesson! Teachers, coaches and leaders do we nurture our "first followers" sufficiently. Do we reinforce and value our team leaders enough...great nsights!

  • @debbieruston
    @debbieruston 13 років тому +38

    Love this one .....A leader starts out with a vision....they have the courage to follow the vision alone at the beginning, until someone joins in and follows....then they embrace those they are training as equals and teach them to duplicate their strategy so others can join in too, bringing their own uniqueness to expand the vision.... This is a great example of using our influence, standing alone with a vision, and how we can use the concept to bring positive change to the world...

    • @jjmoney7809
      @jjmoney7809 3 роки тому

      P

    • @gblargg
      @gblargg Рік тому +5

      It could even be that the leader isn't a leader, just a loner doing their on thing. The first few people joining are the ones that can spot something worth amplifying, and help direct it. They are a kind of curator.

  • @bnortman68
    @bnortman68 Рік тому +3

    The best < 4 minutes anyone can spend...
    Sivers emphasizes the importance of nurturing and embracing the first follower, as they are crucial to the success of any movement.

  • @aoimsef
    @aoimsef 4 місяці тому +7

    I think the first follower is very important because it is the driving force that impact everyone and makes people feel encouraged

    • @user-tg6ux1vc9u
      @user-tg6ux1vc9u 4 місяці тому

      貴方にもその力があります😊

  • @olgamashtaler6705
    @olgamashtaler6705 3 роки тому +12

    I love TED for helping to discover such simple but at the same time amazing truths in everyday moments. I've watched this video many times, now the leadership has opened up to me on the other side.

  • @melissaganus
    @melissaganus 2 роки тому +6

    Tears of joy. Thank you, Derek, for putting this out into the world - Ideas That Need To Spread!
    I’ve been a lone nut for a long time, Dr Mel the Squid Lady, and the SQUIDminders movement is tipping. Mind your Squid, SQUID your mind.
    whenever you feel like “something is wrong” can you SQUID? Stop > Question > Understand > Imagine > then Decide
    Mindfulness when we need it most.
    … Derek, I’ve been inspired by this video of yours for so many years, and have watched and shared it so many times. Today I know what it feels like to be surrounded by others who can enjoy the dance. Max the QoL

    • @redjoshv9605
      @redjoshv9605 2 роки тому +1

      “The lone nut” is named Rocky Outcrop, check out his UA-cam channel, oddly enough, he is actually an extremely gifted stock market analyst!

  • @morbidbushido
    @morbidbushido 10 років тому +65

    That is some really great observations

  • @silviameyer5369
    @silviameyer5369 2 роки тому +6

    Loves the presentation but what about the oil ad just after...

  • @quadnine
    @quadnine 2 роки тому +4

    Greatest Ted talk of all time. Despite its unassuming appearance. Don’t always be the leader. Sometimes it’s more important to be the first follower. Everyone says “yeah yeah”. And then start another nonprofit that they can control, rather than finding something close, and helping.

  • @teruaki-kh7kx
    @teruaki-kh7kx 4 місяці тому +5

    I love this story.
    it’s funny .
    I think first follower is the most important.

    • @user-tg6ux1vc9u
      @user-tg6ux1vc9u 4 місяці тому

      貴方の名前カッコいい

    • @t-sq8wk
      @t-sq8wk 4 місяці тому

      トップ画いい感じだね💗

  • @roisingtommy
    @roisingtommy 9 років тому +18

    I have laughed over this video numerous times before, but this perspective was certainbly an eye-opener.

  • @user-ed3dp7wk9y
    @user-ed3dp7wk9y 2 роки тому +5

    I totally agree with this video. The real value of first few followers is crucial and can't be underestimated. If the first several followers realize that they are treated like equal, that someone behaves and nurtures about them in the best possible way, then this movement has everything to be prosperous and successful. This video is the good example for everyone who wants to start a movement.
    P.S. I'm currently working on Glorifi and don't know how leadership can overcome it :Dd 2:20

  • @rodbower.humanist
    @rodbower.humanist 9 років тому +252

    Where did the second half of this video come from??? The talk by Derek Sivers only lasts 3 minutes; after that almost another 3 minutes is about Repsol and IBM and how to find more fossil fuel! Not happy TED!

    • @MohammedYASSINE
      @MohammedYASSINE 7 років тому +11

      it came from the money that TED takes from IBM to fund its activities.

    • @haideelady1
      @haideelady1 4 роки тому +8

      Agree! Add to that the fact it's wholly untrue! If 80% of New Zealand's electricity is from renewable sources, I'm sure that can be replicated almost everywhere.

    • @Dynamokr
      @Dynamokr 4 роки тому +6

      @@haideelady1 1. 40%, not 80%.
      2. Not everywhere in the world can you tap into abundant geothermal energy sources like you can in New Zealand. (Actually quite rare worldwide.)

    • @haideelady1
      @haideelady1 4 роки тому +4

      DrSkulk 1) check your sources. 80% of NZ’s ELECTRICITY comes from renewable sources. Interesting you felt the need and the right to correct me without checking that. 2) the majority of our renewable electricity comes from hydropower, not geothermal - I’m pretty sure most countries have rivers. Do your research.

    • @Dynamokr
      @Dynamokr 4 роки тому +6

      @@haideelady1 My source is indeed concerned with net energy, not electricity, so I concede on both counts, as you had restricted the scope to electricity only. However, I must note that your reasoning is still not infallible. Hydropower is not the be-all and end-all of renewable energy. Just because you have a river, doesn't mean it is guaranteed to be viable to run hydropower on it; you need to consider so many factors like monthly rainfall and temperatures. Hydropower is also associated with environmental damage and displacement of people involved in the construction of dams. And let's not forget the fact that there exist regions in the world where there literally are no constant rivers. Don't get me wrong: I'm all for increasing the proportion of renewables all over the world, but to be saying that almost every country should be able to do the same as what one very particular country managed to achieve seems to me a very simplistic conclusion.
      In turn, I find it interesting that you felt the need to bring up grandiose concepts like "rights" in addressing a simple attempt at rebuttal, as misguided as it may have been.

  • @Darrf
    @Darrf 2 роки тому +2

    Wow Hill Guy got his own TED segment. He is a true legend.

  • @samsara801
    @samsara801 14 років тому +2

    To get a standing ovation after a 3-minute talk says it all.

  • @t-sq8wk
    @t-sq8wk 4 місяці тому +4

    first follower were very important but I think being a first follower is something I couldn't do.

  • @user-tg6ux1vc9u
    @user-tg6ux1vc9u 4 місяці тому +5

    I think a company can’t start without first follower.l thought a company was made up one person👏👏👏👏👏

  • @koyot_inozemez
    @koyot_inozemez Рік тому +2

    1:35 sitting on the fence

  • @Drogoempedocles
    @Drogoempedocles 9 років тому +98

    I love the lecture. but anyone else see that cheesey OIL ad at the end? Terrible.

  • @ii-panniik-ii4332
    @ii-panniik-ii4332 6 років тому +39

    "*"It's about the movement not you."*

  • @koheihashizuka889
    @koheihashizuka889 5 років тому +5

    This short speech gives me power.

  • @maskeddev
    @maskeddev 11 років тому +2

    Where I currently work, we had this video played to us during our two day induction in Canary Wharf. It was the very first video they showed us!!

  • @matthewgibbons9975
    @matthewgibbons9975 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant, remember when that video example from day 1 of its release on UA-cam, now it’s being debated on Ted to an even greater audience and following, proof in the flesh that one person really can make a massive difference 👏✅

    • @matthewgibbons9975
      @matthewgibbons9975 3 роки тому

      Additionally another video was shown before the mass gathering began, someone happened to filming him from another viewpoint and initially another man chooses to film, then “be the second leader” so it was great to see escalating ✅

  • @jeffprice767
    @jeffprice767 14 років тому +3

    this clip reminds me of a movement i started this morning. it was HUGE, multi-colored and powerful.

    • @teratoma.
      @teratoma. 2 роки тому

      jeff i want to grab ur attention to this comment

  • @diamondpiks
    @diamondpiks 5 місяців тому

    I have rewatched this so many times and it still amazes me

  • @ezlanpowers
    @ezlanpowers 9 років тому +5

    I was definitely there for the video in the beginning. It's from Sasquatch 2013 and it was definitely an awesome trip!!

  • @eddiev0719
    @eddiev0719 9 років тому +47

    Wth was that IBM ad about though?!?
    Pretty much saying let me keep abusing the earth for the earth (us)

    • @sarahbee7272
      @sarahbee7272 9 років тому +3

      +Eddie Vazquez the IBM ad threw me off too...
      this was an excellet talk though

  • @1819050
    @1819050 12 років тому +2

    A to the point entertaining and concise explanation of what leadership is at its core.
    Favorited!

  • @danalee606
    @danalee606 4 роки тому +2

    Still the best TED Talk.

  • @Jqirus
    @Jqirus 4 роки тому +3

    I come back to this every once on a while

  • @joaquinjorge3455
    @joaquinjorge3455 Рік тому

    I think the leader is the most important in a movement. But more important is to make the first followers believe and support us. You have to give them confidence and show them that they support the right movement. If you have 5 supports, it is easier to multiply the followers. And if you make happy all this support the movement is going to grow.

  • @USPresident2050
    @USPresident2050 3 роки тому +3

    This is how you start a UA-cam Channel!

  • @tedtheyerl5090
    @tedtheyerl5090 8 місяців тому

    I never really understood what makes a leader effective. This talk explains that! It's the followers, especially the first one (and ones), they and all others are equal. Not better than anyone else. Different talents bring so much to the table, beyond what the leader even knows.

  • @rubberchix
    @rubberchix 5 років тому +4

    have loved this talk for years, always come back to it

  • @powsser
    @powsser 14 років тому +1

    A well-done short. When I think about what I would say given two minutes, I draw blanks. But this is a powerful message put concisely to a memorable image. It might not change the world, but it gets the job done.

  • @m-hc7cg
    @m-hc7cg 4 місяці тому +4

    I thought that followers have a very important role because,they need strength courage.
    Also,I don't think it's a role that anyone can play.

    • @user-tg6ux1vc9u
      @user-tg6ux1vc9u 4 місяці тому +1

      貴方は頭のキレがいいのでファーストフォロワーに相応しいでしょう😂

  • @tonyamhughes
    @tonyamhughes 2 роки тому

    That was the shortest and most effective Ted talk ever!!!

  • @with-Milk
    @with-Milk 5 років тому +1

    Thank for your sharing. Today I learned how to be a gut. It may be helpful for me in events. When you become a follower, just strongly belive your leader, do not confuse anything. When the leader welcomes you like an equal and you fell comfortable, I think it is a bright side. If it is not, you do not follow them anymore.

  • @ahmadhama1981
    @ahmadhama1981 Рік тому

    One of the most isightful TED Talks

  • @MichaelCappelli
    @MichaelCappelli Рік тому

    I teach this to my great students to show them how to create a powerful message in a short time!!!

  • @goldeennss
    @goldeennss Рік тому +1

    “The first follower is what transforms the lone nut into a leader.”
    To illustra

  • @monicag4551
    @monicag4551 3 роки тому +2

    great material for my classes, thank you!

  • @xperrosinsangrex
    @xperrosinsangrex 9 років тому +39

    How stupid that guy sounds saying "the challenge is to find more oil"

  • @MonkeyRecords
    @MonkeyRecords 11 років тому

    I haven't watched TED for quite a while and thought I'd check this out and I get 3 minutes of Derek Sivers and then some ridiculous ad for the oil industry. Probably the last time I visit here for a while.

  • @user-mh9lb6hw1q
    @user-mh9lb6hw1q 5 років тому +1

    1.it's important to have the first follower and should improve you skills to make many other followers
    2.Believe and support are the best attitude of followers
    3.if you become strange enough then you don't need to follow someone

  • @roskypolkerkan8355
    @roskypolkerkan8355 8 місяців тому +2

    My boy Ricky and I called this "warming it up" and took pride in being the 1st one's to hit an empty dancefloor all the time and the results were usually always like this. It's a shame most people need other people to do things 1st before joining in and not listening to their inner instinct to do it themselves.

    • @Dexroid
      @Dexroid 2 місяці тому

      Cheers to you and Ricky.

  • @fonzdaii
    @fonzdaii 14 років тому

    this is the best TEDtalk ever.

  • @accessoffice1
    @accessoffice1 12 років тому

    Wonderful......I am am in it right now! YES! A Movement For Women Leaders, Women Executives, How wonderful is that? Leading, Sharing, Writing, Planning, Goals, Results.....YES.....It's truly a MOVEMENT, right on time!

  • @kasane1337
    @kasane1337 9 років тому +13

    I don't think I'll accomplish my intended revolution by that, but at least it gave me some motivation to be more proud of my ideas - even in 3 minutes already.

    • @mafagerstedt8366
      @mafagerstedt8366 9 років тому +3

      I'll join you comrade

    • @kasane1337
      @kasane1337 9 років тому +2

      Ma fagerstedt Yeay, now we're 2 already! :D

    • @sobitasadullah4517
      @sobitasadullah4517 7 років тому +1

      Who wants in my communist revolution. First member gets VP

    • @monchiexthemonkey6068
      @monchiexthemonkey6068 Рік тому

      Can we be a monarchy? You can be the king but I want to have a seat at the council

    • @kasane1337
      @kasane1337 Рік тому

      @@monchiexthemonkey6068 no

  • @revcheeks
    @revcheeks 14 років тому

    This guy is clearly telling you to follow. He's not talking about aligning with a common interest and becoming passionate about things you believe in. He's telling you to latch onto something that somebody else is already doing and that you'll be special for it.
    0:34 "What (the leader) is doing is easy to follow"
    2:20 "Leadership is over-glorified."
    i'll make sure to fall in line and go back to sleep now Derek. Good talk.

  • @xfabkwood9321
    @xfabkwood9321 7 років тому +5

    this makes me want to join

  • @DarwinFranks
    @DarwinFranks 12 років тому

    I can't tell you how much I love this video.

  • @Jagnathbaba
    @Jagnathbaba Рік тому

    A great dummy guide to start a movement... PS directed to this video by the Book "So good They can't ignore you...".. Loved it.

  • @fuchaowang7894
    @fuchaowang7894 10 років тому

    It's so impressive!!
    People trace the passionate and inspiration people

  • @klubnord7465
    @klubnord7465 2 роки тому

    I think my perspective on life changed the day i first saw this clip.

  • @carlamariesidhom2857
    @carlamariesidhom2857 6 років тому +1

    This was amazing!!! Thank you!!!

  • @siegfried182005
    @siegfried182005 14 років тому

    I love the commercials from TED. They are different from those here in Romania.

  • @jordanj1738
    @jordanj1738 2 роки тому

    An ad at the end of my Ted talk ?!

  • @pstudioproduction
    @pstudioproduction 12 років тому

    That is great example. If you made decision keep pushing.

  • @criisannaa
    @criisannaa 9 місяців тому

    I like this TED. It’s includes a really interesting facts! I’m waiting for new videos

  • @1n33dw4t3r
    @1n33dw4t3r 2 роки тому

    This is a legendary moment

  • @Goodwill72
    @Goodwill72 13 років тому

    I've seen many standing ovations limited to just one person. I can't remember ever seeing just two or three people giving the standing O. Once those few have joined in, all stand.

  • @arniesadventures9656
    @arniesadventures9656 5 років тому +13

    Did y'all really just promote fossil fuel which induces global warming

  • @Cyberbabes
    @Cyberbabes 12 років тому +1

    I was surprised to see an advert for an oil firm. First part was interesting though.

  • @blindguymcsqueezy50
    @blindguymcsqueezy50 2 роки тому

    This was AWESOME!

  • @user-ro3hv8wt5w
    @user-ro3hv8wt5w Рік тому

    I totally agree with the statement that the first follwer is often underrated. The first follower should get the same credit as the leader. To join in, you need guts as well.

  • @veronicapagano6431
    @veronicapagano6431 7 років тому +2

    Repsol and IBM can do one!And TED too for wasting 3 mins of my life!

  • @komaki119
    @komaki119 13 років тому

    that was awesome, Best vid ive seen for a while.

  • @pebre79
    @pebre79 9 років тому

    Best Ted talk ever

  • @roamingtheblue
    @roamingtheblue Рік тому

    This is the best video ever

  • @ayang19701
    @ayang19701 11 років тому

    It's difficult to be a leader, but it's easy to be a follower.
    you can be a follower,but you must know what you are doing.
    I'm the best follower because I'm third one to leave message.
    It is not easy to be the first follower. To be a follower should have enough courage.

  • @DanJanucik
    @DanJanucik 10 років тому +2

    :25 - :46 1:05 - 1:32 1:40 - 1:56 2:41

  • @joshuahill4260
    @joshuahill4260 2 роки тому +1

    am i the only one bothered by the fact that the second half of this turns into an advert for the oil industry to keep drilling in harder to reach places?

  • @mrtampham
    @mrtampham 9 років тому +1

    is there a video on youtube of the one playing in the background with the dancing people?

  • @andreabenetton9254
    @andreabenetton9254 Рік тому

    I think the only thing that is underestimated is the leader: he had the idea, he had the guts to go first, without him there isn’t any movement and the first follower is a follower and not a leader by definition. Also, in a situation like this one, there’s no transformation from a nut to a leader, but it is a movement of people who want to be a nut for five minutes

  • @ToxicxGordon
    @ToxicxGordon 13 років тому +1

    THAT WAS AMAZING

  • @victoriavelascot
    @victoriavelascot 2 роки тому

    Love this story

  • @lw1913
    @lw1913 3 роки тому

    This was a great one!!!!

  • @ArcherJoeJoe
    @ArcherJoeJoe 13 років тому

    Inspiring. Love TEDtalks.

  • @Food-guru
    @Food-guru 11 років тому

    We have adopted this "movement" in our new business pitches, and this certainly applies in all aspects of our lives:) Love, Love, the message, the humor, narrator, and video!!!

  • @LatianaBlue22
    @LatianaBlue22 10 років тому

    Great!! Simple way to evoke the importance of something so huge.

  • @user-wd9wx6km2r
    @user-wd9wx6km2r 9 місяців тому

    This TED gave me the motivation not to give up and continue to stand out in society without fear of being judged

  • @olofdrofn
    @olofdrofn 10 років тому +1

    This is awesome.

  • @TheDentist27
    @TheDentist27 14 років тому +1

    The pro-global warming commercial at the end was touching

  • @priced80
    @priced80 11 років тому

    How much was TED paid for the advert at the end? #BecomingSuspicious ... I don't usually do the # thing but I think this deserved it.

  • @leam1978
    @leam1978 14 років тому

    @mochiam you're deliberately treating your criticisms of the oil industry with their ads as one in the same to try and make a point, all to avoid the simple and practical solution i suggested in the first place. i'm not saying your cricitism of the oil companies isn't valid, but /the internet runs on ads/. they are nearly all unpleasant. the ted ads are very easy to ignore. the talk is brilliant regardless of the ad and it boggles my mind how many people don't seem to get that.

  • @LemonLimeLaughter
    @LemonLimeLaughter 14 років тому +3

    @hellasow
    I'm just making a point on how fast we are using up the oil

  • @user-wb6ye1xi2u
    @user-wb6ye1xi2u Місяць тому

    “To believe in God is to know that all the rules will be fair, and that there will be wonderful surprises.”
    - Ugo Betti

  • @priced80
    @priced80 11 років тому +2

    If they are willing to accept sponsorship from oil companies or companies that have interest in oil exploration etc., then they are also open to censorship of technologies that undermine oil exploration and use. How many TED talks have been rejected or adjusted because the sponsors do not like what is said? I know what these companies are like. They probably want to see all the material that they sponsor before agreeing to pay for the advert and would therefore have a say in what gets rejected.

  • @sjcgarnier
    @sjcgarnier 10 місяців тому

    Great presentation from Derek Sivers. Shame about the promotional add afterwards from the oil industry sponsored by IBM. Ironically, it sends a complete opposite message: adopting change can be too difficult. Let's just continue on the same path and digg for all the oil possible.

  • @TruptimayaTripathy
    @TruptimayaTripathy 2 роки тому

    Best illustration of leader

  • @jiwoonglee6277
    @jiwoonglee6277 10 років тому +22

    A lone nut becomes a first leader if he has a follower who is nut

  • @sophiamitchell2189
    @sophiamitchell2189 6 років тому

    love your vids!

  • @Durchbrechen
    @Durchbrechen 14 років тому

    Thank you, Emma.