Intent Versus Impact: When Making a Difference Doesn’t | Miriam Barnett | TEDxTacoma

Miriam Barnett speaks about her life’s career in nonprofit organizations. She is a warrior for social justice and looks at life through an abundance lens. Her mission is to make a difference in the lives of others one person and one day at a time. She strongly encourages you to research who your audience is before you give.
Miriam is the CEO of YWCA Pierce County. She previously served as the Development Director at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, the Director of the Fund for Women and Girls at The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, and the Executive Director of Allied Arts of Whatcom County.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Rogelio_007]

Oh man. I would love to see this type of humanity more often.

[@qwerty1233787]

I clicked on this video thinking it was going to explain both sides of the moral debate concerning intent vs outcome. Can these titles be a little less misleading?

[@ByeByBui]

I think it's important to know the distinction between intent, action, and impact. I also decided to make a video about these concepts. Thanks for your insights!

[@isitool8]

I can hear nothing but her lips