The Art of Diplomacy | Tayo Rockson | TEDxCooperUnion

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  • čas přidán 12. 06. 2017
  • How does diplomacy positively impact our daily lives? In what ways can many people today find that diplomacy, and what kind of promises for the future does it hold? Tayo Rockson is a powerful orator with a dream of bringing students, young professionals, and people all around the world the idea of diplomacy. Being the son of a diplomat, Rockson's experiences are powerful and observant, drawing connections between self-introspection and exterior socialization.
    Tayo is the CEO of UYD Management, a strategic leadership and consulting firm that helps corporations improve their bottom line by incorporating diversity, inclusion, and social justice strategies. Tayo has spent over 20 years living and working in 4 continents. As a cross-cultural expert, he has spoken at the World Bank, United Nations Foundation among several other places. His work has been seen on NowThis News, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and other notable
    sources.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 174

  • @mathiass1999
    @mathiass1999 Před 3 lety +254

    This speech alone just confirmed for me, that this is what I want to do.

    • @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan
      @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan Před 3 lety +2

      i had the very same realization just as i finished watching this :DD

    • @mathiass1999
      @mathiass1999 Před 3 lety +9

      @@CyriakHarrisBiggestFan May we meet one day in our country's service then haha

    • @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan
      @CyriakHarrisBiggestFan Před 3 lety +2

      @@mathiass1999 wouldn't that be amazing huh, heheh

    • @tugtjfhkojgbvh
      @tugtjfhkojgbvh Před 2 lety +1

      i wonder how that come same for me too

    • @abhishekdb9800
      @abhishekdb9800 Před rokem +1

      Hoping to see you all in the capacity of India soon.

  • @gallaheredge1766
    @gallaheredge1766 Před 5 lety +115

    "The more afraid you are, the more dangerous you become" - Love it!!

  • @AndreLindo
    @AndreLindo Před 7 lety +190

    Great Advice: Join groups where you are different from everyone, to learn more about them... Love it

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 7 lety +1

      Andre Lindo thank you so much Andre!!!

  • @susana.9280
    @susana.9280 Před 5 lety +154

    I love how his name, Tayo, translates to 'We' or 'us' in my language (Filipino). It matches him well.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety +31

      Aww thank you so much! I had no idea! In Yoruba it means joy and my full name Akintayo means The brave one/A warrior has brought us joy.

    • @rhezamaulana4975
      @rhezamaulana4975 Před 4 lety +1

      hey tayo

    • @mohamedmidnimo6536
      @mohamedmidnimo6536 Před 3 lety +5

      And more beautiful Tayo means 'Quality' in Somali.

    • @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757
      @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TayoRocksonGod bless you for this insight .

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 2 lety

      @@abiolafuhadaderounmu4757 Thank you!

  • @squipy184
    @squipy184 Před 6 lety +80

    Unbelievably perfect speech.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 6 lety +3

      Squipy O my goodness! Thank you!!!

  • @user-kn8by5kl4w
    @user-kn8by5kl4w Před 4 lety +94

    Excellent speech, gentleman. This will motivate many young interested minds to choose the art of diplomacy as their career choice.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety +3

      Radha A Thank you very much and I certainly hope so!

  • @KhanIbrahimib
    @KhanIbrahimib Před 4 lety +126

    *The less you understand, the more you fear, and the more afraid you are, more dangerous you become*

  • @zhenlingwang8058
    @zhenlingwang8058 Před 2 lety +14

    Coming from a TEDx organizer: this is the type of speech we love!

  • @lilozine
    @lilozine Před 4 lety +14

    I arrived here because I wanted to learn how to use my difference to make a difference. Tayo spoke to my summer internship class at Moody’s Corporation in 2016-it’s great to see him across LinkedIn and CZcams spreading a message, posing questions. His public speaking has improved tremendously; no stage is too big or small. Keep going, Tayo!!

  • @LetsHangOutWithAmna
    @LetsHangOutWithAmna Před 3 lety +78

    Understanding the differences around you, then finding the commonalities around them is art of diplomacy.
    Embrace art of diplomacy
    1. Get knowledge - To collect information - Observe things around you - what makes people feel good and what makes people feel sad. Can be a game. Coming together for a common goal.
    2. By being an active listener - Establish mutual trust to foster a positive collaboration - learn how to listen to obtain info. Goal is to understand.
    3. Become an active member of community - widens your perspective and able to approach problem with better perspective
    Learn culture competence skill
    World is bigger than you. If you want to win at it. You need to understand it.

  • @masoomakhilji9391
    @masoomakhilji9391 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Well elaborated the art of diplomacy. Decode the differences and seek commonalities.

  • @ttyxo5426
    @ttyxo5426 Před 2 lety +8

    currently studying my degree in Political Science and International Relations. This motivates me so much ❤️

  • @louiselogrono80
    @louiselogrono80 Před 5 lety +53

    What an inspiring message from you Mr.Tayo Rockson! This year I am studying Diplomacy and I still looking for more deep meaning about diplomacy and this one is such a perfect one!!! Thank you I wrote down some words that helps me!! What a great help!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 5 lety +6

      Louise Logrono thank you so much Louise! Please let me know if you have any other questions.

    • @HelenKilat-nx3zu
      @HelenKilat-nx3zu Před 2 měsíci

      Same as you I also wanted to study deplomacy.

  • @intelfaculte9269
    @intelfaculte9269 Před 5 měsíci +2

    A great lesson I am taking from this 14 minute video. Thanks you.

  • @rajaeaguili6066
    @rajaeaguili6066 Před 4 lety +5

    you really made me fell in love with diplomacy thank you, YOU ARE AWESOME

  • @jonathannajoe
    @jonathannajoe Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely loved watching this. Thank you to all stakeholders for making it possible

  • @HeadsAndTales
    @HeadsAndTales Před 7 lety +46

    Amazing talk Tayo!! While I'm familiar with your story you still did a great job coherently presenting it and simultaneously dropping value, your delivery was amazing as well. Wish I could hit that like button more than once! :) Congrats on your first TEDx talk! ;)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 7 lety +5

      Rinaldo Ugrina my brother!!! Thank you so much for listening! Your words mean so much to me. I really appreciate all your support!

  • @nitishsaxena1372
    @nitishsaxena1372 Před 6 lety +19

    That was inspirational man, cheers from India!

  • @exceedikuzo7247
    @exceedikuzo7247 Před 4 lety +9

    “Understanding the differences around you and finding the commonalities that exist within them”
    Wow. I suddenly want to be a diplomat now. Amazing.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much! You can do it!

  • @nadiaaraujo5215
    @nadiaaraujo5215 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Tayo! I’m doing International Development with NGO and I want to do Diplomacy but I couldn’t find the perfect match and your video just lighted me!

  • @agnestaupelyte1096
    @agnestaupelyte1096 Před 3 lety +3

    It was incredibly amazing speech with golden words. Thank you so much for widening the perspective and giving so much inspiration. Best luck for you!

  • @ramdobe9276
    @ramdobe9276 Před 3 lety +8

    In 2 years I’ll take my exam. Working with my head down, god bless for all others who want their dream job as diplomats. Iwill update here if i clear or not,

  • @yacinediop756
    @yacinediop756 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh God!I'm glad i watched this. Thx👍

  • @izabelabarakovska1698
    @izabelabarakovska1698 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this! Excellent story, and excellent storytelling.

  • @davidoetajnr1861
    @davidoetajnr1861 Před 5 lety +9

    this is the core of deplomacy !!!

  • @joveboakye8821
    @joveboakye8821 Před měsícem

    I arrived here because I'll be studying international relations for my master's soon and I'm so anxious

  • @alkab5555
    @alkab5555 Před 2 lety +2

    What an absolutely beautiful job! Diplomacy, my only dream! ✨

  • @thealchemist1480
    @thealchemist1480 Před 5 lety +2

    Most meaningful video regarding diplomacy on CZcams,,,,great content,,thanks a lot Tayo

  • @timothymatembo8428
    @timothymatembo8428 Před 2 lety +1

    This has been very helpful.
    I choose to embrace the art of Diplomacy

  • @healheartandmind
    @healheartandmind Před 5 lety +8

    OMG my dad was a diplomat too! Back in the 80's. Yay!👍

  • @rabiafatima9460
    @rabiafatima9460 Před 2 lety

    Beautifully explained.❤️

  • @stephenkikon1475
    @stephenkikon1475 Před rokem +1

    Diplomacy is an art not everyone can master. No amount of motivational speeches or education can elevate you to be a great diplomat. Either you're born with it or you're not as good as the others.

  • @simplyredislandgirl
    @simplyredislandgirl Před 4 lety +3

    Great Insightful Speech!👏👍

  • @picotincriollo2368
    @picotincriollo2368 Před 4 lety +1

    This speech is so good!

  • @katiearbuckle9017
    @katiearbuckle9017 Před 4 lety +5

    Exactly my father was a history teacher, and my mother works retail. And we lived in a Small Town. But I always showed the World is Small but also big and you got to work with all of it to be successful even not as a Diplomat.
    And during this Virus I am working on Lamguage Learning because I now have a goal to be a Diplomat. Funny thing is this is a good time to see that Global Commonality. In a Pandemic and Road Signs most of those are the same too.
    Also it's all Common Sense.

  • @nunziabeogo6672
    @nunziabeogo6672 Před 5 lety +6

    I am so admirative of this guy . And happy to find out he lived in my country (Burkina Faso)

  • @shafali344
    @shafali344 Před měsícem

    This speech is very amezing ,I really appreciate this speech

  • @lianecornils8733
    @lianecornils8733 Před 2 lety

    Im glad your finally getting it.

  • @user-realmikim
    @user-realmikim Před rokem +2

    Undrestand differences around you and find the commonalities within them. First is by collecting informations and get knowlege. Bt reading news and getting informed. Second is to be an active listener. Third is to be an active member of the community. Constantly put yourself where you're the odd one. Putting yourself in a group different than you help you understand difference and introduce to a bigger world.

  • @mayrafigueroa5541
    @mayrafigueroa5541 Před 5 lety +4

    Esto me recuerda el porqué estudio mi carrera ¡muchas gracias! Muy buenos consejos, e inspirador.

  • @muhammadfardhannovantoadri8586

    Very inspiring, I love it!

  • @pointyneedle7837
    @pointyneedle7837 Před 2 lety

    Thanks.
    This may change my life.

  • @annalit9345
    @annalit9345 Před 5 lety +9

    You are so attractive! hahah Inside and out! I loved watching you and listening to what you had to say. I'm inspired. Thank you

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 5 lety

      Anna Lit thank you Anna! 🙏🏾

  • @breepalm
    @breepalm Před 6 lety +5

    Wow Tayo! This is powerful & awesome... but you are an AMAZING Human so I'm not surprised 😍

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 6 lety

      Thank you so much Bree! You're awesome too! :)

  • @singhbits8540
    @singhbits8540 Před 2 lety

    Thank You so much for this.. learning a lot sir from India 🇮🇳

  • @abiolafuhadaderounmu4757

    This is what I have been looking for .

  • @chileshebwalya2398
    @chileshebwalya2398 Před rokem

    This info is important to me. Thank you

  • @IsoAnees
    @IsoAnees Před 3 lety

    I think this just changed my life

  • @darshanshah2506
    @darshanshah2506 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much for your kind information ❤️❤️

  • @sarahjackson7024
    @sarahjackson7024 Před rokem

    Tell my why this was more helpful for my mental health than a therapy session

  • @computerprogramming2377
    @computerprogramming2377 Před rokem +1

    Hey, after listening your talk,, I'm able to clear my self about diplomatic... I mean how to understand environment,, and make,,, points,,,

  • @IsabelHundt
    @IsabelHundt Před 5 lety +6

    Love your TEDx Talk. Love your message.....but, well, you already knew that :)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 5 lety

      Isabel Hundt wow! Thank you so much Isabel!!!!

  • @donnabrownliving
    @donnabrownliving Před 7 lety +4

    Fantastic as usual!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 7 lety

      Donna Brown thank you so much Donna!!!

  • @maxpeinenrile583
    @maxpeinenrile583 Před 2 lety

    I love this one.

  • @user-ck9gc9uj6h
    @user-ck9gc9uj6h Před 2 lety

    It is my dream to become a diplomat. Unfortunately, I haven't found an appropriate job yet. But thanks for this video, it inspired me ;)

  • @Mystery_world..77
    @Mystery_world..77 Před 6 lety +4

    Wonderful congrats Tayo keep up the great job

  • @blessing.mp4
    @blessing.mp4 Před 10 měsíci

    This is amazing!

  • @m.carter9090
    @m.carter9090 Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @kaab625
    @kaab625 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you!!

  • @flotunde77
    @flotunde77 Před 7 lety +4

    Love this 👍🏾

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 7 lety

      Akintunde Rockson thanks brother!

  • @topltw
    @topltw Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing accent from Nigeria. You made great efforts and tried your best to learn English and pronunciation. Respect you, man.

    • @MrToogle
      @MrToogle Před 2 lety

      English is the official language in Nigeria. He speaks with an American accent because he grew up attending American schools.

  • @lianecornils8733
    @lianecornils8733 Před 2 lety

    Sad. He was.. so good so gentle and so loving. As a child.

  • @Balaji-qg8st
    @Balaji-qg8st Před 3 lety

    Insightful one

  • @adanechm
    @adanechm Před 5 lety +3

    He's so fine.
    Okay, let me continue watching this VERY handsome man's inspirational talk.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 5 lety

      Adanech Makey awww thank you so much!!!

  • @soularwave
    @soularwave Před 2 lety +1

    A rare example of actionable lessons, thank you! Joining a student club that has nothing to do with you! Brilliant!

  • @cicinguyen1572
    @cicinguyen1572 Před 6 lety +2

    Great advise!!!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 6 lety

      CottonCandy Lollipops thank you very much!

  • @SuperJoePardo
    @SuperJoePardo Před 7 lety +5

    Woohoo congrats bro, great job!! :)

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 7 lety +1

      Super Joe Pardo thank you so much!

  • @avijitsarker9191
    @avijitsarker9191 Před 7 měsíci

    Resonate ❤

  • @shayanqayoom1291
    @shayanqayoom1291 Před 8 měsíci

    lovely

  • @nandinimukherjee9687
    @nandinimukherjee9687 Před 2 měsíci

    1. Collect and gather info
    2. Active listener
    3. Active member of the community

  • @bnmahdistore7062
    @bnmahdistore7062 Před rokem

    Marvelous" lecture ..

  • @fahimaahmadi2060
    @fahimaahmadi2060 Před 2 lety

    "Constantly put yourself in a place where you are the different one"

  • @marwaeisa4457
    @marwaeisa4457 Před 5 lety +3

    Great speech. I studied international affairs & political science in american college outside the statea. I didnt have the opportunity to work in my field so i gave up & worked in marketing for 4 years then i moved recently to the states. I dont know from where to start. I want to work in diplomacy or something related to my field...advice me plz thank youuu

  • @nuswaibaabdulwahid1343

    Very great words

  • @Psychology231
    @Psychology231 Před 6 lety +1

    nice speech i truely understood what diplomacy is

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 6 lety

      ali hassan thanks Ali! Glad you have a better understanding now!

  • @carolineatieno4365
    @carolineatieno4365 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing advice.
    How can get connected to you , I need more advices since I am studying to become a Diplomat.

  • @Gracia144JesusSaves
    @Gracia144JesusSaves Před rokem

    👏👏👏🌺📜very interesting Mr Tayo Rockson and that Job is a very importend one and often overlooked and its also very helpfull also for me as in my personal life refering to my believes that i am ambassador for Jesus Christ 🌌who wants to reach all nations and use those who believe to spread the Good news of Salvation

  • @akvarille
    @akvarille Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing speech!

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety

      Akvilė Paražinskaitė Thank you very much!

  • @Miss_DaniD
    @Miss_DaniD Před 4 lety +1

    This so inspiring

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety

      Danielle Dixon thank you so much!

  • @asthadwivedi6749
    @asthadwivedi6749 Před 3 lety

    It was excellent

  • @kellyawambeng8176
    @kellyawambeng8176 Před 6 lety +1

    came here from african millenials. Great talk tayo...learning how to use my differences to make a difference.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 6 lety

      Kelly Awambeng awww thank you so much for watching Kelly!!!!

  • @sebyanhansleonardphalitis7995
    @sebyanhansleonardphalitis7995 Před 6 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @1anre
    @1anre Před 8 měsíci

    Tayo repping LifeForte High, almost more than a decade later.
    Not too surprised, the girls back then were also drawn to his charisma back then too

  • @alanbourbeau24
    @alanbourbeau24 Před 9 měsíci

    Sometimes Diplomacy is the best way to go regarding to any international crisis instead of direct aggressive military attacks.

    • @CharlesMcKinneyIV
      @CharlesMcKinneyIV Před 17 dny

      Perhaps most times (so many conflicts could have been averted otherwise).

  • @AlinaNanda-fg7nj
    @AlinaNanda-fg7nj Před 6 lety +1

    amazing

  • @jpKnight7
    @jpKnight7 Před 6 lety +39

    Huh, and I thought being the only 19 year old in a yoga class filled with the elderly was a weird thing. Guess not

  • @iradukundavianney-ss7li
    @iradukundavianney-ss7li Před měsícem

    Good speech

  • @isabellerizo565
    @isabellerizo565 Před 7 lety +2

    Great job tayo

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 7 lety

      Isabelle Rizo thank you Isabelle!

  • @ojasvitripathi
    @ojasvitripathi Před 2 lety

    2 years to go!
    22/11/2021 14:24
    Will update if I make through it.
    Even if I don't .
    I will update.

  • @tongliu8563
    @tongliu8563 Před 2 lety

    Very cool video!

  • @HollywoodFan21
    @HollywoodFan21 Před 6 lety +12

    Diplomacy Excellence.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 6 lety +1

      HollywoodFan21 ( Luis Villavicencio ) thank you so much!!!!

  • @kakemboraymondphilips2311

    Thanks

  • @sissidolls17
    @sissidolls17 Před 8 měsíci

    he seems speaking about my dad

  • @pabloescobar-laganjadecoca1064

    damn good..

  • @Sonadema
    @Sonadema Před 7 lety +1

    Congratulations

  • @devnumnagar
    @devnumnagar Před 2 lety

    ❤️❤️

  • @impatientsamurai6202
    @impatientsamurai6202 Před 4 lety +2

    Interesting. I wonder if he has any advice for someone going into the foreign offices field.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety

      I might be able to answer your questions.

    • @impatientsamurai6202
      @impatientsamurai6202 Před 4 lety +1

      Tayo Rockson more or less of you know about anything one should have in order to be in that field.

    • @TayoRockson
      @TayoRockson Před 4 lety +1

      Impatient Samurai so one thing to always keep in mind is that reading wide and being curious is very important. They sound simple but I cannot tell you how often knowledge about random facts helped my dad build rapport.
      You also want to always be able to speak about things from a macro and micro perspective. So no matter what your opinion might be on a particular issue, be able to articulate the multiple sides before offering an opinion.
      A good show to watch to see example of this would be Madam Secretary.

  • @arpankumarpadhee350
    @arpankumarpadhee350 Před 7 měsíci

    7:53 resource

  • @BonifordBurnett
    @BonifordBurnett Před rokem

    Taking offers

  • @lianecornils8733
    @lianecornils8733 Před 2 lety

    My son was emotionally beat up in schools before he ever became what u made him today. His skin was darker.