Sir ken was born in liverpool, england as one of seven children. Sir ken robinsons ted talk video and groundbreaking book, the element, introduced readers to a new concept of selffulfillment through the convergence of. Ken robinson, phd, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity. Ken robinson is one of the worlds most influential voices in education, and his 2006 ted talk on the subject is the most viewed in the organizations history. A summary of the book the element how finding your passion changes everything by sir ken robinson summary by kim hartman this is a summary of what i think is the most important and insightful parts of the book. Read the element how finding your passion changes everything by sir ken robinson, phd available from rakuten kobo. How finding your passion changes everything sir ken robinson. How to discover your talents and passions and transform your life sir ken robinson ebook the element. Creativity, culture and education in 1998, ken robinson led a national commission on creativity, education and the economy forthe uk. Read finding your element how to discover your talents and passions and transform your life by sir ken robinson available from rakuten kobo. A revolutionary reappraisal of how to educate our children and young people by ken robinson, the new york times bestselling author of the element and finding your element.
The element, like experiencing flow, or the zone, is that magical place where your intrinsic talent is paired with the explosive power of following your passion. With a crackling with and a deep humanity, he urges us to ignore the naysayers, bypass the crowd, and find the place where our talents and desires intersect. Center for the transformation of schools 68,180 views. Sir ken robinson s ted talk video and groundbreaking book, the element, introduced readers to a new concept of selffulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. At ted 2006, i talked about creativity and education and the urgent need to make the best of all of our talents. I heard sir ken robinson speak recently, and hes an excellent speaker and story teller. How finding your passion changes everything, is published today in the united states and on feb. The element offers lifealtering insights about the discovery of your true best self. In this hugely influential book, worldrenowned creativity expert ken robinson considers the child bored in class, the disillusioned employee and those of us who feel frustrated but cant quite explain why and shows how we all need to reach our element.
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