Adam Carroll: What playing Monopoly with real money taught me about my kids--and humanity
Playing Monopoly with his children one night, Adam Carroll noticed they were bending the rules. He wondered, "What if they're playing this way because the money isn't real?" In this talk, Carroll explains the concept of financial abstraction, and how our human perception of spending changes when the idea of money becomes more or less real. His c...
Taken for Granted: Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
We usually wear our thickest armor at work, and Brené Brown has blazed the trail of teaching us why—and how to shed it. In this conversation, Adam and Brené unpack the power of showing vulnerability at work—and explore how much is too much. Learn when and where to set boundaries, find out how to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable, and...
Adam Carroll: Adam Carroll: Guitarist Performance
Pupil of the distinguished R.J. McNeely, Adam has been performing since the age of 16, starting out as a musician at local shops and cafes. Adam plays the Nylon String, Steel String, and Electric Guitar as well as the Bass and Ukulele. He is a master in the art of improvisation, with no song played the same twice. He has a particular preference ...