There are people who can quickly memorize lists of thousands of numbers, the order of all the cards in a deck (or ten!), and much more. Science writer Joshua Foer describes the technique -- called the memory palace -- and shows off its most remarkable feature: anyone can learn how to use it, including him.

Memory is a skill you can learn -- and a powerful strategy every workplace can harness. (Audio only)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Everyone talks about leadership. It is often romanticized, glorified and put on a pedestal. But does anyone truly live up to the real essence of being “a leader”? How are “leaders” made? And, what constitutes “a great leader”? To answer these questions,...