Skip the leadership books — Read bedtime stories | Zen Tharani | TEDxMechanicsville

Описание: This talk is about reimagining leadership by embracing the timeless lessons children model every day. It illustrates how leaders can create belonging, authenticity, vulnerability, boundaries, and honesty by reconnecting with the wisdom found in children's books, insights the speaker rediscovered while reading bedtime stories to his kids. By blending personal storytelling with actionable guidance, the talk offers a joyful and human centered approach to leading in a complex world. Helping leaders rediscover what makes us human. Zen Tharani blends strategy, empathy, and story to build leadership that’s joyful, just, and deeply human.
Leadership coach, digital health strategist, and founder of Xenex Consulting Inc., Zen works at the intersection of digital transformation, people, and organizational change.
With 25 years of experience across public and private sectors, Zen has led national strategies, driven large-scale digital transformation, and mentored emerging changemakers across Canada.He was recently named one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants, recognizing his leadership and impact nationwide.
At TEDx, Zen reveals how five unexpected books hold timeless lessons for building ourselves to be more human and values-driven.
Because leading well isn’t about knowing more — it’s about remembering what matters most. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx