CEO Chip Conley gave an inspiring speech at the 2010 TED in February. We often measure success in terms of income, status, friends, etc. But is that the right way to define success. Conley creatively suggests measuring success in terms of the intangible- happiness, health, and more. He relates the stories of a Vietnamese maid in his motel and the impact of the King of Bhutan and their impact on effective leadership in business.
I think this applies not only to business but also to education. Due to No Child Left Behind, schools only measure success in standardized test scores and graduation rates. Is that truly education? I don't think so. A successful school not only has high test scores but also develops critical thinking, creative processes, cooperation, and collaboration. Likewise, effective coaching does not find itself in the number of wins in a season but by the successes of the players in their lives after that final snap.
As you watch this TED talk, ask yourself if you are counting on what truly counts.
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