A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter | Mark Bezos | TED Talk

In the TED Talk "A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter," Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism with an unexpected ending. After showing up to the scene of a house fire, Bezos was tasked with a rescue mission unlike any other. The lesson: all acts of kindness, no matter how small and insignificant they may seem, have a ripple effect. Bezos offers motivation to leaders in business, nonprofit and government sectors to have compassion and empathy and make a difference in someone's life today––don't wait. Give your time, give your resources, give your heart and you surely won't regret it.

Learning objectives:

• Recognize the importance of compassion and empathy in leadership
• Analyze everyday situations for opportunities to perform acts of kindness