“Be naive and ignorant enough to believe you can change the world.”
Yesterday’s TEDx event kicked off at 9 a.m. with this wisdom from co-host Erik Hatch.
Months of planning, collaboration, and hard work had to take place before yesterday morning, and OSC got to take part in that!
Jack Yakowicz, Marketing Coordinator at Office Sign Company, puts it best in saying, “Office Sign Company believes in what TED stands for and we value being involved in our community.”
As an Insight partner for the event, Office Sign Company’s sponsorship provided a variety of signage including window perf, floor vinyl, hanging sings, banners, yard signs, and digital wood prints.
External window perf
Floor vinyl
Registration signage
A special shout-out is in order for OSC members Jack and Marissa as they volunteered their time on the TEDxFargo team to plan and organize the event.
We are extremely lucky to be a part of the Fargo community, and an event such as TEDxFargo is evidence enough that this North of Normal city is something special. As an already collaborative network of innovative Midwesterners, the day was brimming with challenge and encouragement as Fargo took a day to pause, in order to accelerate.
Here are some of our favorite parts of the day:
Here are some of our favorite parts of the day:
OSC Team Testimonials
Jack: “For me, it was the collective of both friends and strangers that took the time to come together to get inspired. I hope the passion turns to action to make Fargo an even better place.”Bri: “I loved when the audience was involved. The most impactful moment was when the entire audience held hands and we all felt connected.”
Travis: “The most impactful moment from TEDx was within the first few minutes of taking our seats. Seeing the amount of people (1,800) from our community showing support for this event makes me believe things can xccelerate for the better, not just in our community, but in our world!”
Chelsie: “Bec Heinrich’s message about rest really hit home for me. I stress out even when I’m on vacation – I need to learn how to rest.”LD: “The common thread through my favorite moments was the idea of being afraid: being afraid about being vulnerable, being afraid to team up with others, being afraid of offending others. This is a bedrock for myself, not only in my work but at home, with my family, my friends, just in life. The idea here is that we need to take risks, because when we do and we let ourselves do those things we are afraid of, we can actually solve the issues.”
Tiff: “The Minimalist’s presentation meant a lot to me. It’s an uncomfortable topic and it’s even embarrassing to admit, but I think I’m a little materialistic. I realized just how much I have, and how much I really don’t need.”Sandie: “I appreciated Doug Bergum’s talk regarding the power of curiosity. We can’t be afraid to ask questions.”
Jennifer: “The prominent idea is to find something. Find something beautiful and just go do it. Be the change.”
Mike: “I appreciated The Minimalists and the message about stress. I have way too much stuff that I don’t use, and stress builds up. Rest when you’re stressed!”
Lo: “The minimalist speakers really made me think about “stuff” because I’m in the process of moving. As a result, last night I went through a lot of things at my current apartment and either got rid of them or put them in piles to donate. I felt really good about it. Lighter!”
As an intern, I consider myself pretty darn lucky to be belong to a company that so wholly recognizes the necessity in attending and participating in events such as TEDxFargo. A day later and I am still absorbing and reflecting. In conversation with fellow interns, coworkers, and friends, I can’t seem to pin down a favorite message, idea, movement offered from the Civic Center stage.
While I continue to absorb and reflect, I think to the overwhelming beauty and weight of 1,800 pulsing Fargo hands connected. The call for a radical shift, rest, curiosity, even and especially that oh-so uncomfortable vulnerability. Compassionate music reminding us that there are bigger things in life than the e-mails waiting to be answered.
Much. Bigger. Things.
Most notably, I think of the passion. How cool is it to look around and see the spark lit in every set of eyes you meet? I’ll tell you: super cool.
As an intern, I consider myself pretty darn lucky to be belong to a company that so wholly recognizes the necessity in attending and participating in events such as TEDxFargo. A day later and I am still absorbing and reflecting. In conversation with fellow interns, coworkers, and friends, I can’t seem to pin down a favorite message, idea, movement offered from the Civic Center stage.
While I continue to absorb and reflect, I think to the overwhelming beauty and weight of 1,800 pulsing Fargo hands connected. The call for a radical shift, rest, curiosity, even and especially that oh-so uncomfortable vulnerability. Compassionate music reminding us that there are bigger things in life than the e-mails waiting to be answered.
Much. Bigger. Things.
Most notably, I think of the passion. How cool is it to look around and see the spark lit in every set of eyes you meet? I’ll tell you: super cool.
Written by: Kirsten S.
PR Intern at Office Sign Company
Contact at kirsten@officesigncompany.com
Follow @KirstenFromOSC
