Members leland "lee" larson

About me

I'm excited about life. TED inspires me, just love learning. While I've had some fun jobs over the years (teaching, politics, business stuff), am into our foundation "work," being the founder of a small one and primary employee for some years now. We invest in peopl ... More »

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  • I'm passionate about

    Philanthropy, basketball, bees, Illahee, my Karma puppie, blue chicken eggs, lap band surgery, homeless folks, internet dating....

  • An idea worth spreading

    If it doesn't bring you joy, why are you doing it?

  • Talk to me about

    Yourself--what makes you feel truly alive.

  • People don't know that I'm good at

    Beekeeping, coaching basketball and training coaches, facilitating energetic, inspirational group games and just playing....

  • My TED story

    I was first exposed to Dr. Larry Brilliant through the Seva foundation (later becoming a board member) and when he won his TED wish, my eyes/ears opened wide. I became just so psyched upon hearing about this organization, since then having listened to around half the talks. Much of TED is just a present for me. Ted challenges me to put more energy into my dreams and those of others, teaches me to dream wild and big! Ted is a big organization of compassionate action, creating a kinder world. You are all part of the "Ted ocean" and I am thrilled to experience some of the other flavors out there.

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