The danger of hiding who you are

JANUARY 23, 2015

TODAY’S TED TALK Morgana Bailey: The danger of hiding who you are 10:22 minutes · TED@State Street London Morgana Bailey has been hiding her true self for 16 years. In a brave talk, she utters four words that might not seem like a big deal to some, but to her have been paralyzing. Why speak up? Because she’s realized that her silence has personal, professional and societal consequences. In front of an audience of her co-workers, she reflects on what it means to fear the judgement of others, and how it makes us judge ourselves. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY The most popular talks of all time Are schools killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? These 20 talks are the ones that you and your fellow TED fans just can't stop sharing. Watch » 20 talks · Total run time 5:42:25