The Purpose of Pain—Using Rage to Heal | Misti Burmeister | TEDxUMD

Few of us have been raised in environments where we learned how to process emotional trauma. Finding a safe space to share our fears—sadness, anger, grief—is nearly impossible in a society that has little capacity to process painful emotions. But the purpose of pain is to help us grow, and it’s rarely easy. To do such healing alone is nearly impossible, yet to share emotional pain is risky.

Misti is a serial disruptor who has worked with leaders across industries to improve focus, energy, impact and influence across generations. Comfort, complacency, and fear thwart growth—it is for this reason leaders look to Misti for her fresh perspective and ability to bring forth truth while driving efficiency, enthusiasm, and growth. Her 4th book, Provoking Greatness, offers a unique approach to revealing the talent hidden within your team.


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx