We’re all hiding something. Let’s find the courage to open up | Ash Beckham | TED Talk

In their TED Talk on the importance of communication, compassion and empathy when building diverse teams, Ash Beckham says “We’re all hiding something. Let’s find the courage to open up.” Beckham offers a fresh approach to empathy and openness, and it starts with acknowledging that everyone, at some point in their life, has experienced hardship. Beckham shares tips to help anyone “come out of the closet,” suggesting that this simply means a difficult and uncomfortable conversation, no matter the topic. When we do so, Beckham argues, we can create environments that are more authentic, inclusive and collaborative.