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Make Intellect and Impact Sexy Again | Brandi Stankovic | TEDxLas Vegas Academy Youth

In this talk, Dr. Brandi Stankovic challenges the modern definition of influence shaped by social media culture. Drawing from nearly two decades of research, leadership work, and global experience, she examines how validation-driven metrics like views, likes and visibility have distorted self-worth, power, and purpose. Dr. Stankovic offers a compelling reframe of influence rooted in discipline, growth, resilience, and empowering others. This talk invites audiences, especially young people, to step out of the attention economy and build lives defined by intellect, impact, and meaningful contribution rather than fleeting validation. Dr. Brandi Stankovic is an organizational change expert, motivational speaker, and author who inspires firms globally with her leadership models and award-winning education. She guides CEOs and Boards on risk, organizational health, and growth. Dr. Stankovic coauthored The Strategic MVP, a book on leadership tools, and hosts The Strategic Hotbox podcast, empowering executives. She is a cofounder of CU Pride, supporting LGBTQ+ communities, and serves on the CMN Hospitals advisory group and HRD Network Board. She also volunteers with the World Young Professionals Affiliates Council and Global Women’s Leadership Network, advancing young executives and women leaders worldwide. A Las Vegas Academy alumna, she holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics (University of Nevada), TESOL Certificate (UK), an MBA (University of San Diego), and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership (Pepperdine University). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx