Susan Robinson: How I fail at being disabled
Susan Robinson: Jak nie dawać się niepełnosprawności
Susan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind. Full bio
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that an Asian man was not my mom
że ten Azjata nie jest moją mamą,
isn't one of my strengths
nie jest moją mocną stroną
that has no correction or cure.
którego nie można skorygować ani wyleczyć.
because it's more optimistic.
bo brzmi bardziej optymistycznie.
when it's used to describe people.
kiedy używane jest do opisu osób.
that I'm going to have to do for him?
co ja muszę zrobić za niego?"
potrzebowała udogodnień,
at this business needs.
żaden inny pracownik tej firmy".
in your career and your life.
co osiągnęłaś w karierze i życiu.
and be visually impaired?"
the rampant failure
to just give it a rest already,
żeby dali już spokój,
którym zarządzałam w karierze
fancy-pantsy titles
from recognizing my mom
nie rozpoznaję własnej mamy,
an exhausting volume of cues,
ogromną ilość danych,
for any situation that I'm in,
that makes the most sense,
walk around with kale in their teeth.
w zębach znajomych.
as equally confident in your superpowers
zarówno w swoich supermocach
is too small for me to see"
zbyt małe, żebym mogła to dostrzec",
walk into the men's room --
wejdziesz do męskiego WC
largest sporting arenas --
stadionów sportowych,
and let them think you're drunk.
po prostu wyjść i udać pijaną.
is disabled in some way,
w jakiś sposób niepełnosprawny.
and you can't smell
i nie masz powonienia,
that you splashed in your coffee was sour
w twojej kawie jest skwaśniałe
walked up to me frantic.
rozgorączkowana kobieta.
the bakery she was looking for.
I thought she should go,
w którym powinna pójść, mówiąc:
on this side of the street
would have done the trick,
the disability in others.
niedoskonałości u innych.
very important note --
for people you know well,
typically don't appreciate
went to see the Rockettes,
na występ tancerek Rockettes,
aren't kicking in a straight line."
a straight line looks like.
during our back and forth
that proved I was right.
to meet its demise.
who successfully transfers knowledge
który przekazuje wiedzę
to Darjeeling, India
do Dardżylingu w Indiach
of a bicycle built for two.
the blurry photos to show for it.
rozmazanych zdjęć.
I forgot to introduce you to my mom.
zapomniałam pokazać wam mojej mamy.
of people looking for her.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Susan Robinson - Business executive, entrepreneurSusan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind.
Why you should listen
In 1992 Susan Robinson was diagnosed with a genetic visual impairment (Stargardt's disease). Unable to pursue her dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, she chose an alternate career path in organizational leadership.
Robinson has a successful professional background including leadership roles in the non-profit, corporate pharma and government sectors. She drives organizational turnarounds and new program/function start-ups with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth. She builds strong stakeholder relationships and is a transparent and direct communicator.
Robinson is a high-energy public speaker who masterfully blends her professional and personal experiences to shift thinking, elevate potential and inspire action. She deftly folds together serious issues and great humor, allowing audiences to access difficult topics with openness, confidence and objectivity.
Robinson is also an accomplished Argentine tango dancer, cyclist and yogi.
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