The Power of a Compliment | Lexi Goff | TEDxYouth@UrsulineAcademy

What is a compliment? What is its physical effect? Its physiological effect? And Most of all what is its power? This TEDx Talk takes a look at a compliment and its effects. Watch as classmates react to compliments through a social experiment and dive deeper into a compliment by learning its true physiological effect. This TEDx Talk will show you how powerful compliments are and how they will change the world! -- Lexi was born in Dover, Delaware, where she lives with her parents Brian and Tracey, brothers Grayson and Miles, and chocolate lab Koko. Lexi is in the 10th grade at Ursuline Academy. Lexi plays lacrosse, runs cross country, and was elected the Freshman Class President. She also plays competitive travel lacrosse for the Lady Blue Crabs, a club program based out of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Lexi is a very outgoing person who is a hard worker both in and out of the classroom, earning honor roll at Ursuline Academy. Lexi attended Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware from Pre-K through 8th grade where she was ultimately elected School President. She began playing lacrosse in 3rd grade and hopes to continue playing in college. She also began service to others at Holy Cross that has continued by volunteering at local food banks, schools and centers for children with special needs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at