The Kindness We Pass On | John Cooper | TEDxRaleigh

Through the story of his grandmother’s kindness, John Cooper explores childhood trauma, healing, success, and the power we each have to break harmful cycles and choose what we pass on to others. John Cooper is the Founder and CEO of Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company, a multimillion-dollar commercial, industrial, and municipal construction firm based in Raleigh. After moving to North Carolina to attend NC State University, he grew the business from performing small kitchen and bathroom remodels to exceeding $100M in revenue. 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