TED Business

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What's TED Business about?

Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that—whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life. Because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it should, too.

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The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working class population and a passionate commitment to the arts that produced Hollywood superstars Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. In this ...

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09.25.2023 The magic of a creative career \| Michael Sheen The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working class population and a passionate commitment to the arts that produced Hollywood superstars Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. In this ...
09.18.2023 The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools \| Heejae Lim “When teachers and families work together, everyone wins,” says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. In this episode of TED Business, we’re revisiting a talk that shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- ...
09.11.2023 How to quit your job -- without ruining your career \| Gala Jackson Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity. After ...
09.04.2023 Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken \| Fixable Trust issues at work? This week, we’re sharing an episode from Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, that dives deep into trust and how we can cultivate it at work. In this episode, Frances Frei recounts when she ...
08.28.2023 A 3-step guide to believing in yourself \| Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what ...
08.21.2023 5 steps to fix any problem at work \| Anne Morriss In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems by following a step per day. After the talk, Modupe ...
08.14.2023 The power of being yourself at work \| Deepa Purushothaman Part 2 In our second episode with corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman, she shared how women of color can advocate for themselves in workplace settings where they are undervalued, discriminated against and overlooked. In this continuation of that conversation, Purushothaman shows the ...
08.07.2023 The workplace, redefined by women of color \| Deepa Purushothaman Part 1 Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themselves in workplace settings where they are undervalued, discriminated against and overlooked -- and how companies can foster working cultures that empower everyone to achieve success. This ...
07.31.2023 Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes \| Aparna Bharadwaj Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affinities that transcend cultures and borders -- from the way people snack in China and Saudi Arabia to how people shop for clothes in the US and Russia. "There ...
07.26.2023 The link between stress and creativity \| Radio Headspace How can stress enhance creativity? Are there practical ways to use stress for innovation? Modupe guest hosts the podcast Radio Headspace all week. Every weekday morning, Radio Headspace aims to take a few moments to step out of the internal ...
07.24.2023 A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness \| Aaron Bastani Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have the technological ability to meet our biggest challenges and create unprecedented levels of prosperity for all. He shows how we could get there ...
07.17.2023 TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different \| Shou Chew \| TED Tech TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works -- from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of ...
07.12.2023 The Internet's First Main Character? \| The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks There is a fascinating untold story behind one of the highest-grossing media franchises in the world. It's 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of ...
07.10.2023 Climate action's hidden opportunities for women \| Zineb Sqalli Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actually negatively impacted women, says gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli. Using real-world, gender-equal programs as examples Sqalli offers solutions for advancing both sustainability and gender ...
07.03.2023 4 ways to have healthy conversations about race \| Afrika Afeni Mills Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience. Educator Afrika Afeni Mills says the best place to start is in the classroom -- because the earlier these skills are taught, the fewer ...
06.26.2023 Does working hard really make you a good person? \| Azim Shariff Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful ...
06.19.2023 The rigged test of leadership \| Sophie Williams The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Equality activist Sophie Williams explores the research-backed reasons behind this workplace phenomenon and how ...
06.12.2023 3 money lessons from infamous scam artists \| J Mase III Scam artists know something about money that you don't -- and artist J Mase III is here to shed some light. He shares examples of infamous scams from Elizabeth Holmes's false medical tech promises to Anna "Delvey" Sorokin's fake trust ...
06.05.2023 How to share public money fairly \| Maja Bosnic "We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair," says economist Maja Bosnic. And one of the places where public money often falls short is being inclusive of gender and sex, furthering discrimination. Using examples from ...
05.29.2023 A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success \| Tolu Oyekan Can you imagine a world where nonprofits increase their impact and move the needle on the impossible problems they often take on? Looking to bring the urgency of a profit motive to every initiative, inclusive finance promoter Tolu Oyekan shares ...
05.22.2023 How great leaders take on uncertainty \| Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience ...
05.21.2023 Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?" Nai’a is a product operations manager at an education technology company that has gone through a major restructuring. With a shifting team and a brand new manager, she struggles to make sure her colleagues recognize the value of her work ...
05.15.2023 The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself \| Dan Harris After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, Dan Harris had a panic attack on-air . After that, he devoted himself to a life of meditation and mindfulness. But then an anonymous survey of his family, friends ...
05.12.2023 Fixable: David - “How do I turn my passion project into my career?” David and his brother have co-founded a non-profit helping Black youth in Miami… but David still has a full-time job. Wanting to turn his passion project into paid, full-time work, David asks Anne and Frances how he can grow his ...
05.08.2023 The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask \| Constance Hockaday Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft taught her how to voice her hopes and desires, inspiring a vision of possibility for the future. The question from the trip that stuck with ...
05.05.2023 Fixable: Teresa - "How do I move fast without breaking things?" Teresa is the head of strategy at a small food startup, and she's having trouble balancing her desire to think things through with the fast-paced decision-making her role requires. After she shares stories of the collateral damage from the startup’s ...
05.04.2023 May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the most divisive characters in movie history. And the backlash against him? It almost destroyed the man who played ...
05.01.2023 Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? \| Josephine Eyre Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and collaboration. In the 21st century, is that really the best we can do? Digital anthropologist Josephine Eyre makes the case for ...
04.24.2023 The emotions behind your money habits \| Robert A. Belle This week we're revisiting a talk all about your money habits -- they reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths you may not even be aware of, says accountant Robert A. Belle. He ...
04.17.2023 How to recognize privilege and what to do with it if you have it \| Mariam Veiszadeh Depending on where you stand, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by research and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective shift on the water-downed ...
04.14.2023 Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?" Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient care. After hearing from Kelli about the larger problems at play in the healthcare space, ...
04.10.2023 Improve your career with this habit \| Paul Catchlove Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from priest to opera singer to senior management consultant -- he's benefitted from a habit of analyzing his goals, needs and performance. Learn more about ...
04.03.2023 What you can learn from people who disagree with you \| Shreya Joshi Youth leader Shreya Joshi shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree with is crucial to bridging the political divide. "When we are able to recognize what unites us, it becomes so much easier to have conversations about what ...
03.27.2023 We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion \| June Sarpong Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boost creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: Today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. It's time for leaders to become "rock stars" of inclusion -- and that starts with ...
03.20.2023 5 parenting tips for raising self-reliant kids \| Tameka Montgomery How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? Mother and business owner Tameka Montgomery makes the case for cultivating an entrepreneurial outlook at an early age -- and offers five strategies ...
03.13.2023 "A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity \| Lilly Singh Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and author Lilly Singh thinks we need to build a better table. In this hilarious, incisive talk, Singh traces the arc of her career ...
03.06.2023 The Truth About "The Zone" \| Good Sport When it comes to sports, is there anything more evocative –and elusive– than “the zone”? That mythical place an athlete goes to where focus is laser-sharp, nothing can go wrong, and time just vanishes. In this episode, Jody talks to ...
02.27.2023 The secret ingredients of great hospitality \| Will Guidara Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his Michelin-rated restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The move earned such a positive reaction ...
02.20.2023 Climate action's hidden opportunities for women \| Zineb Sqalli Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actually negatively impacted women, says gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli. Using real-world, gender-equal programs as examples Sqalli offers solutions for advancing both sustainability and gender ...
02.13.2023 Introducing Good Sport This week on TED Business we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on ...
02.06.2023 How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports \| Rasmus Ankersen Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer: think like a pro gambler does, says football executive Rasmus Ankersen. Using sports analytics to emphasize his point, Ankersen digs ...
01.30.2023 You don't actually know what your future self wants \| Shankar Vendantam "You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share ...
01.23.2023 Work is not your family \| Gloria Chan Packer You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can develop meaningful relationships with your colleagues, calling work your family can actually breed burnout and be detrimental to your mental and ...
01.16.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and ...
01.09.2023 Where on Earth will people live in the future? \| Parag Khanna From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity. Get a fascinating glimpse at the future as he tackles an urgent question: Where on Earth will eight billion ...
01.02.2023 How to escape the cynicism trap \| Jamil Zaki Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zaki. In this episode of TED Business, we are ...
12.26.2022 How to take charge of your money \| Wendy De La Rosa We hardly ever talk openly about our money. Wendy De La Rosa thinks that’s a costly mistake. She is a behavioral scientist who helps people understand and rewire their relationship with money. A former researcher at The Wharton School and ...
12.19.2022 The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools \| Heejae Lim "When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, ...
12.12.2022 My secret to creating real magic \| Christina Tosi This week on TED Business we are revisiting an infectiously joyous talk. Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk ...
12.05.2022 How to revitalize a neighborhood -- without gentrification \| Bree Jones The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out longtime residents, others have historic homes sitting vacant without demand. Equitable housing developer and TED Fellow Bree Jones shares how she found a way to ...

Older episodes

09.25.2023 The magic of a creative career \| Michael Sheen The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working class population and a passionate commitment to the arts that produced Hollywood superstars Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. In this ...
09.18.2023 The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools \| Heejae Lim “When teachers and families work together, everyone wins,” says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. In this episode of TED Business, we’re revisiting a talk that shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- ...
09.11.2023 How to quit your job -- without ruining your career \| Gala Jackson Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity. After ...
09.04.2023 Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken \| Fixable Trust issues at work? This week, we’re sharing an episode from Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, that dives deep into trust and how we can cultivate it at work. In this episode, Frances Frei recounts when she ...
08.28.2023 A 3-step guide to believing in yourself \| Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what ...
08.21.2023 5 steps to fix any problem at work \| Anne Morriss In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems by following a step per day. After the talk, Modupe ...
08.14.2023 The power of being yourself at work \| Deepa Purushothaman Part 2 In our second episode with corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman, she shared how women of color can advocate for themselves in workplace settings where they are undervalued, discriminated against and overlooked. In this continuation of that conversation, Purushothaman shows the ...
08.07.2023 The workplace, redefined by women of color \| Deepa Purushothaman Part 1 Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themselves in workplace settings where they are undervalued, discriminated against and overlooked -- and how companies can foster working cultures that empower everyone to achieve success. This ...
07.31.2023 Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes \| Aparna Bharadwaj Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affinities that transcend cultures and borders -- from the way people snack in China and Saudi Arabia to how people shop for clothes in the US and Russia. "There ...
07.26.2023 The link between stress and creativity \| Radio Headspace How can stress enhance creativity? Are there practical ways to use stress for innovation? Modupe guest hosts the podcast Radio Headspace all week. Every weekday morning, Radio Headspace aims to take a few moments to step out of the internal ...
07.24.2023 A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness \| Aaron Bastani Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have the technological ability to meet our biggest challenges and create unprecedented levels of prosperity for all. He shows how we could get there ...
07.17.2023 TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different \| Shou Chew \| TED Tech TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works -- from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of ...
07.12.2023 The Internet's First Main Character? \| The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks There is a fascinating untold story behind one of the highest-grossing media franchises in the world. It's 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of ...
07.10.2023 Climate action's hidden opportunities for women \| Zineb Sqalli Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actually negatively impacted women, says gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli. Using real-world, gender-equal programs as examples Sqalli offers solutions for advancing both sustainability and gender ...
07.03.2023 4 ways to have healthy conversations about race \| Afrika Afeni Mills Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience. Educator Afrika Afeni Mills says the best place to start is in the classroom -- because the earlier these skills are taught, the fewer ...
06.26.2023 Does working hard really make you a good person? \| Azim Shariff Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful ...
06.19.2023 The rigged test of leadership \| Sophie Williams The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Equality activist Sophie Williams explores the research-backed reasons behind this workplace phenomenon and how ...
06.12.2023 3 money lessons from infamous scam artists \| J Mase III Scam artists know something about money that you don't -- and artist J Mase III is here to shed some light. He shares examples of infamous scams from Elizabeth Holmes's false medical tech promises to Anna "Delvey" Sorokin's fake trust ...
06.05.2023 How to share public money fairly \| Maja Bosnic "We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair," says economist Maja Bosnic. And one of the places where public money often falls short is being inclusive of gender and sex, furthering discrimination. Using examples from ...
05.29.2023 A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success \| Tolu Oyekan Can you imagine a world where nonprofits increase their impact and move the needle on the impossible problems they often take on? Looking to bring the urgency of a profit motive to every initiative, inclusive finance promoter Tolu Oyekan shares ...
05.22.2023 How great leaders take on uncertainty \| Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience ...
05.21.2023 Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?" Nai’a is a product operations manager at an education technology company that has gone through a major restructuring. With a shifting team and a brand new manager, she struggles to make sure her colleagues recognize the value of her work ...
05.15.2023 The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself \| Dan Harris After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, Dan Harris had a panic attack on-air . After that, he devoted himself to a life of meditation and mindfulness. But then an anonymous survey of his family, friends ...
05.12.2023 Fixable: David - “How do I turn my passion project into my career?” David and his brother have co-founded a non-profit helping Black youth in Miami… but David still has a full-time job. Wanting to turn his passion project into paid, full-time work, David asks Anne and Frances how he can grow his ...
05.08.2023 The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask \| Constance Hockaday Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft taught her how to voice her hopes and desires, inspiring a vision of possibility for the future. The question from the trip that stuck with ...
05.05.2023 Fixable: Teresa - "How do I move fast without breaking things?" Teresa is the head of strategy at a small food startup, and she's having trouble balancing her desire to think things through with the fast-paced decision-making her role requires. After she shares stories of the collateral damage from the startup’s ...
05.04.2023 May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the most divisive characters in movie history. And the backlash against him? It almost destroyed the man who played ...
05.01.2023 Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? \| Josephine Eyre Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and collaboration. In the 21st century, is that really the best we can do? Digital anthropologist Josephine Eyre makes the case for ...
04.24.2023 The emotions behind your money habits \| Robert A. Belle This week we're revisiting a talk all about your money habits -- they reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths you may not even be aware of, says accountant Robert A. Belle. He ...
04.17.2023 How to recognize privilege and what to do with it if you have it \| Mariam Veiszadeh Depending on where you stand, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by research and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective shift on the water-downed ...
04.14.2023 Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?" Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient care. After hearing from Kelli about the larger problems at play in the healthcare space, ...
04.10.2023 Improve your career with this habit \| Paul Catchlove Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from priest to opera singer to senior management consultant -- he's benefitted from a habit of analyzing his goals, needs and performance. Learn more about ...
04.03.2023 What you can learn from people who disagree with you \| Shreya Joshi Youth leader Shreya Joshi shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree with is crucial to bridging the political divide. "When we are able to recognize what unites us, it becomes so much easier to have conversations about what ...
03.27.2023 We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion \| June Sarpong Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boost creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: Today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. It's time for leaders to become "rock stars" of inclusion -- and that starts with ...
03.20.2023 5 parenting tips for raising self-reliant kids \| Tameka Montgomery How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? Mother and business owner Tameka Montgomery makes the case for cultivating an entrepreneurial outlook at an early age -- and offers five strategies ...
03.13.2023 "A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity \| Lilly Singh Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and author Lilly Singh thinks we need to build a better table. In this hilarious, incisive talk, Singh traces the arc of her career ...
03.06.2023 The Truth About "The Zone" \| Good Sport When it comes to sports, is there anything more evocative –and elusive– than “the zone”? That mythical place an athlete goes to where focus is laser-sharp, nothing can go wrong, and time just vanishes. In this episode, Jody talks to ...
02.27.2023 The secret ingredients of great hospitality \| Will Guidara Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his Michelin-rated restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The move earned such a positive reaction ...
02.20.2023 Climate action's hidden opportunities for women \| Zineb Sqalli Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actually negatively impacted women, says gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli. Using real-world, gender-equal programs as examples Sqalli offers solutions for advancing both sustainability and gender ...
02.13.2023 Introducing Good Sport This week on TED Business we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on ...
02.06.2023 How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports \| Rasmus Ankersen Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer: think like a pro gambler does, says football executive Rasmus Ankersen. Using sports analytics to emphasize his point, Ankersen digs ...
01.30.2023 You don't actually know what your future self wants \| Shankar Vendantam "You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share ...
01.23.2023 Work is not your family \| Gloria Chan Packer You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can develop meaningful relationships with your colleagues, calling work your family can actually breed burnout and be detrimental to your mental and ...
01.16.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and ...
01.09.2023 Where on Earth will people live in the future? \| Parag Khanna From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity. Get a fascinating glimpse at the future as he tackles an urgent question: Where on Earth will eight billion ...
01.02.2023 How to escape the cynicism trap \| Jamil Zaki Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zaki. In this episode of TED Business, we are ...
12.26.2022 How to take charge of your money \| Wendy De La Rosa We hardly ever talk openly about our money. Wendy De La Rosa thinks that’s a costly mistake. She is a behavioral scientist who helps people understand and rewire their relationship with money. A former researcher at The Wharton School and ...
12.19.2022 The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools \| Heejae Lim "When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, ...
12.12.2022 My secret to creating real magic \| Christina Tosi This week on TED Business we are revisiting an infectiously joyous talk. Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk ...
12.05.2022 How to revitalize a neighborhood -- without gentrification \| Bree Jones The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out longtime residents, others have historic homes sitting vacant without demand. Equitable housing developer and TED Fellow Bree Jones shares how she found a way to ...

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The magic of a creative career | Michael Sheen

The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim

How to quit your job -- without ruining your career | Gala Jackson

Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken | Fixable

A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph

5 steps to fix any problem at work | Anne Morriss

The power of being yourself at work | Deepa Purushothaman Part 2

The workplace, redefined by women of color | Deepa Purushothaman Part 1

Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes | Aparna Bharadwaj

The link between stress and creativity | Radio Headspace

A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness | Aaron Bastani

TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew | TED Tech

The Internet's First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli

4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills

Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff

The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams

3 money lessons from infamous scam artists | J Mase III

How to share public money fairly | Maja Bosnic

A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success | Tolu Oyekan

How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta

Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?"

The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris

Fixable: David - “How do I turn my passion project into my career?”

The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask | Constance Hockaday

Fixable: Teresa - "How do I move fast without breaking things?"

May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre

The emotions behind your money habits | Robert A. Belle

How to recognize privilege and what to do with it if you have it | Mariam Veiszadeh

Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?"

Improve your career with this habit | Paul Catchlove

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