TED Business

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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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"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 ...

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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 ...
11.27.2022 What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong \| Katherine Mangu-Ward Is capitalism a good thing? Journalist Katherine Mangu-Ward makes the case that "weirdos" left alone to innovate and explore far-out ideas in a free market system are our best hope for the future. She asks us to reconsider our qualms ...
11.21.2022 Do you have what it takes to freelance? A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice– 70% of respondents– were happier than people in traditional jobs, specifically when it came to things like independence and flexibility in terms of where and ...
11.14.2022 How to lead in the new era of employee activism \| Megan Reitz What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point crash course on what employees want from their organizations and how leaders can rise to the challenge of building proactive and productive ...
11.07.2022 What if women built the world they want to see? \| Emily Pilloton-Lam Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and ...
10.31.2022 How to support and celebrate living artists \| Swizz Beatz Legendary hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz is on a mission to revolutionize the way artists do business. In this glorious talk, he shares some of the ways he's helping fellow creatives thrive, including a roving art fair that gives artists 100 ...
10.24.2022 7 tools for building a business people trust \| Marcos Aguiar Why do we trust some companies and not others? Using real-world examples, digital trust advisor Marcos Aguiar decodes this make-or-break quality -- and offers seven tools to help leaders design a foundation of trust into their business ecosystems in order ...
10.17.2022 How to write less but say more \| Jim VandeHei As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. Listen as Politico and Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei shares what he's learned leading two media companies -- and how to radically rethink the way you write to keep ...
10.10.2022 What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs \| Katherine Maher Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and ...
10.03.2022 How labor unions shape society \| Margaret Levi The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect worker rights, calling for a ...
09.26.2022 Is the war for talent real? \| After Hours Are we witnessing the slow death of Facebook? Does Adam Neumann (WeWork) deserve a second chance? Is the War for Talent real? Plus, thoughts on everything from Serena, to Kim Kardashian, to House of the Dragon, and more. This is ...
09.19.2022 Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank. Mark reveals to Adam how he turns problems into opportunities in entrepreneurship, basketball, ...
09.12.2022 A creator-led internet, built on blockchain \| Adam Mosseri \| TED Tech As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of ...
09.05.2022 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 ...
08.29.2022 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 ...
08.22.2022 Why people and AI make good business partners \| Shervin Khodabandeh What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplace, AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh shares how to redesign companies so that ...
08.19.2022 Juliet Schor wants a four-day work week Before labor unions fought for them, society didn’t have weekends as we know them. In the 13th century, the average male peasants in the UK only worked 135 days a year. In a post-pandemic and increasingly virtual world, what is ...
08.15.2022 The funding gap in start-up investing \| Temie Giwa-Tubosun "It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over," says entrepreneur Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank delivers life-saving medical supplies to remote areas in Africa. Today, LifeBank operates successfully across the continent, but Giwa-Tubosun ...
08.08.2022 The power of purpose in business \| Ashley M. Grice What's a company's purpose? It's not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadership changes. Strategist Ashley M. Grice explains the power of purpose to push boundaries of innovation and bring clarity to every aspect of an organization, ...

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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 ...
11.27.2022 What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong \| Katherine Mangu-Ward Is capitalism a good thing? Journalist Katherine Mangu-Ward makes the case that "weirdos" left alone to innovate and explore far-out ideas in a free market system are our best hope for the future. She asks us to reconsider our qualms ...
11.21.2022 Do you have what it takes to freelance? A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice– 70% of respondents– were happier than people in traditional jobs, specifically when it came to things like independence and flexibility in terms of where and ...
11.14.2022 How to lead in the new era of employee activism \| Megan Reitz What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point crash course on what employees want from their organizations and how leaders can rise to the challenge of building proactive and productive ...
11.07.2022 What if women built the world they want to see? \| Emily Pilloton-Lam Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and ...
10.31.2022 How to support and celebrate living artists \| Swizz Beatz Legendary hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz is on a mission to revolutionize the way artists do business. In this glorious talk, he shares some of the ways he's helping fellow creatives thrive, including a roving art fair that gives artists 100 ...
10.24.2022 7 tools for building a business people trust \| Marcos Aguiar Why do we trust some companies and not others? Using real-world examples, digital trust advisor Marcos Aguiar decodes this make-or-break quality -- and offers seven tools to help leaders design a foundation of trust into their business ecosystems in order ...
10.17.2022 How to write less but say more \| Jim VandeHei As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. Listen as Politico and Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei shares what he's learned leading two media companies -- and how to radically rethink the way you write to keep ...
10.10.2022 What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs \| Katherine Maher Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and ...
10.03.2022 How labor unions shape society \| Margaret Levi The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect worker rights, calling for a ...
09.26.2022 Is the war for talent real? \| After Hours Are we witnessing the slow death of Facebook? Does Adam Neumann (WeWork) deserve a second chance? Is the War for Talent real? Plus, thoughts on everything from Serena, to Kim Kardashian, to House of the Dragon, and more. This is ...
09.19.2022 Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank. Mark reveals to Adam how he turns problems into opportunities in entrepreneurship, basketball, ...
09.12.2022 A creator-led internet, built on blockchain \| Adam Mosseri \| TED Tech As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of ...
09.05.2022 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 ...
08.29.2022 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 ...
08.22.2022 Why people and AI make good business partners \| Shervin Khodabandeh What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuity? Shining a light on the opportunities this futuristic collaboration could bring to the workplace, AI expert Shervin Khodabandeh shares how to redesign companies so that ...
08.19.2022 Juliet Schor wants a four-day work week Before labor unions fought for them, society didn’t have weekends as we know them. In the 13th century, the average male peasants in the UK only worked 135 days a year. In a post-pandemic and increasingly virtual world, what is ...
08.15.2022 The funding gap in start-up investing \| Temie Giwa-Tubosun "It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over," says entrepreneur Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank delivers life-saving medical supplies to remote areas in Africa. Today, LifeBank operates successfully across the continent, but Giwa-Tubosun ...
08.08.2022 The power of purpose in business \| Ashley M. Grice What's a company's purpose? It's not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadership changes. Strategist Ashley M. Grice explains the power of purpose to push boundaries of innovation and bring clarity to every aspect of an organization, ...

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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

What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi

We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong

5 parenting tips for raising self-reliant kids | Tameka Montgomery

"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity | Lilly Singh

The Truth About "The Zone" | Good Sport

The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara

Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli

Introducing Good Sport

How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports | Rasmus Ankersen

You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vendantam

Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price

Where on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna

How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki

How to take charge of your money | Wendy De La Rosa

The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim

My secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi

How to revitalize a neighborhood -- without gentrification | Bree Jones

What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong | Katherine Mangu-Ward

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How to lead in the new era of employee activism | Megan Reitz

What if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam

How to support and celebrate living artists | Swizz Beatz

7 tools for building a business people trust | Marcos Aguiar

How to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei

What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs | Katherine Maher

How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi

Is the war for talent real? | After Hours

Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions | ReThinking with Adam Grant

A creator-led internet, built on blockchain | Adam Mosseri | TED Tech

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

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

Why people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh

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The funding gap in start-up investing | Temie Giwa-Tubosun

The power of purpose in business | Ashley M. Grice

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