TED Business

The flourishing future of women's sports | Kate Johnson

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Women's sports are surging in popularity around the world, with record-breaking viewership, attendance and revenue growth. And yet, social media algor...

Interview: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future with BJ Miller

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. BJ Miller was a college sophomore when a sudden electrical accident nearly took his life. After months in a hospital burn unit and multiple amputa...

Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate...

What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, re...

How we got hooked on credit cards | from TED Talks Daily

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, credit cards are a $500 billion-a-year industry. Banks consider these lines of credit when deciding whether or not to approve loans, incentiviz...

What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do foot massage parties, otters, and AI robot tutors have in common? To find out, tune into our special end-of-year conversation featuring the ho...

Stephen J. Dubner | from Design Matters

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and co-creator of Freakonomics—the cultural phenomenon that, over the past 20 ...

Why we need to know our lives matter | Jennifer Wallace

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not enough to do important work — we need to know it truly matters, says journalist Jennifer Wallace. Drawing on her research into firefighte...

Most countries fail at clean energy. Here’s how mine succeeded | Sebastián Kind

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly 40 percent of its electricity from wind and ...

What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an impact | Myriam Sidibe

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if saving lives and growing a company went hand in hand? Public health expert Myriam Sidibe thinks many businesses are going about social impact ...

Tax the rich — and save the planet | from TED Talks Daily

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders...

Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When entrepreneur Samir Ibrahim asked farmers in Kenya what problem they most needed solved, the answer was simple: reliable access to water to irriga...

A bold idea to rebuild the working class | Molly Hemstreet

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling communities don’t need handouts — they need bold new ways to root wealth. Meet Molly Hemstreet — a TED Fellow, Southern Appalachia na...

The world's first "nature superpower" | Ilona Szabó de Carvalho

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — and 90 percent of the clear-cutting has been illegal, all ...

Brené Brown on courageous leadership | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time....

A traditional job isn’t the only path to success | TED Talks Daily

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Africa’s booming youth population is often seen as a "jobless generation." But in Kenya alone, young people are already adding more than 530 million...

How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan an...

How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much ...

Why good people become bad bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably had a bad boss, but you might not realize how easy it is to become one. Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell unpack “...

The most powerful predictor of team success | Rafael Chiuzi

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that gut-clenching fear of speaking up in class? Organizational psychologist Rafael Chiuzi reveals how that same feeling shows up in the work...

A story of moral imagination and bold entrepreneurship | Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a conversation about visionary leadership, M-PESA CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit speaks with impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz about how h...

Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler unveils a radical new economic model that could transform how creative people build sustainable careers, amass ...

Quick Fixes: How to level up, job craft, and manage colleagues you can’t stand | Fixable

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener searches...

The trillion dollar paradox | George Zaidan

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Global warming is very, very expensive: extreme weather, rising sea levels, crop failures, health issues, and industry disruptions all cost money. So,...

Let your ambition light you up, not burn you out | Tarveen Forrester

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout shouldn’t be the price of success, but setting boundaries at work is easier said than done. Tarveen Forrester, who oversees workplace cultur...

The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission ...

The future isn't just coded — it's built | Lauren Dunford

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Look around — almost everything you see was manufactured, from baby formula to AI data centers and beyond. Yet we rarely think about how it’s all ...

How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio...

You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in...

The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist ...

How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Burrell is a celebrated long jumper, an Olympic athlete, and a chef’s whose cooking made her a semifinalist for a James Beard Award — and the...

A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually mean to be a "real man" these days? In a personal talk packed with actionable advice, youth advocate Davonte Green challenges ag...

The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"We are not drowning. We are fighting," says storyteller Fenton Lutunatabua, echoing the mantra of the climate activists he works with across the Paci...

How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-Bohl

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have diffic...

How industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin Jassey

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the fish that sustain a community start disappearing? Environmental activist Lamin Jassey shares how industrial fish meal factories ...

Why joy and flexibility are good for business | Rosie Sargeant

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“In the future, companies will succeed or fail based on how much their people enjoy their work,” says management consultant Rosie Sargeant. She of...

How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares (re-release)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and d...

The key to navigating change with confidence | Kristy Ellmer

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the change you fear most is actually the best thing for you? Change leader Kristy Ellmer shares a powerful lesson on how even the most difficu...

Work is broken. Gen Z can help fix it | Amanda Schneider

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather stay in your current job until you retire, or change jobs every year? Researcher Amanda Schneider says Gen Z's answer to this questio...

Is generosity the most underrated leadership skill? | Joe Davis

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership isn’t about a title or position — it’s about generosity, says organizational expert Joe Davis. Drawing on his extensive experience as...

An NBA champion's advice on being a top teammate | Shane Battier

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the secret to success isn’t being in the spotlight, but making everyone else around you shine? Former NBA player Shane Battier shares how hi...

The 7 pillars of unlocking potential | Anirudh Krishna

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some countries have a seemingly endless supply of talent in certain fields? From Jamaica's sprinters to South Korea's golfers, public policy pr...

Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise? | Jon Youshaei

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Edison and Monet, video creator Jon Youshaei explain...

3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván shares three powerful lessons from decades of resear...

6 ways to make better connections online | Margaux Miller

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Networking expert Margaux Miller offers a fresh playbook for making meaningful connections online, presenting six tips for building online relationshi...

Can salad dressing transform capitalism? | Alex Amouyel

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if businesses were designed to maximize impact — not just profits? Alex Amouyel, president and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, details the orga...

How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Success rarely happens in a straight line, with setbacks all but guaranteed along the way. What's the best way to recover? Leadership coach Amy Shoent...

The art of marketing — for good | Raja Rajamannar

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can marketing transcend traditional business goals and actually be a force for good? Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar shares how purpose-driven initiati...

Solar energy is even cheaper than you think | Jenny Chase

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world...

Why don’t companies want you to repair your stuff? | Aaron Perzanowski

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, some companies are working hard to prevent consumers from repairing products on their own. In many cases, repair can only be done by the origin...

Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This we...

How to reclaim your life from work | Simone Stolzoff

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you draw the line between work and life? Writer Simone Stolzoff explores the problem with defining yourself by your job — and shows what it...

Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Gr...

The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple ...

We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're revisiting an episode on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) — essential drivers of creativity and profits, yet progress has been...

K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising c...

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

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're revisiting an episode with youth leader Shreya Joshi, who shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree wit...

5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about | Marcos Salazar

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar — and you have the power to shape what it is. This...

Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion is a huge part of the world's waste problem, but it doesn't have to be. Coachtopia founder Joon Silverstein shows how her company creates new ...

Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you'll need to work with the system, not against it, says "intrapreneur" Dave Ra...

Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if solving poverty, caring for nature and fostering well-being were the ultimate goals of the economy, instead of growth for its own sake? Enviro...

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

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good — even if they produce little to no results. In this episode, we're revisiting...

5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What will the world look like in 2030? International business consultant Nikolaus S. Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple ...

Networking doesn't have to feel gross | Daniel Hallak

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak. Highlighting the importance of focusing ...

Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Saamra Mekuria-Grillo says the image we most commonly see — a guy in a hoodie — is a limiting representation of en...

How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the basic resources needed to thrive, says agricultural...

The power of personalization in the age of AI | Mark Abraham

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With all that spam clogging your inbox, a more personalized experience with the brands you interact with would be a refreshing change of pace. Sharing...

Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments | Henna Pryor

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance expert Henna Pryor. She shares tips on embracing di...

How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not riv...

The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring for the elderly — pay so poorly that workers can ...

How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential | Jay Bailey

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Bailey says so many ideas never see the light of day because entrepreneurship has a problem of belonging. He shares how a chance encounter kicked ...

The breakthrough power of young leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the...

How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares where she learned these key qualit...

The secret to finding your ideal workplace | Marion Campan

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the most important thing to look for when applying for a new job? Entrepreneur Marion Campan advocates for a focus on company culture above all...

How to claim your leadership power | Michael Timms

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When faced with challenges, do you often seek someone else to blame? Leadership expert Michael Timms shows why this instinct is counterproductive, hig...

What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — ...

Do gut microbes control your personality? (from TED Health)

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into emerging research that explores how certain gut bacteria can influence major parts of who you are, from your p...

Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees? | Nicole Rycroft

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about supply chains, says biodiversity champion and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Nicole ...

How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment playbook in order to close the opportunity gap for ...

Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience w...

An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One in three workers globally will see their jobs disrupted by AI and tech advancements this decade — but there's a way to stay ahead of the curve. ...

The problem with being "too nice" at work | Tessa West

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt to mask anxiety with overly polite feedback — a...

Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, says the real enemy isn't a person bu...

Why the "wrong side of the tracks" is usually the east side of cities | Stephen DeBerry

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do communities on the social, economic and environmental margins have in common? For one thing, they tend to be on the east sides of cities. In t...

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

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? This week we're revisiting a talk by mother and busines...

The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stori...

What you can do to stop economic crime | Hanjo Seibert

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us — from drug trafficking and fraud to cybercrimes, tax evasion and more....

How to make stress your friend (from A Slight Change of Plans)

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of A Slight Change of Plans, a podcast we think you'll enjoy hosted by former TED speaker Maya Shankar. Modupe shares why a simple ...

My epic journey becoming the fastest person to paddle around Australia | Bonnie Hancock

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What challenges lie ahead of a staggering 12,700-kilometer paddle around the entire continent of Australia? Crocodiles and sharks were just the beginn...

3 money lessons from infamous scam artists | J Mase III

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A comedian's take on how to save democracy | Jordan Klepper

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other (...

How to live with economic doomsaying | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Economic crises can and do happen. But for every true crisis, there are many false alarms, says economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak. He explains how to...

Why are women still taken less seriously than men? | Mary Ann Sieghart

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Women are routinely underestimated, overlooked, interrupted, talked over or mistaken for someone more junior at the workplace. Author Mary Ann Sieghar...

How business can improve the world, not just the bottom line | Esha Chhabra

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Sustainability has become more marketing than action," says environmental business journalist Esha Chhabra. Challenging conventional business models ...

Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actually negatively impacted women, says gender and cli...

How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and d...

3 steps to better connect with your fellow humans | Amber Cabral

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they're different from you? Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral sh...

6 tips on being a successful entrepreneur | John Mullins

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindset...

How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year - The TED Interview

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of the latest season of The TED Interview, focused on Infectious Generosity.To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, v...

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

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, insp...