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 Jennife...
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 n...
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 thi...
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 —...
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 ans...
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 ...
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 p...
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 giv...
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, you...
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 produ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 invest...
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...
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 p...
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 is...
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...
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 Jas...
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...
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 b...
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 Kimes...
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, milli...
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 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 ...
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 t...
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...
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...
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,”...
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 corporat...
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 sha...
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 Am...
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...
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 sh...
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 sp...
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, Ed...
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 sh...
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, p...
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 an...
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 th...
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 ...
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 f...
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...
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...
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 d...
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 ...
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 ...
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 driver...
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 ...
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 "uncomfo...
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 —...
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 J...
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 s...
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 e...
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 littl...
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 t...
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 Danie...
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 ...
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 b...
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 ...
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 e...
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 sa...
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 f...
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 b...
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 Moha...
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 M...
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 ...
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...
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 dive...
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...
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 c...
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 p...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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,...
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 ...
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 communicati...
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 trafficki...
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...
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 Aus...
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 som...
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 bel...
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 econ...
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 mor...
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 ...
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 actua...
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 corporat...
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 differ...
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 Jo...
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 ge...
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 t...
When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Ale...
Improve your career with this habit | Paul Catchlove
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held — from...
A simple way to inspire your team | David Burkus
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Using paychecks, perks and carefully worded mission statements plastered on posters, companies are o...
Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can devel...
Why businesses need a dreamer's magic and a doer's realism | Beth Viner
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At work, the dreamers often get credit for the big ideas, but they can also sometimes seem untethere...
Democracy works — we just need better leaders | Lindiwe Mazibuko
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s with a visionary constitution, but the promises ...
Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn in...