A playbook on financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood
19 Feb 2024
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Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that mon...
4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills
12 Feb 2024
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Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience...
What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke
05 Feb 2024
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After years of brand building, marketing veteran Sylvester Chauke realized that his industry had sol...
What's your leadership language? | Rosita Najmi
29 Jan 2024
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In a globe-trotting career that has spanned corporations, governments, nonprofits and philanthropy, ...
The secret perks of driving electric | Cynthia Williams
22 Jan 2024
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Electric vehicles need to be more than just eco-friendly — they have to be more chic, convenient a...
How to solve the world's biggest problems | Natalie Cargill
15 Jan 2024
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Sometimes the world's biggest issues can seem so intractable that meaningful change feels impossible...
How business can drive solutions to social problems | Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor
08 Jan 2024
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Driven by the belief that businesses can — and should — invest in the communities around them, I...
You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vendantam
01 Jan 2024
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"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. This week we’re rev...
How to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei
25 Dec 2023
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As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. This week we're revisiting a talk by Poli...
What does "wealth" mean to you? | Aisha Nyandoro
18 Dec 2023
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For people living in poverty, a guaranteed income can mean finally having the space to dream of a co...
How to fix fashion and protect the planet | Amy Powney
11 Dec 2023
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From the field to your closet, your clothes go on a long journey before they enter your life. Design...
Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment? | Sarah Aviram
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The flexibility to work from anywhere won't necessarily make you love your job, says HR leader Sarah...
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his Michel...
Work has changed. Why haven't resumes? | Nicos Marcou
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Resumes are a mainstay of the job application process — despite little evidence that they actually...
Your 3-step guide to setting better boundaries at work | Nedra Glover Tawwab
13 Nov 2023
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Know you should establish clear limits at work but not sure how to do it? Here are a few strategies ...
How your company can gain a global talent advantage | Johann Daniel Harnoss
06 Nov 2023
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If a diverse workforce makes a better company, why don't more businesses hire internationally? Innov...
How to help employees with disabilities thrive | Tiffany Yu
30 Oct 2023
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What can we do to make workplaces more welcoming to people living with disabilities? Representation ...
5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about | Marcos Salazar
23 Oct 2023
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Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar —...
Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees? | Nicole Rycroft
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about supply chains, says biodiversity c...
Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can devel...
What the fossil fuel industry doesn't want you to know | Al Gore
02 Oct 2023
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In a blistering talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore looks at the two main obstacles to climate solutions an...
Why Meetings Suck and How to Fix Them | WorkLife with Adam Grant
01 Oct 2023
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WorkLife with Adam Grant, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective is back! This season, Adam t...
The magic of a creative career | Michael Sheen
25 Sep 2023
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The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working cl...
The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“When teachers and families work together, everyone wins,” says education technology entrepreneu...
How to quit your job -- without ruining your career | Gala Jackson
11 Sep 2023
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Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try...
Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken | Fixable
04 Sep 2023
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Trust issues at work? This week, we’re sharing an episode from Fixable, another podcast from the T...
A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
28 Aug 2023
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Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't...
5 steps to fix any problem at work | Anne Morriss
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to le...
The power of being yourself at work | Deepa Purushothaman Part 2
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode with corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman, she shared how women o...
The workplace, redefined by women of color | Deepa Purushothaman Part 1
07 Aug 2023
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Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themsel...
Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes | Aparna Bharadwaj
31 Jul 2023
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Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affiniti...
The link between stress and creativity | Radio Headspace
26 Jul 2023
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How can stress enhance creativity? Are there practical ways to use stress for innovation? Modupe gue...
A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness | Aaron Bastani
24 Jul 2023
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Several crises are set to define the next century -- but journalist Aaron Bastani believes we have t...
TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew | TED Tech
17 Jul 2023
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TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works -- fro...
The Internet's First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
12 Jul 2023
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There is a fascinating untold story behind one of the highest-grossing media franchises in the world...
Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actua...
4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience...
Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff
26 Jun 2023
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Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little...
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of succ...
3 money lessons from infamous scam artists | J Mase III
12 Jun 2023
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Scam artists know something about money that you don't -- and artist J Mase III is here to shed some...
How to share public money fairly | Maja Bosnic
05 Jun 2023
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"We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair," says economist Maja Bosnic. And o...
A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success | Tolu Oyekan
29 May 2023
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Can you imagine a world where nonprofits increase their impact and move the needle on the impossible...
How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta
22 May 2023
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In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance ...
Fixable: Nai’a - "How do I get the attention of a distracted manager?"
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nai’a is a product operations manager at an education technology company that has gone through a m...
The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris
15 May 2023
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After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, Dan Harris had a panic attack on-air . After ...
Fixable: David - “How do I turn my passion project into my career?”
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David and his brother have co-founded a non-profit helping Black youth in Miami… but David still h...
The one question every aspiring leader needs to ask | Constance Hockaday
08 May 2023
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Artist and TED Fellow Constance Hockaday shares how the captain of a trans-Atlantic community raft t...
Fixable: Teresa - "How do I move fast without breaking things?"
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa is the head of strategy at a small food startup, and she's having trouble balancing her desir...
May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the...
Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference c...
The emotions behind your money habits | Robert A. Belle
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're revisiting a talk all about your money habits -- they reveal a lot about you: your h...
How to recognize privilege and what to do with it if you have it | Mariam Veiszadeh
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on where you stand, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simp...
Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?"
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to r...
Improve your career with this habit | Paul Catchlove
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from ...
What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Youth leader Shreya Joshi shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree wi...
We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boost creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: Toda...
5 parenting tips for raising self-reliant kids | Tameka Montgomery
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? Mothe...
"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity | Lilly Singh
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and au...
The Truth About "The Zone" | Good Sport
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to sports, is there anything more evocative –and elusive– than “the zone”? Tha...
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his Michel...
Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actua...
Introducing Good Sport
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TED Business we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by...
How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports | Rasmus Ankersen
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer:...
You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vendantam
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of bea...
Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer
23 Jan 2023
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 having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health an...
Where on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag K...
How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, ...
How to take charge of your money | Wendy De La Rosa
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hardly ever talk openly about our money. Wendy De La Rosa thinks that’s a costly mistake. She i...
The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur an...
My secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TED Business we are revisiting an infectiously joyous talk. Milk Bar founder Christina ...
How to revitalize a neighborhood -- without gentrification | Bree Jones
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out ...
What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong | Katherine Mangu-Ward
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is capitalism a good thing? Journalist Katherine Mangu-Ward makes the case that "weirdos" left alone...
Do you have what it takes to freelance?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice– 70% of res...
How to lead in the new era of employee activism | Megan Reitz
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point cras...
What if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a...
How to support and celebrate living artists | Swizz Beatz
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz is on a mission to revolutionize the way artists do business....
7 tools for building a business people trust | Marcos Aguiar
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we trust some companies and not others? Using real-world examples, digital trust advisor Marc...
How to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. Listen as Politico and Axios co-founder J...
What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs | Katherine Maher
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How ...
How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist ...
Is the war for talent real? | After Hours
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are we witnessing the slow death of Facebook? Does Adam Neumann (WeWork) deserve a second chance? Is...
Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions | ReThinking with Adam Grant
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billion...
A creator-led internet, built on blockchain | Adam Mosseri | TED Tech
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of In...
The power of being yourself at work | Deepa Purushothaman Part 2
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode with corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman, she shared how women o...
The workplace, redefined by women of color | Deepa Purushothaman Part 1
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themsel...
Why people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuit...
Juliet Schor wants a four-day work week
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before labor unions fought for them, society didn’t have weekends as we know them. In the 13th cen...
The funding gap in start-up investing | Temie Giwa-Tubosun
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over," says entreprene...
The power of purpose in business | Ashley M. Grice
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's a company's purpose? It's not the same as mission or vision, which change when leadership cha...
What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds? | Shari Davis
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if citizens got more of a say in how public funds are spent? That's the idea behind participato...
How to make yourself more human in an automated world | Kevin Roose
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Humans can have a complex relationship with technology: tools like smartphones make our lives easier...
The link between menopause and gender inequity at work | Andrea Berchowitz
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause sym...
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of succ...
Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled -- but not be...
3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it l...
"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity | Lilly Singh
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is "a seat at the table." Creator, actress and au...
How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, ...
Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asle...
The emotions behind your money habits | Robert A. Belle
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths y...