TED Business

TED Business

TED

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

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

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What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou---------------------------------------------------------------Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin Jassey

How industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin Jassey

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What happens when the fish that sustain a community start disappearing? Environmental activist Lamin Jassey shares how industrial fish meal factories are devastating local waters, livelihoods and health in The Gambia — and how communities are organizing to defend their coasts and reclaim their future, one catch at a time. After the talk, Modupe voices the benefits of exercising healthy skepticism surrounding major corporation's best practices.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou---------------------------------------------------------------Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why joy and flexibility are good for business | Rosie Sargeant

Why joy and flexibility are good for business | Rosie Sargeant

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“In the future, companies will succeed or fail based on how much their people enjoy their work,” says management consultant Rosie Sargeant. She offers three tips to make work more joyful, increase employee retention and boost customer satisfaction, suggesting how fun (like kangaroo-themed employee check-ins) can be both professional and profitable. After the talk, Modupe reflects on the insights you can gain from reevaluating your work-related likes and dislikes.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou---------------------------------------------------------------Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How business leaders can renew democracy  | Daniella Ballou-Aares

How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares

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How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and democracy leader Daniella Ballou-Aares shows why companies have both the ability and the responsibility to engage in protecting elections and the rule of law — and why their bottom lines may depend on doing so. After the talk, Daniella joins Modupe for a conversation on business, politics and the year ahead. This episode originally aired April 15, 2024.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou---------------------------------------------------------------Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The key to navigating change with confidence | Kristy Ellmer

The key to navigating change with confidence | Kristy Ellmer

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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 difficult transitions, including layoffs and company-wide transformations, can open unexpected doors. She offers tools from behavioral science to help you shift your mindset and navigate uncertainty with confidence — even when every instinct tells you to resist. After the talk, Modupe reflects on the value of discussing motivation with your team at work.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou---------------------------------------------------------------Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.