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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Sep 19, 2022 · 45 min
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.
Sep 12, 2022 · 19 min
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.
Sep 5, 2022 · 11 min
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
Aug 29, 2022 · 17 min
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.
Aug 22, 2022 · 15 min
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?
Aug 19, 2022 · 38 min
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 the future of labor?
Aug 15, 2022 · 12 min
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.
Aug 8, 2022 · 14 min
The power of purpose in business | Ashley M. Grice
What's a company's purpose?
Aug 1, 2022 · 15 min
What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds? | Shari Davis
What if citizens got more of a say in how public funds are spent?
Jul 25, 2022 · 34 min
How to make yourself more human in an automated world | Kevin Roose
Humans can have a complex relationship with technology: tools like smartphones make our lives easier, but they can also be a source of anxiety or dependence.
Jul 18, 2022 · 14 min
The link between menopause and gender inequity at work | Andrea Berchowitz
Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo topic, says entrepreneur Andrea Berchowitz.
Jul 11, 2022 · 19 min
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun.
Jul 4, 2022 · 15 min
Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel
Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled -- but not because there was an explosion in invention or innovation.
Jun 27, 2022 · 16 min
3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha
We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it like it's a battle. But it's not about dominating, says organizational psychologist Ruchi Sinha.
Jun 20, 2022 · 25 min
"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.
Jun 13, 2022 · 24 min
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.
Jun 6, 2022 · 33 min
Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?
We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asleep at all) can be difficult and even stressful - and there’s no shortage of tales about what prevents people from catching their ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Jen digs into "how to sleep" culture - from blue light blockers to sleep hygiene enthusiasts, to the 8 hours a night rule to… witches?!
May 30, 2022 · 13 min
The emotions behind your money habits | Robert A. Belle
Your money habits 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.
May 23, 2022 · 35 min
How great leaders innovate -- responsibly | Ken Chenault
In times of uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to inspire hope. Sharing hard-won wisdom, business leader Ken Chenault talks about what it takes to enact positive, enduring change.
May 16, 2022 · 38 min
The Not-So-Great Resignation | WorkLife with Adam Grant
Over the past year, the Great Resignation has been all over the news. Many people are celebrating quitting their jobs… but it’s a decision some will come to regret. So when’s the right time to leave?

TED Business

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

Juliet Schor wants a four-day work week

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

The power of purpose in business | Ashley M. Grice

What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds? | Shari Davis

How to make yourself more human in an automated world | Kevin Roose

The link between menopause and gender inequity at work | Andrea Berchowitz

The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams

Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel

3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha

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

How to escape the cynicism trap | Jamil Zaki

Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?

The emotions behind your money habits | Robert A. Belle

How great leaders innovate -- responsibly | Ken Chenault

The Not-So-Great Resignation | WorkLife with Adam Grant