Are schools killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? These 25 talks are the ones that you and your fellow TED fans just can't stop sharing. (Updated January 2023)

The most popular TED Talks of all time

The secret to having a great team is being a great leader. So what does it take to develop the perspective and skillset needed to succeed — no matter the situation? Learn from the best on how to foster your own personal brand of diligent, inclusive leadership. (Curated in partnership with Kellogg School of Management)

A playbook for agile, inclusive leadership

The 3 pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why.

Our brains: predictably irrational

From passionate pleas for reform to poetic turns of phrase, these talks take an honest look at everyday realities of Black Americans and illuminate the way forward.

Talks to help you understand racism in America

TED-Ed's Educator Talks program brings educators (teachers, principals, Ed consultants, CEOs, nonprofit leaders and industry trailblazers) to consider and share the most relevant and transformational ideas in the education landscape across the globe. All of the educators featured are developed, coached and curated through TED's coaches to deliver their ideas on the TED stage.

TED-Ed Educator Talks

Computers are being taught to learn, reason and recognize emotions. In these talks, look for insights -- as well as warnings.

Artificial intelligence

Designer Isaac Mizrahi dashed off these stylish, breezy notes on why these 6 TEDTalks are a source of inspiration for him.

Isaac Mizrahi: Talks that are in fashion

The legendary fashion designer — who created the wrap dress and remains an icon in the industry (she's also President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America) — picks the 5 TED talks that have inspired her most. 

Diane von Furstenberg's 4 favorite TED Talks

In March 2023, 17 speakers from across the world gathered in Doha for the inaugural TEDinArabic Summit. From climate change and politics to sports and fashion, enjoy this sweeping selection of talks. 

The Butterfly Effect: Talks from the TEDinArabic Summit

Where do extraordinary ideas come from? Explore these talks from Canada that celebrate the boundless inspiration, innovation and creativity that blossom in a culture as open as its landscape. (Curated in partnership with Destination Canada)

Talks that celebrate the boundless creativity of an open mind

It never hurts to have a basic set of guiding principles. Let these insightful talks help shape, redefine and build out your own leadership goals. (Curated in partnership with SAP)

10 guiding principles for leaders

Let these talks help you come to an understanding – if not an agreement – in the face of diverging viewpoints.

Talks to support a healthy debate

Cell phones, while small, are mighty. From loans to a life-saving crisis line, learn all about the ways our phones (smart, or otherwise) are paving pathways to a brighter, more accessible future.

Big solutions using cell phones

Sometimes, talking with kids about certain subjects is hard. We’re here for you with these gentle lead-ins to help get those tough conversations started. 

Talks that explain difficult topics to kids

These investigations into the dark underbelly of society shed light on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Eye-opening undercover journalism

Sometimes, relating to other people doesn't come naturally. These talks offer new insights into how to connect ... and celebrate the ways we are more alike than you think.

How to connect with others

Looking for the best of the best to join your organization? Fresh thinking on how to find the right fit. 

A playbook for finding the ideal employee

What do you do when your beliefs and understanding of the world have been challenged, unraveled or even destroyed? Take a deep breath and learn from TED's best on how to approach these moments with grace and fortitude.

When your beliefs are being challenged

Being the new person is never easy. Let these talks help you in walking into your workplace with your shoulders back and head held high.

Talks for when you're starting a new job

Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.

Talks to help you be a better listener

Kids don't come with a manual, and parents don't get grades to affirm they're doing things right. These talks speak to the complexities of parenthood, offering unusual insights and hard-won advice.

Advice to help you be a great parent

Demystify criminal networks by learning how they build roots in society and weave themselves into the shadows of everyday life.

The deadly genius of organized crime

Explore these talks that flip old conventions, reimagining them for a brighter, better tomorrow.

Radical rethinking

Our hyper-connected lives have been rewired for the digital age. These talks explore how the Internet and social media are shaping our relationships, personal lives and sense of self.

The pros and cons of digital life

As Wittgenstein wrote, "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." Watch talks by linguists, data analysts and word nerds.

Talks for people who love words

Learn from future-thinking CEOs, entrepreneurs and business experts about cutting-edge tactics to keep your organization one step ahead.