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His Holiness the Karmapa: The technology of the heart

His Holiness the Karmapa talks about how he was discovered to be the reincarnation of a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. In telling his story, he urges us to work on not just technology and design, but the technology and design of the heart. He is translated onstage by Tyler Dewar.
https://www.ted.com/talks/his_holiness_the_karmapa_the_technology_of_the_heart

Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you

In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.
https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_trice_remember_to_say_thank_you

Patty McCord: 8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for

Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days, travel guidelines, standard work hours, annual goals. But what happens when a company looks less to control and more to trust? Patty McCord, the iconic former chief talent officer at Netflix, shares the key insights that led her to toss the handbook out the window.
https://www.ted.com/talks/patty_mccord_8_lessons_on_building_a_company_people_enjoy_working_for

Stuart Brown | TED Speaker

Stuart Brown's research shows play is not just joyful and energizing -- it's deeply involved with human development and intelligence. Through the National Institute for Play, he's working to better understand its significance.
Play researcher, psychiatrist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/stuart_brown

Helen Fisher | TED Speaker

Anthropologist Helen Fisher studies gender differences and the evolution of human emotions. She’s best known as an expert on romantic love.
Anthropologist, expert on love
https://www.ted.com/speakers/helen_fisher

Jonathan Haidt | TED Speaker

Jonathan Haidt studies how -- and why -- we evolved to be moral and political creatures.
Social psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jonathan_haidt

Stefan Sagmeister: The power of time off

Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali.
https://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off

Ash Beckham: We're all hiding something. Let's find the courage to open up

In this touching talk, Ash Beckham offers a fresh approach to empathy and openness. It starts with understanding that everyone, at some point in their life, has experienced hardship. The only way out, says Beckham, is to open the door and step out of your closet.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ash_beckham_we_re_all_hiding_something_let_s_find_the_courage_to_open_up

Christina Tosi: My secret to creating real magic

In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make you hungry -- but it'll also leave you a resonant message about how breaking the rules and challenging your assumptions can ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/christina_tosi_my_secret_to_creating_real_magic

Barry Schwartz: Using our practical wisdom

In an intimate talk, Barry Schwartz dives into the question "How do we do the right thing?" With help from collaborator Kenneth Sharpe, he shares stories that illustrate the difference between following the rules and truly choosing wisely.
https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_using_our_practical_wisdom

Arianna Huffington: How to succeed? Get more sleep

In this short talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can sleep our way to increased productivity and happiness -- and smarter decision-making.
https://www.ted.com/talks/arianna_huffington_how_to_succeed_get_more_sleep

Susan Cain and Min Kym: The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet – as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cain ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_and_min_kym_the_hidden_power_of_sad_songs_and_rainy_days

Playlist: Talks to help practice patience (8 talks)

These talks can help you fine tune your composure in the face of frustration.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_help_practice_patienc

Playlist: Talks for when you feel totally burned out (10 talks)

Worn out? Exhausted? Bleary-eyed? If you need a little something to ease your frustration and get you back in the spirit, this collection of talks should help.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_when_you_feel_totall

Playlist: Stefan Sagmeister: My all-time favorites (5 talks)

Stefan Sagmeister prefers to watch with company: “I find watching TED Talks the most brilliant alternative to watching TV, especially with someone else while stopping and going and stopping and discussing it all.”
Curated by Stefan Sagmeister · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/stefan_sagmeister_my_all_time

Playlist: 10 guiding principles for leaders (10 talks)

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 by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/10_guiding_principles_for_leaders

Will Guidara: The secret ingredients of great hospitality

Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The move earned such a positive reaction that Guidara began pursuing this kind of "unreasonable hospitality" full-...
https://www.ted.com/talks/will_guidara_the_secret_ingredients_of_great_hospitality

Playlist: In the mood for love (11 talks)

Love: it’s what makes the world go round. And also: all you need. As well as that thing, in addition to war, in which all is fair. Here, TED Talks about this most basic of human emotions.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/in_the_mood_for_love

Playlist: Talks to help you find your purpose (8 talks)

Not sure what to do with your one precious life? These talks help you find the path that only you could take.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_help_you_find_your_pu

Beautyrest: Innovations in sleep

The way we sleep is constantly evolving -- from the first raised beds in ancient Egypt to communal sleeping as a way to keep warm during the Industrial Revolution to separate beds for married couples in Victorian England. Now that we've begun to study sleep as a science, we're starting to understand just how important a good night's sleep can be...
https://www.ted.com/talks/beautyrest_innovations_in_sleep

Playlist: Simple ways to support the arts (7 talks)

There are several ways to help artists: showing up to events, spreading the word ... (and yes, money does help, too).
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/simple_ways_to_support_the_arts

Playlist: Charming talks for a boost on a bad day (5 talks)

Bad days happen to good people. Here are talks guaranteed to help cheer you up.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/charming_talks_for_a_boost_on

Tea Uglow: An Internet without screens might look like this

Designer Tea Uglow is creating a future in which humanity's love for natural solutions and simple tools can coexist with our need for information and the devices that provide us with it. "Reality is richer than screens," she says. "We can have a happy place filled with the information we love that feels as natural as switching on lightbulb."
https://www.ted.com/talks/tea_uglow_an_internet_without_screens_might_look_like_this

Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man

Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rory_sutherland_life_lessons_from_an_ad_man

Amy Purdy: Living beyond limits

When she was 19, Amy Purdy lost both her legs below the knee. And now ... she's a pro snowboarder (and a killer competitor on "Dancing with the Stars"!). In this powerful talk, she shows us how to draw inspiration from life's obstacles.
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_purdy_living_beyond_limits

Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career

In this funny and blunt talk, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.
https://www.ted.com/talks/larry_smith_why_you_will_fail_to_have_a_great_career

Playlist: A simple guide to forming healthy habits (9 talks)

There's never a bad time to start a good habit. Let these talks set the framework for a healthier, happier life.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_form_better_habits

Playlist: Slow down! Enjoy life. (7 talks)

The world is moving fast. These talks will inspire you to take the time to process it all.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/slow_down_enjoy_life

Elizabeth Dunn | TED Speaker

Elizabeth Dunn discovers ways that people can optimize their use of time, money and technology in order to maximize their own happiness.
Happiness researcher
https://www.ted.com/speakers/elizabeth_dunn

Playlist: Ryan Coogler: 6 talks that inspired me (6 talks)

Ryan Coogler, director of "Creed" and "Fruitvale Station," picks his 6 favorite talks.
Curated by Ryan Coogler · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/ryan_coogler_6_talks_that_ins
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