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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Business.

Video playlists about Business

A playbook for agile, inclusive leadership

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)

In the Green: The Business of Climate Action

Businesses across the world are committing to measurable climate action -- but what exactly are they doing, and why? In this TED series, meet senior leaders from around the business world and learn important lessons about carbon emissions reduction that can be applied to workplaces everywhere. (Presented by TED Countdown and The Climate Pledge)

7 ideas to inspire your entrepreneurial journey

Illuminate your journey as an entrepreneur with these insightful talks primed to inspire the current and future generations of female founders ready to embrace new heights of success.

An essential guide to start-up success

Small business owners, entrepreneurs or first-timers ready to pursue an exciting new venture — this one's for you. Enjoy these talks teeming with helpful advice on how to build, sustain and lead the company of your dreams.

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Talks about Business

Aparna Bharadwaj

Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes

The case for free, universal basic services

Mariam Veiszadeh

How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it

Miguel Goncalves

How millennials and Gen Z can invest in a better future

Nithya Vaduganathan

5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know

The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now

Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta

How great leaders take on uncertainty

How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels

What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature

Why people love watching sports

Gitte Frederiksen

Great leadership is a network, not a hierarchy

Is there a role for carbon credits in the transition to a fair, net-zero future?

TED Countdown Dilemma Series: Carbon credits [Session 2]

TED Countdown Dilemma Series: Carbon credits [Session 1]

Manish Bhardwaj

A moral blueprint for reimagining capitalism

Rasmus Ankersen

How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports

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Exclusive articles about Business

The unseen forces that can cause your great new idea to crash and burn

How do you get people to embrace a new product, program or concept of yours? Turns out, enticing features and compelling messaging aren't enough, say innovation experts Loran Nordgren PhD and David Schonthal. They share the four frictions that could be getting in the way of your best ideas -- and why they matter.

Posted Dec 2022

3 ways to fold humor and humanity into your work emails

You can surprise and delight your work colleagues with your emails -- and that's no joke. Behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker PhD and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas, two experts at bringing humor to the business world, tell you how.

Posted Aug 2022

5 practices to help remote teams minimize confusion and maximize innovation

Yes, virtual collaboration can be just as creative and productive as in-person collaboration! Just follow this advice from hybrid and remote work expert Tsedal Neeley PhD.

Posted Jul 2022

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