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

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Best practices for business innovation

Business is changing, and so should the way you work. Here's how to stay ahead of the new normal while motivating talent -- from fresh hires to your best and brightest -- to dream up the next big success for your company. (Curated in partnership with Upwork.)

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.

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Talks about Business

5 steps to fix any problem at work

Lessons from losing my mind

3 ways your money can fight climate change

What the world can learn from China's innovation playbook

TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different

The unexpected key to boosting your productivity

How do we get the world off fossil fuels quickly and fairly?

Cristina Junqueira and Elena Crescia

How to discover your business's competitive advantage

Nedra Glover Tawwab

Your 3-step guide to setting better boundaries at work

How to be a team player -- without burning out

How to quit your job -- without ruining your career

A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success

Aparna Bharadwaj

Hidden connections that transcend borders and defy stereotypes

A socialist perspective on the pursuit of happiness

Mariam Veiszadeh

How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it

Miguel Goncalves

How millennials and Gen Z can invest in a better future

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Exclusive articles about Business

The 7 types of people you need in your life to be resilient

For most of us, a major cause of overwhelm at work is the small stuff, or what authors Rob Cross PhD and Karen Dillon call "microstresses." Good news: Your relationships can actually help you stand up to them -- here's how.

Posted May 2023

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

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