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Communication

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

Video playlists about Communication

Why do we tell stories?

How do you foster connection, empathy and understanding between people? Tell a good story, of course.

The art of finding common ground

Disagreements, miscommunications, opposing beliefs -- oh my! Whether at work, with strangers or over family dinner, these talks will help you traverse the rugged terrain of heated conversation and map out the best ways to see eye-to-eye.

How to sustain meaningful relationships (near and far)

These talks can help guide you in nurturing close, meaningful bonds with a long-distance partner, family, a new acquaintance or anyone in between.

How coffee can bring us together

Is coffee (or herbal tea, for the non-caffeinated) one of civilization's great unifiers? These TED Talks make a strong cup — we mean, case.

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Talks about Communication

What makes a language... a language?

How every child can thrive by five

Andrea Berchowitz

The link between menopause and gender inequity at work

Why we're more honest with machines than people

3 strategies for effectively talking about climate change

Can we learn to talk to sperm whales?

The routines, rituals and boundaries we need in stressful times

Language around gender and identity evolves (and always has)

How to have constructive conversations

Chase LaDue and Bruce A. Schulte

The incredible, bendable, twistable, expandable elephant trunk

Should we cry at work?

Lorenzo García-Amaya

Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak?

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat -- and the rise of bite-sized content

How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people

How your brain responds to stories -- and why they're crucial for leaders

4 tips to kickstart honest conversations at work

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Exclusive articles about Communication

4 ways to make people feel valued at work, even when you’re not all together

How do you show appreciation in a hybrid workplace? While smiley face and folded hand emojis are nice, there are more meaningful ways you can communicate your respect of people's work and their time, says collaboration expert Erica Dhawan.

Posted Jul 2021

Kicking yourself for not saying something at a meeting? Here’s how to speak up skillfully

Those days of holding back what you really think are over. Leadership consultant Molly Tschang provides five simple tips to help you effectively speak your mind.

Posted Jul 2021

How to deflect nosy questions, stop advice-givers, fend off criticism and more

Setting boundaries is not a one-time act; it's a process. Here are some tools and scripts that will help you create a foundation to build on, from psychotherapist Terri Cole.

Posted Jun 2021

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