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Communication

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

Video playlists about Communication

The most popular TED Talks of 2021

What ideas captured people's attention and took off the quickest? Here are the talks that intrigued and inspired in 2021.

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.

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Talks about Communication

The humans at the center of the US immigration debate

Why art is a tool for hope

Grace Smith-Viduarre and Tim Wright

Why can parrots talk?

Charles C. Daniels, Jr.

A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids

The relationship between sex and imagination

The secret to mastering life's biggest transitions

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text

Susan Cain and Min Kym

The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days

3 ways your company's data can jump-start climate action

A sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark

4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself

Sex education should start with consent

How visual storytelling creates better health care

The value of kindness at work

Hrishikesh Hirway

What you discover when you really listen

Wendy MacNaughton

The art of paying attention

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Exclusive articles about Communication

This writer analyzed 100 graduation speeches — here are the 4 tips they all share

Writer Bruce Feiler is a pro at examining life stories and looking for patterns to help us live with more meaning, purpose and joy. Here's what he found when he applied his skills to commencement speeches.

Posted Jun 2022

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

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