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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 2022

What ideas intrigued and inspired the world this year? These TED Talks spread the quickest in 2022.

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.

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Talks about Communication

The single most important parenting strategy

Birds aren't real? How a conspiracy takes flight

How to succeed in your new job

How to take the BS out of business speak

How to meet your child's difficult behavior with compassion

Why real change is about more than just going viral

Is remote work better than being in the office? It's complicated

Could an orca give a TED Talk?

You don't have to be a CEO to be a leader

David M. Howard

Can we recreate the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy?

Julián Delgado Lopera

The poetry of everyday language

5 steps to fix any problem at work

Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do

Reza Varzidehkar

How to build social capital

The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere

How to teach "for" students, not "at" them

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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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