Human beings and computers alike share the challenge of how to get as much done as possible in a limited time. Over the last fifty or so years, computer scientists have learned a lot of good strategies for managing time effectively— and they have a lot of experience with what can go wrong. Brian Christian shares how we can use some of these insi...

Opinions about remote work are plentiful and conflicting -- but what does the research say? Organizational design expert Mark Mortensen identifies the challenges of navigating the hybrid work debate and shares three conversation topics every workplace should explore as people change the way they show up on the job.

There are 168 hours in each week. How do we find time for what matters most? Time management expert Laura Vanderkam studies how busy people spend their lives, and she's discovered that many of us drastically overestimate our commitments each week, while underestimating the time we have to ourselves. She offers a few practical strategies to help ...

Niro Sivanathan speaks, writes and consults on how people attain, maintain (and lose) influence through status and power.

Paco de Leon is a musician who happens to be killer at finance.

Rob Cross is a speaker, educator and consultant helping leaders and organizations succeed in a hyper-connected world.

Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist who helps people create and care for beautiful gardens that provide habitat for birds, butterflies and soil microorganisms.

We're experiencing an unprecedented time of transformation, and organizations must now reinvent themselves to survive. Sunil Prashara of the Project Management Institute sits down with TED curator Sally Kohn to discuss which global organizations are doing it best -- and how. (Recorded May 27, 2020)

Harish Manwani joined Unilever as a management trainee in 1976; he is now the company's chief operating officer.

Over the past 20 years, Megan Reitz's research and practice has focused on how we can flourish in our workplaces through the way we speak with, listen to, learn from and care for one another

All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Adriann Negreros. From shift flexibility to ending work on time, he outlines what he calls the "handbook of humanity" — people-centered ideas for change, rooted in empathy — that, when implemented, c...

David Logan is a USC faculty member, best-selling author, and management consultant.

Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balance of the land, says fire management expert Oral McGuire. As a leader in the Nyungar community of southwestern Australia and a former firefighter, he connects traditional wisdom with modern techniques to wield fire in a way that promotes biodiversity...

Erez Yoeli's research focuses on altruism: understanding how it works and how to promote it.

Seemingly overnight in 2020, schools transformed from places of teaching and learning into crisis management hubs, dealing not only with COVID-19, but crises of mental health and amplified racial violence. But, schools cannot be societal safety nets expected to solve all of our problems, says wellness strategist Stacey A. Gibson. She shares thre...

After his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child's special needs. In this inspiring, personal talk, he describes how project management -- the process of leading a team's work to achieve goals on a tight timeline -- can help you tackle life's ...

About this event: Join current students and young alumni for our second TEDx CaryAcademy. This year’s theme is “Curiosity,” and we have 10 fabulous speakers on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to learning theory to time management. Free but limited seating sold out in hours for our first TEDx in 2016.

Dr. Ryan Martin is the chair of the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Mellody Hobson is president of Ariel Investments, a value-driven money management firm -- and an advocate for financial literacy and investor education.

Mark Mortensen is a professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD and an expert on the changing nature of work and collaboration.

Devdutt Pattanaik looks at business and modern life through the lens of mythology.

Tanya Menon speaks, writes and consults on collaboration. Her research focuses on how people think about their relationships and the habits that allow them to build positive connections with other people.

Ramona Pierson develops tools to revolutionize learning management and assessment systems -- her fourth career after aviation, neuropsychology and software development.

James Rhee is an acclaimed entrepreneur, leader and goodwill strategist

What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety -- especially in an uneven economy -- means taking on big responsibility.

Can India become a global hub for innovation? Nirmalya Kumar thinks it already has. He details four types of "invisible innovation" coming out of India and explains why companies that used to just outsource manufacturing jobs are starting to move top management positions overseas, too.

Baba Shiv studies how “liking” and “wanting” shape the choices we make, and what that means in the world of marketing.

Gloria Chan Packer is a mental wellness educator and experienced corporate leader.

Tea Uglow leads part of Google's Creative Lab specializing in work with cultural organizations, artists, writers and producers on experiments using digital technology at the boundaries of traditional cultural practice.