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Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how ... more

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Leadership expert Melissa M. Mikus breaks down why most workplace friction isn't about personality clashes or bad intentions — it's about not knowing how to effectively communicate. Her solution? A small, visible and easy tweak that anyone can implem... more

Control is an illusion — and the leaders who chase it are holding their teams back. Workplace culture expert Jessica Kriegel explores the tactic that leaders who want to achieve extraordinary results should try instead. After, Modupe challenges liste... more

Most managers give feedback. Few give feedback that actually works. Drawing on her background in psychology and executive coaching, Renee St Jacques breaks down what so many well-intentioned leaders get wrong — and introduces a three-part framework t... more

One of our favorite TED talks on TED Business is from company builder Molly Graham. She’s also the new host of WorkLife with Molly Graham, another podcast from TED. Modupe sits down with Molly at TED2026 to talk about her journey from Facebook to giv... more

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Recent Guests

Renee St Jacques
Executive coach and psychologist
Independent coach / psychologist
Episode: How to give feedback that lands | Renee St Jacques
Molly Graham
Company and community builder, former COO-focused leader, host of WorkLife (TED) as of this episode
Glue Club / WorkLife (TED)
Episode: Why the smartest person in the room is asking the “dumb” questions with Molly Graham
Emily Durham
Emily the Recruiter; author of Clock In, No BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career Without Losing Your Mind
Emily the Recruiter / Clock In author
Episode: Why you should stop chasing your “dream job” (w/ Emily the Recruiter) | from Fixable
Qahir Dhanani
International collaboration expert
(as introduced on the episode)
Episode: Is inviting everyone to the meeting holding back global cooperation? | Qahir Dhanani
Virginia Santy
Design Consultant
Self-employed (Design Consultant)
Episode: Why the world is still not built for women | Virginia Santy
Jacob Goldstein
Co-host of Business History in Conversation
Business History (Pushkin)
Episode: The surprising origins of Southwest Airlines with Jacob Goldstein
Patty Stonesifer
Senior leader in philanthropy and former Microsoft executive
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Microsoft; Martha's Table
Episode: The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer | from WorkLife with Molly Graham
Vivian Tu
Financial educator and founder of Ask Dolly (startup)
Ask Dolly
Episode: 3 things I wish I knew when I was broke | Vivian Tu
Julienne Oyler
CEO and co-founder of Inkomoko, Africa's largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs
Inkomoko
Episode: How displaced people are driving local economies | Julienne Oyler

Host

Modupe Akinola
Host of TED Business, affiliated with Columbia Business School; leads with research-backed perspectives on leadership and organizational behavior.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • More commercials than content

    I get that things cost money and advertising and subscriptions pay for the show, but each episode spends the first few minutes sharing ads, then a short introduction, then more ads before getting into the meat of the topic. Then the show continues to be so interrupted by ads that there’s no time to get into a topic. After a 15 minute I feel like I received as much info as reading a two paragraph article. I love other TED programs, but this one feels like it exists just to sell ads.

    Apple Podcasts
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    @coletteg
    United States8 days ago
  • 1/3 of the show are commercials

    Ironic to whatever it tries to lecture… way too excessive

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Yuan @ business
    United States5 months ago
  • 为什么听不了

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nanceeeeeeeey
    China5 months ago
  • 听不了

    听不了

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    噼里啪啦3412267
    China7 months ago
  • Good content, too many ads

    Lots of great speakers and talks, but I don’t think I can listen anymore with the number of ads. It’s insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tacoboi
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring practical frameworks listeners can apply at work.
Hosts synthesize complex topics into actionable steps for professionals.
Varied guest mix keeps content fresh and relevant to business leadership.
Ads are frequent and sometimes distract from content, per some listeners.
Long-form discussions balance big ideas with tangible takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#192
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#207
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#81
France/Business
Apple Podcasts
#160
Germany/Business
Apple Podcasts
#181
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#230
Italy/Business

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Why you should stop chasing your “dream job” (w/ Emily the Recruiter) | from Fixable
Q: My name is Sarah, a psychotherapist, and I'm feeling disillusioned and considering pivoting. Does any of this matter and where do I go from here?
Emily suggests distinguishing burnout from misalignment, testing pain sources, and considering options like adjusting responsibilities, small side projects, or pivoting to related roles (e.g., consulting, education). She emphasizes that not being stuck is possible and recommends gradual exploration rather than abrupt quitting.
The surprising origins of Southwest Airlines with Jacob Goldstein
Q: I'm curious to know what made you want to tell this story. What was it that you found so compelling, and what do you think it says about the history of business?
Jacob emphasizes the scrappy, underdog nature of Southwest and how the core tension between invention and execution—scaling a great idea into a durable business—offers key lessons about profitability, discipline, and the evolving nature of competition in business history.
Why the world is still not built for women | Virginia Santy
Q: Do you feel comfortable? How does the environment affect that?,
The host implies that comfort is a gendered issue; when the environment is designed with women's experiences in mind, comfort, safety, and productivity improve for everyone.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer | from WorkLife with Molly Graham
Q: What does keeping learning mean in practice?
It means staying open to new ideas, listening even when you disagree, and using that learning to inform leadership and decision-making.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer | from WorkLife with Molly Graham
Q: How did you come up with it?
I merged personal values from my upbringing with my professional life to create a simple, actionable touchstone that guides decisions weekly, monthly, and yearly.

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What is TED Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused interview series that highlights practical frameworks, leadership lessons, and market insights from a diverse set of guests spanning philanthropy, finance, technology, architecture, and sustainability. Episodes frequently center on personal mission statements, negotiation skills, listening and communication, capitalism and climate, inclusive entrepreneurship, and real-world case studies. A notable strength is translating TED-style talks into actionable takeaways for listeners, often anchored by thoughtful hosts who synthesize ideas into applicable steps. The show tends to attract professionals seeking strategic thinking, actionable frameworks, and inspiration from high-impact leaders and researchers, with occasional debat... more

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4. Qahir Dhanani
5. Virginia Santy
6. Jacob Goldstein
7. Patty Stonesifer
8. Vivian Tu

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