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TED Business

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Climate Change
Guaranteed Income
Leadership Language
Job Fulfillment
Remote Work
Poverty
Illusion Of Continuity
Affective Forecasting
Electric Vehicle Revolution
Frontline Workers
Motivation
Sustainable Fashion
Philanthropy
Gender Equality
Customer Service
Career Satisfaction
Workplace Flexibility
Wealth Redefinition
Communication
Life Decisions

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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What do you get when you combine a major flood and near-bankruptcy? For Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey, the answer reshaped his business into a household name. He takes us back to the night his first store was destroyed, showing how shifting from ... more

Every minute somewhere in Europe, a house is demolished — along with the memories and sense of community it holds, says architect Olaf Grawert. Exposing the human and environmental cost of demolition for profit, he highlights a bold alternative that ... more

For decades, investor and business leader Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives ... and still fall short. The problem isn’t a lack of will, he says; it’s that capitalism and climate have been wired to wo... more

Everything successful starts with heart — even the most pragmatic business plan, says Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from bankruptcy and get it back to... more

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Recent Guests

Olaf Grawert
Architect and speaker focused on renovation over demolition
Lacator and Vassal / Bordeaux projects
Episode: Why are we demolishing homes during a housing crisis? | Olaf Grawert
Steve Howard
Sustainability investor; Vice Chair, Sustainability and Global Investment firm, Temasek (Tamasek); former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA
Temasek; IKEA
Episode: 4 hard truths about capitalism and climate | Steve Howard
Bonnie Hayden Cheng
Professor of Management at City University of Hong Kong and author of The Return on Kindness.
City University of Hong Kong
Episode: Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success | From Think Fast Talk Smart
Refilwe Ledwaba
Helicopter and aeroplane pilot, educator, and founder of Girls Fly Africa
Girls Fly Africa
Episode: How to empower the next generation of pilots | Refilwe Ledwaba
Meghan Hussey
Disability Inclusion Advocate
Episode: Interview: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future with BJ Miller
Myriam Sidibe
Founder of Brands on a Mission, public health advocate
Brands on a Mission
Episode: What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an impact | Myriam Sidibe
Esther Duflo
Economist and Nobel laureate advocating for public redistribution to combat climate injustice.
Episode: Tax the rich — and save the planet | from TED Talks Daily
Samir Ibrahim
CEO of SunCulture, focused on providing solar-powered irrigation solutions for farmers.
SunCulture
Episode: Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)
Josephine Waweru
Smallholder farmer from Sagana, Kenya, who uses SunCulture's solar pump technology.
Episode: Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)

Hosts

Modupe Akinola
Host of TED Business
Matt Abrahams
Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • 1/3 of the show are commercials

    Ironic to whatever it tries to lecture… way too excessive

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    Yuan @ business
    United States20 days ago
  • 为什么听不了

    Apple Podcasts
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    nanceeeeeeeey
    China24 days ago
  • 听不了

    听不了

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    噼里啪啦3412267
    China3 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 States4 months ago
  • I'm nearly 5 minutes in and still ads, no content. This podcast hasn't gone downhill it's dead. It's an Ad with a little podcast bit.

    Podcast Addict
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    Foundations531
    a year ago

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The host brings concise, actionable takeaways with strong guest lineups.
Relatable and informative discussions; high-quality guest insights.
Ad-heavy at times; some listeners feel the ads overwhelm the content.

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

Apple Podcasts
#160
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#218
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#32
Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts
#138
Germany/Business
Apple Podcasts
#179
France/Business
Apple Podcasts
#216
Australia/Business

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The surprisingly simple reason teams fail | Tessa West
Q: What made you feel like you couldn't ask for clarification in your workplace?
People often feel embarrassed to ask for clarification because they believe everyone else already understands the topic at hand.
The surprisingly simple reason teams fail | Tessa West
Q: What are we supposed to do with all of this mess if we want to make smarter team decisions?
We should normalize clarifying questions, state the obvious at the beginning of meetings, and ensure critical information is explicitly shared among team members.
Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success | From Think Fast Talk Smart
Q: Are there times where being kind at work can put you at a disadvantage?
While kindness is crucial, it can create challenges such as slower decision-making, but it's essential that kindness doesn't equate to being too nice, which might prevent necessary tough conversations.
Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success | From Think Fast Talk Smart
Q: Can you define what you mean by kindness and share some of the value it can provide to all of us in the workplace?
Kindness involves taking intentional actions for the betterment of people under your care, and it can lead to better interpersonal dynamics and well-being. It can improve retention, decrease absenteeism, and enhance productivity.
How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares (re-release)
Q: What would you say to someone who wants to start a Leadership Now project in another country?
Daniella encourages them to identify existing networks that can mobilize efforts for democracy. She highlights the importance of harnessing local connections and alumni networks as initial foundations.

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The show features high-level conversations with leaders and researchers across business, design, sustainability, and social impact, often framed by a practical lesson from the host. Episodes frequently center on how big ideas translate into real-world strategies—ranging from renovation and housing policy to climate finance, leadership, and workplace culture. A notable pattern is pairing an in-depth expert talk with actionable takeaways, making it appealing to listeners seeking both inspiration and implementable insights. A distinctive strength is the mix of rigorous, research-backed guests with stories of bold initiatives and systemic change, plus a steady stream of practical frameworks for applying ideas at work or in policy.

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2. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
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Recent guests on TED Business include:

1. Olaf Grawert
2. Steve Howard
3. Bonnie Hayden Cheng
4. Refilwe Ledwaba
5. Meghan Hussey
6. Myriam Sidibe
7. Esther Duflo
8. Samir Ibrahim

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