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The world of work is changing, fast. The full range of human emotion can happen on the job: ambition and failure, joy and burnout, confidence and self-doubt. Company builder Molly Graham knows all about those messy feelings – and she believes they can actually be the roadmap to a meaningful career. On WorkLife, Molly sits down with all kinds of people – founders and operators, entertainers and cre... more

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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

Most leaders say culture matters. Far fewer can explain how it's actually built. Mike Schroepfer spent more than a decade helping build Facebook's engineering organization during some of its fastest—and messiest—years of growth. As CTO, he helped sha... more

It’s easy to look at successful companies and other people’s successful careers and assume the path was obvious. The reality is that success feels messy. Claire Hughes Johnson, former COO of Stripe, joins Molly to explore how difficult moments distor... more

In fast-changing companies, some things move so fast that you rarely have time to consult the business books when questions arise. Welcome to Frequently Asked Questions, a segment on WorkLife where Molly answers questions from listeners about the top... more

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Ashley Murphy
Special contributor and co-host helping shape Worklife season
Glue Club / Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Episode: FAQ: How to disagree productively, know which hills to die on, and find your mentors with Ashley Murphy
Mark Rober
YouTuber, engineer and scientist by training; former NASA and Apple engineer
CrunchLabs; YouTube Creator
Episode: Why chasing the algorithm leads to burnout with Mark Rober
Caroline Wanga
President and CEO of Essence Ventures; author; founder of Wanga Woman
Essence Ventures; Wanga Woman
Episode: Caroline Wanga on the Career Path No One Tells You About | from Hello Monday
Manoush Zomorodi
Long-time journalist and podcast host
Episode: What to do when your industry keeps changing with Manoush Zomorodi
Max Mullen
Co-founder of Instacart; investor and builder
Instacart (co-founder); venture investor
Episode: How to make AI worth your time with Max Mullen
Julie Zhuo
Co-founder of Sundial, author of The Making of a Manager, former Facebook design/product leader
Sundial; Facebook (former)
Episode: Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo
Patty Stonesifer
Former senior executive at Microsoft, founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and longtime board member
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Microsoft; Martha's Table
Episode: The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Molly Graham
New host of TED's Worklife podcast, company builder, writer
TED / Worklife
Episode: The right risks to take for a great career with Molly Graham (from How to Be a Better Human)
Adam Grant
Guest on the relaunch episode
Episode: A special announcement from Adam Grant

Hosts

Molly Graham
Host of Worklife; notable for guiding conversations with founders, operators, and thought leaders
Adam Grant
Frequent guest and recurring host figure, organizational psychologist and author contributing expert perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16k ratings
  • I’m Out

    I truly enjoyed this podcast when it was hosted by Adam Grant. I appreciated the way he referenced academic research to support the meaning of observed and anecdotal phenomena. Now it seems to just be yet another platform for people who have had “fabulous” careers telling us about their “fabulousness.” Not interested in the host’s experience at FB or about its culture etc as if they are something to be admired. Maybe for some. Not for me. I’m out.

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    3
    ptbrim
    United States6 days ago
  • Mark Zuckerberg Extraordinary

    Unsubscribed as soon as I heard the host call Mark a Zuckerberg “extraordinary” human. Zuckerberg is extraordinary; extraordinarily awful. I don’t need to spend any more time listening to a tech bro bootlicker. Gross.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Snatch M
    United States17 days ago
  • Advice on work from the 1%?

    The shift from a scientist helping draw work-life insights from the experiences of a variety of people, to someone representing their perspective on work from the vantage point of the upper echelons of corporate America as “relatable,” is grating. You do you girl, but this 9-5 girlie will be leaving the chat.

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    Katty N. Name
    United States19 days ago
  • I hate the pivot away from science

    What used to be a podcast about the behavioral science of business pivoted to being just another ”let’s hype a business personality”-type podcast.

    There’s already hundreds of those, unfortunately.

    Even tho Adam was already close to the pseudo-science end of the evidence-based management spectrum, this podcast has left that arena completely. Now it’s just anecdotes and infinitely less interesting.

    It’s one thing to pivot from Science Communication to Journalism. But this is bad journalism too... more

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    fjsjsbdeisnwbakdofrnebziwjqj
    Swedena month ago
  • Would love to see some host training

    I was excited to support a female host even though I always came for Adam! I hope Molly can get a little host training to improve. For example, I had to turn off the latest episode because Molly uses the word “like” so much - which is so fixable! Good luck, it certainly is hard to follow in Adam’s footsteps

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    MNW71011
    United Statesa month ago

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FAQ: How to disagree productively, know which hills to die on, and find your mentors with Ashley Murphy
Q: How do you work for someone when you disagree with them, and how do you execute on decisions you disagree with?
Focus on framing the disagreement as an experiment, set upfront how you'll measure success, and use multiple tools to make your case before deciding to move forward with a path.
Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo
Q: You've gotten really good at pushing yourself to take risks. How do you know when you shouldn't?
The key is evaluating intent and grounding in long-term values. If taking a risk is driven by fleeing from discomfort or immediate ego defense, it may not serve the larger purpose. Courage involves acknowledging fear and choosing actions aligned with a shared goal, not reckless bravery.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Q: How has the framework helped at moments of conflict or big decisions, like leadership changes?
The framework provides a decision-making filter that helps say no to distractions and yes to meaningful opportunities, guiding when to take on interim roles, and when to step back to focus on core aims, such as Seek Justice or Keep Learning.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Q: How did you actually write it down and make it a daily touchstone?
She created a one-page form with columns for Love and Be Loved, Seek Justice, Keep Learning, and Laugh, plus sections for personal, business, and nonprofit; she prints versions monthly or as needed and uses it to map daily actions to long-term values, ensuring a regular, tangible reflection.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Q: Will you tell us what your mission statement is and how you came up with it?
The mission statement is simple: love be loved, seek justice, keep learning, and laugh. It grew from a merging of personal values with professional life, evolving as she left Microsoft and encountered new leadership opportunities, always framed to guide decisions, time, and priorities.

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

A thoughtful, interview-driven exploration of modern work lives, focusing on how people navigate career meaning, leadership, and the human side of professional success. Episodes spotlight risk-taking, decision-making, and authentic leadership through conversations with founders, operators, researchers, and public figures, often blending practical frameworks with personal stories. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge conventional career wisdom, attention to workplace dynamics, and a growing emphasis on mental models and personal values that guide work over time. The format often centers on actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to design or reinvent their careers while balancing ambition with well-being.

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1. Ashley Murphy
2. Mark Rober
3. Caroline Wanga
4. Manoush Zomorodi
5. Max Mullen
6. Julie Zhuo
7. Patty Stonesifer
8. Molly Graham

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