
Why you should listen
Meyer is founder and CEO of Calibrate, Inc., a Washington, DC-based firm that trains businesses in fraud detection, insider threat mitigation and security awareness. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Time and CNN, among others. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master’s in public policy from Claremont Graduate University and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.
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The ripple effect of an idea
April 14, 2026
At TED, we say that ideas change everything. And it’s the people behind these ideas who make TED the powerful community it is. Each talk sparks something: a new question, a shift in perspective, a feeling that lingers longer than expected. Those who hear the talk then forward along that nugget of insight, in a […]
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Books to help you answer big questions about yourself
May 6, 2015
Why in the world did I do that? How can I do better? Chances are you've asked yourself these questions at least once today. To understand how your mind works and how you can improve your decision-making, explore these six psychology and behavioral economics books, each one recommended by a renowned thinker.
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The truth about lies: a recommended reading list
March 31, 2015
"Lying is a cooperative act," says professional lie detector Pamela Meyer. "Think about it, a lie has no power whatsoever by its mere utterance. Its power emerges when someone else agrees to believe the lie." Here, Meyer shares 17 books about truth, dishonesty, and all the gray areas in between.
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