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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Work.

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Best practices for business innovation

Business is changing, and so should the way you work. Here's how to stay ahead of the new normal while motivating talent -- from fresh hires to your best and brightest -- to dream up the next big success for your company. (Curated in partnership with Upwork.)

A playbook for agile, inclusive leadership

The secret to having a great team is being a great leader. So what does it take to develop the perspective and skillset needed to succeed — no matter the situation? Learn from the best on how to foster your own personal brand of diligent, inclusive leadership. (Curated in partnership with Kellogg School of Management)

The most popular TED Originals of 2021

TED Original Series dive deep into fascinating topics -- from the future of work and how to achieve a more secure financial future to the secrets of sleep and how your body really works. Here, the ten most-watched Originals episodes published in 2021.

7 ideas to inspire your entrepreneurial journey

Illuminate your journey as an entrepreneur with these insightful talks primed to inspire the current and future generations of female founders ready to embrace new heights of success.

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Talks about Work

Anne Morriss

Unsolicited Advice: Why is Amazon dragging its employees back into the office?

Alex Carter

How to ask for more — and get it

Zeynep Ton

The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too

Fixable

How to spot a bully in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Amy Cuddy) - Part 1

Henna Pryor

Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments

Ayelet Fishbach

How to set the right goals and stay motivated

Aline Sousa

The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice

Valerie Montgomery Rice

How to break through fear and become a leader

Marion Campan

The secret to finding your ideal workplace

Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez

How farmworkers are fighting extreme heat

Justin Trudeau

Leadership lessons from the prime minister of Canada

Fixable

Fixable Live - A conversation with Scott Galloway

Adam Whybrew

Why you should talk about your anxiety at work

Paolo Gaudiano

What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right

Sagar Goel

An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI

Tessa West

The problem with being "too nice" at work

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Exclusive articles about Work

Have you quietly quit? Your next step: Go to the neutral zone

Have you been rethinking the way you work, your values or your place in the world? Before you plunge headlong into your next big thing, podcast host and author Manoush Zomorodi suggests trying this instead.

Posted Nov 2022

Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now

The pandemic has shown that now -- and more than ever -- we need to move to a model of work that protects employees from stress and burnout. The good news: The four-day week can be great for businesses and for the planet, says consultant Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Posted Jul 2021

6 tips to help you manage your day AND your anxiety when working from home

Writer and podcast host Morra Aarons-Mele is an anxious person, even at the best of times. Here are some tips based on what she's learned from 15 years of managing her anxiety while also working from home.

Posted Mar 2021

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