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- 13 minutes 20 secondsWork is broken. Gen Z can help fix it | Amanda SchneiderWould you rather stay in your current job until you retire, or change jobs every year? Researcher Amanda Schneider says Gen Z's answer to this question says a lot about the evolving workplace. Sharing data-driven insights on the young workforce, she debunks common misconceptions about Gen Z employees and explains why their preferences are key to unlocking a more flexible, effective workplace for everyone.
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29 March 2025, 6:00 am - 8 minutes 10 secondsWhy joy and flexibility are good for business | Rosie Sargeant“In the future, companies will succeed or fail based on how much their people enjoy their work,” says management consultant Rosie Sargeant. She offers three tips to make work more joyful, increase employee retention and boost customer satisfaction, suggesting how fun (like kangaroo-themed employee check-ins) can be both professional and profitable.
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28 March 2025, 3:10 pm - 9 minutes 1 secondHow industrial fishing sinks communities | Lamin JasseyWhat happens when the fish that sustain a community start disappearing? Environmental activist Lamin Jassey shares how industrial fish meal factories are devastating local waters, livelihoods and health in The Gambia — and how communities are organizing to defend their coasts and reclaim their future, one catch at a time.
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27 March 2025, 3:05 pm - 9 minutes 14 secondsA fresh approach to resolving conflicts | Darya ShaikhConflict is an unavoidable part of any relationship. But what if the point of arguing isn't to win, but rather to grow from the experience? Facilitator Darya Shaikh presents a powerful framework for managing conflicts, showing how you can navigate complex conversations and identify pathways for mutual progress despite differences.
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26 March 2025, 3:03 pm - 9 minutes 22 secondsThe “hot shot rule” to help you become a better leader | Kat ColeConfidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from taking action, says business leader Kat Cole, who worked her way up from waitress to CEO of a global health company. She presents a simple yet powerful practice called the “hot shot rule” to help you step into a leadership mindset, break free from inertia and take decisive action when it matters most.
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25 March 2025, 3:05 pm - 14 minutes 12 secondsThe key to navigating change with confidence | Kristy EllmerWhat if the change you fear most is actually the best thing for you? Change leader Kristy Ellmer shares a powerful lesson on how even the most difficult transitions, including layoffs and company-wide transformations, can open unexpected doors. She offers tools from behavioral science to help you shift your mindset and navigate uncertainty with confidence — even when every instinct tells you to resist.
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24 March 2025, 3:09 pm - 41 minutes 9 secondsTED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me | Rich Benjamin
Rich Benjamin is a cultural critic, anthropologist, and author of the new memoir Talk To Me: Lessons From A Family Forged By History. In this live taping for the TED Talks Daily Book Club, Elise Hu interviews Rich about the powerful role history plays in shaping generations – and how he tells the story of two nations through the intimate search for answers in his own family’s story.
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23 March 2025, 6:00 am - 12 minutes 8 secondsAn NBA champion's advice on being a top teammate | Shane BattierWhat if the secret to success isn’t being in the spotlight, but making everyone else around you shine? Former NBA player Shane Battier shares how his most impactful moments didn’t come from scoring points but rather from small, underrated actions that helped his team win — and why prioritizing "we" over "me" can create a lasting legacy, both on and off the court.
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22 March 2025, 6:00 am - 14 minutes 24 secondsA survival guide for musicians in the age of AI | Harvey Mason jr.Artificial intelligence can write a song in seconds, but does that mean human songwriters will become obsolete? Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. doesn’t think so. A songwriter himself, he offers a four-step “survival guide” for human creators to endure the age of AI, urging musicians to embrace technology while preserving the emotional essence of human artistry.
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21 March 2025, 3:07 pm - 8 minutes 39 secondsIs generosity the most underrated leadership skill? | Joe DavisLeadership isn’t about a title or position — it’s about generosity, says organizational expert Joe Davis. Drawing on his extensive experience as a people manager, he shares three essential tips for leaders to unlock the potential of their teams by listening generously, embracing vulnerability and leading with humanity — and shows how it's possible to both earn trust and drive results.
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20 March 2025, 3:09 pm - 25 minutes 40 secondsAn ethicist's guide to living a good life | Ira BedzowIt's easy to say you have values — but how can you actually put them into action? Ethicist and rabbi Ira Bedzow helps people wrestle with this big question so they can navigate life with a sense of meaning and direction. He sits down with Shoshana Ungerleider, physician and host of the "TED Health" podcast, to discuss why you may have more than one singular purpose, how to define success on your own terms and the role of community in a fulfilling life.
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