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Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world.

  • 15 minutes 7 seconds
    The power of personalization in the age of AI | Mark Abraham

    With all that spam clogging your inbox, a more personalized experience with the brands you interact with would be a refreshing change of pace. Sharing insights from his research into what brands can do to improve the experience of the people they want to reach, personalization pioneer Mark Abraham highlights a key mindset that can help companies boost their growth (and delight their customers) in the era of AI. After the talk, Modupe dives into what this could mean for the rest of your life — on and offline. 

    28 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 18 minutes 40 seconds
    Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments | Henna Pryor

    When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance expert Henna Pryor. She shares tips on embracing discomfort for the sake of self-betterment and shows how pushing past the "cringe chasm" — the gap between how we perceive ourselves and how others see us — can open up chances to get ahead at work and in life. After the talk, Modupe shares wisdom on how to get over the fear of being cringe.

    21 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 17 minutes 17 seconds
    How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter

    How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not rivalry. Whether you're asking for a raise or resolving a family dispute, she offers five simple tips for a successful discussion — starting with one powerful question. After the talk, Modupe shares tips on starting the conversation. 

    14 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 17 minutes 14 seconds
    The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton

    Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring for the elderly — pay so poorly that workers can barely make ends meet. Nonprofit leader Zeynep Ton is intent on changing that, showing why everyone wins when companies pay their people livable wages and offer opportunities for growth. After the talk, Modupe digs into why money shouldn’t be spent solely on recruiting, training and hiring new talent — but also investing in existing employees. 

    7 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 16 minutes 8 seconds
    How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential | Jay Bailey

    Jay Bailey says so many ideas never see the light of day because entrepreneurship has a problem of belonging. He shares how a chance encounter kicked off his own journey to becoming an entrepreneur and advocate for Black-owned businesses — and shows how anyone can unlock untapped potential. After the talk, Modupe reflects on how having space to explore your talent can actually help you realize your dreams.

    30 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 16 minutes 25 seconds
    The breakthrough power of young leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan

    Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the CEO of a nonprofit, he shares surprising lessons on adaptability and accountability, showing why truly effective leaders listen to the voice of younger generations. After the talk, Modupe reflects on how her classroom leadership style changed after the pandemic. 

    23 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 16 minutes 18 seconds
    How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice

    Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares where she learned these key qualities of successful leadership, offering three lessons for anyone who wants to overcome their fears, stand up for what’s right and build opportunity for all. After the talk, Modupe urges us all to tell our own stories.

    16 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 17 minutes 30 seconds
    The secret to finding your ideal workplace | Marion Campan

    What's the most important thing to look for when applying for a new job? Entrepreneur Marion Campan advocates for a focus on company culture above all else. She offers practical strategies for evaluating companies before accepting a new position — including how to ask the right questions about values, feedback and expectations — to help job seekers find positions where they can thrive. After the talk, Modupe models some questions to ask that help reveal what it’s like to work at an organization — before saying yes to a new job. 

    9 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 15 minutes 10 seconds
    How to claim your leadership power | Michael Timms

    When faced with challenges, do you often seek someone else to blame? Leadership expert Michael Timms shows why this instinct is counterproductive, highlighting three effective habits of self-accountability that will empower you and others to make positive change — whether at home or at work. After the talk, Modupe shares crucial questions to ask yourself on balancing self acceptance and honesty. 

    2 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 17 minutes 23 seconds
    What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano

    Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, equitable workplaces while also increasing profits. After the talk, Modupe shares how she incorporates these learnings into the classroom. 

    26 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 12 minutes 44 seconds
    Do gut microbes control your personality? (from TED Health)

    Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into emerging research that explores how certain gut bacteria can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders. Learn more about how this ongoing clinical medical and pharmaceutical research might change how we treat disease — and discover the impact of your internal microbial makeup on your mood, weight and more.

    This is an episode of TED Health, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective. For more episodes, follow the podcast wherever you're listening to this. 

    19 August 2024, 4:00 am
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