Answering the Call for Business Leadership
Explore how businesses can adapt to global challenges and lead systemic change for people, planet, and prosperity. Insights from industry leaders on driving positive impact and innovation.
Transforming Markets
Experts discuss redesigning economic models to prioritize human prosperity, natural capital, and community resilience, exploring gaps, necessary actions, and the roles of business and government in driving sustainable change.
L'ingrédient manquant de la transition écologique - le courage
Découvrez comment le courage, mélange de cœur, de collectif et de récit, peut débloquer l'action des dirigeants d'entreprise pour une économie écologique, embarquant citoyens et politique dans son sillage.
The 3 Magic Ingredients of Amazing Presentations
Discover the three key elements for creating impactful presentations and learn a powerful technique to craft compelling narratives that transform audiences and achieve your objectives.
Life at 30,000 Feet
Richard Branson shares insights on his career journey, discussing successes, challenges, and surprising motivations that have shaped his entrepreneurial path and personal philosophy.
Responsible AI for Business Leaders
Explore responsible AI practices, challenges, and Google's principles for ethical AI implementation in business. Learn strategies to mitigate risks and ensure positive outcomes in AI development.
Strategic Digital Disruption
Experts discuss ethical system creation by developers, exploring the intersection of technology, business, and society. Insights on responsible innovation and digital transformation for a sustainable future.
Is Ego the Biggest Reason for Failure?
Leading investors discuss the challenges of recognizing when a leader has overstayed their welcome, exploring the role of ego in business failures and the importance of self-awareness.
The Biggest Mistake I Ever Made
Twilio CEO shares insights on entrepreneurial conviction, revealing his biggest mistake and its impact on his life and business journey.
In Conversation with AWS CEO Adam Selipsky
Explore technology's future with AWS CEO Adam Selipsky in a thought-provoking discussion on innovation, digital transformation, and the evolving landscape of cloud computing.
Innovating for Impact in Our Global Food System
Explore innovative practices like regenerative agriculture reshaping environmental stewardship in the global food system, impacting health, economy, and sustainability.
The Business Case for Reading Fiction
Discover how reading fiction enhances business leadership by boosting creativity, connecting ideas, and fostering empathy, challenging the misconception that it's unproductive.
Catching Up and Rising Above - A Hospitality Story
Hotelier's journey: Overcoming challenges, building success through resilience, determination, and adaptability. Inspiring tale of turning setbacks into growth opportunities in the competitive hospitality industry.
Building Trust for Sales Success - Insights from Larry Levine
Discover strategies for building trust-based relationships in sales, focusing on authenticity, empathy, and integrity. Learn to overcome challenges, ask engaging questions, and deepen client connections for success in today's market.
The Trap of Win-Lose Thinking (and How to Escape It) | John Mackey | TED
Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey shares how a major flood that destroyed his first store and near-bankruptcy led him to shift from a win-lose mindset to a "win-win-win" worldview, ultimately transforming his business into a household name.
Why Good People Become Bad Bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell | TED
Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell discuss "power blindness" - how authority can distort perspective - and share practical strategies to break the cycle of toxic leadership. Recorded at TEDxSonomaCounty in March 2025.
Talks for when you're starting a new job
Talks for when you're starting a new job
The joy playbook | Krista Swanson | TEDxMechanicsville
In this talk, Krista Swanson shows how joy — often dismissed as “soft” — is actually a strategic driver of performance and resilience. From childhood lessons on the sidelines to high-stakes boardrooms, she demonstrates how belonging unlocks creativity and courage. Her Joy Playbook offers three pract
Beyond Expertise: Why We Need Generalists Now | Julie Lavergne | TEDxMechanicsville
In a world that’s moving faster and growing more complex, we keep turning to specialists to solve problems that no longer fit neatly in their boxes. Julie Lavergne argues that what we need now are generalists—the integrators, translators, and pattern-spotters who connect the dots others miss. This t
The Future of Leadership: Why Being Human Wins | Natalia Popowych | TEDxMechanicsville
This talk challenges the myth of polished leadership and makes the case that real resilience lives in the messy middle of being human. In the middle of delivering it, Natalia cracked, froze, stepped offstage, then returned to finish, transforming the moment into a live demonstration of rebel truths
Understanding Your Ecosystem | Ayub Ghauri | TEDxRLKU
Ayub Ghauri explains the challenges of leading and how a good leader can create a chair reaction of support, resilience and focus in their team. Mr. Ayub Ghauri—a visionary business leader and one of Pakistan’s most respected voices in technology and innovation. As Executive Director at NetSol and