
Discover techniques to transform high-conflict narratives into constructive dialogues, enhancing your journalistic skills in covering complex disputes and fostering understanding.

Explore local-first software development: roadmap, hidden gems, and new challenges in the field. Gain insights from Brooklyn Zelenka's keynote on this emerging paradigm.

Develop essential leadership traits and practices, including effective communication, team management, and self-reflection for continuous improvement in your leadership journey.

Develop effective communication skills for navigating conflicts and achieving desired outcomes in challenging conversations.

Develop conflict resolution skills for open source teams. Learn strategies to address various conflict types, analyze real-world examples, and foster team prosperity.

Master effective strategies for handling heated, offensive, and tense classroom situations through a comprehensive framework covering preparation, immediate response, and follow-up approaches for educators.

Discover practical strategies for enhancing team dynamics through emotional intelligence, communication skills, and conflict resolution techniques in software development environments.

Relationship scientists Julie and John Gottman, married for over 50 years, share advice on love, relationships, and the secret to "fighting right" with host Chris Duffy of the "How to Be a Better Human" podcast.

Author and curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka shares insights from traveling across the US to meet people with opposing views, showing how curiosity can foster connection and healing division by recognizing our shared humanity.

Pettiness may seem harmless, but its impact can spread far beyond small everyday conflicts. From personal relationships to workplaces and entire communities, small acts of resentment, competition, or revenge can quietly erode trust, collaboration, and opportunity. Organizational psychologist Zoe Fra

Roberto propone mirar las palabras no por lo que suenan, sino por cómo funcionan. A través de ejemplos que van desde “coronavirus” hasta “evolución”, desde el cambio de nombre de una playa hasta frases heredadas de sus propios padres, demuestra que hay palabras que ordenan el sentido y otras que lo

Conflict is inevitable -- but what if we're handling it wrong? Dr. Paul Zeitz, a physician and epidemiologist who calls himself a civic healer, draws on deliberative democracy and neuroscience to show how communities can move from division to collaboration. His message: peaceful coexistence isn't id

Now – more than ever, it’s critical to our democracy that we find a way to connect with people to discuss controversial topics. Sharing stories is a very effective way to do that – and everyone has stories to share. Research proves that when we share stories with each other, we connect on a physiolo

Love is not a spark that flares instantly; it’s a quiet garden that blooms over time. It grows in daily acts of patience, in the grace of understanding, in showing up even when unglamorous. Love matures through missteps, forgiveness, and shared silence — not just through grand declarations. To trul

In this talk, Kobe Cantelon shares his unique journey growing up in Israel, competing in snowboarding across North America, and discovering how a passion for sport can bring people together, even in today’s divided world. Through his heartfelt story, he explains how his family plans to bring snowboa

We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. In this talk, Brandon Fink shares a simple formula for navigating disagreement, one that replaces assumptions with curiosity and helps people feel heard, even when they don’t agree. Brandon P. Fink, CFP®, AEP® is a distinguished Wealth Advisor at

If you are constantly shrinking yourself to make somebody else comfortable.. stop. If you are saying yes out of fear and not will then pause. I came. I saw. I conquered. ", these words were her mantra. Gitasmita Kundu is an aspiring and budding commerce student, with an undying passion for public sp

As digital technologies continue to transform how we work, learn, and communicate, this talk examines the growing importance of human-centered skills. Prof. Dana Alsulaiman explores people skills such as communication, empathy, and collaboration, and explains their role in supporting ethical innovat

Every relationship you have is a mirror. How you speak to yourself, how you set boundaries, how you show up — it all gets reflected back to you. Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship expert, NY Times bestselling author, and host of the Podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity

Blame feels justified. But it rarely leads to solutions. In this TEDx talk, the speaker explains how blame—whether in families, workplaces, or societies—creates stagnation, while responsibility creates momentum. Using real-life experiences, the talk demonstrates how one mindset shift can turn confl

In this joint talk, Emily, a trauma therapist, and Shulin, a passionate student podcaster, explore the emotional toll of feeling unheard. They share personal experiences showcasing the importance of creating safe spaces for expression. Advocating for compassionate listening and acceptance, they aim