One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn’t hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. Then her coach told her to take it off — and…
Most managers give feedback. Few give feedback that actually works. Drawing on her background in psychology and executive coaching, Renee St Jacques breaks down what so many well-intentioned leaders get wrong — and introduces a…
Deep tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix spent years building AI — now, he believes we’re on the cusp of a profound merger between humans and machines. Reframing the AI debate through the lens of evolutionary…
Leadership expert Melissa M. Mikus breaks down why most workplace friction isn’t about personality clashes or bad intentions — it’s about not knowing how to effectively communicate. Her solution? A small, visible and easy tweak…
Creator Maya Higa is on a mission to use the internet to build the next generation of conservationists. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is one of the most-watched sanctuaries on Earth, with dozens of…
What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins TED’s Sal Khan to explore why fully autonomous vehicles (where you never have to touch the wheel) could end…
Most of us assume data-driven people make data-driven decisions. Not quite. Adam Grant has built a career helping others think more clearly — but when it comes to his own career, the most important calls…
Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you’ll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Graham took to the TED stage two years ago to share…
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for…
In November 2025, Neal Kumar Katyal was asked to do what no US Supreme Court litigator had ever done: convince the justices to strike down a sitting president’s signature initiative. After enlisting the help of…
