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What's your point? Communication expert Chris Fenning reveals how the first 60 seconds can make or break a workplace conversation — and shares a three-step framework to help you get it right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

What sound came after the Big Bang? Astronomer Mark Whittle takes us back to the infant cosmos, where massive sound waves pulsed through primordial gas in a pattern that's still traceable across the galaxy today. Working with sound artist Ander Mikalson and composer Caroline Shaw ... Show More

During the pandemic, Anthony Klotz predicted the “Great Resignation”: a mass exodus of unhappy workers leaving their jobs after COVID epiphanies. Now, he’s seeing a different pattern begin to emerge as people opt to hunker down in their current jobs until they can find a better o ... Show More

Harness the power of frustrated people to shake up the status quo — just like Pixar did. This episode is made possible with the support of Bonobos, Accenture, Hilton, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/worklifemisfitsFor the full text transcript, visit htt ... Show More

Those times where rage and annoyance get transformed in the most interesting and productive of ways. Show 'em who's boss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

How do you deal with jerks at work? And is it possible to eliminate them altogether? This episode is made possible with the support of Bonobos, Accenture, Hilton, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/worklifeaholesFor the full text transcript, visit https:// ... Show More

In this CarCast I discuss turning anger into a tool, and harnessing it to make moves. 

What we can learn about friendly competition from Olympic skiers, elite marathoners, and...food truck vendors. This episode is made possible with the support of Accenture, Bonobos, Hilton, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/workliferivalsFor the full text ... Show More

StoryCorps does a lot of different things, but they all come down to connecting people— even if they disagree. That's the idea behind our One Small Step initiative, where we pair strangers with opposing political views to have a conversation, not about politics, but about their l ... Show More

Forget the hammocks and ping-pong tables. Creativity takes work. Managers at Google, Lego and a pair of AI startups share advice on breaking through.To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. https://subscribenow.economist.com/podcasts-plusIf you’re already a ... Show More

In this episode, we dive into the drama with "Crutches," a boy Ken dated briefly who later was broken up with and went to Reddit for a Live Q&A with her haters as payback. We explore how to handle insecure men and share strategies for dealing with such situations. Plus, we tu ... Show More

This episode explores the transformative power of creativity and its impact on our lives. It provides valuable insights on how to unlock your creative potential, nurture existing talents by embracing curiosity, overcome creative blocks, and find inspiration.