![Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky Image](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjI4MCxcImhlaWdodFwiOjI4MCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvd3d3LmdvbG91ZG5vdy5jb21cXFwvaW1hZ2VzXFxcL2xvZ28uc3ZnXCIsXCJvcHRpb25zXCI6W119IiwiaGFzaCI6IjBlY2RiZGYwMTc4OWVhNWEyNTkzN2FlZjgzMTE4OGJiNmRhNDdiYjUifQ==/why-the-world-needs-more-builders-and-less-us-vs-them-daniel-lubetzky.jpg)
Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky
8 July - 16 minsWe're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, says the real enemy isn't a person but a mindset. He introduces a new initiative that aims to bring together "builders" from around the world to replace extremism with practical problem-solving — and shows how you can join the movement. After the talk, Modupe poses critical questions on what it means to build together.
![How to claim your leadership power | Michael Timms](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/how-to-claim-your-leadership-power-michael-timms.jpg)
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.
15 mins
2 September Finished
![What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/what-dei-gets-wrong-and-how-to-do-it-right-paolo-gaudiano.jpg)
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.
17 mins
26 August Finished
![Do gut microbes control your personality? (from TED Health)](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/do-gut-microbes-control-your-personality-from-ted-health.jpg)
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.
12 mins
19 August Finished
![Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees? | Nicole Rycroft](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/why-are-we-making-pizza-boxes-out-of-endangered-trees-nicole-rycroft.jpg)
Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees? | Nicole Rycroft
If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about supply chains, says biodiversity champion and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Nicole Rycroft. Her organization, Canopy, partners with key industry leaders to overhaul their base materials in favor of more sustainable alternatives. This week we're revisiting talk where we learn more about how they're shifting production of everything from T-shirts to the Harry Potter book series out of the world's ancient and endangered forests -- and how solutions for every sector are closer than we think. After the talk, Modupe shares some tips on transforming simple pleasures (like buying clothes or ordering takeout) so they’re a bit better for the planet.
12 mins
12 August Finished
![How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/how-to-use-venture-capital-for-good-freada-kapor-klein.jpg)
How to use venture capital for good | Freada Kapor Klein
Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment playbook in order to close the opportunity gap for low-income communities. She explains how her firm is investing in entrepreneurs and startups solving real-world problems — and the measurable difference it's already making. After the talk, Modupe urges us all to rethink success — so the focus is on tangible impact and meaningful relationships.
17 mins
5 August Finished
![Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/why-you-should-talk-about-your-anxiety-at-work-adam-whybrew.jpg)
Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew
We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at work — and why being vulnerable creates a safe space for everyone. After the talk, Modupe discusses why we all need to advocate for important causes on an institutional level — and how to start.
15 mins
29 July Finished