TED Talks
TED: How business can improve the world, not just the bottom line | Esha Chhabra
Sustainability has become more marketing than action, says environmental business journalist Esha Chhabra. Challenging conventional business models solely focused on profit, she shares how regenerative companies that embed purpose into...
PBS
How Texas gun owners feel about background checks, red flag laws
In the aftermath of recent mass shootings, calls for expanding gun safety regulations have increased. Although some of these ideas are popular among Americans overall, how do gun owners specifically feel about them? William Brangham...
Curated Video
Burkini designer: French ban 'attack on women'
The founder and designer of UK-based burkini maker, Modestly Active, said the burkini ban in France is a "direct attack on women that want to cover."London-born Kausar Sacranie is a mother of three and became known for her Leicester...
MinutePhysics
Every Force in Nature (Theory of Everything, Part III)
In which we explain economic equilibrium, how to make money from nothing, and every fundamental force in physics.
TED Talks
TED: Inside the massive (and unregulated) world of surveillance tech | Sharon Weinberger
What is a weapon in the Information Age? From microscopic "smart dust" tracking devices to DNA-tracing tech and advanced facial recognition software, journalist Sharon Weinberger leads a hair-raising tour through the global, unregulated...
TED Talks
Pam Warhurst: How we can eat our landscapes
What should a community do with its unused land? Plant food, of course. With energy and humor, Pam Warhurst tells at the TEDSalon the story of how she and a growing team of volunteers came together to turn plots of unused land into...
Crash Course
Handhelds: Crash Course Games
Today, we're going to talk about the gaming devices that combine the screen, speakers, controls, and computer into one neat little package - that's right we're talking about handheld game consoles. Handhelds have actually been around...
TED Talks
TED: An entertainment icon on living a life of meaning | Norman Lear
In the 1970s (and decades following), TV producer Norman Lear touched the lives of millions with culture-altering sitcoms like All in the Family, The Jeffersons and Good Times, pushing the boundaries of the era and giving a primetime...
Crash Course
Market Economy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, we’re going to take a look at how the government plays a role in the economy. Specifically, the way the government creates and maintains our market economic system. Now sure, the government’s role in the economy can be...
TED Talks
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: How craving attention makes you less creative
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has gotten more than his fair share of attention from his acting career. But as social media exploded over the past decade, he got addicted like the rest of us -- trying to gain followers and likes only to be left...
MinuteEarth
Will Gas Stations Survive?
Although it’s not likely to happen soon, someday gas stations may be replaced by (or turn into) another type of fueling station, because no fuel or mode of transportation is forever
Crash Course
The Underground Economy: Crash Course Econ
What is an underground economy? Whether you call it a black market, a grey market, or just the shop down the street, its about connecting people with goods outside of official channels. Some stuff happens in the underground economy...
SciShow
How Stores Try to Manipulate Your Senses to Sell You Stuff
For those of you looking to go out and actually do your holiday shopping in a store, you might want to be wary of the tricks businesses may use to encourage more spending.
Curated Video
Fight a Battle More than Once | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was a late 20th Century British politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She knew that ‘You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.’ Salespeople know that you may need something like 7 contacts,...
Wonderscape
Demystifying NFTs: Exploring Non-Fungible Tokens
Dive into the world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and blockchain technology, understanding their unique characteristics and the impact they have on digital art and creative industries. Learn about the origins of NFTs, their role in...
Curated Video
The Role of a Management Assistant in Employee Development
Amanda is a dedicated Management Assistant with Enterprise Holdings, serving as a vital link between frontline employees and upper management. With a passion for hands-on training and employee development, she excels in providing...
Great Big Story
Saving the Oldest Store in NYC’s Chinatown
Meet Mallam, the fifth-generation owner of Wing on Wo, preserving heritage and community through the Wow project.
MarketWatch
How to spot bad financial advice online: watch out for these red flags
There are many people online who are good at getting followers, but not good at pointing those followers in the best direction for their financial future. Here are some red flags to run away from.
Curated Video
Seeking Commitment - Closing the Sale [Sales Process Part 8 of 9]
The last step of the sales process at the meeting itself is to seek commitment: to ask the prospect if they will buy. This is called ‘closing’.
Curated Video
Sales Meeting Rapport Building [Sales Process Part 3 of 9]
When your sales meeting starts, do not go straight into selling mode. People buy from people, so your first priority is to create some basic human contact. Start (or extend) your relationship with some basic rapport building.
Curated Video
Opening the Sales Meeting [Sales Process Part 4 of 9]
You have made a connection with your sales prospect, and you are ready to start selling… But, hold on. Let’s first open the sales process formally, so we all know where we are. This is the Sales Opening.
Curated Video
Diagnosis: Diagnosing the Customer's Need [Sales Process Part 5 of 9]
The first stage of the actual sale part of the sales process is diagnosing what your prospect needs or wants – and understanding which is which. This is the investigation, or diagnosis, stage of the sales process.
Curated Video
Handling Objections to the Sale [Sales Process Part 7 of 9]
If you don’t get objections to your sales pitch either you got it just right, or they aren’t interested. Objections are usually a good thing. So, it pays to become adept at handling objections.
Curated Video
After-Sales Activities [Sales Process Part 9 of 9]
The last step in the sales process happens after the sale. But it is important to understand that there are after-sales tasks that, if they get forgotten or are not done well, will compromise the sale you worked so hard to achieve.