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TED: Bravery, brilliance and RuPaul Charles | On the Spot | RuPaul Charles

12th - Higher Ed
In the debut of TED's new "On the Spot" rapid-fire Q&A format, Emmy-winning television superstar and drag icon RuPaul Charles answers questions about bravery, brilliance and more — all with his signature wit and wisdom. Get a glimpse...
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TED: How to live a meaningful life | Brian S. Lowery

12th - Higher Ed
What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.
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TED: How to find laughter anywhere | Chris Duffy

12th - Higher Ed
Why are some people really funny and others ... not so much? Comedian Chris Duffy shows how you can sharpen your sense of humor and start laughing every day — by seeing the world like a kid.
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TED: Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo

12th - Higher Ed
Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Saamra Mekuria-Grillo says the image we most commonly see — a guy in a hoodie — is a limiting representation of entrepreneurial success. She highlights the importance of young Black people seeing...
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TED: How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential | Jay Bailey

12th - Higher Ed
Jay Bailey says so many ideas never see the light of day because entrepreneurship has a problem of belonging. He shares how a chance encounter kicked off his own journey to becoming an entrepreneur and advocate for Black-owned businesses...
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TED: 3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | Ruchi Sinha

12th - Higher Ed
We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it like it's a battle. But it's not about dominating, says organizational psychologist Ruchi Sinha. It's about crafting a relationship,...
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TED: Why paternity leave benefits everyone | Shu Matsuo Post

12th - Higher Ed
Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their babies -- but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his seven transformative months of paternity...
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TED: To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan

12th - Higher Ed
Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan offers profound wisdom (and seven key words) to help you focus in on what...
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TED: Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky

12th - Higher Ed
We'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...
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TED: My epic journey becoming the fastest person to paddle around Australia | Bonnie Hancock

12th - Higher Ed
What challenges lie ahead of a staggering 12,700-kilometer paddle around the entire continent of Australia? Crocodiles and sharks were just the beginning, says Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock. Reflecting on her remarkable feat of becoming the...
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TED: Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan

12th - Higher Ed
When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's worth the risk to let people get to know the real you.
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TED: 5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about | Marcos Salazar

12th - Higher Ed
Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar -- and you have the power to shape what it is. Here's how you can create a brand that captures who you are, who you'd like to be and how...
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TED: The unexpected key to boosting your productivity | Dan Shipper

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wished you could stop procrastinating and just be as efficient as a machine? Since you're a human, that's not going to happen -- but that's OK, says entrepreneur Dan Shipper. Here's how you can use awareness, observation and...
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TED: How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist | Wendy Suzuki

12th - Higher Ed
What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel...
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TED: Your 3-step guide to setting better boundaries at work | Nedra Glover Tawwab

12th - Higher Ed
Know you should establish clear limits at work but not sure how to do it? Here are a few strategies from relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab that can help you feel more empowered and less overwhelmed, both on and off...
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TED: How to be a team player — without burning out | Rob Cross

12th - Higher Ed
Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much -- and how we can reclaim our time and...
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TED: How to quit your job — without ruining your career | Gala Jackson

12th - Higher Ed
Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and...
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TED: 3 rules for better work-life balance | Ashley Whillans

12th - Higher Ed
Have you answered a work email during an important family event? Or taken a call from your boss while on vacation? According to behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans, "always-on" work culture is not...
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TED: 3 steps to better connect with your fellow humans | Amber Cabral

12th - Higher Ed
How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they're different from you? Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral shares three steps you can take to build connection — emphasizing that even small,...
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TED: How a sanctuary for self-expression can change lives | Reed J. Williams and Lindsay Morris

12th - Higher Ed
After bringing her son to a summer camp for gender-nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morris launched a project to share the campers' stories with the world. One of them, Reed J. Williams, is now a powerful advocate for...
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TED: A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy | Gary Barker

12th - Higher Ed
Urging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary Barker shares three insights on fostering a culture of care, compassion and connection among men. "We are the most wired-to-care species...
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TED: Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim

12th - Higher Ed
Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass, says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience...
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TED: Life is hard. Art helps | Liana Finck

12th - Higher Ed
Cartoonist Liana Finck's drawings hold our hands through life's predicaments, big and small: dating, breakups, what to make for dinner, how to leave a party without being rude, how to think about our relationship with God. In a funny,...
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TED: 3 ways to better connect with your coworkers | Mark T. Rivera

12th - Higher Ed
Connecting with the people you work with doesn't just make your team stronger — it's good for you too. Whether you've just joined a new organization or you're managing a remote team, these three tips from collaboration expert Mark T....