What Leadership Looks Like

You don't need to be big and boisterous to pack a punch. This hour, TED speakers explore the surprising strength of all things minuscule and fleeting. Guests include microbiologist Anne Madden, cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, former educator YeYoon Kim and former industrial ...  Show more

Women have been writing music for centuries. Why do we know so few of them today? This hour, TED speakers explore the role of women in music history and how we can remember their contributions. Guests include opera singer and activist Gabriella Di Laccio and Nadya Tolokonnikova, ...  Show more

What should modern leadership look like? Entrepreneur and former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir thinks global leaders need to change their ways -- or risk becoming irrelevant. In a conversation with curator Bryn Freedman, she shows how anybody can step up and ...  Show more

What makes a great leader? How do you overcome imposter syndrome? How do you pronounce Shia Labeouf’s last name? All of these questions and more are answered in our first episode of Leadership Week! For the next five days, we’re going to be presenting you with tips, tricks, and k ...  Show more

Stepping into a leadership role doesn’t always require permission — but it can require some soul-searching. We speak with leadership development experts on how to be seen as a leader by others and feel like one yourself. Guests: Muriel Wilkins and Amy Su. Our theme music is Matt ...  Show more

In this episode, we explore the four dimensions of character in leadership, the significance of being vulnerable and transparent in order to establish trust with team members, as well as the challenges of self-management and the need for leaders to prioritize effectively. You' ...