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In 1999, a NASA mission to Mars failed ... not from a technical glitch, but because people weren't talking to each other. Psychology professor Tessa West explores how assumptions, overlooked details and "hidden languages" can quietly sabotage even the smartest teams — and explore ...  Show more

What does it take to fly a plane? For TED Fellow Refilwe Ledwaba, it took perseverance and drive — and an instructor who took the time to teach to her learning style. Today, as founder of Girls Fly Africa, Ledwaba is empowering the next generation of pilots, particularly young wo ...  Show more

Do you have a great product that people need, but for some reason people aren't buying it? This is a common problem when you're just starting out or launching a new product. When customers are confused about the problem your product solves or it sounds too complicated to buy o ...

If you're in business and avoiding technology, you're in trouble. In this episode, I dive into why contractors—especially roofers—need to stop resisting tech and embrace the tools that will keep them competitive.

I break down:✅ The brutal truth about technology i ...

Many companies make money by selling goods that need to be constantly replaced; think fast fashion, or tech devices that come out in new versions each year. But according to Vijay Govindarajan, professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, smart organizations are increasingly ...  Show more

After a rollercoaster year in his appliance repair business, John Schooler returns with scars, wisdom, and optimism. 

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