Why do so many incompetent men become leaders? And what can we do about it?
If we want to improve the competence level of people in leadership positions, we need to improve...
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What old story about yourself are you still believing? Here’s how to find it and change it
Many of us hold deeply ingrained beliefs about ourselves that are simply not true. You can start...
The 10 most popular TED-Ed Animations of 2020
In 2020, our YouTube audience spent nearly 32 million hours watching TED-Ed Animations (that’s...
How to cultivate a sense of unconditional self-worth
I have struggled with feelings of unworthiness for as long as I can remember. From the outside,...
Here’s why you get gloomy in the winter — and what you can do about it
If the darkening evenings and turning leaves induce a mild sense of dread in you every year,...
The secret to giving a great compliment
Want an easy way to brighten another person’s day? Offer them specific, heartfelt praise, says...
5 educators share their vision for building a better world
The world is continuing to experiment with virtual events, and to recognize that we need ideas...
Celebrating student ideas in a new (virtual) reality
Our community of educators, students, and organizers have been on the frontlines of a quickly...
How to raise financially responsible kids
Teaching them about spending and saving is good, but our lessons need to go beyond that, says...
The big benefits of small talk
Casual conversations can sometimes lead us to moments of real connection. News director and radio...
How to deliver an authentic apology
A simple framework for delivering a short, sincere “I’m sorry,” from criminal defense attorney...
How to make your small wins work for you
The internet has inflated people’s expectations about what success looks like — any achievement...
Dear Guy: “My friends and I bond by complaining, but it’s getting me down”
Welcome to “Dear Guy,” TED’s advice column from psychologist Guy Winch. Every month, he answers...
Some advice on coming out
“In a perfect world, I believe that members of the LGBT community shouldn’t have to come out,”...
Your climate crisis reading list: 15 essential reads
We — Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson — are climate experts who focus on...
4 free TED-Ed resources to help support online and in-person learning
This year, school has become a unique hybrid of in-person and remote learning. How can we ensure...
Do you take things personally? Here’s how to stop
Let’s say I’m trying to find a specific location so I’m driving really slowly. The person in the...
Is it safe to fly? Two scientists tell you what you need to know
We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to travel. And that typically means flying. We have been...
There’s a right way to talk about racism with kids — and most white parents aren’t doing it
Although race and racism are at the top of Americans’ public discussions, it turns out that most...
How writing about difficult experiences can help you take back your power
I have a question for you. Have you ever seen something and you wish you could have said...
The surprising power in not winning
When we come thisclose to triumph, we gain potent energy that we can use to fuel later success,...
Don’t get fooled or conned again — 5 tactics to look out for
People and businesses routinely use five techniques to get us to do what they want, says...
Why you should stop thinking of your kids’ gaming time as wasted time
One evening, I called my sons to come to eat — and got no response. True confession: In anger, I...
How to write a resume that will get you noticed
It’s believed that the average recruiter or hiring manager will look at your resume for only 6...