You’re doing everything right at work, taking all the right advice, but you’re just not moving up. Why? Susan Colantuono shares a simple, surprising piece of advice you might not have heard before quite so plainly. This talk, while aimed at an audience of women, has universal takeaways -- for men and women, new grads and midcareer workers.
Be An Opportunity Maker
Rahul Desai
December 07, 2019

How To Build Your Creative Confidence
Rahul Desai
July 14, 2019

A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy Of Success
Rahul Desai
April 20, 2019

Very few of us hold jobs that line up directly with our past experiences or what we studied in college. Take TED Resident Jason Shen; he studied biology but later became a product manager at a tech company. In this quick, insightful talk about human potential, Shen shares some new thinking on how job seekers can make themselves more attractive -- and why employers should look for ability over credentials.

Looking For A Job? Highlight Your Ability, Not Your Experience
Rahul Desai
February 10, 2019

Why You Will Fail To Have A Great Career
Rahul Desai
January 09, 2019

Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace. "Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose," she says. "Hire the Scrapper."
Why The Best Hire Might Not Have The Perfect Resume
Rahul Desai
October 19, 2018
