Talks at Google

Marc Brackett visits Google to kick off Google Empathy Lab's Series on Designing for Feelings. Emotions Matter. They inform our thinking and decisions, the quality of our relationships, our physical and mental health, and everyday performance. What we "do" with our emotions is especially important. In Marc's talk, you'll learn Yale's "hard science" approach to what has often been referred to as "soft skills" from the lab that founded this groundbreaking field, the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Specifically, you'll leave the talk with a deeper understanding of The Science of Emotions and the Five Key Skills of Emotional Intelligence, including practical strategies and tools. Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Michael Fox and Jim Fuller visit Google to discuss mushrooms, making a case for why everyone should switch from eating meat to this delicious plant-based superfood. Aside from the number of health benefits associated with eating mushrooms, they're arguably one of the most delicious foods when prepared properly. Their cellular structure and fibers resemble those of meat fibers, containing many of the same glutamates and flavor compounds as meat. This is why according to Fox and Fuller, everyone should cut out meat and consider eating mushrooms instead. Making the switch from eating beef to mushrooms would enable the current 38.5% of the world's habitable land mass that is devoted to animal agriculture to be returned to nature and ultimately help reverse climate change. Michael Fox is the Co-founder and CEO of Fable Food Co. He combined his veganism, passion for healthy food and startup experience to co-found Fable which develops and produces delicious meat alternatives based on mushrooms. Jim Fuller is the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Fable Food Co. He is a fine dining chef, chemical engineer and mycologist. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Author Angela Duckworth visits Google to discuss her book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." In the book, Angela explores the science of why some people succeed and others fail, and why talent alone doesn't guarantee success. Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently criticized her supposed lack of "genius," Duckworth describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius" but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In "Grit", she takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she's learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. "Grit" is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Emmy award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, host, producer, and author Keke Palmer visits Google to talk about her journey and the importance of building belonging through community. Keke Palmer is a passionate voice of the millennial generation. She was honored with a 2021 Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of the five Taylor family members in her own series, "Turnt Up with the Taylors," based on the original characters who rose to popularity on her social media. Keke rose to prominence through her breakout role in "Akeelah and the Bee" at age 12, starring opposite Angela Bassett and Lawrence Fishburne, and has gone on to star in over 25 films and 30 TV shows. Most recently, she launched her own digital network, KeyTV, dedicated to spotlighting a new generation of diverse creators and democratizing the entertainment industry. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Deepica Mutyala visits Google to discuss her journey as a South-Asian American beauty entrepreneur who is changing beauty standards and revolutionizing the beauty industry. Deepica's mission is to champion multicultural beauty through products, community, conversation, and awareness. She is also working to dismantle colorism with the power and voice of both her personal and Live Tinted platforms. She rose to the forefront of the beauty industry in 2015 when her YouTube video, featuring a beauty hack to cover dark undereye circles using red lipstick, went viral – it now boasts over 10 million views. Since then, Deepica has been recognized by some of today's most prestigious publications for her achievements in the beauty space, including her 2022 dedicated feature as a Time Magazine Next Generation Leader. As Live Tinted expands nationwide under Deepica's helm, the brand also continues to engage with iconic national partners, such as Barbie, Netflix's Never Have I Ever, and Phenomenal. The brand has also received notable industry accolades including WWD Best Product Innovation, ELLE Future of Beauty, and Allure Best of Beauty. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Daniel Pink visits Google to discuss his book "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward." The book demonstrates the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret. Everybody has regrets. They're a universal and healthy part of being human. Understanding how regret works can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives. Drawing on research in social psychology, neuroscience, and biology, Daniel debunks the myth of the "no regrets" philosophy of life. Using the largest sampling of American attitudes about regret ever conducted and his own World Regret Survey, he lays out the four core categories of regrets that each of us has - foundational, boldness, moral, and connection regrets. Packed with true stories of people's regrets and practical takeaways for reimagining regret as a positive force, The Power of Regret shows how we can live richer, more engaged lives. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Some of the greatest thinkers and innovators in history have been diagnosed with autism. With more employers encouraging, and even mandating, neurodiverse workplaces, children with autism will have even more opportunities to become the innovators of tomorrow. Even so, facing an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming. We do know that early intervention improves outcomes for autistic children, especially as it relates to their social and emotional skills. This Talk explores the signs and symptoms of autism and the benefits of neurodiversity; strategies for the autistic child's success; how the family and siblings can best support an autistic child; and local resources, promising innovations, apps, programs such as Early Support Program for Autism, and assistive technologies for kids with autism. Originally published in January of 2018. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Restaurant founder and CEO Pinky Cole visits Google to discuss her signature 100% vegan comfort food cookbook "Eat Plants: 91 Vegan Recipes That Will Blow Your Meat-Loving Mind." Featuring 91 easy vegan recipes, it includes breakfast creations, dinner items like Jamaican dishes from Pinky's childhood, and southern favorites, plus a selection of tips and tricks for vegan cooking, plant-based substitutes and complementary dips, jams, jellies and gravy. Reinventing vegan food culture, her restaurants' crave-worthy, indulgent menus and joyful customer interactions draw locals and visitors to eagerly wait in now-famous lines down the block for vegan burgers, sandwiches and more. Pinky Cole's restaurant empire includes locations in Atlanta and New York City, plus The Pinky Cole Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower generations of color to win financially in life and in the pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams. Pinky has been recognized by prestigious organizations across the U.S., including being named to Restaurant Hospitality's 2021 Power List, Forbes' Next 1000, Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 100 Powerful Women in Business List and LA Wire's Influential Women of 2020. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Vinod Khosla provides an insightful look at renewable energy - where we are today and where we need to be tomorrow, as well as the key criteria necessary to differentiate real solutions from niche opportunities. His focus is on solutions for China and India - how to identify them, the importance of cost, scaling, and carbon trajectory, and the policy prescriptions that can help drive innovation. Vinod Khosla was a co-founder of Daisy Systems and founding Chief Executive Officer of Sun Microsystems. In 2004, driven by the need for flexibility and a desire to take on both "for profit" and for "social impact" ventures, he formed Khosla Ventures. Khosla Ventures focuses on both traditional venture capital technology investments and clean technology ventures. Originally published in May of 2009. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

Anupam Kher visits Google to discuss his journey, his career, and how he continues to give back. Best known for his prolific career in Indian and International cinema, Anupam Kher has appeared in over 500 films and 100 plays. He is a recipient of the IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema, was nominated for the prestigious British Academy Film Awards, and received a record breaking eight consecutive Filmfare Awards. In 2004, Anupam was bestowed the Padma Shri Award, followed by the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India for his distinguished service of higher order in art. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.