Fixable

Standup comedian and TED podcast host Chris Duffy joins the hosts to discuss their struggles with self-promotion on social media. They explore the fear of making cringe-worthy posts, cancel culture, and the importance of content and distribution in self-promotion. They also discuss practical and mental changes to improve their approach to social media.

A new director seeks guidance on returning to work after parental leave and finds she's in a different job. The hosts discuss the challenges of managing a team, the importance of teamwork and acknowledging trade-offs.

Rachel, a mid-level employee, seeks help with her dismissive boss. With guidance from Anne and Frances, Rachel unlocks her inner fierceness to confront her boss. The hosts discuss the impact of stone walling and gaslighting at work and how to improve communication skills. They also touch on challenges like undermined implementation, navigating difficult work relationships, and the power of showing up differently in the workplace.

Remote work experts Anne and office culture specialist Frances provide tips on maintaining a connected and engaged culture in a hybrid work environment, emphasizing the importance of work environment and relationships. They also discuss the challenges of remote work on employee engagement and collaboration, as well as the future of remote work and its implications for leadership.

The hosts discuss the importance of trust in organizations, using Uber as a case study. They explore the three pillars of trust - authenticity, empathy, and logic - and provide actionable solutions to strengthen each leg. They also delve into the mechanics of trust and the concept of 'wobbles' where trust breaks down. The podcast highlights the significance of trust in effective leadership and emphasizes the need for intentional efforts to rebuild it.

Leadership visionary Anne Morriss provides a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems at work by following steps like curiosity, conversations, embracing mistakes, storytelling, urgencies, and taking action.

Reshma is the co-founder of Girls Who Code, and she’s embarking on a second time founder journey now with her new organization Moms First. And she says being a second time founder is, in some ways, even harder than going at it completely green. So her question is, how do you reconnect to motivation for a project you love and feel passionate about – but which (for mostly external reasons) is maybe not organically as energizing as previous projects?For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcriptsInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some of us it’s easy to lose ourselves in our work. But a lack of boundaries between your personal and work life is something mental wellness educator Gloria Chan Packer would warn you twice about. Gloria speaks about the perils of gaining your sense of self-worth from your job, discusses her experience with burnout and stress and shares empowering insights on how to shift our perspectives to create – and maintain – a healthy distance. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts. This is an episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. Find more How to Be a Better Human wherever you're listening to this.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcriptsInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcella Arguello is a walking business. As a comedian, she’s tasked with being her own marketer, manager, and more — on top of actually performing. However, she’s found that the unfiltered honesty that captivates an audience often gets her in trouble in business meetings. Needing help to manage these conflicting expectations, she turns to Anne and Frances for help. Together, they design a strategy for Marcella to be her most authentic self without compromising her career. Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcriptsInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynn works in HR and leads DEI efforts for a multinational company. She’s seen leadership get excited about the idea of inclusion only to retreat at their first blunder. Now, she asks Anne and Frances for help on charging ahead. Together, they dig into the anxieties that prevent action from being taken — and create a plan to make DEI a real priority. Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcriptsInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.