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   30 Jul 2026 · 21 min

   Modupe's Top 5 (#4): The value of kindness at work | James Rhee

   Kindness can go a long way when it comes to reshaping a business. Having saved a fashion company from the brink of bankruptcy, entrepreneur James Rhee shares the value of investing in a culture of compassion at work -- and shows why we should all lead with our hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   30 Jul 2026 · 18 min

   Modupe's Top 5 (#5): What does "wealth" mean to you? | Aisha Nyandoro

   For people living in poverty, a guaranteed income can mean finally having the space to dream of a comfortable life. Sharing the stories of single moms who participated in a first-of-its-kind program that offered them $1,000 per month with no strings attached, poverty disrupter Aisha Nyandoro calls for us to redefine what it means to be wealthy — putting aside lavish vacations and fancy cars in favor of paid bills and a well-fed family — and to listen when people tell us what they need most. After the talk, Modupe dives deeper into what it means to really let individuals and families decide…

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   27 Jul 2026 · 16 min

   Why overtourism could ruin your next vacation | Suresh Subudhi

   When was your last unforgettable trip? Travel industry expert Suresh Subudhi believes joyful moments of connection are the reason we explore the world — but with vacation hotspots overrun and locals pushed to the brink, tourists have become unwelcome guests. Proposing a new way to use technology to stop loving our favorite destinations to death, he shows what travel could look like if we got it right. After, Modupe asks howcan you become joyfully present in your life and in your workplace this week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   13 Jul 2026 · 16 min

   The counterintuitive secret of leadership | Jessica Kriegel

   Control is an illusion — and the leaders who chase it are holding their teams back. Workplace culture expert Jessica Kriegel explores the tactic that leaders who want to achieve extraordinary results should try instead. After, Modupe challenges listeners to reflect on what's something they can surrender in their lives? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   6 Jul 2026 · 16 min

   How to give feedback that lands | Renee St Jacques

   Most managers give feedback. Few give feedback that actually works. Drawing on her background in psychology and executive coaching, Renee St Jacques breaks down what so many well-intentioned leaders get wrong — and introduces a three-part framework to help teams rebuild trust and perform at their best. After the talk, Modupe shares her best practices for giving feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   29 Jun 2026 · 32 min

   Why the smartest person in the room is asking the “dumb” questions with Molly Graham

   One of our favorite TED talks on TED Business is from company builder Molly Graham. She’s also the new host of WorkLife with Molly Graham, another podcast from TED. Modupe sits down with Molly at TED2026 to talk about her journey from Facebook to giving her first TED Talk to now joining TED as a podcaster. Molly shares how she quietens her inner critic whom she affectionately calls “Bob the Monster,” what she learned from working alongside influential leaders to scale companies, and why she always advises managers to “give away their Legos.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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   5 Oct 2026 · 37 min

   Who controls your city's money? | Trinity Tran

   What if your city could borrow money from its own bank instead of private lenders? TED Fellow Trinity Tran is leading the push for public banks — which are owned by the people through their local governments — and shows how this model could ensure your local tax dollars stay in your community. (Following her story, pulled from a short film she made for TED, Trinity joins Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, to dig more into how a public bank actually works, why it’s an ideal solution to reinvesting funds into local communities, and why local organizing really works.) Hosted…

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   28 Sep 2026 · 13 min

   Why countries should measure dreams and ambitions (just like GDP) | Lance Katigbak

   What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a universal question — and yet at some point, people stop asking you. Drawing on a nationwide survey across the Philippines, consumer researcher Lance Katigbak makes the case that countries should keep track of their citizens' ambitions and aspirations. His radical proposal: What if governments didn't just track GDP but also started measuring dreams? After Modupe shares why asking about people's dreams are important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   25 Sep 2026 · 18 min

   Growing Your Career: How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter

   How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not rivalry. Whether you're asking for a raise or resolving a family dispute, she offers five simple tips for a successful discussion — starting with one powerful question. After the talk, Modupe shares tips on starting the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    25 Sep 2026 · 11 min

    Growing Your Career: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume | Regina Hartley

    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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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