{"podcast":{"title":"TED Business","slug":"ted-business-388139","podcast_index_feed_id":388139,"rss_url":"https://feeds.feedburner.com/iTunesPodcastTTBusiness","website_url":"http://www.ted.com/podcasts","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/675727607205a5bc68e57057/show-cover.jpg","author":"TED","episode_count":324,"summary":"Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life — because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it should, too. Follow Modupe on Instagram at @mnakinola and on LinkedIn at @mnakinola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T08:20:43.168228+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-business-388139"},"episode":{"title":"Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success | From Think Fast Talk Smart","slug":"be-kind-the-most-overlooked-driver-of-success-from-think-fast-talk-smart","published_at":"2026-02-16T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-business-388139/be-kind-the-most-overlooked-driver-of-success-from-think-fast-talk-smart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-business-388139","url":"https://link.podtrac.com/TED","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/675727607205a5bc68e57057/e/698f4ffa8dc5f2047abc93d0/media.mp3","summary":"What if kindness isn’t a soft skill — but a strategic one? In this special episode from Think Fast, Talk Smart , host Matt Abrahams talks with management professor Bonnie Hayden Cheng about the business case for kindness. Her research on the “return on kindness” suggests that organizations grounded in compassion, candor, and trust often see stronger performance, deeper engagement, and healthier workplace cultures. Together, they explore how thoughtful communication shapes both relationships and results, and how small shifts can make a meaningful impact at work. Think Fast, Talk Smart focuses on one of the most essential professional skills: communication. The podcast features conversations with leading researchers, authors, and practitioners who share practical, research-backed strategies you can use right away. Tune in twice a week for clear, actionable communication advice for virtually any professional situation. Or follow this link to listen more: https://link.podtrac.com/TED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"What if kindness isn’t a soft skill — but a strategic one? In this special episode from Think Fast, Talk Smart , host Matt Abrahams talks with management…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1379,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ted-business-388139/episodes/be-kind-the-most-overlooked-driver-of-success-from-think-fast-talk-smart/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-business-388139/be-kind-the-most-overlooked-driver-of-success-from-think-fast-talk-smart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}