Why Success Is Never Linear with Claire Hughes Johnson
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with former Stripe COO Claire Hughes Johnson about the messy, non‑linear nature of building a high‑growth tech company. Claire shares vivid stories of early crises—like a major outage during a team‑building pizza night—and how she and her team kept moving forward despite uncertainty, personal doubt, and intense pressure. She emphasizes the importance of resilient leadership, owning one’s role, and projecting confidence to sustain team morale during chaotic moments. The conversation reveals that even seemingly inevitable success is forged through repeated setbacks and relentless problem‑solving.
Why Chasing the Algorithm Leads to Burnout with Mark Rober
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with YouTube science star Mark Rober about his approach to content creation and why resisting the algorithm’s pressure is essential for sustainable success. Rober shares lessons from his seven‑year stint...
What to Do when Your Industry Keeps Changing with Manoush Zomorodi
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with veteran journalist and podcast host Manoush Zomorodi about navigating constant industry disruption, from the rise of the internet to the current AI wave. Zomorodi emphasizes that while tools and...
Why You Should Take a Risk Every Day with Julie Zhuo
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with former Facebook design leader and author Julie Zhuo about the practice of taking daily, small risks to build confidence and growth. Zhuo shares how she transformed her self‑perceived “scaredy‑cat”...
The Secret to Making the Right Career Decisions with Patty Stonesifer
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with Patty Stonesifer, former senior Microsoft executive and founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, about the personal mission statement that guides her career choices. Stonesifer shares her...
How Adam Grant Uses Data and Intuition to Make Life Decisions
In this episode, new host Molly Graham interviews organizational psychologist Adam Grant to uncover how he makes major life and career decisions without clear data. Grant shares his evolving decision‑making framework—starting with personal interest, then assessing societal impact, unique contribution,...
Coming April 28, 2026: WorkLife with Molly Graham
In the debut episode of the new season of TED's Work Life, host Molly Graham reflects on her experiences at fast‑growing tech giants and startups, framing work as a messy, human endeavor. She introduces the series’ focus on the unseen...
ReThinking: Can You Trust Your Gut? With GI Doctor Trisha Pasricha
In this episode, Adam Grant talks with Harvard gastroenterologist and author Trisha Pasricha about the brain‑gut connection and what "gut feelings" really are. Pasricha explains that digestion starts in the brain and that the gut’s rhythmic contractions change in response...
ReThinking: David Beckham on Thriving Under Pressure and Learning From Mistakes
In this episode, Adam Grant talks with soccer legend David Beckham about thriving under pressure, learning from mistakes, and the unifying power of sport. Beckham shares how early experiences—like his 1998 World Cup red‑card incident—shaped his emotional regulation, work ethic,...
ReThinking: How to Spot Psychopaths and Narcissists, with Leanne Ten Brinke
In this episode of Rethinking, Adam Grant talks with social psychologist Leanne ten Brinke about the science of dark personalities—psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism—collectively called the dark tetrad. Ten Brinke explains how subtle cues like reduced contagious yawning, atypical facial...