Inspirational TED Talks for a mid-year boost: Part 2 of 3

COVID-19 has been devastating for the global economy and has left many people struggling around the world.

To put the pieces back together, we need to make sure money is going to the countries that need it the most and that we rebuild financial systems that are resilient to shocks, says Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. She takes us inside the massive economic stimulus efforts leading the world toward recovery and renewal and discusses what it will take for countries to emerge from this "great transformation" even stronger than before.

If you want to sort out your finances, it’s about spending less and earning more.

Taking control of our personal finances can feel overwhelming -- but it doesn't have to be. Thasunda Duckett shares how to minimize shame around money and start having honest conversations about how to save.

It’s also about taking action that will benefit you in the long term.

Giving up control of your finances -- voluntarily or otherwise -- can leave you powerless and, in some cases, confined to a cycle of abuse. In this personal talk, accountant Estelle Gibson shares her own story of recovering from financial dependence and provides actionable advice to empower others who desire the freedom that comes with being responsible for your own money.

One of those long-term actions could be launching a business, despite the doubts.

Have you ever doubted your abilities, feared you were going to be discovered as a "fraud"? That's called "impostor syndrome," and you're definitely not alone in feeling it, says entrepreneur and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. In this funny, relatable talk, he shares how his own experiences of impostor syndrome helped pave the way to his success and shows how you can use it to your advantage, too.

The goal is to build something that provides value to others and not just to you.

Companies worldwide are pledging to play a more meaningful role in the well-being of their employees, customers and the environment. How can they turn their promises into action? From creating a representative boardroom to committing to measurable sustainability goals, business leader Dame Vivian Hunt discusses the necessary changes companies can make to embrace stakeholder capitalism and shares how it could change business for good.

Then, you have to create the right connections to get your message across.

What's the best way to make a good point? Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the "dilution effect," a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest cases and reveals why brevity is the true soul of persuasion.

Ultimately, it’s about changing with the times and to navigate whatever lies ahead.

Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organisation (big or small) through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion.

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