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Modupe Akinola

@profakinola

Prof @Columbia_Biz,MBA/PhD,researcher/educator on stress,performance,& diversity,focused on understanding how the mind and body work together to affect behavior

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How should we bring our emotions to work? This week on TED Business, Harvard Medical School's Susan David, Ph.D., helps us understand our emotional agility. Then, I explain how to thoughtfully engage with emotions among colleagues and in the workplace. Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V

How should we bring our emotions to work? This week on TED Business, <a href="/harvardmed/">Harvard Medical School</a>'s <a href="/SusanDavid_PhD/">Susan David, Ph.D.</a>, helps us understand our emotional agility. Then, I explain how to thoughtfully engage with emotions among colleagues and in the workplace. 

Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V
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Did you know, in the U.S. white families have 10x more wealth than black families? This week on TED Business, Boston Consulting Group's Kedra Newsom Reeves explains why it's hard for Black families to build wealth. Then, @srejax gives advice on closing the gap. Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V

Did you know, in the U.S. white families have 10x more wealth than black families? This week on TED Business, <a href="/BCG/">Boston Consulting Group</a>'s Kedra Newsom Reeves explains why it's hard for Black families to build wealth. Then, @srejax gives advice on closing the gap. 

Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V
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🎧 CALLING ALL PODCAST LOVERS!🎧 For the next 30 mins, if you tell us a bit about yourself, we’ll match you with a podcast episode from our brand new TED Audio Collective! (With a little help from Spotify Podcasts 🎙.) Ready to find your #TEDPod? Let’s go! t.ted.com/LncC4tk

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I just gained some siblings! TED Business is now part of the brand new TED Audio Collective! Lots of shows and who knows—your next favorite podcast might be in the mix: tedtalks.social/tac1 #TEDPods

I just gained some siblings! TED Business is now part of the brand new TED Audio Collective! Lots of shows and who knows—your next favorite podcast might be in the mix: tedtalks.social/tac1 

#TEDPods
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Do you procrastinate? Turns out it may be a good thing for creativity. This week on TED Business, The Wharton School's Adam Grant, introduces us to the habits of creative thinkers. Then I explain how to get unstuck and refresh your thinking. Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V #TEDpods

Do you procrastinate? Turns out it may be a good thing for creativity. This week on TED Business, <a href="/Wharton/">The Wharton School</a>'s  <a href="/AdamMGrant/">Adam Grant</a>, introduces us to the habits of creative thinkers. Then I explain how to get unstuck and refresh your thinking.

Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V  

#TEDpods
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How can orgs shift from short-term to long-term thinking? This week on TED Business, the LTSE's Michelle Greene, introduces a new stock exchange that helps companies do just that. Then, Corey Hajim and I talk about this concept that is set to launch soon. bit.ly/32vRu2V

How can orgs shift from short-term to long-term thinking? This week on TED Business, the LTSE's Michelle Greene, introduces a new stock exchange that helps companies do just that. Then, Corey Hajim and I talk about this concept that is set to launch soon.

bit.ly/32vRu2V
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Ever thought about turning a passion into a side hustle? This week on TED Business, Nicaila talks about the chutzpah it takes to run a successful second gig. After, Corey and I go deep into how to identify your modern-day side hustle. Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V

Ever thought about turning a passion into a side hustle? 

This week on TED Business, <a href="/NicailaTV/">Nicaila</a> talks about the chutzpah it takes to run a successful second gig. After, Corey and I go deep into how to identify your modern-day side hustle. 

Listen: bit.ly/32vRu2V
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Join me and Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy who will receive the Botwinick Prize on 4/15 @ 6 pm ET. Matthew is being recognized for his ethical leadership and commitment to activism. I'm excited to talk with him about his pioneering efforts. Register: bit.ly/3uhjK4N

Join me and <a href="/benandjerrys/">Ben & Jerry's</a> CEO Matthew McCarthy who will receive the Botwinick Prize on 4/15 @ 6 pm ET. Matthew is being recognized for his ethical leadership and commitment to activism. I'm excited to talk with him about his pioneering efforts.

Register: bit.ly/3uhjK4N
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Season 3 of TED Business is here! This week, tech investor Kai-Fu Lee talks about AI and mankind coexisting at work. Then, I explore how to integrate compassion (which tech and AI lack) into our workplaces now. Check out the podcast for free on Stitcher: stitcherapp.com/tedbusiness

Season 3 of TED Business is here! This week, tech investor <a href="/kaifulee/">Kai-Fu Lee</a> talks about AI and mankind coexisting at work. Then, I explore how to integrate compassion (which tech and AI lack) into our workplaces now. Check out the podcast for free on Stitcher: stitcherapp.com/tedbusiness
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The U.S. is the richest country in the world, so why can’t we have basic things? Public policy expert Heather McGhee explains. After, we talk about applying her ideas to business. Listen: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…

The U.S. is the richest country in the world, so why can’t we have basic things? Public policy expert <a href="/hmcghee/">Heather McGhee</a> explains. After, we talk about applying her ideas to business.

Listen: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…
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We’ve all experienced a dysfunctional relationship, be it at home or work. Katie Hood, CEO of One Love Foundation, shares 5 markers of unhealthy relationships, which can be used to understand how to build better relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…

We’ve all experienced a dysfunctional relationship, be it at home or work. <a href="/KatieHHood/">Katie Hood</a>, CEO of <a href="/Join1Love/">One Love Foundation</a>, shares 5 markers of unhealthy relationships, which can be used to understand how to build better relationships with friends, family, and colleagues.

www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…
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Ever heard of a ghost worker? These “invisible employees” are changing today's job market, and this week on TED Business, researcher Mary L. Gray, discusses what that means for our current social contracts around freelance work. #TEDpods Listen: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…

Ever heard of a ghost worker? These “invisible employees” are changing today's job market, and this week on TED Business, researcher <a href="/marylgray/">Mary L. Gray</a>, discusses what that means for our current social contracts around freelance work. 

#TEDpods

Listen: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…
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Has one whole year gone by with me as host of the TED Business Podcast? Say it ain’t so! To celebrate, I chatted with Dolly Chugh (she/her), NYU Stern professor and my dear friend about being “good-ish,"—a place of growth that allows for risk-taking. Listen: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…

Has one whole year gone by with me as host of the TED Business Podcast? Say it ain’t so! To celebrate, I chatted with <a href="/DollyChugh/">Dolly Chugh (she/her)</a>, <a href="/NYUStern/">NYU Stern</a> professor and my dear friend about being “good-ish,"—a place of growth that allows for risk-taking. 

Listen: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/ted…
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I often ask myself, "Am I normal? Is this normal?" Do you? Well I have a new TED sibling, Mona Chalabi, who will answer that question on her podcast. “Am I Normal?” is about numbers and limitations and trying to be a human in all the chaos. Don’t miss it: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/am-…

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The DEI lexicon continues to evolve. Ever wonder about the best language to use? Great new paper out by one of my grad students 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 and dear friends Erika Hall and Sarah Townsend on race labels. Check it out: lnkd.in/gBFKqtX4

The DEI lexicon continues to evolve. Ever wonder about the best language to use? Great new paper out by one of my grad students <a href="/JamesTCarter3/">𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫</a> and dear friends Erika Hall and Sarah Townsend on race labels.

Check it out: lnkd.in/gBFKqtX4
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Congratulations to NYU Stern's Dolly Chugh (she/her) on today's publication of A MORE JUST FUTURE (amzn.to/3TeGMX0). It's a must-read written by my dear friend/sister/collaborator and the person I mean to be. Whoops! That was her first book 🤣

Congratulations to <a href="/NYUStern/">NYU Stern</a>'s  <a href="/DollyChugh/">Dolly Chugh (she/her)</a> on today's publication of A MORE JUST FUTURE (amzn.to/3TeGMX0). It's a must-read written by my dear friend/sister/collaborator and the person I mean to be. Whoops! That was her first book 🤣
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A well-deserved award 🏆 for Modupe Akinola, who last year received a virtual standing O for her FAN #InclusiveLeadership Workshop, "Supporting Your BIPOC Faculty Colleagues: Guidance for Senior Faculty, Chairs & Deans" (w/Valerie Purdie-Greenaway’s LIRSM), streaming here: facultyadvancementnetwork.org/supporting-you…

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Yesterday, RDB CEO Francis K. Gatare welcomed a delegation from Columbia Business School, led by Professor Modupe Akinola, for discussions on Rwanda's development journey, efforts to attract private-sector investments in key sectors, and the development of a business advisory

Yesterday, RDB CEO <a href="/Francis_Gatare/">Francis K. Gatare</a> welcomed a delegation from Columbia Business School, led by Professor Modupe Akinola, for discussions on Rwanda's development journey, efforts to attract private-sector investments in key sectors, and the development of a business advisory
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Yesterday, Hon. Paula Ingabire welcomed a delegation of students from Columbia Business School, led by Modupe Akinola, to discuss Rwanda's innovation ecosystem and digital transformation journey.

Yesterday, Hon. <a href="/MusoniPaula/">Paula Ingabire</a> welcomed a delegation of students from Columbia Business School, led by <a href="/ProfAkinola/">Modupe Akinola</a>, to discuss Rwanda's innovation ecosystem and digital transformation journey.