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- 152 - Alexis Ohanian: Why I Left Reddit and Why Greed Can Inspire Good
In 2020, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from his own company in protest. After 15 years building Reddit into a social media juggernaut, why leave?
The answer is values. Alexis is the kind of entrepreneur and investor who believes that integrity and long term profits go hand in hand. It’s the reason he started his new company 776, allowing him to invest in startups that are trying to make the world a better place. And it’s the reason he resigned from Reddit after George Floyd was killed, requesting the board replace him with a Black director.
In this conversation, Alexis shares with me his thoughts on the future of entrepreneurship, the race for AGI, climate change, and the principles that guide the way he leads. It turns out, building a business with values is the best thing for long term greed.
This...is A Bit of Optimism
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Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 1h 04min - 151 - What can we learn from a rural school in Kenya? with principal Carol Moraa
Kenya's Maasai Mara is rugged, beautiful, and tough. Values are everything for the people who live in this rural countryside,
On a trip to Kenya, I had the opportunity to visit The Mara. The intelligence and grit of the young people there blew me away! I met incredibly driven young women determined to uplift their families from poverty. Carol Moraa is giving them that opportunity. She's the founding principal of Kisaruni Girls High School and Provost for Legacy College.
I wanted to ask Carol where her kids find the motivation to willingly sign up for 18-hour school days. It turns out when learning is a choice, not an obligation, it's possible to build schools where cultural values and community are at the heart of what people do.
This...is A Bit of Optimism.
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Kisaruni Girls High SchoolTue, 5 Nov 2024 - 39min - 150 - Peace Is A Process with negotiation expert William UryTue, 29 Oct 2024 - 42min
- 149 - Creating Astonishment with Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren
Astonishment. A feeling of amazement so powerful you have to stop in wonder.
As President and CEO of the Chicago Bears, Kevin Warren's job is to astonish people with sports moments they'll never forget. A veteran executive of professional football, he's also served as COO of the Minnesota Vikings and Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference.
For Kevin, helping others experience the magic of the Bears starts with finding his own astonishment. He shares with me why ambitious high-performers need to slow down and appreciate the little things if they want to become better leaders and happier human beings.
This...is A Bit of Optimism.
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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - 56min - 148 - A Lifetime of Leadership with President Joe Biden
Leadership is deeply personal. As people change, the way they lead has to change, too. Few leaders have navigated as much change as Joe Biden. He was elected to the Senate at 29 and will end his time as President at 82. The number of things he has witnessed and been a part of over the course of his career is remarkable. His journey has been shaped by unlikely friendships and profound personal loss.
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 32min - 147 - Revisited: How To Be A Friend with chef and entrepreneur Christina Tosi
Friends can help us get through life’s toughest moments. But a true friend remembers to smile about the good times.
Tue, 8 Oct 2024 - 39min - 146 - Revisited: Molly's Game with Molly Bloom
Some people’s life stories are too crazy not to tell. So today, we’re revisiting one of my favorite episodes, my conversation with Molly Bloom. Her story is so riveting it's no surprise it became a star-studded Hollywood film.
Tue, 1 Oct 2024 - 49min - 145 - Revisited: We Cannot Heal Alone In The Loneliness Epidemic with Rabbi Sharon Brous
Grief can paralyze us. Most of us aren't given a manual about how to comfort someone grieving or how to ask for help with our own pain. That's why I wanted to revisit one of my favorite conversations, with Rabbi Sharon Brous. I talked with her about being present to someone else's pain and what it means to heal together in the loneliness epidemic.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 34min - 144 - Confident Ignorance with rapper, novelist, and filmmaker Logic
Vision, not skill, is the heart of creativity. But when a creative vision gets too big for one person, the key is to ask for help.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 59min - 143 - Wealth Is Togetherness with community organizer Kennedy Odede
The slums of Kenya are a tough place to grow up. Stealing a mango could get you killed.Kennedy Odede grew up in Kibera, Africa's largest urban slum. A street kid at age 10, he dreamed of factory work for 10 cents a day. But after stealing a mango out of hunger, a stranger's single act of kindness changed the course of his life.Today, Kennedy is the CEO and founder of Shining Hope for Communities, or SHOFCO. For 20 years, SHOFCO has empowered Kenya's poorest neighborhoods, helping over 4 million people access clean water, education, and Internet. In 2024, TIME Magazine named Kennedy one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Kennedy shares with me what it takes to see human goodness while surrounded by scarcity and anger, and how poverty taught him that being together is one of the greatest forms of wealth.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Kennedy and his work, check out: SHOFCO.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 36min - 142 - Landing Moonshots with Google's Innovation Chief Dr. Astro Teller
Before Elon Musk rebranded Twitter, X was already in use — at Google. Google X was Google's secret research lab, where Google's most imaginative ideas came to life. As CEO and co-founder, Astro Teller's job is to harness X's wildest, most futuristic technology to solve the world's hardest problems. The same "moonshot factory" that created Google Brain and Waymo self-driving cars is also working on carbon capture, laser-beam Internet, delivery drones, and more. I sat down with Astro to discuss how we build cultures of radical innovation. He shares some useful wisdom about unlearning what we know and why the counterintuitive approach is the key to landing moonshots. This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Astro and his work, check out: X, the moonshot factorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 3 Sep 2024 - 44min - 141 - Creativity Is Connection with poet IN-Q
Business and poetry usually don't mix. But vulnerability has the power to bring teams together.Poet IN-Q has found an unlikely audience in business. A slam poetry veteran and accomplished songwriter, companies invite IN-Q to help strengthen their cultures. He works with teams to connect on a deeper level, using poetry to share something human. As he'll tell you, winning over crowds of skeptical businesspeople is an art. In this conversation, IN-Q takes me through a powerful exercise in vulnerability. He shares some deeply personal poems and walks me through writing my own, and I learn that to truly connect with someone else, you must offer something of yourself first. This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about IN-Q and his work, check out: The Never Ending Now poetry journal IN-Q.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 - 37min - 140 - The Smell of Memory with scent designer Dawn Goldworm
Our sense of smell has the deepest tie to emotion and memory. But it's also the most overlooked. In business, that's a giant missed opportunity. Dawn Goldworm knows how to use scent to evoke emotion and create loyalty. From Lady Gaga to Ferrari to books, Dawn designs signature fragrances that allow customers to connect with brands in a more meaningful way. A perfumer turned entrepreneur, her company 12.29 works with some of the biggest names in hospitality, fashion, automotive, and beyond.Many years ago, Dawn helped me create the Scent of Optimism. I was excited to talk with her about what it takes to compose a new smell from scratch and why smell has the unique ability to make a brand instantly memorable.This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Dawn and her work, check out: 12.29See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - 44min - 139 - Mastery is an Infinite Game with performance psychologist Mike Gervais
Fierce competition can lead to burnout. How do we train ourselves to maintain excellence without giving in to the pressure to perform? High-performance psychologist Mike Gervais has a solution. He calls it mastery. Mike's approach to mastering our thoughts and emotions has helped Olympians win gold medals, the Seattle Seahawks win the Superbowl, and CEOs take their companies to the next level. Mike and I sat down to discuss the psychological tools to fine-tune our inner voices and why focusing on purpose instead of outcome empowers us to accomplish difficult things.This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Mike's work, check out his podcast:Finding MasterySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 - 41min - 138 - Breaking Tradition with cellist Anastasia Kobekina
Classical music could use a little disruption. For Anastasia Kobekina, that means playing outside of its rigid forms. An accomplished soloist, Anastasia has played with prestigious orchestras all over the world. She also bangs on her cello, improvises with Vivaldi, and sings. I was thrilled to sit down with Anastasia to discuss her musical experimentations and to hear her play some pieces from her remarkable new album Venice. This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Anastasia and her music, check out: kobekina.infoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 38min - 137 - How to Breathe Out Fear with freediver Li Karlsen
Courage isn't about bravado. It's about staying calm. Li Karlsen knows a lot about staying calm under the most inhospitable conditions. One of the most accomplished freedivers in the world, Li is a record-holding champion at holding her breath and diving hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. I wanted to ask Li what freediving has taught her about managing stress and fear. It turns out the lessons she's learned in the ocean work just as well above the water. Something as simple as changing the way we breathe can have a huge impact on our own fear and stress. This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Li, check out: her AIDA stats @li_karlsen and her latest venture bkm.healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 9 Jul 2024 - 46min - 136 - More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two
In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection. We discuss identifying our values, the two types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment. Listen to Part 1 here or wherever you listen to podcasts. This...is A Bit of Optimism. For more on Brené and Adam's work, check out: brenebrown.com adamgrant.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 - 38min - 135 - Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One
To become more self-aware, sometimes you need a friend. Two friends is even better. Brené Brown and Adam Grant swing by the podcast for one of our trademark conversations with no plan.
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 42min - 134 - The War On The Young with Professor Scott Galloway
Building wealth is an unequal pursuit. Scott Galloway believes no one is getting more screwed financially than young people. Scott argues what the U.S. is doing to the economic future of its youth is nothing less than a war on the young. The massive transfer of wealth from young to old is a topic he explores in his new book The Algebra of Wealth. I was delighted to have Prof G back on the show to share what's been on his mind lately, and enjoyed veering far off topic to discuss love, money, and the nature of true friendship.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Scott and his work, check out: his book The Algebra of Wealth his podcasts at Prof G Media his TED TalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 1h 02min - 133 - Moral Courage with Diane Foley, mother of executed journalist James Foley
Seven years after ISIS killed her son, Diane Foley met with one of his killers. Somehow, she was able to find the humanity in her son's murderer.
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 30min - 132 - Humble Confidence with veteran and entrepreneur Blake Hall
Humility stems from confidence. Confident leaders can admit when they're not the smartest person in the room.
Tue, 4 Jun 2024 - 27min - 131 - The Ultimate Infinite-Minded CEO with Trek Bicycle CEO John Burke
The jump from $250 million to $2 billion in revenue doesn't happen overnight. Over 25 years, John Burke transformed Trek Bikes into a global powerhouse — one mom-and-pop bike store at a time.
Tue, 28 May 2024 - 24min - 130 - Be Necessary with war journalist Sebastian Junger
War reporters risk their lives to document conflict. And yet, after a career living on battlefields, Sebastian Junger's closest brush with death was surviving an aneurysm.
Tue, 21 May 2024 - 31min - 129 - Invention is Reinvention with entrepreneur Eric RyanTue, 14 May 2024 - 34min
- 128 - The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss
In 2005, Neil Strauss published The Game, a book about his years living in the pickup artist community. The Game sold millions of copies, stirred up huge controversy, and made Neil a bestselling author. Neil has totally reinvented himself since writing The Game, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from that identity of success.
Tue, 7 May 2024 - 33min - 127 - Happily Friended with author Rhaina Cohen
Society treats marriage like the end goal of human intimacy. Platonic friends can never be as important as romantic partners. What would life look like if we made friendship the goal?
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 25min - 126 - How To Eat with Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé
It's not just what we eat but how we eat it that counts. Eating the same meal in a different order can dramatically change how we feel!
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 34min - 125 - Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride
Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight and disagree, we can also learn the skills we need to resolve our problems.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 47min - 124 - We Cannot Heal Alone with Rabbi Sharon Brous
Loneliness is now an epidemic, with devastating impacts on our health. How can we rekindle the deep human connection we need now more than ever?
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 - 34min - 123 - Ideas That Stick with advertising legend Lee Clow
Apple's "1984" commercial, the Energizer Bunny, and the launch of Air Jordans all have one thing in common. They're all creations of legendary ad man Lee Clow.
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 - 38min - 122 - The Anxious Generation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt
Anxiety disorders affect Gen Z at astronomically higher rates than previous generations. There's plenty to be anxious about in the modern world. But the reason behind Gen Z's mental health crisis might be simpler than you'd think.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 35min - 121 - How to Live to 100 with Blue Zones explorer Dan Buettner
Most of us would count ourselves lucky to live to age 80. And yet, there are places on Earth where people regularly live to 100, suffer virtually no chronic disease, and live life with a sense of purpose. These "Blue Zones" are the focus of Dan Buettner's work.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 42min - 120 - Going To Mars with NASA director Laurie Leshin
As the private space industry races to colonize space for profit, where does NASA fit in to the equation? Laurie Leshin is just the person to answer that question. She's the Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the first female director in JPL's storied history.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 38min - 119 - Four Years in Solitary Confinement with political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez
If great leaders are those willing to suffer for their beliefs, Leopoldo Lopez is certainly a great leader. After he led the massive 2014 Venezuelan protests that swept the nation, the regime of Nicolás Maduro sentenced Leopoldo to over a decade of political imprisonment. He suffered four years of solitary confinement and psychological torture before he escaped.
Tue, 5 Mar 2024 - 44min - 118 - Redemption with charity founder Scott Harrison
Life as a nightclub promoter in New York City was an unending cycle of drinking, drugs, models, and fast cars. After ten years, Scott Harrison's vices caught up with him, and a health scare forced him to reflect on his life.
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 41min - 117 - Supercommunicators with journalist Charles DuhiggTue, 20 Feb 2024 - 28min
- 116 - Community Starts at Home with author Alexandra Hudson
In a divided society, idealists believe we can overcome our differences. Alexandra Hudson is one of those idealists. Disillusioned by the backstabbing she witnessed in federal government, she began to research how we can repair the divisions keeping us apart.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 20min - 115 - How To Be A Friend with chef Christina TosiTue, 6 Feb 2024 - 39min
- 114 - Why Awkward is Awesome with psychologist Ty TashiroTue, 30 Jan 2024 - 31min
- 113 - A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna
What makes humanity unique? Dr. Michael Muthukrishna is fascinated by why our species behaves the way it does
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 35min - 112 - Atomic Habits with author James Clear
In the New Year, we all aspire to become better versions of ourselves. But how do we change our behavior so new habits actually stick?
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 33min - 111 - Excellence with Silicon Valley Legend Jackie ResesTue, 9 Jan 2024 - 34min
- 110 - Imperfections, Nuance, and Humanity with comedian Alex Edelman
Great comedians have the ability to point out some of the madness, ridiculousness, and nuance that exists in the world. Alex Edelman is already one of the greats.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 33min - 109 - Drive with professional racer Danica Patrick
Drive can get you to peak performance. But what happens when you enter the next chapter of your life?
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 32min - 108 - The Value of Values with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon
All business leaders want to make a lasting impact, but very few have the scale and tools to change the entire planet.
Tue, 5 Dec 2023 - 28min - 107 - A Curious Mind with movie producer Brian Grazer
Authenticity is exceedingly rare. Yet Brian Grazer embodies it with an unparalleled zest and refreshing innocence. Though Grazer might not be a household name, his tv shows and movies (like "A Beautiful Mind" and “Apollo 13”) have earned him 242 Emmy nominations and 47 Oscar nominations. He believes in the power of asking endless amounts of questions to shape stories that resonate on a deeply human level.
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 29min - 106 - Talking to Animals with A.I. ethicist Aza Raskin
When did we get so disconnected from the world around us? How can we find our way back? Aza Raskin thinks the answer might lie in humanity's greatest adversary - listening.
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 40min - 105 - A New Paradigm for Trust with entrepreneur Yat Siu
We have lost trust in almost everything. Yat Siu has a clear vision for how we can solve our large-scale trust issues and enhance human coordination. For every problem technology creates, technology also has a solution.
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 31min - 104 - Humanize with designer Thomas Heatherwick
We used to care about beautiful architecture. Luckily, Thomas Heatherwick still does. He is on a quest to make the world less boring. You may not know Thomas yet, but you know his work. He's designed iconic buildings and experiences and he says our cities have become dreadfully unhuman and our lack of beauty is negatively impacting our physical and mental health. He's a truly original thinker with great insights into how to innovate, create, and humanize.
Tue, 7 Nov 2023 - 38min - 103 - Live A Long, Happy Life with physician Mark HymanTue, 29 Nov 2022 - 41min
- 102 - Teammateship with NBA champion Shane BattierTue, 31 Oct 2023 - 31min
- 101 - The Future of Leadership with educator Elizabeth English
When we want wisdom, we turn to people older than us. But there is a lot to be learned from younger generations too.
Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 46min - 100 - Remember Love with the poet Cleo Wade
We are told from a young age to pursue love—romantic love, self-love, divine love. But how do you actually define love? And once you do, how do you find it?
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 29min - 99 - Purpose over Profit with Thrive Causemetics CEO Karissa BodnarTue, 10 Oct 2023 - 32min
- 98 - Beautiful Conflict with the poet Yung PuebloTue, 3 Oct 2023 - 44min
- 97 - Power with author Robert Greene
How do people become powerful? Can understanding power protect us from those who wield it too strongly?
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 37min - 96 - Failing Well with professor of leadership Dr. Amy Edmondson
Failure is the secret to success. Our failures are agents of inspiration, iteration, and innovation.
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 32min - 95 - Happier-ness with author Arthur Brooks
You’ll never achieve perfect happiness. This might sound like bad news, but it’s actually a good thing. Because being happy is not a final destination, it’s an ongoing practice. In short, it’s happier-ness.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 42min - 94 - Intuition vs. Reason with poker champion Liv BoereeTue, 5 Sep 2023 - 50min
- 93 - When to Quit with Steven Bartlett (Part 2)Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 33min
- 92 - Sweating the Small Stuff with Steven Bartlett (Part 1)Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 45min
- 91 - Community and Empowerment with Sharmadean ReidTue, 15 Aug 2023 - 34min
- 90 - The Book of Charlie with David Von Drehle
What does it mean to live a long and happy life? David Von Drehle has spent 40 years covering big stories and important figures as an award-winning journalist.
Tue, 8 Aug 2023 - 28min - 89 - Leadership with General CQ Brown, Jr.
For this 4th of July, I wanted to do something special to celebrate the birth of our nation. So I invited Air Force Chief of Staff General CQ Brown, Jr. to join me on the podcast.
Tue, 4 Jul 2023 - 42min - 88 - Preparing for Change with Cassandra WorthyTue, 27 Jun 2023 - 30min
- 87 - Trust with Jimmy Wales
Information is power. But how do we adapt now that most of the information we consume comes with a heavy bias?
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 38min - 86 - Life Worth Living with Miroslav Volf
What does it mean for a life to go well? What matters most in our time on Earth? These are the most important questions of our lives and yet most of us have no clue how to answer them.
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 31min - 85 - Determination with Steven Pressfield
Creative success is notoriously elusive, but those who have made the journey insist it comes down to three factors: hard work, luck, and talent.
Tue, 6 Jun 2023 - 32min - 84 - Rewarding Kindness with Jimmy Darts
On the path to fame, most rising stars abandon their morals. Not Jimmy Darts. He’s done just the opposite. Jimmy started his career as a YouTuber pulling ill-advised pranks. Two decades later, he and his 20 million fans now make the world a kinder place by donating life-changing money to unsuspecting strangers who are spontaneously kind, compassionate, or generous.
Tue, 30 May 2023 - 25min - 83 - Love Without Judgment with Ana Kirova
Dating doesn’t have to be about finding “The One.” At its most rewarding, modern love can be about growth, curiosity, and authenticity.
Tue, 23 May 2023 - 33min - 82 - The Soul of an Idea with David Copperfield
“Soul” is a word that I've never really used, but it perfectly encapsulates what has made David Copperfield the most successful magician of all time.
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 29min - 81 - Molly's Game with Molly Bloom
Molly Bloom’s life story is one-of-a-kind. Her Olympic dreams were dashed, so she planned on going to law school. Instead, she wound up running a high-stakes poker game where hundreds of millions of dollars would change hands in a night.
Tue, 9 May 2023 - 49min - 80 - The Courage of Compassion with Robin Steinberg
How would you like to be judged for the rest of your life by the worst thing you’ve ever done? Robin Steinberg was a public defender, where she had to learn to see her clients – who were often accused of heinous crimes – as human.
Tue, 4 Apr 2023 - 43min - 79 - A Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
There is a very good chance that Bill Farmer has already made your life brighter and you had no idea. That's because Bill is a Disney Legend. He has been the voice of Goofy since 1987, among countless other Disney characters. What started as a simple impression sparked an amazing career that has influenced millions with a message of optimism.
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 26min - 78 - Insane Vacations with Mike Reiss
When you get one of the most successful comedy writers in television history to come on your podcast, naturally the first thing to talk about is...his trip in a homemade submarine to visit the ruins of the Titanic.
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - 36min - 77 - Down A Rabbit Hole with Seth Godin
Our time, energy, and emotions are valuable because they are finite. And yet conversations with Seth Godin always leave me feeling more patient, energized, and full of love. Seth is a prolific author and a marketing genius who knows first-hand how love can take an interaction from transactional to transformational.
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 34min - 76 - How To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff RosenthalTue, 7 Mar 2023 - 34min
- 75 - The Wisdom of Anxiety with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
Anxiety is the crown jewel of human evolution. That’s the professional opinion of neuroscience professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, who is driving a paradigm shift in how we understand anxiety.
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 34min - 74 - Guaranteed Joy with Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis is the patron saint of love in the movies. He’s a writer and sometimes director known for optimistic, funny, and uplifting films like: Love Actually, About Time, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Mr. Bean, and many more.
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 32min - 73 - Exploration with Leland Melvin
Explorers discover new worlds and perspectives that change humanity forever. Leland Melvin has spent his life exploring. He’s been a rocket scientist, an astronaut, and an NFL player.
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 32min - 72 - Taking Comfortable Risks with Scott Galloway
When is a risk worth taking? We have to learn to embrace the comfortable risks - the ones where the pain of failure is worthwhile or even valuable.
Tue, 7 Feb 2023 - 38min - 71 - Digging Up the Past with Sarah Parcak
Sarah has the coolest job: Space Archaeologist. She uses satellites to find undiscovered sites buried deep beneath the ground. But the real interesting stuff is what we can learn about ourselves from studying our past.
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 39min - 70 - High Performance with Divesh Makan
Divesh is one of the most connected people I know. Charming and opinionated, he advises and invests the fortunes of the most successful and wealthiest people on the planet.
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 46min - 69 - Embracing The Fall with Carla Hall
When you show up with love and aim only to give of yourself, everyone you interact with can feel it. Carla Hall has led a life and a career filled with zigs and zags. The two-time Top Chef contestant and current cooking contributor for Good Morning America went from accountant, to model, to author, to chef. She has done it all and shown up with love at every opportunity. She’s living proof that when you make decisions out of love—both for yourself and others—even your falls can be beautiful.
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 38min - 68 - Gen Z in the Workplace with Jonah and David Stillman
Every generation is different, but one thing currently unites Boomers, Gen X-ers, and Millennials: they are all struggling to understand Gen Z.
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 26min - 67 - Ask Simon Anything: Part Two
New year, new opportunities, new questions! We’re ringing in 2023 with more answers to the hundreds of questions our listeners sent in from all over the world.
Tue, 3 Jan 2023 - 21min - 66 - Ask Simon Anything: Part One
A few weeks ago, I put out an open call on social media to see what questions my listeners have for me. And there were a LOT of responses. So, as an end-of-the-year special, our next two episodes will be dedicated to answering your burning questions.
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 23min - 65 - Two Bits of Optimism with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two
Remember how it was an incredible idea to get Brené Brown and Adam Grant on a call, have absolutely NO plan, and hit record? Well, this is the second part of that lovely, free-flowing conversation where we talk about creativity, leadership, and if the three of us love each other.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 26min - 64 - Two Bits of Optimism with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One
What separates exceptional ideas from good ideas? Here’s a good idea: Book two podcast guests and meticulously plan a conversation about creativity. Now, here’s an exceptional idea: Get Brené Brown and Adam Grant to join you on a call, have absolutely NO plan, and hit record.
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 38min - 63 - Being Yourself with Kathryn Finney
Daring to be different feels risky. There’s constant pressure to “read the room” or “tone it down.” Kathryn Finney discovered at a young age that – when it comes to being authentic – the rewards are actually far greater than the risks.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 - 23min - 61 - The Value of Interruptions with Janis Burl
Most of us think that social media is the bastion of our younger generations. Until a middle-aged woman named Janis Burl proved that assumption completely wrong. She oversaw the team that built the TSA’s Instagram account (yes, the TSA has an Instagram account and it’s brilliant) into one of the most popular accounts on Instagram.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - 22min - 60 - The Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain
There’s something profound in life’s bitter moments. The transformative beauty of a sad song, the anguished past of a story’s hero, the unexpected turnout of a crowded funeral. Turns out we often need darkness in order to appreciate the light.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 - 25min - 59 - Kindness with James Rhee
You went to Harvard undergrad, you went to Harvard Law, you became a hot-shot Private Equity guy. So your next move is obviously…? If you’re James Rhee, you walk away from all of it and discover what really makes a business grow: the intangibles.
Tue, 8 Nov 2022 - 19min - 58 - How To Be An Optimist with Pat Berges
Don’t you hate it when you’re coasting along -- not a care in the world -- and then it feels like life comes out of nowhere and hits you like a car, almost paralyzing you? Well, for Pat Berges, that wasn’t just a feeling…that actually happened.
Tue, 1 Nov 2022 - 27min - 57 - The Labor of Love with Francesca Hogi
It’s what all the poets write about, all the musicians sing about, and all the brokenhearted cry about. That’s right… It's time to talk about love.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 32min - 56 - Unreasonable Hospitality with Will Guidara
If you walk up to someone and say “you’re being unreasonable!” most people would be offended. Will Guidara, however, would take it as a compliment. A renowned New York restaurateur, Will transformed Eleven Madison Park into the best restaurant in the world by reinventing how they offered hospitality....they made it unreasonable.
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 33min - 55 - Partnering with Jean Oelwang
Some of the most successful people in the world all have a secret power. It’s not their experience or technical expertise that matter most – it’s their partnerships.
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 - 22min - 54 - Vulnerability and Redemption with Adrian Grenier
We've all been told in our darkest times: "Don't worry this will get better"...but what happens if everything's going right? Should we be afraid that the other shoe will drop?
Tue, 1 Mar 2022 - 23min - 53 - Obscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
We all know a bit about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, but which President was drunk at his inauguration? Who was the first gay president? And what kind of parent would name their kid “Millard Fillmore”?
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 - 24min - 52 - Happiness with Arthur Brooks
Can we ensure that we will stay happy through every phase of our lives? Arthur Brooks discovered that there is a clear fork in the road that we will all face at some point. Some of us will struggle to find lasting happiness and the other will only get happier as time passes. The trick is knowing what to do to get on the happy path.
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