Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and I’m on mission to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out. Come with me on this journey every Tuesday and Thursday as we examine the most essential areas of our lives. Learn more about my books and courses at https://GregMcKeown.com.
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Communication Matters is hosted by Richard McKeown, a business communications counselor, coach and seminar leader. Communication Matters is designed to help you communicate most effectively on the job and in representing your organization. Each week Richard discusses topics related to communicating with the media, preparing and delivering business presentations, dealing with corporate crises, and developing and projecting effective presence. Each podcast runs from 7-10 minutes.
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351. Discover Clarity with the Essentialism Planner
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Join Greg as he introduces the Essentialism Planner, a tool designed to help individuals focus on what truly matters. Drawing from personal experiences and a decade of development, Greg guides listeners through key components of the planner, including the personal quarterly offsite, weekly design sessions, and the transformative power half-hour. Le…
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350. Discovering Personal Agency Through the Panic Proof Protocol with Dr. Nicole Cain
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Dr. Nicole Cain is a respected authority in psychiatry, clinical psychology, and naturopathy, with extensive experience in both mental and holistic health care. She has authored a book addressing the treatment and prevention of panic—a subject deeply personal to her, driven by her battle with anxiety and her professional pursuit to empower individu…
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349. Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir
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Israa Nasir is a distinguished author and therapist known for her work on mental health and productivity. She is the author of "Toxic Productivity: How to Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More." Nasir's expertise lies in helping individuals navigate the intricacies of productivity culture and identity, especiall…
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348. Family History and the Search for Meaning with Stephen Riggio
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Stephen Riggio is a visionary leader and former CEO of Barnes & Noble, where he played a crucial role in its transformation into the largest bookselling chain in the United States. His extensive career in the book industry, spanning over four decades, includes pioneering work in e-commerce and publishing. Beyond corporate endeavors, Riggio is deepl…
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347. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 2)
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About the Guests: Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only Business Metric That Matters." Jeremy is known for his research and insights into creativity, innovation, and the interplay between human cognition and technology. He has been instrumental in exploring the applications of AI…
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346. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 1)
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About the Guests: Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only Business Metric That Matters." Jeremy is known for his research and insights into creativity, innovation, and the interplay between human cognition and technology. He has been instrumental in exploring the applications of AI…
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345. This is Strategy with Seth Godin (Part 2)
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Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in marketing and business. With over 20 published books, including bestsellers like "Purple Cow" and "Tribes," he has reshaped how we think about marketing strategies, leadership, and creative innovation. Known for his daily blog that reaches an extensive readership, Seth is a pivota…
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344. This is Strategy with Seth Godin (Part 1)
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Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in marketing and business. With over 20 published books, including bestsellers like "Purple Cow" and "Tribes," he has reshaped how we think about marketing strategies, leadership, and creative innovation. Known for his daily blog that reaches an extensive readership, Seth is a pivota…
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343. 10 Years of Essentialism
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Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Greg marks the tenth anniversary of his influential book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less." Reflecting on a decade of impact, Greg shares anecdotes from readers and companies that have embraced the core principles of focusing on what truly matters while eliminating the non-essential. Greg recount…
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342. How Limits Make You Limitless (Replay)
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Have you ever felt like you have the ability to make a greater contribution to your work, your family, or society, but you've run out of space in your life? Or maybe you've noticed that the busier you get, the less time you have for personal growth? Feeling like you have untapped potential is an epidemic in today's fast-paced culture. That's why I …
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341. Machine Living: Operating System for Your Life with Rob Dyrdek (Part 2)
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Have you ever had the sense that you had greater potential than your current life requires or even allows you to produce? Do you ever feel like there's a lot more inside of you, but you are already so busy, you can't possibly get to any of it. By the end of this part 2 episode with Rob Dyrdek, you will have a vision of what you have to create in or…
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340. Systems You Need to 10X with Rob Dyrdek (Part 1) (Replay)
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Robert Stanley Dyrdek is many things. He's an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's possibly best known for his reality shows 'Rob and Big', 'Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory', and 'Ridiculousness', but none of that does it justice. Every time I talk to Rob Dyrdek, I feel like I'm seeing a pow…
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339. Navigating Ethics in Afghan Journalism with Saad Mohseni (Part 2)
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Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in our latest episode. Born to Afghan parents and having traversed the globe, Saad found himself in the heart of Afghanistan in 2002, where his modest radio station blossomed into the nation's largest media company. Despite…
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338. Navigating Ethics in Afghan Journalism with Saad Mohseni (Part 1)
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Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in our latest episode. Born to Afghan parents and having traversed the globe, Saad found himself in the heart of Afghanistan in 2002, where his modest radio station blossomed into the nation's largest media company. Despite…
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337. Why Polarization is a Bigger Threat than You Think with Tim Shriver (Part 2)
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Tim Shriver is an acclaimed advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, serving as the chairman of the Special Olympics. He has an extensive family legacy, being the son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, and a nephew to President John F. Kennedy. Tim has committed his life to numerous social causes, particularly emphasizin…
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336. Why Polarization is a Bigger Threat than You Think with Tim Shriver (Part 1)
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Tim Shriver is an acclaimed advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, serving as the chairman of the Special Olympics. He has an extensive family legacy, being the son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, and a nephew to President John F. Kennedy. Tim has committed his life to numerous social causes, particularly emphasizin…
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335. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership with The Clark Family (Part 2)
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About the Guests: Kim Clark: Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU Idaho. He has an extensive career in academia and leadership, shaping and leading renowned educational institutions. Jonathan Clark: A PhD from Harvard and currently a professor at the University of Texas. Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge from both his exe…
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334. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership with The Clark Family (Part 1)
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About the Guests: Kim Clark: Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU Idaho. He has an extensive career in academia and leadership, shaping and leading renowned educational institutions. Jonathan Clark: A PhD from Harvard and currently a professor at the University of Texas. Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge from both his exe…
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333. Inside the Trump Administration with Wilbur Ross (Part 2)
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Wilbur Ross is a prominent figure in global finance with over half a century of experience in investment banking and private equity. Named among Bloomberg Markets' 50 most influential people in global finance, Ross has built a significant legacy. He served as the 39th US Secretary of Commerce under the Trump administration. Known for his expertise …
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332. Inside the Trump Administration with Wilbur Ross (Part 1)
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Wilbur Ross is a prominent figure in global finance with over half a century of experience in investment banking and private equity. Named among Bloomberg Markets' 50 most influential people in global finance, Ross has built a significant legacy. He served as the 39th US Secretary of Commerce under the Trump administration. Known for his expertise …
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331. You Only Die Once: The Ultimate Guide to a Life with No Regrets with Jodi Wellman (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Jodi Wellman is the author of You Only Die Once, a book that approaches the topic of living a meaningful life with a darkly humorous twist. With a career spanning 25 years, Jodi is a seasoned positive psychologist, executive coach, and founder who has delivered keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs. She collaborates with some …
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330. You Only Die Once: The Ultimate Guide to a Life with No Regrets with Jodi Wellman (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Jodi Wellman is the author of You Only Die Once, a book that approaches the topic of living a meaningful life with a darkly humorous twist. With a career spanning 25 years, Jodi is a seasoned positive psychologist, executive coach, and founder who has delivered keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs. She collaborates with some …
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329. Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. Renowned for her expertise in mental performance and stress management, she advises multinational corporations on optimizing brain function. She is the author of the forthcoming book "Hyperefficient," which explores re…
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328. Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. Renowned for her expertise in mental performance and stress management, she advises multinational corporations on optimizing brain function. She is the author of the forthcoming book "Hyperefficient," which explores re…
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327. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Marshall Goldsmith is the world-renowned leadership thinker and executive coach recognized as the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the world. Over a celebrated career spanning decades, he has guided over 150 major CEOs and their management teams to reach new heights of effectiveness. Marshall has authored 56 books…
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326. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Marshall Goldsmith is the world-renowned leadership thinker and executive coach recognized as the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the world. Over a celebrated career spanning decades, he has guided over 150 major CEOs and their management teams to reach new heights of effectiveness. Marshall has authored 56 books…
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325. The Strength of Weak Ties (Replay)
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Join me as I uncover the surprising power of weak ties, a concept coined by sociologist Mark S. Granovetter, which plays a pivotal role in our lives more than we ever imagined. Listen in as I discuss Granovetter's groundbreaking findings on the importance of casual acquaintances in job searches and the immense influence of weak ties in the digital …
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324. Designing a Day that Really Matters (Replay)
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What's the most important thing you need to do today? Today I will share a powerful story or two, something counterintuitive I've learned and some highly actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to get clear on the most important thing you need to do today, every day. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and cou…
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323. Humans Weren't Designed For This (Replay)
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Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to get healthier? It's an annual tradition to sign up for gym memberships and then never to use them. It's so established that the entire gym business model is based upon people not actually using the service. After all, it's long been thought that to significantly improve your mental and physical health ta…
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322. A Tale of Two Billionaires (Replay)
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Have you ever wondered how America's wealthiest families manage their fortunes across generations? A lot of people think it's all about the initial success, the sheer magnitude of the wealth itself, but that is wrong. What we know now is that there is a single rule that makes the difference between intergenerational wealth and being broke. By the e…
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321. Curiosity Is a Discipline (Replay)
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Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to have a hunger for knowledge and new experiences? Many people believe that curiosity is just an inborn trait, but the truth is it's a powerful discipline that can be cultivated. In this episode, we'll delve into one of the most extraordinary relationships in Silicon Valley history to inspire us i…
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320. Choose Purpose Over Position (Replay)
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Episode Summary: Greg shares a captivating story from his experience at Disneyland to illustrate the importance of looking beyond positions to find purpose in negotiations. He emphasizes the transformative power of focusing on purpose and seeking creative solutions rather than getting stuck in positional thinking. By shifting the perspective from a…
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319. Design a Personalized Essential Daily Routine With the Help of AI (Replay)
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What if you could design a personalized essentialist daily routine in seconds? This is part three of a multi-part series about how to use AI to make a more essentialist, effortless lifestyle. By the end of this episode, you will be able to make AI your servant rather than your master in setting up your daily routine. Join my weekly newsletter. Lear…
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318. The 1-2-3 Method (Replay)
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Do you ever feel that your life is becoming more and more reactive? Even where you get good things done in a day, you still feel like your life is living you rather than you intentionally living your life? Well, in today's episode, I'm going to share with you the 1-2-3 Method. It's simple, it's clear, and it's something that you can utilize today a…
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317. Good Power: How Ginni Rometty Redefined Leadership and Influence (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Ginni Rometty is the former Chairman and CEO of IBM, where she led one of the most significant transformations in the company’s history. She reinvented half of IBM's portfolio and launched a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, positioning IBM as a leader in AI and quantum computing. Beyond her technical prowess, Ginni initiated inno…
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316. Good Power: How Ginni Rometty Redefined Leadership and Influence (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Ginni Rometty is the former Chairman and CEO of IBM, where she led one of the most significant transformations in the company’s history. She reinvented half of IBM's portfolio and launched a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, positioning IBM as a leader in AI and quantum computing. Beyond her technical prowess, Ginni initiated inno…
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315. The Art of Meaningful Relationships (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 4) (Replay)
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Join me as we ponder the turning of the calendar to 2024, a time for introspection and goal-setting. But this year, we're taking a different approach, asking not just 'what' but 'who' is important in our lives. I discuss the profound shift from a task-driven to a people-centric perspective, exploring how this reorientation affects leadership, team …
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314. The Formative Power of Attachment (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 3) (Replay)
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Join me as I explore the transformative power of building deep, meaningful connections in our lives, especially poignant in an age where superficial online interactions are often mistaken for genuine relationships. I reflect on Erik Newton's heartfelt Twitter story about the profound love he shared with his late wife, revealing the timeless truth t…
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313. Bringing Relationships into Focus (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 2) (Replay)
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Join me on the journey to enrich your relationships, focusing on quality rather than quantity. In this episode I explore the significance of cultivating deep, meaningful relationships in a world dominated by superficial connections. Drawing on an analogy from the Hubble Space Telescope, I demonstrate how minor adjustments in perspective can bring c…
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312. The Paradox of Connectivity (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 1) (Replay)
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Have you ever stopped to consider the depth of your connections in a world where the number of friends you have on social media platforms seems to have taken precedence? Join me as we navigate the waters of meaningful relationships, stressing the importance of quality over quantity. Our journey takes us through the paradox of loneliness and time sp…
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311. Essential Trade-offs and Saying Yes with Sam Bridgstock (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Sam Bridgstock grew up on Mount Pleasant Farm in North Yorkshire, England, where he developed a deep connection with nature and a strong sense of duty and prioritization from his experiences on the farm. Despite facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sam's unwavering commitment to his family, including his wife Anna and their five chi…
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310. Essential Trade-offs and Saying Yes with Sam Bridgstock (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Sam Bridgstock grew up on Mount Pleasant Farm in North Yorkshire, England, where he developed a deep connection with nature and a strong sense of duty and prioritization from his experiences on the farm. Despite facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sam's unwavering commitment to his family, including his wife Anna and their five chi…
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309. The Hidden Power of Opting Out from Technology with Erin Loechner (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Erin Loechner is the founder of the Opt Out Family, a global movement advocating for a tech-free lifestyle. She transitioned from being a social media influencer to embracing a life centered on simplicity and genuine human connection. Erin’s work has been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Po…
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308. The Hidden Power of Opting Out from Technology with Erin Loechner (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Erin Loechner is the founder of the Opt Out Family, a global movement advocating for a tech-free lifestyle. She transitioned from being a social media influencer to embracing a life centered on simplicity and genuine human connection. Erin’s work has been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Po…
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307. The Power of Radical Kindness in Modern Leadership: A Conversation with James Rhee (Part 2)
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About the Guest: James Rhee is the CEO, educator, and acclaimed author of "Red Helicopter: A Parable for Our Times." He holds the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship at Howard University and serves as a senior lecturer at both MIT and Duke Law School. Influenced by the caregiver values of his first-generation Korean immigrant parents, James has playe…
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306. The Power of Radical Kindness in Modern Leadership: A Conversation with James Rhee (Part 1)
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About the Guest: James Rhee is the CEO, educator, and acclaimed author of "Red Helicopter: A Parable for Our Times." He holds the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship at Howard University and serves as a senior lecturer at both MIT and Duke Law School. Influenced by the caregiver values of his first-generation Korean immigrant parents, James has playe…
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305. Living Life in Crescendo: Lessons from Matt Gutman's Journey (Part 2)
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About the Guest: Matt Gutman is the ABC News Chief National Correspondent whose career and personal journey have captivated millions. With a coverage history spanning nearly 50 countries, Matt has reported from the battlefields of the Middle East and Eastern Europe to natural disasters and key events in the US. He is the author of "No Time to Panic…
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304. Living Life in Crescendo: Lessons from Matt Gutman's Journey (Part 1)
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About the Guest: Matt Gutman is the ABC News Chief National Correspondent whose career and personal journey have captivated millions. With a coverage history spanning nearly 50 countries, Matt has reported from the battlefields of the Middle East and Eastern Europe to natural disasters and key events in the US. He is the author of "No Time to Panic…
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303. Rethinking Purpose with Ken Coleman (Replay)
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Do you ever feel like you want to make a more meaningful contribution but you’re not sure how? Or maybe you know what you would like to do but get hung up on the fear of the unknown? Join me as I talk with Ken Coleman, Ken is a successful author and host of The Ken Coleman Show where he helps people define their purpose and discover the steps they …
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302. The Energy Clock with Molly Fletcher (Replay)
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When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place. You make decisions differently. Your perspective changes. You begin to seek purpose over achievement. This week I am joined by Molly Fletcher. Molly is a former sports agent turned speaker, author, and consultant. As someone who has represented some o…
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