Episode #667: Nick Gray – How to Host World-Class Events, Why Leaders Need a Personal Website, Writing Like You Talk, Mastering Introductions, the Viral Tokyo Trip, & Adding Value Before Taking It

Nick Gray is the author of The Two-Hour Cocktail Party and founder of Museum Hack. He's mastered the art of hosting events that strengthen networks and build genuine connections. In this conversation, he [...]

By |2025-12-20T15:14:14-05:00December 20th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #663: Priya Parker – The Art of Gathering with Purpose: Power, Preparation, Magical Questions, and the Psychology of Bringing People Together

Priya Parker is a master facilitator, conflict resolution expert, and author of the bestselling book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Priya has spent decades facilitating difficult conversations [...]

By |2025-11-24T09:55:38-05:00November 22nd, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #662: Nicholas Thompson – The Atlantic CEO on Growing Up With a “Precariously Insecure” Genius Father, Hiring Leaders with an Edge, How Running Builds Discipline, and Why Moving at an Uncomfortable Pace Built a Million-Subscriber Media Empire

Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of WIRED. He's the author of the best-selling book (and one of my favorites of the year), The Running Ground. Nick shares [...]

By |2025-11-15T06:14:04-05:00November 15th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #661: Suzy Welch – How to Identify Your Core Values, Close the Authenticity Gap, and Live with Purpose

Suzy Welch is known for co-founding the Jack Welch Management Institute and writing bestsellers like 10-10-10: A Life Transforming Idea. Her career includes roles as an editor-in-chief for Harvard Business Review, a crime reporter, and a professor. [...]

By |2025-11-08T06:12:04-05:00November 8th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #658: Dave Berke – From Top Gun to Extreme Ownership: Managing Ego, Building Humility, Emotional Detachment, Agile Planning, and Leading Teams Through Chaos

Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed [...]

By |2025-10-18T06:44:52-04:00October 18th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #657: Helen Lewis – Why Genius Is a Myth, Edison Needed Teams, Self-Promoters Are Overrated, Conspiracy Theories, Shakespeare Needed Luck, and How To Build an Excellent Career

Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Genius Myth: Great Ideas Don't Come from Lone Geniuses. An award-winning journalist, she previously served as deputy editor of the [...]

By |2025-10-12T20:21:46-04:00October 11th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #656: Dakota Meyer – Medal of Honor, The Battle of Ganjgal, Leadership Under Fire, The Loyalty Question, and What America Needs Right Now

Dakota Meyer, a United States Marine Corps veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. At just 21 years old, Dakota's actions during the Battle of Ganjgal in Afghanistan saved many lives when he repeatedly went [...]

By |2025-10-06T08:44:38-04:00October 5th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #653: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy – Becoming a CEO, Transforming a Company, Earning the Promotion, Knowing Your Non-Negotiables, & Hiring Excellent Leaders

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is the CEO of Xero. Xero is a cloud-based accounting software designed for small businesses. They did $2.1 billion in revenue last year. Over the past 25 years, Sukhinder has [...]

By |2025-09-15T11:05:05-04:00September 14th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #652: Arthur Brooks – The Power of Teaching, The Arrival Fallacy, The Mad Scientist Profile, Lifting Heavy Weights, & The Two Best Practices To Be Happy

Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he [...]

By |2025-09-07T06:26:28-04:00September 7th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments

Episode #649: Sam Lessin – Type 2 Fun, Voluntary Hardship, Joy as a Competitive Advantage, Long-Term Thinking, & Life Lessons From Dad (Lessin’s Lessons)

Sam Lessin is a Partner at Slow Ventures, with prior experience as Vice President of Product Management at Facebook and CEO of Drop.io. He has invested in notable companies like OpenPhone and Identiq, [...]

By |2025-08-16T10:44:13-04:00August 16th, 2025|Podcast Episode|0 Comments