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Harvard is an iconic, 387 year old institution of higher education. And it's time for a cultural overhaul.The events of the past year – racism, antisemitism, violence on campus, the removal of its president - have thrown their imperfections i
Coach Bruce Pearl teaches his players to be 'great receivers.' Find out in today’s podcast what this means and why it's so important. Auburn Coach Pearl’s lessons of empathy and authenticity don't just apply in basketball – but in politics, bu
U.S. Representative Dean Phillips is an innovative leader. He has drawn praise from modern day business heroes - like hedge fund icon Bill Ackman - for his willingness to shake things up - like staid industries including vodka, gelato, and most
On any given day, a casual investor can tune into CNBC and be in total awe. Public companies are showcased and glamorized by messianic analysts in a concerted effort to push stock prices higher. But in reality, as I recently wrote, the future
One of the best leaders in the NBA is today’s guest – Tim Connelly – General Manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves.Before billionaire owner Marc Lore and co-owner Alex Rodriguez lured him to Minnesota, Connelly worked side by side with Stan an
The Milken Institute is a think (and action) tank - founded by legendary visionary Michael Milken - brings together brilliant people and world leaders to develop blueprints for tackling some of our planet's most critical problems including pove
Mielle Organics - the hair care and beauty brand - is the fastest ever growing consumer startup in history of this industry - and was recently acquired by Procter & Gamble in a truly historic transaction that made headlines across the country
What matters more to winning - superstar talent or the organization's system and culture?According to today's guest - Dave Ulrich - a world-class thought leader at the University of Michigan Business School - talent matters, but team work matt
Superstars don't just emerge out of thin air. Every single one of them - including GOATs like Tom Brady and Michael Phelps- must overcome serious personal obstacles. And this usually happens early in life – in the pivotal teenage years. It mig
When the world's most innovative organizations need a little inspiration, they turn to IDEO. IDEO is the most iconic design studio in the world. Clients are far-ranging and global - from hot, new startups to ground-breaking school systems to
Rey Flemings - the founder and CEO of an app called Myria - the world's most exclusive concierge service - is on a quest to change the world.Myria's ultra-wealthy clients - nearly all of whom are in the top .003% - come to Flemings with a wide
Every once in a while I'm stupid enough to get into an argument with my wife. Even when I win the battle (rarely), I lose the war (always).This paradox made me think about the art of influence. How do you persuade people in a way that both sid
What do Oprah Winfrey, Drew Barrymore, and Scarlett Johansson have in common with today's guest - Jason Karp? Every one of them is passionate about changing the way people eat - especially in the United States. And, they've all helped build so
Ed Catmull is an enigma.There's a good chance you wouldn't recognize him if he were standing right next to you. Yet, he's the creative genius and co-founder of Pixar - a totally unique organization that has completely changed the way many of u
Greg Sands isn't perfect.To name just a few of his imperfections: He had a serious fear of failure as a young athlete. He struggled to find his 'place' while a student at Harvard University. He doesn't particularly like following the rules. An
Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson has been recognized as the #1 thought leader in the world. She literally revolutionized the way CEOs around the world think about psychological safety. In her new book - The Right Kind of Wrong -
Think of all the germs, bacteria, virus, and other airborne diseases we expose ourselves to every single day. Think how much worse this problem is when we are indoors, in closed spaces, and around lots of people. One last thing - consider that
Today's guest - Geoff Smart - has literally revolutionized the way companies around the world think about talent and leadership. The leadership advisory Geoff founded - G.H. Smart - is on speed-dial of the world's top CEOs, private equity inve
Succession - Not the HBO Hit Show, But Real Life Succession with Chairman of Tyson Foods, John Tyson
Long before 'Succession' - the hit TV Show on HBO, John Tyson was actually living this drama. His grandfather started a company called Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas. Today the company employs over 120,000 people and supplies nearly a q
Stan Van Gundy - is an icon in sports and broadcasting. Before his current stint as a top basketball analyst at TNT, he was an NBA coach for several NBA teams, including the New Orleans Pelicans.According to Coach Van Gundy, the best talent -
Today's guest - Erich Joachimsthaler - is the #1 brand strategist on the planet. He built from scratch a top-ranked professional services firm - called Vivaldi_ - which regularly advises the world's most admired CEOs and chief marketing office
Kent Thiry is one of the most admired and accomplished leaders in the country. For many years he was CEO and Board Chair of Davita - and now he is a philanthropist, a friend and a trusted advisor to high potential CEOs, politicians, environ
Today's guest - Marisa Thalberg - has successfully guided some of the country's most iconic brands through incredible transformations - including Lowe’s, Taco Bell, The Estée Lauder Companies. Here are just a few of the leadership qualities I
Imagine if your father was a famous U.S. President? Then, imagine your father's life being taken away in a brutal assassination. How would you recover? What impact would this have on your personality and well-being? Would you want to follow in
Dr. Rakesh Suri is one of the top heart transplant surgeons in the world - with stints at both Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic - the top two hospitals in the world. Suri is also one of the most visionary leaders in the world. Recognizing
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