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A Bit of Optimism

The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism! I ta

Episodes

Total: 152

What makes humanity unique?Dr. Michael Muthukrishna is fascinated by why our species behaves the way

In the New Year, we all aspire to become better versions of ourselves. But how do we change our beha

Lasting success requires innovation. But how do we build teams that keep innovation in their DNA?Jac

Great comedians have the ability to point out some of the madness, ridiculousness, and nuance that e

Drive can get you to peak performance. But what happens when you enter the next chapter of your life

All business leaders want to make a lasting impact, but very few have the scale and tools to change

Authenticity is exceedingly rare.Yet Brian Grazer embodies it with an unparalleled zest and refreshi

When did we get so disconnected from the world around us? How can we find our way back?Aza Raskin th

We have lost trust in almost everything.Yat Siu has a clear vision for how we can solve our large-sc

We used to care about beautiful architecture. Luckily, Thomas Heatherwick still does. He is on a que

High-performing teams require more than just a leader. Great teams come from great teammates.  Shane

When we want wisdom, we turn to people older than us. But there is a lot to be learned from younger

We are told from a young age to pursue love—romantic love, self-love, divine love. But how do you ac

How do you run a thriving company that cares more about impact than about profit and margins?Karissa

How are you? It’s a question we get asked everyday, but we hardly ever answer it honestly.  When Die

How do people become powerful? Can understanding power protect us from those who wield it too strong

Failure is the secret to success. Our failures are agents of inspiration, iteration, and innovation.

You’ll never achieve perfect happiness. This might sound like bad news, but it’s actually a good thi

When should we trust our gut and when should we depend on logic? Liv Boeree can actually answer that

When should you quit a project and when should you persevere?As one of the world’s leading entrepren