Sharmadean Reid

Great businesses often look a lot like social movements.  Sharmadean Reid knows this from experience—she has combined technology and culture to create multiple businesses around strong communities. She started her first business at 24, creating a nail salon that changed the beauty industry. Now she runs a media network for the next generation of women in power.  This is…A Bit of Optimism.For more on Sharmadean and her work, check out:https://thestack.worldhttps://sharmadeanreid.com

Great businesses often look a lot like social movements.  Sharmadean Reid knows this from experience—she has combined technology and culture to create multiple businesses around strong communities. She started her first business at 24, creating a nail salon that changed the beauty industry. Now she runs a media network for the next generation of women in power.  This is…A Bit of Optimism.For more on Sharmadean and her work, check out:<a href="https://thestack.world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thestack.world</a><a href="https://sharmadeanreid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sharmadeanreid.com</a>

Community and Empowerment with Sharmadean Reid

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. But the best lessons turned out to be right next door. David’s latest book, “The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109 Year-Old Man,” is a best-seller about resilience, American history, and what it means to live well.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on David and his work check out:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Book-of-Charlie/David-Von-Drehle/9781476773926https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/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. But the best lessons turned out to be right next door. David’s latest book, “The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109 Year-Old Man,” is a best-seller about resilience, American history, and what it means to live well.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on David and his work check out:<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Book-of-Charlie/David-Von-Drehle/9781476773926" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Book-of-Charlie/David-Von-Drehle/9781476773926</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/david-von-drehle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/david-von-drehle/</a>

The Book of Charlie with David Von Drehle

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. General Brown is the head of the Air Force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is also the current nominee to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. If he is confirmed as Chairman later this year, it would make him the most senior-ranked member of the United States military. General Brown is humble, approachable, credible, and super inspiring. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on General Brown and his work, check out: His Leadership Library: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/CSAF-Leadership-Library/His comments in the wake of George Floyd: https://twitter.com/PACAF/status/1268794618461618177?s=20His bio: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108485/charles-q-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. General Brown is the head of the Air Force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is also the current nominee to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. If he is confirmed as Chairman later this year, it would make him the most senior-ranked member of the United States military. General Brown is humble, approachable, credible, and super inspiring. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on General Brown and his work, check out: His Leadership Library: <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/CSAF-Leadership-Library/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.af.mil/About-Us/CSAF-Leadership-Library/</a>His comments in the wake of George Floyd: <a href="https://twitter.com/PACAF/status/1268794618461618177?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PACAF/status/1268794618461618177?s=20</a>His bio: <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108485/charles-q-brown-jr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108485/charles-q-brown-jr/</a>

Leadership with General CQ Brown, Jr.

Change is inevitable.  And yet fear, anger, and confusion are often our first reactions to changes. Cassandra Worthy experienced the negative emotions that stem from change so many times that she now sees them for what they really are: signals for opportunity. Now, she helps companies and individuals thrive during times of major change. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Cassandra and her work check out: Her book Change Enthusiasm https://a.co/d/jlB2Xnkhttps://cassandraworthy.com/

Change is inevitable.  And yet fear, anger, and confusion are often our first reactions to changes. Cassandra Worthy experienced the negative emotions that stem from change so many times that she now sees them for what they really are: signals for opportunity. Now, she helps companies and individuals thrive during times of major change. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Cassandra and her work check out: Her book Change Enthusiasm <a href="https://a.co/d/jlB2Xnk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/jlB2Xnk</a><a href="https://cassandraworthy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cassandraworthy.com/</a>

Preparing for Change with Cassandra Worthy

Jimmy Wales

Information is power. But how do we adapt now that most of the information we consume comes with a heavy bias? In an ironic twist of fate, it’s Wikipedia — the encyclopedia that anyone can edit — that has done one of the best jobs maintaining public trust in our polarized era. I sat down with the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, in front of a live studio audience to explore how we got here and how Wikipedia’s transparency and vulnerability may be a model for a better future.This…is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jimmy, his work, and the Founders Forum summit that hosted our conversation, check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Waleshttps://twitter.com/jimmy_waleshttps://ff.co/

Information is power. But how do we adapt now that most of the information we consume comes with a heavy bias? In an ironic twist of fate, it’s Wikipedia — the encyclopedia that anyone can edit — that has done one of the best jobs maintaining public trust in our polarized era. I sat down with the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, in front of a live studio audience to explore how we got here and how Wikipedia’s transparency and vulnerability may be a model for a better future.This…is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jimmy, his work, and the Founders Forum summit that hosted our conversation, check out: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Wales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Wales</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jimmy_wales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jimmy_wales</a><a href="https://ff.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ff.co/</a>

Trust with Jimmy Wales

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. Miroslav Volf is a theologian and professor who has been grappling with these ideas for decades. He is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture where he teaches a class called “Life Worth Living,” and recently wrote a book by the same name.It turns out, life worth living is life helping others. This is…A Bit of Optimism.  For more information on Miroslav and his work check out: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691260/life-worth-living-by-miroslav-volf-matthew-croasmun-and-ryan-mcannally-linz/https://faith.yale.edu/people/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. Miroslav Volf is a theologian and professor who has been grappling with these ideas for decades. He is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture where he teaches a class called “Life Worth Living,” and recently wrote a book by the same name.It turns out, life worth living is life helping others. This is…A Bit of Optimism.  For more information on Miroslav and his work check out: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691260/life-worth-living-by-miroslav-volf-matthew-croasmun-and-ryan-mcannally-linz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691260/life-worth-living-by-miroslav-volf-matthew-croasmun-and-ryan-mcannally-linz/</a><a href="https://faith.yale.edu/people/miroslav-volf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faith.yale.edu/people/miroslav-volf</a>

Life Worth Living with Miroslav Volf

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. Steven Pressfield wants to add one more thing to that list: a muse. And he should know.His muse guided him to incredible success as an author of fiction, nonfiction, and movies including hit books like: The Legend of Bagger Vance, The War of Art, and Gates of Fire. Steven’s story of the long and bumpy road he took to find his muse and his success can help the rest of us find ours a little quicker. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Steven and his work, check out: his new memoir, Govt Cheese: https://stevenpressfieldstore.kinsta.cloud/product/govt-cheese-signed-copy/and his other published works: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/

Creative success is notoriously elusive, but those who have made the journey insist it comes down to three factors: hard work, luck, and talent. Steven Pressfield wants to add one more thing to that list: a muse. And he should know.His muse guided him to incredible success as an author of fiction, nonfiction, and movies including hit books like: The Legend of Bagger Vance, The War of Art, and Gates of Fire. Steven’s story of the long and bumpy road he took to find his muse and his success can help the rest of us find ours a little quicker. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Steven and his work, check out: his new memoir, Govt Cheese:<a href="https://stevenpressfieldstore.kinsta.cloud/product/govt-cheese-signed-copy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://stevenpressfieldstore.kinsta.cloud/product/govt-cheese-signed-copy/</a>and his other published works:<a href="https://stevenpressfield.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://stevenpressfield.com/books/</a>

Determination with Steven Pressfield

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.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jimmy and his work, check out:https://www.jimmydarts.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BoMmoR5HSmz5-oS8_1ENwwww.instagram.com/jimmydarts

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.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jimmy and his work, check out:<a href="https://www.jimmydarts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jimmydarts.com/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BoMmoR5HSmz5-oS8_1ENw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BoMmoR5HSmz5-oS8_1ENw</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/jimmydarts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jimmydarts</a>

Rewarding Kindness with Jimmy Darts

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.  Ana Kirova is the CEO of the dating platform 'Feeld’, a revolutionary app that helps people break free from traditional norms, explore alternative relationships, and discover the boundless potential for love that comes with accepting yourself and others without judgment.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Ana and her work check out: https://feeld.co/

Dating doesn’t have to be about finding “The One.”  At its most rewarding, modern love can be about growth, curiosity, and authenticity.  Ana Kirova is the CEO of the dating platform 'Feeld’, a revolutionary app that helps people break free from traditional norms, explore alternative relationships, and discover the boundless potential for love that comes with accepting yourself and others without judgment.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Ana and her work check out: <a href="https://feeld.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feeld.co/</a>

Love Without Judgment with Ana Kirova

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.  He has filled global audiences with awe for over 40 years.  He made the Statue of Liberty disappear, escaped from Alcatraz, and walked through the Great Wall of China.  And it turns out, the key to great magic is also the key to any great work: a visceral, emotional connection between the act and the performer.  You have to find and honor the soul of the idea.  This is…A Bit of Optimism. For more on David and his work check out: https://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/

“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.  He has filled global audiences with awe for over 40 years.  He made the Statue of Liberty disappear, escaped from Alcatraz, and walked through the Great Wall of China.  And it turns out, the key to great magic is also the key to any great work: a visceral, emotional connection between the act and the performer.  You have to find and honor the soul of the idea.  This is…A Bit of Optimism. For more on David and his work check out: <a href="https://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/</a>

The Soul of an Idea with David Copperfield

A Bit of Optimism is on a short hiatus -- we'll be back with new episodes starting August 8. During these times, we are all having to find new ways to connect.  Join me every week as I talk with people that inspire me, about love, life, leadership, and silver linings. The hope is that we all leave with something I think we need these days… A Bit of Optimism.

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.  Molly made a lot of money. Celebrities, mafias, and federal informants soon took an interest in her and her game.  Eventually, she lost everything and had no one to blame but herself.Her story later became the Academy Award nominated movie, Molly’s Game, and the lessons she learned from her extraordinary journey have tremendous value for the rest of us.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Molly and her work, check out:twitter.com/immollybloom

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.  Molly made a lot of money. Celebrities, mafias, and federal informants soon took an interest in her and her game.  Eventually, she lost everything and had no one to blame but herself.Her story later became the Academy Award nominated movie, Molly’s Game, and the lessons she learned from her extraordinary journey have tremendous value for the rest of us.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Molly and her work, check out:<a href="https://twitter.com/immollybloom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/immollybloom</a>

Molly's Game with Molly Bloom

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.  The lessons she has learned about how to find compassion for people with whom we vehemently disagree are absolutely essential for this divided world.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Robin and her work check out:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610838/the-courage-of-compassion-by-robin-steinberg-contributions-by-camilo-ramirez/

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.  The lessons she has learned about how to find compassion for people with whom we vehemently disagree are absolutely essential for this divided world.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Robin and her work check out:<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610838/the-courage-of-compassion-by-robin-steinberg-contributions-by-camilo-ramirez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610838/the-courage-of-compassion-by-robin-steinberg-contributions-by-camilo-ramirez/</a>

The Courage of Compassion with Robin Steinberg

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 and Looney Tunes characters. What started as a simple impression sparked an amazing career that has influenced millions with a message of optimism.He views his work as an act of service. As a result, he brings his audience joy that they carry with them for the rest of their lives.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Bill Farmer and his work, check out: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-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 and Looney Tunes characters. What started as a simple impression sparked an amazing career that has influenced millions with a message of optimism.He views his work as an act of service. As a result, he brings his audience joy that they carry with them for the rest of their lives.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Bill Farmer and his work, check out: <a href="https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-with-bill-farmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-with-bill-farmer</a>

A Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer

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.You see, Mike Reiss isn't just the funniest guy in the room — he's also the most well-traveled.  He's been to Iran, the North Pole, North Korea, and everywhere in between.  Whether he's sharing travel anecdotes or writer's room memories from his 600+ episodes of The Simpsons, one thing is very clear: when Mike tells a story, things are going to get animated.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Mike and his work check out: His travel podcast "What Am I Doing Here with Mike Reiss": https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-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.You see, Mike Reiss isn't just the funniest guy in the room — he's also the most well-traveled.  He's been to Iran, the North Pole, North Korea, and everywhere in between.  Whether he's sharing travel anecdotes or writer's room memories from his 600+ episodes of The Simpsons, one thing is very clear: when Mike tells a story, things are going to get animated.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Mike and his work check out: His travel podcast "What Am I Doing Here with Mike Reiss": <a href="https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-with-mike-reiss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-with-mike-reiss/</a>

Insane Vacations with Mike Reiss

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.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Seth and his work check out: https://www.sethgodin.com/A Song of Significance, out May 2023: https://geni.us/pdnqnz

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.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Seth and his work check out: <a href="https://www.sethgodin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sethgodin.com/</a>A Song of Significance, out May 2023: <a href="https://geni.us/pdnqnz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://geni.us/pdnqnz</a>

Down A Rabbit Hole with Seth Godin

Jeff Rosenthal

Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together.Most entrepreneurs aren’t lone wolves. Founders like Jeff Rosenthal know that the greatest ventures come with partners, mentors, and communities.Being enthusiastic, generous, and kind attracts people who want to help—and together you can accomplish the unreasonable. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jeff and his work check out: https://summit.co/https://summitimpact.org/

Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together.Most entrepreneurs aren’t lone wolves. Founders like Jeff Rosenthal know that the greatest ventures come with partners, mentors, and communities.Being enthusiastic, generous, and kind attracts people who want to help—and together you can accomplish the unreasonable. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jeff and his work check out: <a href="https://summit.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://summit.co/</a><a href="https://summitimpact.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://summitimpact.org/</a>

How To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal

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. The emotion isn’t a sickness or a flaw in human design – it’s an evolved advantage that protects us and strengthens our creative and productive powers. So even though anxiety doesn’t feel good…it can be good to feel anxious.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Dr. Dennis-Tiwary and her work check out: https://www.drtracyphd.com/https://www.harpercollins.com/products/future-tense-tracy-dennis-tiwary?variant=39708426797090

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. The emotion isn’t a sickness or a flaw in human design – it’s an evolved advantage that protects us and strengthens our creative and productive powers. So even though anxiety doesn’t feel good…it can be good to feel anxious.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Dr. Dennis-Tiwary and her work check out: <a href="https://www.drtracyphd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drtracyphd.com/</a><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/future-tense-tracy-dennis-tiwary?variant=39708426797090" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harpercollins.com/products/future-tense-tracy-dennis-tiwary?variant=39708426797090</a>

The Wisdom of Anxiety with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Richard Curtis

There are precious few moments in life that guarantee joy. That’s what makes time spent with Richard Curtis or watching his films so special – you just know you’re in for a great time.  Richard 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.I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Richard on Valentine’s Day of all days to talk about love, joy, charity, and optimism.This is…A Bit of Optimism.For more on Richard and his work check out:https://www.comicrelief.com/

There are precious few moments in life that guarantee joy. That’s what makes time spent with Richard Curtis or watching his films so special – you just know you’re in for a great time.  Richard 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.I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Richard on Valentine’s Day of all days to talk about love, joy, charity, and optimism.This is…A Bit of Optimism.For more on Richard and his work check out:<a href="https://www.comicrelief.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comicrelief.com/</a>

Guaranteed Joy with Richard Curtis

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.Now, he’s an educator who uses the dramatic ups-and-downs of his own life to inspire the next generation of explorers.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Leland and his work, check out: lelandmelvin.com

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.Now, he’s an educator who uses the dramatic ups-and-downs of his own life to inspire the next generation of explorers.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Leland and his work, check out: <a href="lelandmelvin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lelandmelvin.com</a>

Exploration with Leland Melvin

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.  Podcaster, author and NYU professor, Scott Galloway and I talk about a lot of things, including our concern that the youngest generation is too afraid of the risks worth taking and how that may be adversely affecting them. This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Scott and his work check out: https://www.profgalloway.com/https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/https://profgmedia.com/pivot/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713560/adrift-by-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.  Podcaster, author and NYU professor, Scott Galloway and I talk about a lot of things, including our concern that the youngest generation is too afraid of the risks worth taking and how that may be adversely affecting them. This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Scott and his work check out: <a href="https://www.profgalloway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.profgalloway.com/</a><a href="https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/</a><a href="https://profgmedia.com/pivot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://profgmedia.com/pivot/</a><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713560/adrift-by-scott-galloway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713560/adrift-by-scott-galloway/</a>

Taking Comfortable Risks with Scott Galloway

I haven’t even listened to the full episode yet and I already know it’s going to be filled with inspiring information and useful insight. Thank you for finally making a podcast! I hope this is the beginning of a new journey!

I’ve waited 10 years for this!

A Bit of Optimism is on a short hiatus -- we'll be back with new episodes starting August 8. During these times, we are all having to find new ways to connect.  Join me every week as I talk with people that inspire me, about love, life, leadership, and silver linings. The hope is that we all leave with something I think we need these days… A Bit of Optimism.

A Bit of Optimism

David Harris

I have a desire to have necessary and difficult conversations. But I don’t always know how to start them. My brilliant friend and colleague David Harris helped and guided me. My goal is that this podcast helps others start those uncomfortable conversations that need to be had right now for us all to move forward. This is… A Bit Of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

I have a desire to have necessary and difficult conversations. But I don’t always know how to start them. My brilliant friend and colleague David Harris helped and guided me. My goal is that this podcast helps others start those uncomfortable conversations that need to be had right now for us all to move forward. This is… A Bit Of Optimism.YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

How To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris

Twenty years ago my sister and our family suffered a tragedy that we don’t talk about very often. She wanted to talk about it with the hope that it helps someone. I think it will help a lot of people. This is… A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

Twenty years ago my sister and our family suffered a tragedy that we don’t talk about very often. She wanted to talk about it with the hope that it helps someone. I think it will help a lot of people. This is… A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Moving Forward with my sister Sara

An entrepreneur is not what most people think…that’s what I discussed with marketing guru and serial entrepreneur Seth Godin and his entrepreneur wife, Helene. I learned a lot and I laughed a lot, I really do love them. This is... A Bit of Optimism YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

An entrepreneur is not what most people think…that’s what I discussed with marketing guru and serial entrepreneur Seth Godin and his entrepreneur wife, Helene. I learned a lot and I laughed a lot, I really do love them. This is... A Bit of Optimism YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Entrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin

Bob Chapman

I imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Bob Chapman, legendary CEO of manufacturing company Barry-Wehmiller, has done more than most other leaders to bring that vision to life. A mentor of mine, I asked him to share his thoughts on Leadership. This is… A Bit Of Optimism YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

I imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Bob Chapman, legendary CEO of manufacturing company Barry-Wehmiller, has done more than most other leaders to bring that vision to life. A mentor of mine, I asked him to share his thoughts on Leadership. This is… A Bit Of Optimism YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Leadership with Bob Chapman

Adam Grant

What would you talk to organizational psychologist and author of Give and Take, Adam Grant, about? Everything! This was one of those conversations that went in so many directions…and I learned so much. This is … A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

What would you talk to organizational psychologist and author of Give and Take, Adam Grant, about? Everything! This was one of those conversations that went in so many directions…and I learned so much. This is … A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

A Bit of Everything with Adam Grant

Lenny Wong

Are you honest? Let me ask the question a different way: have you ever told a lie? You can see the problem. Dr. Lenny Wong has spent years studying this and we talked about how pervasive this “ethical fading” is in so many aspects of modern life and what we can do about it. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

Are you honest? Let me ask the question a different way: have you ever told a lie? You can see the problem. Dr. Lenny Wong has spent years studying this and we talked about how pervasive this “ethical fading” is in so many aspects of modern life and what we can do about it. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Ethical Fading with Lenny Wong

Bruce Deel

Deel

It’s often easier to learn lessons when we look at extreme cases. I turned to the military to understand trust. To learn about compassion, I turned to Bruce Deel. He’s an extraordinary man and the second chances his organization, City of Refuge, gives people can teach the rest of us how we can do the same. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

It’s often easier to learn lessons when we look at extreme cases. I turned to the military to understand trust. To learn about compassion, I turned to Bruce Deel. He’s an extraordinary man and the second chances his organization, City of Refuge, gives people can teach the rest of us how we can do the same. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Second Chances with Bruce Deel

Andy Grammer

Where does optimism come from? I think it comes from an innate sense that the future is bright. Andy Grammer, an incurable optimist, thinks it starts with pain. I love his point of view. This is not a Bit of Optimism. This is… A Lot of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

Where does optimism come from? I think it comes from an innate sense that the future is bright. Andy Grammer, an incurable optimist, thinks it starts with pain. I love his point of view. This is not a Bit of Optimism. This is… A Lot of Optimism.YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

A Lot of Optimism (Or The One Where I Met Andy Grammer)

Amy Cuddy

We all want to feel like we belong. We feel safe surrounded by people who see the world the way we see it. This is why we all have to find our tribe. Social psychologist and award winning Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy, certainly found hers - The Grateful Dead.  So I sat down with this lifelong Deadhead to talk about the value of finding your tribe. This is … A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

We all want to feel like we belong. We feel safe surrounded by people who see the world the way we see it. This is why we all have to find our tribe. Social psychologist and award winning Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy, certainly found hers - The Grateful Dead.  So I sat down with this lifelong Deadhead to talk about the value of finding your tribe. This is … A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Finding your Tribe with Amy Cuddy

Maria Shriver

I wanted to talk about Service. Given how she lives her life, Maria Shriver was the perfect person to talk to. We went for a socially distanced walk together in LA and talked about how we can leave this world in better shape than we found it. This is... A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/

I wanted to talk about Service. Given how she lives her life, Maria Shriver was the perfect person to talk to. We went for a socially distanced walk together in LA and talked about how we can leave this world in better shape than we found it. This is... A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/simonsinek</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a>Pinterest:  <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/</a>

Service with Maria Shriver

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