• Leonard Sax: Reframing the Collapse of Parenting
    Dec 20 2024

    If you have young people in your life, you need to take 42 minutes to listen to this episode. Join Dr. Leonard Sax, renowned physician, bestselling author, and psychologist, for a crucial conversation on modern-day parenting and the challenges facing young people today. Dr. Sax discusses the importance of parents establishing a culture of respect in the home, the risks of prioritizing a child's popularity and social status over their relationship with their parents, and the negative impact of a "culture of disrespect" in media and popular culture.

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    43 mins
  • Fawn Weaver: Love and Legacy in Leadership
    Dec 16 2024

    Join New York Times bestselling author, speaker, world record holder, and founder of the fastest-growing whiskey company in the U.S., Fawn Weaver, for a masterclass in business, leadership, and communication. Fawn shares her remarkable story, including how she became interested in the whiskey business, the challenges she faced as a woman of color entering a historically white-male-dominated industry, and the principles and strategies that have driven her company's success.

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    38 mins
  • James Rhee: Lead with Kindness
    Dec 13 2024

    A parable for our times shines light on important personal and professional life lessons we could all benefit from refocusing on. Bestselling author James Rhee joins On Leadership to discuss his book, Red Helicopter, which thoughtfully blends personal memoir, business lessons, and a philosophy for navigating life's complexities with kindness, wisdom, and a systems-based perspective. James shares his unconventional background, from teaching high school to working in private equity, and how those experiences shaped his approach to leading the once-struggling retailer Ashley Stewart. He emphasizes the value of pattern recognition, the need to question conventional systems and assumptions, and the importance of leading with both kindness and a mathematical, systems-based mindset.

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    33 mins
  • Ramit Sethi: Money for Couples
    Dec 10 2024

    Learn your “money type” and how it’s helping or hurting your relationship with bestselling author and personal finance expert, Ramit Sethi. Ramit joins On Leadership to discuss the importance of couples having open and positive conversations about money, and shares insights on the four main "money types" that people tend to fall into - the avoider, the optimizer, the worrier, and the dreamer. He provides practical advice for how partners with different money types can better communicate and work together to achieve their shared financial and life goals.

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    40 mins
  • Dr. Ruth Gotian: Do Something Important
    Dec 6 2024

    This episode features an interview with Dr. Ruth Gotian, an expert in mentorship and author of the book "Mentoring: A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring". Dr. Gotian discuss the importance of mentorship, how to effectively find and cultivate mentor-mentee relationships, and the common pitfalls to avoid. She also shares her personal experience as both a mentor and mentee, and provides practical advice on how to make the most of mentoring relationships, both formal and informal.

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    30 mins
  • Hala Gorani: A Lesson in Listening
    Dec 3 2024

    This episode features an illuminating conversation with Hala Gorani, the renowned and beloved international journalist and anchor who has covered some of the most significant news events of our time. Hala shares insights into her diverse background and the journalistic principles that guide her work, emphasizing the importance of objectivity, fact-checking, and listening to her interview subjects. She provides valuable communication advice for leaders, stressing the need to connect authentically with audiences rather than lecturing them. Gorani also recounts harrowing personal experiences, such as being caught in the Arab Spring uprisings in Egypt, underscoring the risks and challenges faced by foreign correspondents. Throughout the interview, Gorani demonstrates her deep understanding of the evolving media landscape and the challenges facing journalism in the digital age.

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    40 mins
  • Bill Bennett: Crafting Compelling Stories
    Nov 29 2024

    In this episode, host Scott Miller interviews author and former business executive Bill Bennett about his impressive work in fiction writing and the creative process behind his latest book, Jacob T. Marley. Bill shares how he discovered his passion for storytelling, the strategies he uses to develop engaging backstories and characters, and the discipline and rituals he follows as a writer. Throughout the discussion, Bill provides advice and encouragement for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of finding your creative voice and being willing to experiment outside your comfort zone.

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    33 mins
  • Guy Kawasaki: Think Remarkable
    Nov 26 2024

    Paying the price and planting metaphorical acorns might not make you remarkable, but New York Times bestselling author Guy Kawasaki offers lessons in these areas that sure will get you on the right path. Guy shares thoughtful, pragmatic wisdom on how to build a remarkable life of impact, all grounded in his diverse experiences as an entrepreneur, author, and technology evangelist.

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    40 mins