Ep 158. Maggie Jackson: Productive Uncertainty

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Maggie Jackson is an award-winning journalist. Her book Distracted:
Reclaiming Our Focus in a World of Lost Attention has been described as
“groundbreaking” and “essential.” Her book, What’s Happening to Home?
Balancing Work, Life and Refuge in the Information Age, was the first to
explore the fate of home in the digital age. Stew and Maggie talk about
distraction and her new project — “productive uncertainty.” To learn about
nourishing the “slow mind” and an openness to uncertainty… [Click for more
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Ep 157. David Fajgenbaum: Turning Hope Into Action

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David Fajgenbaum is Assistant Professor of Medicine, Translational Medicine
& Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of a
memoir called Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action.
Diagnosed with Castleman’s disease while in medical school, David has
dedicated his life to discovering new treatments and cures for deadly
disorders like Castleman disease. Stew and David explore what it takes to
successfully confront the trials we each face in life with hope,
perseverance, and the critical importance of social support…[Click for more
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Ep 156. Joel Brockner: Process Matters

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Joel Brockner is the Phillip Hettleman Professor of Business at Columbia
University Business School, Academic Director of Columbia CaseWorks, author
of The Process Matters: Engaging and Equipping People for Success, and a
leading authority on a variety of psychological issues in the workplace,
including managing change, leadership, decision-making, and cross-cultural
differences in work behavior. Stew and Joel discuss what works and what
doesn’t in order to engage employees so all can be successful…[Click for
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Ep 155. Wayne Baker: All You Have to Do Is Ask

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Wayne Baker is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and
Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan’s
Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive
Organizations. His latest book is All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master
the Most Important Skill for Success. Stew and Wayne talk about the science
and art of both asking for and giving help, and we need to be able to do
both…[Click for more]

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Ep 154. Stan Silverman: Be Different

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Stan Silverman is the author Be Different! The Key to Business and Career
Success.. Stan is the former president and CEO of global PQ Corporation and
is a senior executive in residence at the LeBow College of Business of
Drexel University. He is vice chairman of Drexel University’s board of
trustees and the former chairman of its College of Medicine. Stew and Stan
talk about what it takes to be different and how crucial it is to learn how
to do so if one is to succeed in one’s career and in the rest of life… [
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Ep 153. Due Quach: Portal to Peace

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Due Quach (pronounced “Zway Kwok”), is the Founder and CEO of Calm Clarity
and author of Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for
Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment and Joy, one of Fast Company’s best business
books of 2018. Stew and Due talk about her remarkable struggle for survival
and how it led to her discovery of the mental and spiritual tools that
saved her and her role in the documentary, The Portal, and about its
aspirations to bring more healing to our world… [Click for more]

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Ep 152. Richard Boyatzis: Helping People Change

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Richard Boyatzis is Distinguished University Professor at Case Western
Reserve University and is one of the world’s experts on emotional
intelligence. His great new book is Helping People Change: Coaching with
Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth. Stew and Richard talk about
how anyone can be effective as a coach — helping others learn and create
sustainable change…[Click for more].

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Ep 151. Louis Gagnon: An App to Map Your Brain

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Louis Gagnon is the CEO of Total Brain, which is a mental health and
fitness platform powered by neuroscience. Stew and Louis talk about the
development of the Total Brain company and its mission to help solve the
mental health crisis at work…[Click for more]

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Ep 150. Bob Glazer: Elevate Your Game

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Robert Glazer is CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global performance
marketing agency, and the author of Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and
Unlock Success in Yourself and Others. He publishes a weekly inspirational
newsletter, Friday Forward, and is the host of The Elevate Podcast. Stew
and Bob talk about building capacity and tips for how to pursue growth…[
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Ep 149. Brian Scudamore: How to Fail Successfully

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Brian Scudamore is the Founder and CEO of O2E Brands—a company with four
successful home service brands under that banner, including
1-800-Got-Junk?. He’s the author of WTF (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can
Be Your Key to Success. Stew and Brian talk about the value of having a
vision, learning from experience — especially failure — by actively,
intentionally reflecting…[Click for more]

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