Martin Luther King, Jr. talked about a negative peace, where a problem exists but people don’t face it or deal with it, and a positive one, where people solve the problem, which requires facing it. He used non-violent civil disobedience to lead…
In End of Faith Sam Harris says “We have a choice. We have two options as human beings. We have a choice between conversation and war. That’s it. Conversation and violence.” I like his podcast, listened to most episodes, read several of…
Right off the bat, we talk about Olympians, Americas cup winners, and a Crossfit games champion. The places Dawn brought me to were elite — this time a fundraiser on Wall Street, the first time the New York Yacht Club, the next…
If you’ve heard about avoiding straws — if you’re actively avoiding straws — Dune Ives and the Lonely Whale, the organization she’s the Executive Director of, have influenced you. If you’ve asked yourself, why straws or what the point was, that’s what…
If you’re in entrepreneurship in New York City, you know Joanne Wilson, especially among the women entrepreneurs I talk to. She’s prominent in the New York entrepreneurial world, as well as art, travel, food A lot of investors live stressful lives. Joanne…
When you think of negotiating, do you think of honesty, fun, and openness. How about hostage negotiation with terrorists? Chris Voss brings the experience of negotiating in some of the world’s most challenging situations to teaching you to negotiate and honesty, fun,…
Today’s post covers a dramatic proposal I see as a clear winner. It’s big and bold but everyone benefits from it. Its challenges are in garnering support and implementation, but once started I see it sustaining itself as a national jewel. First…
This podcast has featured some world-renowned guests, with more renown to come. Popular downloads include Dan Pink, multiple #1 bestseller, 40+ million TED talk views, Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair and CMO of General Electric, Marshall Goldsmith, #1 ranked leadership guru and…
Happiness comes from skills, which you can learn, which Nataly teaches. Environmental action does too. Happiness and living harmoniously with the environment and your values go well together, as would make sense given our environmental history. Many people think starting small isn’t…
People seem to have a hard time imagining a world without growth, specifically economic growth or population growth. There’s personal growth, but I’m talking about materially measurable growth. People seem to believe that economic growth is necessary. I’ve looked and haven’t found…
Hearing an astronaut talk about space is unparalleled. I imagine anyone and everyone wants to hear about seeing Earth from space and what launch feels like. You have to listen to hear it from a man who experienced it. Having walked in…
When I played sports competitively, I once watched a pass go by me without trying because I thought I couldn’t make a play on it. A teammate asked why I just watched. I said, “Because I couldn’t reach it.” He said, “At…
This episode is longer, but full of inside views at a leverage point of leadership and the environment. Consulting firms and business schools wish they had access to global corporate leaders at the frontier of change like Lorna. We spoke in-person about…
Dawn Riley has sailed in 3 Americas cups, won around the world races, and led other teams. I wish you could see the context for our conversation. We’re at the sailing center she runs to restart the elite level of American sailing.…
I’m trying something new for my third conversation with John: releasing the conversation unedited. While no editing means the sound is raw, you also hear everything. Why? Because you can hear how our relationship is developing into a friendship. in contrast to…
David and I could have talked about growth and how many people think growth is sustainable and non-growth isn’t, which seems based on a system hurtling toward collapse, whereas a steady-state economy and population can be sustainable. Instead we just talked about…
Sally plays a big role leading an iconic brand, with her team taking it in directions no one has taken media before. She’s also played major roles in the New York Times and other major media outlets. In this first part of my conversation with her…
You’ve heard that with social media, Google, and most free services, you’re the product. The idea probably provoked thought when you heard it. Now it probably feels old, an ending point. What if you considered it a starting point? Where does it…
Would you expect the army to change sooner or later than other institutions—say business, traditional education, or non-profits? Col. Spain committed to using less plastic bottled water for 30 days. He reduced his typical use from 40 bottles to 1. At what…
I learned a lot in this conversation. That’s a euphemism for it being challenging for me, since her values and working style differs from mine. You’ll probably hear me struggling to listen and learn her experience and perspective. Part of why I…