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Rachel Hollis: What if YOU Are the Answer?

How does it get better? That is one of many questions posed by #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hollis as she returns to the On Leadership podcast. Rachel joins the podcast to discuss her new book, What if YOU Are the Answer, which poses thoughtful questions to get readers thinking intentionally about what’s next in their lives. She emphasizes the importance of falling in love with the creative process, encouraging people to focus on what they are passionate about even if it doesn’t lead to immediate results. Rachel opens up about personal challenges she has faced in recent years, including divorce, the death of her ex-husband, and a miscarriage, offering encouragement to others to give themselves grace and time to grieve during difficult times.

Dan Ariely: Redirecting Misbelief

Three-time New York Times bestselling author, renowned behavioral economist, and Duke professor Dan Ariely joins On Leadership for a thoughtful discussion on the business case for building cultures of trust inside organizations. Dan shares insights from his extensive research, which shows that factors like employee appreciation, fairness, and psychological safety have a strong correlation with a company's stock market performance. He also discusses the phenomenon of "misbelief,” digging into what makes rational people believe irrational things. Dan delves into the psychology behind the spread of misinformation and offers thoughts on how individuals and businesses can work to combat this troubling trend and restore trust in institutions and basic facts.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Good Anxiety

Learn how to turn anxiety into a force for good with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist and professor at NYU. Dr. Suzuki joins On Leadership to share insights from her book Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion, discussing how anxiety is a normal human emotion that exists on a spectrum, and how we can harness the "good" aspects of anxiety to become more productive and empathetic. She shares practical tips like turning anxious "what-if" thoughts into a to-do list, as well as the benefits of physical activity in managing anxiety.

Hal Elrod: Your Miracle Morning

Thriving in spite of setbacks changes the second you wake up in the morning. That’s the take bestselling author Hal Elrod has in his renowned book The Miracle Morning, which details his own major life challenges and setbacks, including the death of his sister, a near-fatal car accident, and a cancer diagnosis. Hal was able to turn these adversities into opportunities for growth and transformation and shares how he did that through the development of a consistent morning routine built around his SAVERS acronym for Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing.

Leonard Sax: Reframing the Collapse of Parenting

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.

Fawn Weaver: Love and Legacy in Leadership

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.

James Rhee: Lead with Kindness

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. 

Ramit Sethi: Money for Couples

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.

Dr. Ruth Gotian: Do Something Important

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.

Hala Gorani: A Lesson in Listening

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.