237. Steve Bullock: What Golf Pioneers Teach Us About Taking Risks
Even if you don’t play golf, there’s a surprising amount to learn from pro golfers who broke with tradition to “swing their own swing.” That’s what Steve Bullock learned when […]
236. Pamay Bassey: Make Learning Your Superpower
A 21st century career path can take many twists and turns. The skills you learn for one S Curve may not map perfectly to the next. That’s why learning is […]
235. Leena Nair: Raise Your Hand for the Hardest Job
We all have jobs to pay the bills, but what is your purpose? And what’s your Leena Nair asks these questions every day. She’s the chief human resources officer at […]
234. Harry Kraemer: Do You Have TRUE Self-Confidence?
Being a leader and teaching leadership are two very different things. Harry Kraemer found this out when he jumped S-curves later in life. Harry is the former chairman and CEO […]
233. Jacqueline Novogratz: When the Work Gets Hard, Look For Beauty
When we talk about starting a new S-curve, few exemplify this better than Jacqueline Novogratz. She upended her successful career in international banking to focus on addressing global poverty through […]
232. Astrid Tuminez: Nobody Is “Self-Made”
Dr. Astrid Tuminez is the first female president of Utah Valley University, and her journey is incredibly inspiring. Born in the Philippines and raised in extreme poverty, Tuminez made pivotal […]
231. Mike Rowe: Why I Chose Projects Doomed to Fail
TV host, author, and podcaster Mike Rowe would have been a construction worker if not for advice from his grandfather: “Find a different toolbox.” Turns out, Mike wasn’t great with […]
230. Chris Dancy: Use Tech to Be More Human
Chris Dancy’s life used to be a lot different. Back in 2008, he weighed more than 300 pounds, smoked two packs and drank 36 cans of Diet Coke a day. […]
229. Sally Helgesen: How Women Can Harness the Language of Achievement
The proverbial “glass ceiling” is real, and can block women from reaching their full potential. There is a lot of work to be done here, but not all women are […]
228. Take the Right Kinds of Risks (Encore)
If you’ve already answered the question we posed in episode 80 (Why should you disrupt yourself in the first place?), then it’s time to revisit risk, the first accelerant of […]