Best Nate Meikle Podcasts (2025)

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Finding the Balance Between Following and Ignoring Conventional Advice: Nate Meikle on Trusting Your Own Path 1:04:08

14d ago1:04:08

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In this episode, Nate Meikle—husband, father of four, author, leadership professor at the University of Kansas, Stanford Law graduate, former sideline reporter, and host of the Meikles and Dimes podcast—shares the story behind a series of unexpected decisions that shaped his life and career. From walking away from traditional job paths to pursuing …

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207: Judge Bruce Smith | True Leadership Is Based on Character and Ethical Decision Making 25:30

1d ago25:30

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Judge Bruce Smith, the first judge to appear on Meikles & Dimes, served as a judge advocate in the United States Air Force for 22 years. After that, he served for more than a decade as an administrative law judge with the United States Department of homeland security. Following his time on the bench, he founded the successful business venture, Bart…

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Season 3 Wrap-Up & The Next Day 43:44

6d ago43:44

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Today we’re wrapping up Season 3 highlighting favorite moments and themes from the second half of the season. We share plans for the podcast over the summer and look ahead to what’s coming in Season 4. We also talk about The Next Day by Melinda Gates—a book we both recently read—and how her insights on navigating life transitions connect with the s…

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206: How Innovation Really Happens | Martin Reeves and the Creation of the Like Button 17:23

8d ago17:23

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Martin Reeves is chairman of the Boston Consulting Group’s Henderson Institute, a think tank dedicated to developing new insights from business, technology, economics, and science. He is a coauthor of several books, including his most recent book, Like, which describes the genesis of the Like button, which was created in part, by his co-author Bob …

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205: How Todd Herman Helped Kobe Bryant Become a Legend | The Alter Ego Effect 23:22

15d ago23:22

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Todd Herman works with the highest performers in sports and business to help them achieve their most ambitious goals. He has been featured on the Today Show, Inc Magazine, NFL Films, CBS, and Business Insider among others. And his professional programs are delivered to over 200,000 professionals annually in 73 countries. Todd is also the author of …

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Grief, Faith Transition, Letting Go, and Becoming Herself — with Aimee Mortensen 1:36:18

21d ago1:36:18

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When Aimee lost her husband in a tragic car accident just three days after their wedding, it marked the beginning of a life-altering transformation—one shaped not only by grief, but by a traumatic brain injury that changed how she experienced the world. Years later, while serving in a high-level leadership role in the LDS Church, Aimee made the lif…

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204: How To Show People They Matter | Zach Mercurio 16:55

22d ago16:55

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Zach Mercurio is a researcher, author, and speaker specializing in leadership, mattering, and meaningful work. He is the author of the books The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering, and some of his clients include the U.S. Army, J.P. Morgan Chase, Delta Airlines, Marriott International, The Government of Canada, and The National Park Servic…

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203: Sundays With Tozer Episode 26 | Raul Rodriguez Part 2 1:12:39

23d ago1:12:39

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Tozer and I continue our discussion with Raul and we learn how Raul got Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, to visit Raul’s university. We also dive into the moral philosophy that Raul so effectively teaches his students.By Nate Meikle

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202: Sundays With Tozer Episode 25 | Raul Rodriguez Part 1 1:06:53

23d ago1:06:53

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In this episode Tozer and I talk with Raul Rodriguez, who has one of the most impressive life stories I’ve ever heard. I think you’ll really enjoy hearing about Raul’s life and the impact Tozer had on it it.By Nate Meikle

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201: Sundays With Tozer Episode 24 | Tozer & Greg Fullmer 1:06:15

23d ago1:06:15

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In this episode we talk with Tozer and Greg Fullmer (aka Fromer).By Nate Meikle

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Journaling Through Divorce, Grief, Motherhood, and Emotions with Samantha Hawley 1:01:22

28d ago1:01:22

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In this episode, we sit down with Samantha to talk about how journaling became a powerful tool during her divorce and life as a single mom. She shares how writing helped her navigate difficult emotions and transitions, and how she now helps women tap into this same healing process through journaling. Samantha explains her approach and how it helps …

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200: Kannon Shanmugam, U.S. Supreme Court Litigator | Enthusiasm for Greatness 16:38

29d ago16:38

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Kannon Shanmugam is a partner at the law firm Paul Weiss and has argued 39 cases before the Supreme Court, representing clients such as Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Meta, Warner Music, Bank of America, Coinbase, and the NFL, among others. Kannon has also argued more than 150 appeals in courts across the country, including all 13 federal courts of app…

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199: Sundays With Tozer Episode 23 | Tozer Moves to New Mexico 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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In this episode we discuss why Tozer moved from Idaho Falls to Los Alamos. We also learn how Tozer became the Father of LANL's Information System that tracks hazardous waste.By Nate Meikle

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198: Sundays With Tozer Episode 22 | Tozer & Casey Bergeson 1:16:23

1M ago1:16:23

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In this episode we talk with Casey Bergeson, one of Tozer's first "roommates" and one of Tozer's closest friends.By Nate Meikle

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Caring for Our Mental Health: Real-Life Insights with Andrea Beckstrom from LEVO 1:12:41

1M ago1:12:41

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Andrea, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and Medical Director at LEVO, brings over 16 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. In this episode, she shares how her own journey with anxiety led her to a career in psychiatry, and how personal experiences with ADHD and anxiety in her family have shaped her compassionate, holistic a…

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197: Technologist Bob Goodson | What Is the Most Important Problem in My Field? 24:38

1M ago24:38

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Bob Goodson is President and Founder of Quid, a Silicon Valley–based company whose AI models are used by a third of the Fortune 50. Before starting Quid, Bob was the first employee at Yelp, where he played a role in the genesis of the Like Button. Bob is also a co-author of the new book Like, which tells the story of the origins of the Like Button …

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From Rock Bottom to Reclamation: Kellie Adams on Sobriety and Owning Her Story 1:08:23

1M ago1:08:23

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In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Kellie Adams shares her journey through addiction and transformation to sobriety. From beginning to drink at a very young age to becoming completely dependent on alcohol, Kellie opens up about the turning point that led her to get sober in 2014—and how that decision changed everything. Her story is raw, re…

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196: Harvard Researcher Siri Chilazi | Having Humility in How Much We Trust Our Brains 15:59

1M ago15:59

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Siri Chilazi is a researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Siri specializes in identifying practical approaches to close gender gaps at work by designing fairer processes. Her work regularly appears in leading media outlets including the BBC, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and The New York Times. …

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How to Talk When You Don’t Agree with Brandie Paterakis 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

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How can we stay grounded, compassionate, and open when navigating conversations around politics, religion, or other high-stakes topics? In this episode, we’re joined again by Brandie Paterakis—licensed therapist and founder of Blue Bee Counseling—for a conversation about how to have meaningful, and sometimes messy, discussions with friends, loved o…

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195: Mental Performance Coach Riley Jensen | Greatness Is Achieved One Rep at a Time 16:47

2M ago16:47

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Riley Jensen is the lead Mental Performance Coach at Weber State University Athletics. He has coached and trained professional, college, and high school athletes as well as corporate clients from companies such as Microsoft and the Utah Jazz. In this episode we discuss the following: If we’re thinking about coulda shoulda wouldas, we’re in the past…

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Divorce, Growth, and Choosing Joy: Becki Andrus on Letting Go and a New Path 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

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Becki Andrus shares the deeply personal story of how she came to the decision to end her marriage—despite doing everything “right.” With honesty and grace, she talks about what it was like to stay for years in a relationship that began strong but transitioned to one that looked great from the outside but left her feeling stuck, unseen, and spiritua…

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194: Professor Theresa Glomb | Work Hard, Have Fun, Choose Kind, Be Present 17:41

2M ago17:41

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Theresa Glomb is a business professor at the University of Minnesota. She researches the role of mood at work, and has identified several simple, micro-interventions that can improve our working lives. Theresa has published her research in top management and psychology journals and been covered in media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, The …

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Raising Three Kids with Down Syndrome – Kecia Cox on Adoption, Inclusion & Love 1:25:12

2M ago1:25:12

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Kecia Cox is a mother of seven, including three incredible children with Down syndrome. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey into special needs parenting, the unexpected paths that led to adoption, and the unique joys and challenges of raising twins. Kecia opens up about the mindset shifts she’s embraced along the way and the less…

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193: How To Make Work Meaningful | Tamara Myles, Positive Psychology Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania 18:14

2M ago18:14

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Tamara Myles is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and is an accomplished consultant, trainer, and international speaker. She is a leading global authority on meaning at work and she is the author of the book, "Meaningful Work.” Tamara's work has been featured in FastCompany, Business Insider, and Forbes, among o…

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Radical Survivor: Finding Joy, Resilience, and Beauty in Life After Loss with Nancy Saltzman 1:15:30

2M ago1:15:30

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Dr. Nancy Saltzman’s life is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of embracing joy despite unimaginable loss. A lifelong educator and award-winning principal, Nancy faced profound tragedy when she lost her husband and two sons in a small plane crash—after already battling cancer. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey of s…

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192: Former Google Executive Jenny Wood | Shamelessly Go After What You Want 18:27

2M ago18:27

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Jenny Wood is a former Google executive who ran a large operations team that helped drive billions of advertising revenue a year. And she also created one of the largest career development programs in Google's history. Jenny is also the author of the book, Wild Courage. In this episode we discuss the following: I love Jenny’s advice to be shameless…

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Faith, Trauma & Brainspotting: Healing LDS Religious Trauma with Ashley Buckner 1:30:55

3M ago1:30:55

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Raised in a small-town LDS community, Ashley moved away in 2008 and thought her faith transition was behind her, until opening her therapy practice in 2022 led her to an unexpected specialization: religious trauma, particularly within Mormonism. In this episode, Ashley shares her personal journey growing up in an inactive LDS family, leaving the ch…

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191: Harvard Professor Iris Bohnet on Fairness 15:59

3M ago15:59

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Iris Bohnet is a Professor of Business and Government and the co-director of the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. As a behavioral economist, she combines insights from economics and psychology to improve decision-making in organizations and society, often with a gender or cross-cultural perspective. She is the author of th…

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189: Sundays with Tozer Episode 20 | Tozer and Zairrick Wadsworth 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

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In this episode of Sundays with Tozer, we talk with Zairrick Wadsworth, one of the great wrestlers from Idaho, and one of the great coaches in Idaho, who likely would have never attended college if not for Tozer.By Nate Meikle

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190: Sundays With Tozer Episode 21 | Tozer Helps Me Get Recruited & We Discuss Oppenheimer 51:18

3M ago51:18

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In this episode we discuss how Tozer helped me get recruited out of high school, and we discuss the movie Oppenheimer, given that Tozer spent more than a decade at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.By Nate Meikle

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Turning Loss into Purpose: A Journey into Functional Medicine and Nutrition with Andrea Nakayama 44:39

3M ago44:39

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In this episode, Andrea shares about the profound loss of her young husband to brain cancer in 2002 and how it reshaped her life. As a new mother navigating grief, she found herself on an unexpected path—one that led to a deep passion for functional nutrition and using food as medicine. What began as a personal search for healing became a calling t…

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188: Sabina Nawaz, former Microsoft Executive | How Pressure, Not Power, Corrupts 17:17

3M ago17:17

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Sabina Nawaz is a former executive at Microsoft and a coach for C-level executives at Fortune 500 corporations. During her fourteen-years at Microsoft, she led the company’s executive development efforts for over 11,000 managers, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for, and been featured in, Harvard Business Review, The …

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Parenting with Intention – Supporting Neurodiverse Kids and Ourselves with Cheryl Cardall 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

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Parenting neurodivergent kids can come with unique challenges and opportunities for growth. In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Cardall, a passionate mental health advocate, educator, and host of the Fight Like a Mother podcast. As a mother of five, Cheryl understands the complexities of raising children with extra challenges and neurodiversit…

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187: Teach People How to Treat You | Melody Wilding, Professor & Executive Coach 19:17

3M ago19:17

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Melody Wilding is an award-winning executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Managing Up. Named one of Insider’s “most innovative career coaches,” her clients include CEOs and managers at Google, Amazon, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase, among others. A human behavior professor at Hunter College In New York City, Melody’s work has been featured in …

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Finding Peace Through Embracing LGBTQ+ Children and LDS Faith Transition - Vickie Walker's Journey (Part 2) 1:04:48

3M ago1:04:48

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In this continuation of Vickie Walker's story, she shares how her journey took another transformative turn when her children came out as LGBTQ+. Her oldest son, Jeremy, was the first to come out, followed by her son AJ - who survived the Trolley Square mass shooting - and later, her daughter, Alex. Having been deeply rooted in her LDS faith, these …

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186: Harvard Business School Professor Rebecca Henderson | Focus, Embrace Change, & Treat People Well 18:26

3M ago18:26

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Rebecca Henderson is a professor at Harvard Business School and is 1 of only 25 professors at Harvard given the distinction of University Professor, which is the highest honor a professor can receive at Harvard. She is the author of the book Reimagining Capitalism which explores how the private sector can help build a more sustainable economy. Rebe…

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Finding Healing After Tragedy: Vickie Walker's Journey Through Trauma and Resilience 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Vickie Walker, founder and executive director of Circles of Comfort, to hear her deeply personal story of loss, trauma, and healing. Vickie's life changed forever on February 12, 2007, when her husband, Jeff Walker, was killed in the Trolley Square mass shooting, and her 16-year-old son, AJ, was critically injured.…

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185: Jon Schmidt of The Piano Guys | Turning His Life Over To God 15:59

4M ago15:59

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Jon Schmidt is an American piano composer and member of the musical group The Piano Guys, which has more than 2 billion views on YouTube, and more than 7 million subscribers. In this episode we discuss the following: Jon didn’t want to be a musician. But he and his wife adopted the principle of, “Turn your life over to God, and he’ll make more out …

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Thoughts on Love & Belonging 34:48

4M ago34:48

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This Valentine's week, we're talking about love and belonging. We share about our visit to The Other Side Academy, the rehab program that changed the life of our past guest, Dylan Gibson. The love and community we saw there were powerful reminders of what true belonging looks like. We also reflect on Brene Brown's insights and the importance of ext…

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184: Author Elaine Lin Hering on Unlearning Silence 17:48

4M ago17:48

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Elaine Lin Hering is a speaker, facilitator, and writer, and she is the author of the USA Today Bestselling book Unlearning Silence. Elaine has taught executive education programs at Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts, Cal Berkeley, and UCLA and served as a Lecturer at Harvard Law School. And her clients include American Express, Capital One, Google, IBM, M…

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The Other Side: Overcoming Heroin Addiction, Trauma, and Finding Hope (Part 2) with Dylan Gibson 37:37

4M ago37:37

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In the second half of this powerful two-part series, we pick up where Dylan's story takes a pivotal turn. After years of addiction, crime, and incarceration, Dylan faced a life sentence - until he made a decision that changed everything. Encouraged by the unwavering belief of his grandmother, he took a leap of faith and joined The Other Side Academ…

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183: Combating Addiction in a Dopamine-Saturated World | Stanford Professor Dr. Anna Lembke 19:48

4M ago19:48

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Dr. Anna Lembke is a Stanford Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Her latest book, Dopamine Nation, is a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into 30 languages. It examines the effects of being surrounded by abundant sources of instant gratification, such as food, social med…

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The Other Side: Overcoming Heroin Addiction, Trauma, and Finding Hope (Part I) with Dylan Gibson 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Dylan Gibson's life spiraled from a childhood marked by trauma leading to years of drug addiction, crime, incarceration, and despair. In this first episode of a two-part series, we follow his journey from a turbulent upbringing and struggles with heroin dependency to rock bottom - when an unexpected act of love from a stranger and the unwavering be…

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182: The Future of Energy | USC Professor Shon Hiatt 22:03

4M ago22:03

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Shon Hiatt is a business professor and director of the Business of Energy Transition initiative at the University of Southern California. He researches entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, and sustainability, with an emphasis in energy and agribusiness. His work has been published in leading academic journals and featured in popular media outlet…

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Crisis Prevention, Mental Wellness, Teaching, and Moving with Lindsay Staples 1:21:01

4M ago1:21:01

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In this episode, our guest Lindsay Staples (one of Lindsay's closest friends!) shares her experiences moving and living in various parts of the country, being an elementary school teacher in Harlem, New York, and the lessons she learned along the way, including how these experiences shaped her approach to life. From navigating major life transition…

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181: Transitioning to New Life Phases | Harvard Professor Emerita Teresa Amabile 19:42

4M ago19:42

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Teresa Amabile, Professor Emerita, at Harvard Business School, is one of the world’s foremost scholars of creativity. She’s received multiple lifetime achievement awards and is one of the all-time top management scholars by citation count. She’s presented her work at companies and conferences all over the world, including Apple, IDEO, and the World…

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Going Through Cancer at a Young Age, Finding Strength and Acceptance, and Building a Life Abroad with Ellen Young 1:27:09

5M ago1:27:09

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Today we talk with Ellen Young about her journey through several major transitions. From going through cancer as a young teenager and living with a resulting disability to studying women's studies in college, to navigating cultural and personal shifts including marrying young, going through a divorce, and leaving the LDS church, Ellen shares how th…

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180: Reinvent Yourself | Futurist Ravin Jesuthasan 16:30

5M ago16:30

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Ravin Jesuthasan is a global thought leader, futurist, and bestselling author on the future of work. He has authored six books and over 200 articles including 15 for the Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review. He is a regular presenter at the World Economic Forum and has been featured extensively by CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journa…

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Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Growth for the New Year with Brandie Paterakis 1:41:33

5M ago1:41:33

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We're kicking off the New Year with a good one! Brandie shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt to reach her goal of becoming a therapist and offers insights on self-esteem, radical acceptance, and navigating life transitions. We discuss embracing personal growth, avoiding common goal-setting and mindset traps, and finding humor along the way. …

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179: Living In a Digital Village Monitored by AI | Sandra Matz, Columbia Business School Professor 17:11

5M ago17:11

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Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School, is a computational social scientist who studies human behavior using Big Data analytics. She was named a Poets & Quants 40 under 40 Business School Professor, and her new book, Mindmasters, explores how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology. In this episode we discuss th…

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