Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections.

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1) The hidden barriers to listening

2) Why we should interrupt more

3) The secret to handling disagreements better

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— ABOUT ROBERT —

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.

• Book: Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, with Christian van Nieuwerburgh

• Website: IntentionalHappiness.com

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• Book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan

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Sumit Paul-Choudhury shares the science behind optimism and why it gives people an advantage in the long term.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The case for optimism

2) How to train your brain to become an optimist

3) How to direct your optimism to where you need it most

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— ABOUT SUMIT —

Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future. A former Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist, he trained as an astrophysicist, has worked as a financial journalist, and, at the London Business School, received a Sloan Fellowship in strategy and leadership. Currently, he devotes most of his time to his creative studio Alternity, which puts the ideas in this book into scientific and artistic practice. He lives and works in London.

• Book: The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One

• LinkedIn: Sumit Paul-Choudhury

• Website: Alternity.com

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• App: Roam Research

• Book: Candide by Voltaire

• Past episode: 992: How to Break Free from Cynicism and Reclaim Hope with Jamil Zaki

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Ethan Kross shares simple, science-backed tools for managing your emotions.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) When avoidance is actually helpful

2) Effortless strategies for quickly shifting your mood

3) The emotional regulation framework used by the Navy SEALs

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— ABOUT ETHAN —

Ethan Kross, PhD, author of the national bestseller Chatter, is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory.

Ethan has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed about his research on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. He completed his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University.

• Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You

• Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It

• Study: “Remotely administered non-deceptive placebos reduce COVID-related stress, anxiety, and depression” with Darwin A. Guevarra, Christopher T. Webster, Jade N. Moros, and Jason S. Moser

• Website: EthanKross.com

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• Book: The Lincoln Letter: A Peter Fallon Novel (Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington) by William Martin

• Book: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David

• Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

• Book: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel by Michael Chabon

• Past episode: 023: The Power of Workplace Humor with Michael Kerr

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Margie Warrell explores how to build the courage to move beyond fear and unlock new possibilities.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to identify your insecurities and overcome them

2) The two dimensions of courage

3) How to take action despite your fear

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— ABOUT MARGIE —

Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columnist. With twenty-five years of experience living and working around the world, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome fear and unlock their potential.

From her humble beginnings on a small farm in rural Australia to her former role as a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Advisory Board member for the Forbes School of Business & Technology, Margie has learned that courage is essential for every worthwhile endeavor. A mother of four and an advocate for women's empowerment, she inspires others to live bravely and refuse to settle in any aspect of life.

• Book: The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action

• LinkedIn: Margie Warrell

• Podcast: Live Brave Podcast

• Quiz: The Courage Quiz

• Website: MargieWarrell.com

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• Book: The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck

• Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni

• Past episode: 1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi

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Molly Fletcher reveals the key to building a career that’s sustainable and fulfilling.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to stop the negative self-talk and shift your mindset

2) Why burnout happens–and how to avoid it

3) Practical steps to build lasting resilience

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— ABOUT MOLLY —

Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career, Molly negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports' biggest names.

Now as a World's Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of multiple books, and her latest book, Dynamic Drive, became an instant USA Today #1 Non-Fiction Bestseller.

• Book: Dynamic Drive: The Purpose-Fueled Formula for Sustainable Success

• Free Tool: Alignment Audit

• Podcast: Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

• Website: MollyFletcher.com

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• Book: Off Balance on Purpose: Embrace Uncertainty and Create a Life You Love by Dan Thurmon

• Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• Past episode: 883: How to Thrive in Uncertainty and Chaos with Dan Thurmon

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Joseph Nguyen discusses the hidden relationship between thinking and suffering—and offers a powerful framework for achieving peace of mind.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to spot and stop negative judgments

2) How to PAUSE overthinking

3) How to beat procrastination with SPA

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— ABOUT JOSEPH —

Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Believe Everything You Think, which has been translated into 40+ languages. He is a writer who helps others realize who they truly are beyond their own thinking and conditioning to live an abundant life free from psychological and emotional suffering. When he's not busy petting his three cats that he's allergic to, he spends the rest of his time writing, teaching, speaking, and sharing timeless wisdom to help people discover their own divinity from within and how they are the answer they’ve been looking for their entire lives.

• Book: Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering)

• Website: JosephNguyen.org

• YouTube: @itsjosephnguyen

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• Study: "A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy One" by Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert

• Book: Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill

• Past episode: 429: A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring

• Past episode: 1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

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