A Bit of Optimism

New year, new opportunities, new questions!

We’re ringing in 2023 with more answers to the hundreds of questions our listeners sent in from all over the world.  

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on my work, check out: 

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A few weeks ago, I put out an open call on social media to see what questions my listeners have for me.  And there were a LOT of responses.

So, as an end-of-the-year special, our next two episodes will be dedicated to answering your burning questions.  

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on my work, check out: 

simonsinek.com

Remember how it was an incredible idea to get Brené Brown and Adam Grant on a call, have absolutely NO plan, and hit record?

Well, this is the second part of that lovely, free-flowing conversation where we talk about creativity, leadership, and if the three of us love each other.  

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on  Brené and Adam's work, check out: 

https://brenebrown.com/

https://adamgrant.net/

What separates exceptional ideas from good ideas?  

Here’s an example of a good idea: Book two podcast guests and meticulously plan a conversation about creativity.

Now, here’s an exceptional idea: Get Brené Brown and Adam Grant to join you on a call, have absolutely NO plan, and hit record.  

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Brené and Adam's work check out: 

https://brenebrown.com/

https://adamgrant.net/

Daring to be different feels risky. There’s constant pressure to “read the room” or “tone it down.”

Kathryn Finney discovered at a young age that – when it comes to being authentic – the rewards are actually far greater than the risks.

Kathryn is a model for how being yourself can get you ahead in both business and relationships. She is: an author, an entrepreneur, a fund manager, and a celebrated non-conformist. 

And she does it all in incredible style.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Kathryn and her work check out:

kathrynfinney.com

https://www.kathrynfinney.com/build-the-damn-thing

https://www.geniusguild.co/

Turns out laughter isn't the best medicine. Medicine might not even be the best medicine. If you were to ask Dr Mark Hyman, he would tell you that food is the best medicine.

Some would say Mark is a modern age miracle worker. In reality, he has figured out ways to help the body perform its own miracles. From curing diseases to extending our lifespans, his approach to wellness is unlike what most of us are used to. His work is inspirational, anthropological and downright fascinating.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Mark and his work check out:

his forthcoming book, Young Forever, at www.youngforeverbook.com

https://drhyman.com/

Turns out laughter isn't the best medicine. Medicine might not even be the best medicine. If you were to ask Dr Mark Hyman, he would tell you that food is the best medicine. 

Some would say Mark is a modern age miracle worker. In reality, he has figured out ways to help the body perform its own miracles. From curing diseases to extending our lifespans, his approach to wellness is unlike what most of us are used to. His work is inspirational, anthropological and downright fascinating.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Mark and his work check out: 

his forthcoming book, Young Forever, at www.youngforeverbook.com

https://drhyman.com/

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Most of us think that social media is the bastion of our younger generations. Until a middle-aged woman named Janis Burl proved that assumption completely wrong. She oversaw the team that built the TSA’s Instagram account (yes, the TSA has an Instagram account and it’s brilliant) into one of the most popular accounts on Instagram. And the best part of her story is how she got the job. The non-linear career path she followed may be a better way for us to find joy in our careers.  

So if you would kindly take off your shoes, take your liquids and gels out of your bag and throw away your water bottles, this is...a Bit of Optimism. 

For more on Janis and her work, check out: 

https://www.instagram.com/tsa/

There’s something profound in life’s bitter moments. The transformative beauty of a sad song, the anguished past of a story’s hero, the unexpected turnout of a crowded funeral. Turns out we often need darkness in order to appreciate the light.  

In our modern world, we focus so much on the pursuit of happiness that we often forego an appreciation of bitterness. Susan Cain has found a way to celebrate both the sweet and the bitter… in fact she’s written a bestselling book about it.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Susan and her work check out: 

susancain.net 

https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/

https://susancain.net/newsletter

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You went to Harvard undergrad, you went to Harvard Law, you became a hot-shot Private Equity guy.  So your next move is obviously…?

If you’re James Rhee, you walk away from all of it and discover what really makes a business grow: the intangibles.

What started out as a six month project to help a company avoid liquidation turned into a seven year passion filled with new friends, compassion, and lots of goodwill. And the results were profound.  It turns out intangibles can be measured and kindness is good for business.  

This is… A Bit Of Optimism. 

For more on James and his work check out:

Redhelicopter.com for news on upcoming projects, including a forthcoming book.

https://www.ted.com/talks/james_rhee_the_value_of_kindness_at_work?language=en

https://www.ashleystewart.com/strongtogether.html