View the full transcript and accompanying visualizations at ceoslibrary.com. Feeling stuck? Why does progress on huge challenges like housing costs, climate change, and healthcare feel so slow, even regressive, despite incredible technological leaps? What if the scarcity we experience isn't inevitable, but chosen? Dive deep into the provocative insights from Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson's paradigm-shifting book, "Abundance." This episode dissects why the systems we trust—in government, innovation, and building—are fundamentally failing us, often due to good intentions gone wrong. Discover the hidden costs of bureaucracy, the surprising reasons America struggles to build big things, and why even groundbreaking science gets stifled. Equip yourself with actionable frameworks to identify critical bottlenecks, foster true innovation, and lead the shift towards a future of genuine prosperity and possibility. Don't just manage scarcity—learn how to build abundance. Essential listening for any leader navigating complexity and shaping the future.