It seems like some people just have a hard time playing nice—we see it everyday on social media! How can we get along better with others? Social scientist David Livermore joins Tristan this week to explain how cultural intelligence can help us respectfully engage with others and navigate polarizing conversations without having to conform.

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It seems as though every week we're hearing about a new photo or video that's gone viral. Do you ever wonder why? Brendan Kane, author and CEO and founder of digital strategy company Hook Point, dives deep into the science behind virality. Citing his experience working with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rihanna, Brendan tells Tristan how to create content people love, the biggest factors that play into virality, and what approaches to avoid when posting online.

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Staying motivated in our work is hard, especially when the drive to do bigger and better things can lead to burnout. But James Stanley, the principal of a luxury architecture firm in New York, knows some tricks for taking a balance approach. He shares these with Tristan, as well as his thoughts on meditation, his vices, and an unexpected run-in with Donald Trump.

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How do you bring an entrepreneurial idea into fruition? Jordan Greenfield did just that with the founding of his celebrity-favorite link-in-bio platform, hoo.be. Jordan tells Tristan how he positioned himself to market his idea, how relationships with early users and investors played a role in the brand's success, and what he expects for the future of social media.

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We become preoccupied with belonging, or fitting in, starting in childhood—all the way into our adult years. Behavioral scientist Jon Levy joins Tristan this week to explain the science behind creating meaningful connections, the importance of investing in others, and the process of building trust.

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In a cancel culture climate, it can take only one error to bring your company down. This week, political consultant and author Wesley Donehue talks with Tristan about his efforts to save SeaWorld, how to prepare for and, if necessary, create a strategy to bounce back from damaging accusations.

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The statistics on the effects of overwork are startling. Journalist, author and workplace culture strategist Jennifer Moss joins Tristan to discuss the dangers of burnout, how company culture plays a role, the type of people who are more at risk, and how to set healthy parameters around our work.

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Work culture is more important than ever, especially post-pandemic. Melissa Daimler talks with Tristan about her new book, ReCulturing, and the various dynamics, like behaviors and processes, that play a role in a company's culture. She explains why a work culture can die out, and how to actively build a strong one that resonates with employees and job candidates alike.

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Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor Rene Rodriguez sits down with Tristan to talk about his new book, Amplify Your Influence. Rene breaks down the latest research in neuroscience to explore how leaders can understand the main drivers behind behavior, and how we can change those behaviors to drive great results in all areas of life.

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Kelly Cardenas is an author, speaker, and the founder of Kelly Cardenas Salon, a group of five-star hair salons in some of the United States' biggest cities. This week, he tells Tristan how he grew his first storefront into an empire and built a workplace culture defined by ambition.

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