In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, Debbie Epstein Henry is joined in conversation with Desiree Ralls-Morrison, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of McDonald’s Corporation. We share, with select video clips, our lessons and learnings from the nearly 100 thought leader interviews Debbie has conducted over the last 25 years. We recount our Secrets to Success and “best of” expert advice on confidence, communication, leadership, relationships, inclusion, happiness, and more. You’ll leave with inspiration and action steps to become a more fulfilled and impactful learner and leader. Thank you to the global law firm of Sidley Austin LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, to explore her book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Ximena shares how to build better relationships through the power of listening. In doing so, she shows us: How to quickly build rapport with strangers; Which questions help people unlock what they need to say; When it's time to throw out the script entirely; and, How to recover from listener's drain. If you’re struggling with listening in your conversations, join us to uncover how to better listen so that we can all feel heard, connected, and understood in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Thank you to the global law firm of Sidley Austin LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome back bestselling author on happiness and human nature, Gretchen Rubin, to explore her latest bestselling book, Secrets of Adulthood. Gretchen shares her aphorisms - profound yet bite-sized insights for conducting your life with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness. If you’re undergoing a major life transition or you’re encountering everyday dilemmas, Gretchen’s disarming aphorisms will inspire and help you navigate the challenges of every stage of life. Thank you to the national law firm of Thompson Hine LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company. 

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome bestselling author, keynote speaker and top communication coach, Dorie Clark, to explore her bestselling book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. Dorie shows us how to break out of this endless cycle of busyness to create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives we all seek. She shows us how to reorient ourselves to see the big picture and tap into the power of small changes that, made today, will have an enormous and disproportionate impact on our future success. Thank you to the global law firm of Davis Polk for sponsoring today’s episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel with Scott Galloway. We explore a topic that Scott has become one of the most influential voices on -- Unpacking Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism. Scott shares how Israel’s story can be retold, what to do about rampant antisemitism on college campuses, whether antisemitism and anti-Zionism have become synonymous, and why we need to speak out to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself. The views in this episode are attributable to DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing and not attributable to any other organization.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome go-to thought leader on collaboration and passionate communication junkie, Erica Dhawan, to explore her bestselling book, Digital Body Language. Erica shares her cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling about how when you're working online: reading carefully is the new listening; writing clearly is the new empathy; and a phone or video call is worth a thousand emails. You’ll learn strategies to turn your daily misunderstandings into communication that fosters connection, trust, and clarity in our ever-changing world. Thank you to the law firm of Thompson Hine for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Lori Gottlieb, a therapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. At a time when mental health is prevailing on everyone’s minds, you’ll be entranced by Lori’s startling wisdom and humor revealing our blind spots, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, and hope and change. Thank you to the global law firm of Paul, Weiss for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome David Hornik, a venture capitalist, educator and philanthropist and the founding partner of Lobby Capital. We talk about smart risk taking, the fear of failure, and lessons learned from missed opportunities. We also explore how, as a parent or boss, to give others the room to take risks, fail, and recover. Join us and be inspired by David’s optimism and his philosophy on how to live an impactful, meaningful, and exciting life. 

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Anat Baron, a futurist, strategic advisor and the founder and CEO of StashWall.  We talk about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence and how to capitalize on these changes in both our personal and work lives.  We also get a bit philosophical, contemplating the value of knowledge versus wisdom and the roles of curiosity and critical thinking.  Join us as we embrace optimism in what’s next and celebrate more choice and in turn, more meaning and joy, in the future use of our time. 

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome constitutional law scholar and acclaimed writer, Kenji Yoshino, to explore his latest co-authored book with David Glasgow, Say the Right Thing. Kenji shows potential allies that conversations about identity don’t have to be overwhelming. He uncovers the research-backed, uplifting practical tools to move from unconsciously hurting people to consciously helping them. Join us for this very timely conversation. Thank you to the national law firm of Thompson Hine LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.