Nobody Told Me!

Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? Or have you been part of a team or group that just couldn't get its act together? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle, whose latest book is called The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups.  Daniel previously wrote bestsellers The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Race (with co-author Tyler Hamilton), and Hardball: A Season in Projects.  You can learn more about him on his website, which can be found at http://danielcoyle.com/.

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If you'd like to learn more about the rapidly expanding field of genetic genealogy, you're listening to the right show.  Joining us is DNA expert CeCe Moore, an investigative genetic genealogist whose work has helped to solve high profile crime cases and helped connect individuals of unknown parentage with their biological relatives.  You may be familiar with her from 20/20, Dr. Oz, 60 Minutes, and "Finding Your Roots".  In this episode, we ask: 

* what is a genetic genealogist? (1:10) | 

* what makes your work so unique and the results so fast compared to what law enforcement has done in the past with DNA? (1:42) | 

* is the kind of DNA that is used in crime solving different than what everyday people submit to services like Ancestry.com and 23andMe? (2:35) | 

* why has the public recently become so interested in using genetic genealogy to solve crimes? (3:08) | 

* what is on the horizon with the field and its use in solving cold cases? (4:45) | 

* how do you choose which cases you take on? (5:38) | 

* does a DNA sample weaken over time? (6:36) | 

* where does the best DNA come from? (8:01) | 

* what is it like to meet with the families of the cold cases victims? (9:43) | 

* what does it feel like to see the suspect in a photograph once you've found the match? (11:35) | 

* what impact is this going to have on deterring violent criminals in the future? (13:08) | 

* how difficult would it be for the average person who is interested in genealogy to help solve genetic genealogy mysteries? (14:01) | 

* how has your work helping people find and reunite with their families (with 'foundlings') been different than your work with cold cases? (15:40) | 

* how did your interest in genealogy change from learning about your own family to helping others learn about theirs? (16:52) | 

* what advice do you have for people who want to determine their true parentage for DNA? where do they start? (19:33) | 

* how has genetic genealogy become easier in the past few decades? (21:15) | 

* what cases have had the most impact on you? (23:23) | 

* do your 'foundling' cases typically have a happy ending? (25:26) | 

* how is DNA going to be used to help identify bodies? (27:00) | 

* do you ever give up on a case? (29:08) | 

* what is your 'nobody told me' lesson? (31:24) | 

* how can people contact you and learn more about genetic genealogy? (32:23) | 

* You can learn about her work with the DNA Detectives by going to http://thednadetectives.com.

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“Dark Horse” is a term for those who triumph against the odds…for the winners nobody saw coming.   And, “Dark Horse” is the very appropriate title of the new book by Harvard researcher Todd Rose which looks at men and women who’ve achieved impressive success, even though nobody saw them coming.  Todd is an incredible example of this: he was a high school dropout who had two children by the age of twenty and was struggling to support his family on state benefits.  Now, he's the director of the Mind, Brain, and Education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a best-selling author.  In this episode, Todd joins us to share his insights into why the standard formula for success may not be the best formula for you.  You can learn more about Todd on his website at http://www.toddrose.com/.

Questions asked include where did the term dark horse come from? (1:20), how did you take your own road to go from being on welfare to a Harvard professor? (1:41), what is The Dark Horse Project at Harvard? (3:18), what's typically the turning point for people where they decide it's ok to be a dark horse? (5:12), what role does fear play in making a big life change? (6:20), what should you do if you're considering going on a different path? (7:10), what are the four elements of the dark horse mindset? (9:54), if we haven't found our passion, how do we find it? (14:37), what percentage of the population do you estimate lives their lives according to someone else's notion of success? (16:35), why is sacrifice important? (18:46), what message does your work have for people who are approaching retirement and feel that they always went for the cookie cutter model of success and feel like it might be too late for them to blossom in another area? (20:13), why is there a stigma associated with being a millennial? (21:36), what advice do you have for a college student who needs to declare a major (24:00), what is the one piece of information that you think is most critical to share with new parents or frustrated parents who have children who are not excelling in a traditional environment? (25:40), who are some of the well known, successful dark horses? (26:57), what is your nobody told me lesson? (30:56).

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On this episode, we welcome Andrew Tarvin, who calls himself the world’s first "humor engineer".  He has helped hundreds of thousands of people at top organizations like Procter & Gamble, ESPN, PepsiCo, and Microsoft learn how to get better results while having more fun and has also been featured in Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.  Andrew is the best-selling author of "Humor That Works: 501 Ways to Use Humor to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work".  You can learn more about him at https://andrewtarvin.com.

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Robin Dreeke is the former head of the FBI's Behavior Analysis Program and a recognized expert in the field of interpersonal communication.  He is also the founder and president of People Formula, an organization that offers advanced rapport building, training, and consultation.  He is the author of several best-selling books, including The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed.  In this interview, we talk about how to create an instant connection, why some communication styles work better than others, and why it's important to follow what he's deemed "the platinum rule": treating others as they want to be treated.  

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We’re very excited to welcome best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician Mitch Albom to our show.  Mitch’s books have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.  His book, Tuesdays With Morrie, is the most successful memoir ever published.  His first novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, is the most successful US hardcover first adult novel ever.

And now, Mitch has written a sequel to The Five People You Meet In Heaven.  It’s called, The Next Person You Meet In Heaven.  You can purchase it at booksellers everywhere.  His website can be found at https://www.mitchalbom.com.

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Get ready for part two with Mastin Kipp, one of our favorite guests ever! Mastin is a best-selling author, speaker, and creator of Functional Life Coaching, a personal development company for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives.  Through his seminars, books, and retreats, he has helped more than 100 million people worldwide.  Oprah Winfrey calls him, “a thought leader of the next generation of spiritual thinkers.”   He's a firm believer that the only thing stopping people from success is their unresolved emotional traumas.  In this conversation, we talk about topics that just about anyone can relate to: how to make sense of senseless tragedies, how crisis can lead to opportunity if we find meaning in it, productive ways to deal with anger, resentment, and regret, the importance of changing habits, and so much more.

Mastin’s latest book is called, Claim Your Power:  A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks that Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Life’s Unique Purpose.  You can learn more about him at http://www.mastinkipp.com.

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Joining us on this episode is someone you may not know yet, but will want to know…and will hear a lot more about in the future.  Melissa Radke came to the attention of 40 million people as a result of the video blogs she began doing on Facebook in her spare time.  Those video blogs featuring Melissa’s take on life started out as a hobby and soon became a full-time job, which has lead to public speaking engagements, a book and a television show.  Melissa’s book is called, Eat Cake.  Be Brave.  She feels she was born to be herself and be a light in the world.  Her energy is magnetic and her words are relatable to anyone who has ever felt self-doubt or struggled with finding their place.  You can learn more about her at https://www.melissaradke.com.

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Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Lisa McCubbin, whose latest book is called, "Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer", which has been called the “landmark biography of one of the most admired and influential women of our time.”  It's a gripping book and you can learn more about it at https://lisamccubbin.com/books/betty-ford/.

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We want to give a very warm welcome to our guest on this episode, Nastia Liukin.  Nastia is, of course, an Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, a television commentator, a top competitor on Dancing With The Stars, and the author of the book, Finding My Shine, which is her autobiography.  Nastia’s passion these days lies in inspiring others.  She's created an app, Grander, which enables young girls to be mentored by their biggest role models.  In our conversation with Nastia, we discuss the path from being a little girl in the gym to winning gold at the Olympics, the impact of that on her life, the most defining moment of her career (it's not what you'd think it would be!), her thoughts on body shaming, and how she has overcome self-doubt.  Nastia is a true inspiration and this is definitely a must-listen interview! You can learn more about her on her website at http://nastialiukin.com.

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