Success Shorts: The Archive

Tara Schuster is a former VP of Talent & Development at Comedy Central, where she was the exec-in-charge of the Emmy Award-winning show, Key & Peele. She's also the author of the vulnerable and inspiring, Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies. She joins us to speak about adding value, being authentic as fuck, and the impact that has on flourishing.

Tal Ben-Shahar is an international bestselling author and lecturer.  He taught the two most popular classes in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.  Now, Tal consults and lectures around the world on leadership, happiness and more. Tal joins us today to speak about the pursuit of being happier! 

Alden Mills is a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, entrepreneur, Inc. 500 CEO, and author of Be Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams. He joins us to speak about the #1 trait when it comes to determining success...persistence. 

Amanda Brinkman is the creator and co-host of Hulu's Small Business Revolution, as well as the Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Deluxe Corporation. She joins us to speak about one of the keys to effective leadership, creating a safe space.

Buster Benson is the CEO of 750words.com. He's also a writer for Medium, where his article The Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet has been read over a million times and led to the publishing of his first book, Why Are We Yelling: The Art of Productive Disagreement. Buster joins us to discuss how productive disagreements are the key to moving forward.

Dustin Wilson is a Master Sommelier and one of the stars of the hit documentary series, SOMM. He's also co-owner of the New York City and San Francisco-based wine boutique, Verve Wine. He joins us to discuss how vulnerability can lead you to unlocking your unknown potential.

Laura Gassner Otting is the bestselling author of Limitless. She's also a motivational keynote speaker and successful executive coach. Laura joins us to speak about why tenacity is one of the most important traits you can cultivate.

Noah Zandan is the CEO and founder of Quantified Communications. He's also a TED speaker and author of Insights into Influence: The Strategies, Tactics, and Secrets of World Class Leaders and Social Scientists. He joins us to discuss the power of effective communication.

Jennifer Desrosiers is a great friend, restauranteur, public speaker, and entrepreneur, who joins us to speak about how embracing adventure in all aspect of life can lead to success and fulfillment.

Rickey Gates is an ultra-runner, competing on a national and international mountain, trail and ultra running circuit. He recently completed a 3,700 mile trans US running journey, which he chronicled in his new book, "Cross Country". He joins us to speak about the importance of fostering adventure.