Behavioral Science and the Future of Work are two elements of the subtitle of my new book IMPACT: Using Science to Change Behaviors, Hearts, and Minds. These are two of the most discussed and most important trends in business today, and I'm excited to share my discussions with Charlotte and Kelly with you. And, the paperback version of IMPACT came out in September 2019, available on Amazon and from other online book retailers. Get full show notes and more information...

Michelle and I discuss her new book and why personal connections are so important to doing business today. We talk about how to network if you're a shy person (or just hate the term "networking"), and how important it is to add value to your relationships. We also run through the seven mindsets of a connector and the connector spectrum so you can get a feel for how you're connecting with other people in your industry and beyond. Get full show notes and more information...

Michael and I talk about how businesses are beginning to apply behavioral science in their approaches to both employee engagement and consumer behavior. We discuss how much more we have to learn, and we talk about some firms and practitioners that are paving the way for some serious innovation in the application of behavioral science. Michael also touches on the role of gamification in behavioral science. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2ud0kkD

Dr. Monahan and I talk about why she decided to write the definitive text on behavioral science in business and what inspired her to start studying it in the first place. We discuss extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation and what's better for employee's health and performance; the psychological state of the workforce today; and how to apply behavioral science to organizational change and development. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2IH9G1T

Parag Khanna and I talk about his new book and what inspired him to write about the Asian century. We also chat about what Western countries who are turning away from Asia (e.g. the United States) are risking by turning their backs on one of the most economically dynamic regions in today's world. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2Iia9rs

As plastic sits out there in the oceans, salt, sun, UV, and wave action turn your plastic bottles into microplastics, which get eaten by sea-dwelling animals. Julie Andersen, of Plastic Oceans International, and I talk about the basics of why plastic is so bad for our environment, just how big the problem really is, and what activists can do to get involved in changing our plastic consumption habits and norms. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2FVanTb

Scott and I talk about how he became an ant biologist, why he's so fascinated by evolution, and ways humans are guiding our own evolution – for example, through online dating, IVF, having children later, and more. Scott outlines the main arguments against the idea that humans are done evolving, and points out that we're not as special as we might think when it comes to avoiding evolution. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2FBrKre

Today, Professor Richard Baldwin joins me for a great conversation. We begin with a discussion about the history of globalization and how it's ebbed and flowed over time. We also talk mercantilism, Trump's trade policy, the rapid growth of China, and Richard's globalization theory, the Great Convergence. Richard and I also talk about the state of Brexit and what's likely to happen economically in Britain's near future. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2s5tbX2

In this episode, the Minister shares his views on the Paris Accord, talks about steps being taken around the world to implement the 1.5 degrees C temperature cap, and describes how New Zealand's climate change efforts compare to those of other countries.  He also talks about how young leaders can get started in politics and how he's incorporated a passion for sustainability into every aspect of his long and varied career. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2QyLd2F

Marijuana is approved for medical and recreational use in six states, for medical use only in about another 12, and another 10 have decriminalized it to varying extents. Joining us to talk about these huge shifts, the risks and opportunities, is Alex Romero, the COO of LandRace Group LLC. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2Sl3hcK

Andrew Hermalyn, the 30-year-old President of 2UGrad, joins us today to talk about how 2U provides the digital infrastructure universities need to attract, enroll, educate, and support students at scale while delivering high-quality outcomes. With the 2U platform, students can pursue their education anytime, anywhere, without quitting their jobs or moving. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2PmTPZs

Today's guest, Jesus Mantas of IBM, joins us to talk about Artificial Intelligence, its main consumer and business applications, and how IBM is addressing the risks of AI. He is, in some ways, typical IBM: a geek through and through, exemplified by his engineering background and lifelong fascination with AI. But he is a geek who is helping lead one of history's most groundbreaking companies into a future of responsible, transparent AI. Get full show notes and more information...

Our culture - the norms, beliefs, and assumptions that drive behavior - suggests that kids are in constant danger despite all the statistics pointing in the opposite direction. Today’s guest, Lenore Skenazy, the "Worst Mom in America," and founder of Free Range Kids and President of the non-profit Let Grow, is on a mission to change this culture of fear that hampers kids' development as a result. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2ys7zHY

Are spirituality and atheism incompatible?  Today’s guest, Nick Jankel, would argue no. Nick broke with organized religion at a young age but has spent the rest of his life filling this gap with all of the things that typically come along with organized religion sans the dogmatic teachings. In this episode, we talk about how you find your purpose and must do battle with some psychological dragons along the way.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2y64qgH

On today's episode, I’m going to talk about Trump - not too much about his policies but more about his leadership, asking the question: How, from the perspective of a leadership scholar and former CEO of a leadership consulting firm (myself), are his leadership skills? Join me this week as we think bigger and broader about the Trump presidency and what is unfolding within his administration. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2N3orZY

What is the meaning of life? Is it being happy, as many contemporary authors and self-help gurus will tell you? With all due respect to those who’ve made a career out of that message, there is more to it – and the big idea is called human flourishing. Businesses need to make money, but is business just a money-engine, or can it engender human flourishing? How can businesses challenge that energy? Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2PGhlwd

The final frontier: Will we settle other planets, moons, or farther still? Is Elon Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars (starting with short trips in 2020) realizable, or Silicon Valley hubris? Why, when we have so many Terran problems to solve, should we devote resources to space? To discuss space and the work of The Planetary Society, we have their Senior Editor Emily Lakadawalla on the show.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2MzQWTD

Our episode today covers depression, which affects one in six Americans. 20% of women and 10% of men will have an episode during their lifetimes. An important question is whether this may grossly understate the case; whether, because of stigma, depression is vastly under-diagnosed. Join me and Steve Hollon as we talk depression, diagnosis, medical treatment pros and cons, and what you can do to help yourself and those around you. Get full show notes and more information...

Almost a decade ago, I traveled to San Diego to play in a World Series of Poker event. This kid sat next to me: headphones, beard, hat backward. I don’t usually talk to the players much, let alone 21-year-old college students, but this guy and I got on like a house on fire. He was just 21 and I was 50, but we found so much common ground, and we’ve been good friends since. Cultural tourism This worldly 20-something (now 30-something) has just returned from a nine-month trip "cultural tourism"...

This podcast probes a culture of fake news, post-truth, Trump, and many of the other phenomena from the last few years that corrupt our “information space.” As information age citizens, we depend on good information (facts) to make decisions as voters and consumers. I’m discussing some of the more mind-bogglingly convoluted conspiracy theories and how the internet has allowed some of this claptrap to flourish. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2H1TemK

My guest this week is Annie Duke. For two decades, Annie was one of the top poker players in the world. In 2004, she bested a field of 234 players to win her first World Series of Poker bracelet. Join us on this episode to hear Annie elaborate on her book Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts. The book, surprisingly, features very little poker but is all about risk, analysis, results, decision-making, politics, and leadership. Full show...

My guest this week is an expert in the field of the psychology of child prodigies. In her latest book, Off the Charts: The Hidden Lives and Lessons of American Child Prodigies, Ann investigates the story of gifted children including Bobby Fischer, Shirley Temple, Barbara Follett, and Henry Cowell, all of whom had achieved phenomenally by the time they reached puberty. In this wide-ranging interview, we cover much of her book has to offer. Get full show notes here: https://bit.ly/2FQpf0I

Quackery is all around us – the promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices, often preying on the gullible. We have Stephen Barret, M.D. on the show to give us his thoughts on these dark pseudosciences. Tune in and see what can be learned from this enlightening conversation with a real Quack antagonist and watchdog. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2K4F8UJ

Business schools do not teach evidence-based approaches to decision-making, and in many areas, the evidence is insanely poor. My guest Rob Briner, and I veer from the basic to the quite technical – if you aren’t a manager or business person, listen for the deeper themes for decision making in public policy and democracies.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2q86obA