Blue Sky

Curiosity + Resilience: A Formula for Optimism

Niren Chaudhary Reflects on Rebounding From Grief and His Successful Career Leading With Gratitude and Love

Heidi Johnson on Loss, Grief, and the Transformative Power of Giving

Wounded Warrior Tom Deierlein’s Remarkable Story of Grit, Resilience, Service, and Optimism

Jodie Jackson on How to Manage Our News Consumption to Preserve Our Mental Health and Well-Being

4th of July Edition and Reflections on American Optimism

Nichole Argo on Her Remarkable Work as a Community Builder

Harry Smith on Life Lessons and His Career in Journalism

Some Reasons Why Today Is the Greatest Time to Be Alive

Mary McManus on Surviving and Thriving After Recovering from Trauma and Polio

Political Scientist and Author Lindsey Cormack Discusses Her Book, "How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It)"

Sam Pressler on His Passion for Building Community and Connection

Reflections on the Role of Mentors and Teachers in a Life of Optimism

A Special Blue Sky Presentation of the “Arts Educators Save the World” Podcast with Erica Halverson, Featuring Jonathan Groff

Historian and Author Martin Gutmann Discusses Optimism, History, and His Appreciation for “Unseen Leaders”

Blayne Smith and Brandon Young Explain Why Perseverance Is Greater Than Endurance

Cheryl Dorsey Describes the Remarkable Work of Echoing Green

David McCullough III Shares the Story of The American Exchange Project and His Optimistic Vision for Its Future

Erica Halverson Describes Her Optimistic Belief That Arts Educators Can Save the World

Earl B. Hunter, Jr. Discusses His Optimistic Approach to Helping Grow the Outdoor Industry Through His Work at Black Folks Camp Too

Celebrating Optimism Month and Blue Sky’s 2nd Anniversary

Khan Academy’s Sal Khan Describes Why He’s So Optimistic About the Future of AI and Education

Leslie and Richard Strauss Describe How Their In-School Program, Spirit Series, Builds a Better Future with Wisdom from the Past

Professor and Author Amy Edmondson Discusses the Benefits of Psychological Safety in the Workplace and What She Believes to Be the “Right Kind of Wrong”

Five Book Recommendations to Help You Be More Optimistic

Marketing and Storytelling Expert Neal Foard Describes His Efforts to Make the Internet—and the World—a Kinder Place

Zach Karabell Discusses His Thought-Provoking Work and Why He Continues to Be an “Edgy Optimist”

Daniel Pink Shares His Thoughts on Optimism, Pessimism, and the Positive Power of Regret

Chloe Valdary Shares Her Thoughtful and Optimistic Work at Her Company, Theory of Enchantment

Make Being Optimistic One of Your New Year’s Resolutions

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Bestselling Author and Podcast/TV Host Kelly Corrigan on Why She Believes There Is “A Pretty Big Payoff to Every Hard Moment”

Don Carpenter on Closing “The Aspirations Gap” with Rural Youth

Olivia Clarke Describes Her Passion for Helping Herself and Others Find Humor in Their Battle with Cancer

Sucheta Kamath Describes Her Optimistic Approach to Enhancing the Lives of Others Through Executive Function Training

Special Episode for Gratitude Month, Featuring Reflections on Gratitude from Bill Burke and Blue Sky Alums

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Kevin Adler Discusses His New Book, 'When We Walk By,' and Explains Why He’s Optimistic About Our Ability to End Homelessness in America

Melissa Connelly Describes Her Optimistic Journey From Eighth Grade Truant to CEO of OneGoal

Author Jamie Metzl on His New, Optimistic Book, “Superconvergence”

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Motley Fool’s David Gardner on Optimism and Investing, Entrepreneurship, and More

Lee Ellis on Taking Lessons Learned as a Vietnam POW to Shape a Lifetime of Leadership

Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson Shares His Pragmatic and Optimistic Views on America’s Founding Ideals and How They Can Guide Us to a Better Future

Lee Woodruff on Her Family’s Extraordinary Story of Optimism and Resilience in the Face of Tragedy

Throwback/Encore Presentation: David Novak on the Role of Optimism in How Leaders Lead

Immaculata De Vivo Discusses the Optimism of Scientists and the Remarkable Research Findings in Her Book, “The Biology of Kindness”

Mary Louise and Bruce Cohen on Supporting Skilled Refugees Through Their NGO, Talent Beyond Boundaries

Christina Menkemeller on Facing Adversity, Finding Purpose in Suffering, and Lifting the Lives of Others

Pediatrician, Parent Coach and Best-Selling Author Dr. Liz Henry Shares Her Optimistic Approach to Raising Kids and Building Strong Families

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Kevin Kelly on His Book, 'Excellent Advice for Living' and His Long-Held Belief That, “Over the Long Term, the Future Is Decided by Optimists.”

Author Alexandra Hudson on Her Book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves'

Tim Fitzpatrick’s on His Company’s Inspiring Mission to Empower Patients Through Virtual Reality