Last week, students across the world marched to urge leaders to take greater action toward climate change. Bill Gates presaged some of this energy when in 2016 he directed his agenda-setting annual letter — that year, entirely devoted to clean energy — to high schoolers. In this episode, hear Dan interview Bill Gates about clean energy, why climate is a bipa ... Show More
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The Blackstone blueprint: how Jon Gray presides over a $1.2 trillion investment empire
Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, has a simple rule: Think long-term, even when everything feels like it's falling apart. The lesson isn't just for investors—it's for anyone building a career: Stay calm when chaos hits Separate temporary noise from lasting trends Turn un ... Show More
17m 13s
Jun 26
AI is a force multiplier, not a threat: Wieden + Kennedy CEO Neal Arthur
Put Neal Arthur, CEO of ad powerhouse Wieden + Kennedy, firmly in the camp that AI is a great tool and will become even better — accelerating the deadlines for campaigns and making life easier for the "idea people." Definitely not in the camp recently occupied by Meta CEO Mark Zu ... Show More
16m 55s
Jun 18
This Is Quick: why Neal Arthur just wants to hear your story
This Is Quick is the lightning round of This Is Working. Today on the hot seat is Neal Arthur, CEO of Wieden + Kennedy, one of the largest indie ad agencies in the world. They're the creative brains behind some of the most iconic commercials of our era (Nike's Just Do It, the Coc ... Show More
9m 50s
Oct 2023
Bill Gates: How I stay positive on climate change
Bill Gates, the tech billionaire turned philanthropist, has been combating poverty, disease, and inequity around the world for decades. However, in recent years he has shifted focus and resources towards the climate crisis.Gates believes fighting climate change and fighting pover ... Show More
27m 33s