Influence comes down to a person's level of authority. When someone is perceived as having power, status, and worth, others readily follow them and comply with them.
Authority isn't just a matter of position. It's also a personal quality.
When people attempt to develop their influence or authority, they tend to focus on learning social skills and changing ... Show More
Jan 20
How Football Took Over America — and Could Collapse
American football is so big — so braided into our weekends, our language, and our culture — that it can be hard to see it clearly as a whole.In his new book, Football, Chuck Klosterman helps us see the game from unexpected angles, and argues that football isn’t just a sport, it’s ... Show More
57m 40s
Jan 13
Money and Meaning — What Faith Traditions Teach Us About Personal Finance
We usually think of money as something very practical, concrete, and secular; we earn it, save it, spend it, and crunch the numbers behind it. But money is never just about money: it reflects our values, our priorities — and even our spiritual life.My guest today, Tom Levinson, k ... Show More
45m 20s
Jan 6
Strong, Conditioned, and Ready for Anything — How to Become a Hybrid Athlete
For decades, fitness culture has tended to break people into two categories: you’re either a strength guy or an endurance guy. You lift heavy or run far — but not both.But my guest today says you don't have to choose; you can excel at both modalities and be ready for anything.Ale ... Show More
59m 16s
Aug 2020
Democracy Means People Power, Literally (with Eric Liu)
Baratunde shares the four pillars of How To Citizen. Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, schools us on power - what it is, who has it, and how the practice of citizenship is empty without this literacy. They also discuss how this power needs to be coupled with civic characte ... Show More
53m 41s
Nov 2023
The Power of Selfless Leadership
When you think of good leadership, what comes to mind? Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter argue that good leadership isn’t rooted in power or public speaking skills. They say that, in fact, mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion are the key components. In this episode, you’ ... Show More
21m 35s
Sep 2023
How Hollywood Culture Leads to Narcissism
For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjusted
What happens when child performers - due to fame and the industry - accrue copious access to wealth, material luxuries, status, and power? What traits an ... Show More
20m 6s
Aug 2023
The Cause and Effect of Being Owned, Controlled and Manipulated
For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjusted
TW: sexual violence/abuse. Hollywood was not built with children in mind, nor is it prepared to protect children on set. Alyson explores the risks and un ... Show More
24m 14s
<p>Buckle up and get ready to take notes because this episode is a masterclass.</p><p> </p><p>The tools you’re about to learn will help you become more confident, influential, and even make more money.</p><p> </p><p>Today, we’re talking about The “It” Factor.</p><p> </p><p>Some p ... Show More
