For this 4th of July, I wanted to do something special to celebrate the birth of our nation. So I invited Air Force Chief of Staff General CQ Brown, Jr. to join me on the podcast.
General Brown is the head of the Air Force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is also the current nominee to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. If he is confirme ... Show More
Oct 20
Revisited: The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis
Hello from Team Simon! Brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism are back next Tuesday, October 27. Before then, we're revisiting one last favorite: the company Simon names whenever someone asks which business actually lives the ideas he writes about. It's Gymshark, and its founder ... Show More
1 h
Oct 13
Revisited: Why Relationships Are the Secret to a Long, Happy Life with Psychotherapist Esther Perel
Hello from Team Simon! We’re taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we’re revisiting some of our favorite conversations, including this one with a longtime friend of Simon’s: Esther Perel. For most ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 6
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks
Team Simon here! A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, and brand-new episodes return October 27. Until then, we're revisiting a few conversations we keep coming back to. This week it's Arthur Brooks, a longtime friend of Simon's and one of his favorite people to talk to. Have yo ... Show More
55m 55s
Jul 2024
691: Bringing Your Strengths to a Big Job, with General CQ Brown, Jr.
General CQ Brown, Jr.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General CQ Brown, Jr. is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. As Chairman, he is the principal military advisor to the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, an ... Show More
35m 40s
Nov 2025
Veterans Day Masterclass: Leadership, Service, and the Conversations That Shape Us
In honor of Veterans Day, we bring you a special three-part masterclass celebrating the power of service, courage, and communication. Each guest — a distinguished leader shaped by the military experience — reveals a different side of what it means to lead and connect in complex t ... Show More
1h 36m
Oct 2023
Episode 37 - Wearing Responsibilities Lightly with Lieutenant General Ian Cave, CB
In this episode, we speak to Lieutenant General Ian Cave CB, as he reflects on his imminent departure as Commander Home Command. General Cave speaks about how he views leader development as a whole-career endeavour, and how his early leadership lessons continue to impact on his l ... Show More
58m 33s
Aug 2023
401: Am I as Committed As I Should Be? "SOG Codename, Dynamite", with Dick Thompson.
>Join Jocko Underground<CEO, HPS, Inc., Speaker, Author, Psychologist, Mensa | Special Forces Operator, Airborne, Ranger, MACV-SOG 1-0 | Ironman, Army Veteran, LTC (Retired)
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4h 33m
Mar 2023
375: There Will Be Ups and Downs, Wins and Losses. Do Your Best. With Force Recon Marine, Chad Robichaux
Mighty Oaks President & Founder, USMC Force Recon Veteran, Best Selling Author, Pro MMA Champion.
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3h 18m