We're trained to climb ladders and chase titles, but what if the real metric of career success was the positive impact you have on the world? In this episode from the Hello Monday archives, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Rutger Bregman to explore moral ambition—a framework for building a career based on what positive impact you can have on the world.
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May 28
Bonus: Lesbian Bars and the Secret Formula for Belonging
Lesbian bars aren’t just nightlife, they’re evolving spaces of community and chosen family, and they have a special place in Jessi Hempel’s heart. On this bonus episode, Jessi sits down with one of Hello Monday’s own producers, Rachel Karp, to talk about her new book The Lesbian ... Show More
15m 15s
May 18
We're Lonelier Than Ever. Ritual Is the Answer.
Rituals work. They help us make meaning, process transition, and connect with each other. That’s why we’ve been doing them for more than 300,000 years. So why, in this century, have we largely abandoned them? This week, bestselling author, repeat Hello Monday guest, and longtime ... Show More
28m 53s
Feb 2025
Malcolm Gladwell, Social Engineering and The Magic Third
If you haven’t changed your mind on anything in the past two decades, you should reconsider your beliefs.
Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book is Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering and he is the host of the podcast Revisionis ... Show More
36m 51s
Apr 2024
#122 - Mark Hoffman-Davis, CEO of SYC Limited on Adapting and Thriving in Times of Change
Curious How a CEO Can Influence Both Corporate Success and Community Well-being?Don't miss our latest episode of the Creating Synergy Podcast, where we explore the profound impact of leadership through the lens of Mark Hoffman-Davis, CEO of SYC Limited. Here’s why you need to tun ... Show More
1h 54m
Sep 2024
How Change Can Be a Competitive Edge
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill and Bryan dive into the ever-present topic of change, both in sales and in life. They discuss how to approach shifts in your career, from minor territory redesigns to major life transitions. The guys offer valuable insights on reframing your ... Show More
19m 30s
Aug 2025
Throwback: Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith
We’ll be back soon with a new episode. In the meantime, enjoy this throwback conversation with Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs. Earlier this month, Praxis Labs was acquired—marking a major milestone in the company’s journey. This episode offers a look at the vision ... Show More
26m 21s
Oct 2024
Is the “godfather of influence” still relevant?
Robert Cialdini is known to most as the godfather of influence. But is his 40-year-old book still relevant? Today, with Bas Wouters, best-selling author and CEO of the Cialdini Influence, we debate whether Cialdini’s 1984 findings still apply.
How I persuaded 8 influencers to p ... Show More
39m 5s
<p>Today’s episode is a special one. It wasn’t recorded in our studio, but live from Balboa Theater in San Diego for a<em> </em><a href="https://livetalksla.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Live Talks LA</em></a><em> </em>event, where I had the incredible oppor ... Show More
