I imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Bob Chapman, legendary CEO of manufacturing company Barry-Wehmiller, has done more than most other leaders to bring that vision to life. A mentor of mine, I asked him to share his thoughts on Leadership.
Jan 6
Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins
Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year. ... Show More
57m 13s
Dec 30
Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova
Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes.We’re rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we’re all wire ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
Rituals + Routines to Build Your Warrior Character
<p>Our gorgeous and scary world needs more leaders. Real, everyday, brave, honest, humble and compassionate leaders who place their cause above their ego. And their service above their self-interest.<br/><br/>Here’s the good news: you can become one of these leaders. By leading w ... Show More
2m 12s
Jan 2019
Kevin Kruse: Leadership Has No Rules | Leadership | E15
Everything you know about leadership is wrong! Well, not everything, but there are many popular leadership practices that science has proven is not the best approach. Tune into this episode to become a better leader with Kevin Kruse, the Founder & CEO of LEADx.org, a AI-powered l ... Show More
43m 33s
Aug 2021
Leadership as an Approach to Life
<p>If you can breathe, if you are alive—then you not only have the opportunity, but the responsibility to show leadership in the world. <br/><br/>It's all about translating lofty insights into brilliant results, in everything that you do. I lovingly challenge you to look at ... Show More
3m 18s
Sep 2017
#141: The Internet Of Things Is Here, As A Leader Are You Ready? | John Rossman
John Rossman is Managing Director at Alvarez and Marsal, where he specializes in innovative business models and organizational change, including internet of things (IoT). He is the bestselling author of The Amazon Way: 14 Leadership Principles of the World’s Most Disruptive Compa ... Show More
27m 6s
Jul 2019
THIS GUY WILL MAKE YOU RICH - IMPAULSIVE EP. 95
After a decade long battle with drug addiction, Adam Heimann started his first business at the age of 23, out of his father's living room. Today the business has evolved into a full-fledged multi-million dollar global marketing, advertising & awareness company, with a strong ... Show More
1h 7m
<p>On today’s episode, <a href="https://www.maxwellleadership.com/" target="_blank">John Maxwell</a> discussed how merely having a leadership title or position does not make you a leader. Leadership is something that must be deliberately developed.</p><p>Source: <a href="https:// ... Show More
