Nov 25
Money Talks: Chicken and a Cold Drink
In this Money Talks: The Wall Street Journal’s Heather Haddon joins Emily Peck to unpack her recent reporting on the fast food industry, including the reason we’re seeing the “Value Wars” play out at places like McDonalds and Chili’s, Starbuck’s strategies to revive sales, and th ... Show More
38m 11s
Nov 22
Good Riddance to Larry Summers
This week: Larry Summers has stepped down from his public positions following the release of unsavory emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss Summers’ correspondence with the infamous sex trafficker, the veracity of his “ge ... Show More
54m 58s
Nov 15
The Correct Opinion on 50-Year Mortgages
This week: FHFA director Bill Pulte convinced Trump to back 50-year mortgages with some posterboard and a photo of FDR. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss why Trump’s post about 50-year mortgages angered conservatives – officials and voters alike – and why t ... Show More
49m 8s
Feb 2024
#721: Master Negotiator William Ury — Proven Strategies and Amazing Stories from Warren Buffett, Nelson Mandela, Kim Jong Un, Hugo Chávez, and More
<p><strong>William Ury</strong>, cofounder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, is one of the world’s best-known experts on negotiation. He is coauthor of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0143118757/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20" rel="noop ... Show More
1h 46m
May 2024
Prof G Markets: Bob Iger’s Bad Day, Trump Media’s Fraudulent Auditor, and Uber’s Venture Investments
Scott shares his thoughts on Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest earnings and what they mean for the streaming space. He then reflects on the implications of Trump Media’s auditing firm being charged with fraud. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss Uber’s Q1 earnings and why the ... Show More
43m 7s
Apr 2024
Prof G Markets: Trump’s Memestock Goes Public, the Problem with DEI, and Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy
Scott and Ed break down Truth Social’s first couple days on the public market and question how Trump might cash out of his shares. Scott then takes a look at a report that reveals how ineffective corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs can be. Finally, Scott discusses ... Show More
50m 6s
Apr 2024
#732: Martha Beck — The Amazing and Brutal Results of Zero Lies for 365 Days, How to Do a Beginner “Integrity Cleanse,” Lessons from Lion Trackers, and Novel Tactics for Reducing Anxiety
<p><strong>Dr. Martha Beck </strong>has been called “the best-known life coach in America” by NPR and USA Today. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science and has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles. Her recent book, <a href="h ... Show More
2h 31m
Sep 2023
How Anyone Can Become a Great Public Speaker w/ Keith Ferrazzi | EP #65
In this episode, Peter and Keith discuss the art and business of public speaking. Keith Ferrazzi, a renowned executive coach and speaker, shares his insights on building a successful speaking career.
15:33 | Transforming Lives Through Speaking
31:11 | Get Good at Speaking Qui ... Show More
1h 25m
Mar 2024
How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)
<p><strong>Matt Abrahams </strong>is a renowned communication expert, with decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience. At Stanford University, he teaches a business school class on strategic communication. Beyond academia, he’s a sought-after keynote speaker and con ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2024
Is the Golden Age of Luxury E-commerce Over? The Nuances of Remote Work, and How Does Scott Manage His Time?
Scott speaks about the current state of luxury e-commerce, specifically how it speaks to a larger issue: every industry is turning into an oligopoly. He then discusses the nuances of remote work, and wraps up with how to approach time management.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermus ... Show More
23m 24s
Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and author of Weapons of Math Destruction Cathy O’Neil discuss:
- Cathy O’Neil’s recent TED Talk
- The world of TED Talk conferences
- The industry of highly paid speeches, including Obama’s recent $400K speech for Cantor Fitzgerald
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<p><strong><em>“We suffer more in imagination than in reality</em></strong><em>.</em><strong><em>”</em></strong><em> </em>— Seneca</p><p>I do an exercise called “fear-setting” at least once a quarter, often once a month. It is the most powerful exercise I do. </p><p>Fear-set ... Show More
<p><strong>Claire Hughes Johnson</strong> currently serves as a corporate officer and advisor for <a href="http://stripe.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stripe</a>, a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the Internet. Claire previously ... Show More
