GP is joined by Ed Catmull, cofounder of Pixar, former president of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and author of the New York Times–bestselling book Creativity, Inc. They talk about what it takes to establish the kind of company culture Catmull is revered for. The first step, he says, is creating a space where people feel free to speak candidly, to be vulner ... Show More
Jan 2021
Introducing: Why Am I Telling You This?
President Bill Clinton is a master at using storytelling to explain complex issues and highlight our common humanity. To hear him tell it, this comes from growing up in a family where everyone had a story, but in order to tell one, you first needed to listen. In this new podcast, ... Show More
2m 7s
Mar 2020
Market Yourself: Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark
According to Aliza Licht, she wasn’t born with the ability to command a room. Growing up, the author, founder and president of Leave Your Mark, LLC, struggled to speak anytime she was thrust into the spotlight. It wasn’t until she was in college that she felt comfortable speaking ... Show More
32m 7s
Jan 2023
76. Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others
<p>Want to change someone’s mind? First, explains <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/robert-cialdini/">Robert Cialdini</a>, you have to change their framing.</p><p>For Cialdini, the Regent's Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University, per ... Show More
31m 13s
Nov 2021
3 Triggers To Maximize Your Focus And Creativity - Steven Kotler
After Lyme disease attacked Steven Kotler’s neurological system, he decided to commit his life to the scientific study of enhanced cognitive states like flow. Steven has been able to automate and articulate this previously mysterious state of productivity, and in this episode, he ... Show More
52m 32s
Mar 2021
Adam Grant on Creating a Successful Mindset
This week we’re talking to psychologist Adam Grant about upgrading your mindset; looking at the culture of failure, the importance of rethinking and keeping an open mind, how to create constructive dialogue, whether to follow our gut instinct and why ignorance isn’t such a bad th ... Show More
42m 46s
Aug 2023
100. Shut Up! How to Communicate Better by Talking Less
<p>What does it take to be a more effective communicator? According to <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dan-lyons/">Dan Lyons</a>, it starts with knowing when to shut your mouth.</p><p>As a journalist, author, and screenwriter, Lyons knows a thing or two about wieldin ... Show More
24m 5s
Feb 2024
The Science of Generosity: Why It Makes You Happier and How To Do It Effectively (It Doesn't Need To Involve Money) | Chris Anderson
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="http ... Show More
1h 13m