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Our society is facing an overdue reckoning with racial injustice. Author and professor Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discusses eliminating racial inequity and injustice, and speaking up for and defending yourself. You can read Ibram X. Kendi’s writing here and his latest book, Four Hundred Souls, here.

We can all learn from our mistakes. Comedian Howie Mandel discusses being okay with failure, saying “yes” instead of “no”, and his book, Here’s the Deal.

In sports, and in life, no matter how hard you push yourself physically, success most often comes when your mind is focused. Maria Sharapova discusses why tennis is a mental game, what she’s learned from her coaches, and how her tennis success has translated to business success. 

Oftentimes, the pressure to be “always on” can lead to burnout. Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington discusses her upbringing, how her love of learning has influenced her decisions, motherhood, and why we need to prioritize our wellbeing. 

In business and in life, you can’t always control what’s going to happen, but you can control how you react to it. Actor Matthew McConaughey discusses taking risks, listening to your instincts, the evolution of his acting career, and his book, Greenlights. 

One of the most valuable lessons we learn in life is that it isn’t always fair. Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of The Malala Fund, discusses gender equality, changing a system that wasn’t built for you and how to turn a position of weakness into a strength. Donate to The Malala Fund here and visit The Malala Fund store here.

The challenges we face have the potential to shape how we approach life. Paretta Autosport CEO Beth Paretta discusses breaking gender barriers in auto racing and why she views life as a glass “three-quarters full.”  Learn more about Paretta Autosport here.

The presence of purpose in business can transform the process of working toward a goal. Fashion designer, philanthropist, and businesswoman Tory Burch discusses the art of leading with her heart, and the power of leading with passion and purpose. You can support the Tory Burch Foundation here.

We're excited to announce a new season of Never Stand Still. PayPal's President and CEO Dan Schulman explores some of the guiding principles he's learned in martial arts and interviews world-class CEOs, creators, and change-makers about how those philosophies apply to their lives as they perform at the top of their game.  Season four guests include Mark Cuban, Maria Sharapova, Tory Burch, Matthew McConaughey, Howie Mandel, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and more. Check back on November 30th for the first episode.

Marc Benioff, the founder and CEO of Salesforce, talks about his first job cleaning jewelry cases, writing and selling his first piece of software, and how he built and operationalized Salesforce’s core values from day one of the company’s founding.

Shellye Archambeau shares her journey to becoming a CEO, her plea for business leaders to use their power, and how she came up with the title of her book, “Unapologetically Ambitious.”

Marcos Galperin, co-founder of MercadoLibre, discusses how he conceptualized the Latin American eCommerce platform, the dramatic impact of COVID-19, and his goals for the future of payments.

Ana Botín, executive chairman at Banco Santander, discusses how she built a culture at Santander with inclusion at the core, how she views public-private sector partnerships, and the experience she gained after being asked to leave the company by her father.

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his purpose as a musician, why it’s not as painful to learn something if you do it incrementally, and how we can emerge from the pandemic with an understanding of what we want in our society long-term.

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David discusses how he’s advancing equality, focusing on multiply marginalized communities, pushing for an increased understanding of the ways identities intersect, and protecting Americans’ right to vote.

PayPal Chairman and Nike President and CEO John Donahoe shares how Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It,” encompasses the power of human potential, which leadership lessons he takes from his favorite coaches, and how he navigated a challenging moment in his career.

Trilogy Films Founder and documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about her latest film, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” her role in telling other people’s stories, and how she followed her own passion.

WNBA Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of a personal circle of supporters, showing up on time, working hard, and using your voice to advocate for others.

Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of financial dignity, combating systemic racism, his proposal for a New Marshall Plan, and building bridges.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Madeleine Albright discusses her path to becoming the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, why human rights are “everyone’s business,” and how she views current world issues.