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Erin Meyer is a professor at INSEAD, one of the leading international business schools. Her work focuses on how the world's most successful managers navigate the complexities of cultural differences in a global environment. She recently co-authored a book with Reed Hastings, titled, No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention. The book focuses on the principles needed to build a company culture that is innovative, fast, and flexible.You can read more about Erin and her work at: erinmeyer.com.Follow Erin on Twitter: @ErinMeyerINSEAD.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at netsuite.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. Lisa is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her research in psychology and neuroscience. She is the Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Harvard University. She is also the author of the new book, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain.You can read more about Lisa and her work at: lisafeldmanbarrett.com.Follow Lisa on Twitter: @LFeldmanBarrett.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Georgetown McDonough MBA - Explore the Full-time and Flex MBA programs and discover how Georgetown McDonough can help you launch the career you want at choosegeorgetown.com/mba.NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at netsuite.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Dr. Jason Fung is a nephrologist and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. He has written multiple bestselling health books - The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally, and now we discuss his newest book, The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery.You can read more about Dr. Fung's work at: thefastingmethod.com.Follow Dr. Fung on Twitter: @drjasonfung.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

This is a re-airing of our 2011 interview with Tony Hsieh. Tony meant an incredible amount to a lot of people. He was beyond kind to us in 2011 when we had just started the podcast and we will never forget the advice he shared with us.

Kevin Vallier is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University, where he directs their program in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law. Vallier’s interests lie primarily in political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). His newest book, Trust in a Polarized Age is out now!You can read Kevin's blog Reconciled at kevinvallier.com.Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kvallier.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - Only $4.95 a month for your first 6 months! Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Harry Kraemer is a professor at Kellogg School and former CEO of Baxter. In his newest book, Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life - he breaks down how to prioritize your life - and this is more than just a time management book. This book offers advice when we all experience imbalance and how to build new habits. All book proceeds benefit One Acre Fund in Africa.You can find out more about Harry at his website: harrykraemer.orgBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Georgetown Business School - Explore the Full-time and Flex MBA programs and discover how Georgetown McDonough can help you launch the career you want at choosegeorgetown.com/mba.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Tal Ben-Shahar is a bestselling author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world.Tal is a serial entrepreneur and is most recently the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy.Happiness Studies Academy: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/Certificate in Happiness Studies: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/cihs/Listeners of Smart People Podcast can enjoy a 10% discount with the coupon code: HAPPY. Sign up for the Certificate in Happiness Studies HERE.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - For a free trial, visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Maëlle Gavet is a leading technology executive and entrepreneur. She was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group, went on to become the CEO of OZON.ru, then became the executive VP of operations of the Priceline Group. To top things off, Maëlle wasn't done yet... she then went on to become the Chief Operating Officer at the real estate platform Compass.Maëlle's new book is, Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech's Empathy Problem and How to Fix It.You can find out more about Maëlle at her website: https://www.maellegavet.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast.Sponsor:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Guy Raz is the host and co-creator of three NPR programs: How I Built This, TED Radio Hour, and Wow in the World. Guy has interviewed thousands of people and he brings their knowledge and stories to you on a regular basis. As if that isn't impressive enough, Guy is the first person in history to have 3 podcasts in the Top 20 on the Apple Podcast charts!Guy's new book is out now: How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs.You can find out more about Guy at his website: guyraz.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Adam Alter is an Associate Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is a New York Times bestselling author and he has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, New Yorker, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, Popular Science, and many more.You can find out more about Adam at his website: http://adamalterauthor.com/Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Robert Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer (CEO) at Radio Flyer. He is the Emmy winning producer of the animated short film, Taking Flight, and author of the national bestseller book, Radio Flyer: 100 Years of America’s Little Red Wagon.You can find out more about Robert and Radio Flyer here: https://www.radioflyer.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Christopher Marquis is a professor in Global Sustainable Enterprise at Cornell. His teaching and research focuses on social innovation and change and doing business in China. Chris' upcoming book is: Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism.You can follow Chris on Twitter: @CMarquisCornell.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Audible - For a free trial, visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.

Kate Lanz is founder and CEO of mindbridge, a UK-based global coaching company specializing in the power of modern neuroscience and releasing latent brain potential at work. Kate is also an international coach, speaker, and author.Kate's most recent book is: All the Brains in the Business: The Engendered Brain in the 21st Century Organisation.You can follow Kate on Twitter: @Kate_Mindbridge.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - For a free trial, visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Vikram Mansharamani teaches people how to anticipate the future, manage risk, and spot opportunities. He is currently a lecturer at Harvard, and if that's not enough, he was previously a lecturer at Yale.Check out Vikram's most recent book: Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence.You can follow Vikram on Twitter: @mansharamani.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:ExpressVPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Christine Comaford is a leadership and culture coach, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. Over the last 30 years, she has helped leaders navigate both growth and change.Christine's most recent book is: Power Your Tribe: Create Resilient Teams in Turbulent Times.Learn more about Christine at the SmartTribes Institute website: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/meet-christine/. Our listeners can check out the SmartTribe Institute's Emotional Resilience mini-course for leaders to share with their teams.You can follow Christine on Twitter: @comaford.Please check out these infographics, which are terrific for lunch n’ learns:Emotional Resilience – understand how to foster resilience in your tribeManeuvers of Consciousness – change your emotional state in 12 minutes!Outcome Frame – help yourself or another (or a team) to create the outcome they wantFeedback Frame – give respectful feedback that the other person welcomesBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/SMART.The Great Courses Plus - Get a free trial of unlimited access to the entire library! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. Neil is also the head of the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City and the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. If that isn't enough, Neil is also the host of StarTalk Television and StarTalk Radio.Neil's newest book is available now: Letters from an Astrophysicist.Learn more about Neil at his website: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson.You can follow Neil on Twitter: @neiltysonBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Dr. Vivian S. Lee is a lifelong academic and healthcare executive who is dedicated to improving our healthcare system with policies, technology and educational strategies that help make health a realistic and affordable outcome for all.Dr. Lee's newest book is available now: The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for EveryoneLearn more about Dr. Lee at her website: https://vivianleemd.com.You can follow Dr. Lee on Twitter: @vivianleemdBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Jim McKelvey is an author, entrepreneur, businessperson, and philanthropist. You may know him from being the co-founder of Square and the founder of Invisibly.Jim's newest book is available now: The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time.Learn more about Jim at his website: https://www.jimmckelvey.com.You can follow Jim on Twitter: @2000F.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/SMART.Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Coach Dana Cavalea is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. He is also an author, performance coach, and consultant.Coach Dana led the Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers.Dana's newest book is available now: Habits of a Champion.Learn more about Dana at his website: https://danacavalea.com.Follow Dana on Twitter: @danacavalea.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.The Great Courses Plus - Get a free trial of unlimited access to the entire library! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist and a NY Times best-selling author. She is also the co-editor of the textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. Kelly is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project.Kelly's newest book is available now: Own Your Self: The Surprising Path beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom.Learn more about Kelly at her website: https://kellybroganmd.comFollow Kelly on Twitter: @kellybroganmdBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/SMART.The Great Courses Plus - Get a free trial of unlimited access to the entire library! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Donate:Donate here to support the show!