3 world-leading companies, 30 years of never-ending evolution: there is only one Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Thrive AI Health. She is also the author of 15 books such as, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’.

In this conversation, Arianna and Steven discuss topics such as, Arianna’s burnout breakdown, why she sold The Huffington Post, the benefits of redefining success, and the dangers of social media and phones.

(00:00) Intro

(00:00) Childhood Experiences That Shaped My Success

(01:18) Having Ambition From A Young Age

(03:04) My Journey To Becoming Cambridge's 3rd Female Student Union President

(04:49) Overcoming Overthinking

(05:42) Breaking Gender Norms Without Fear Of Failure

(08:46) The Core Message Of 'The Female Woman'

(09:45) Balancing Career And Family: Is It Possible?

(11:06) The Power Of Listening To Your Inner Self

(12:15) My Early Career Aspirations And Dreams

(13:40) How Bernard Levin Influenced My Career

(17:31) Bernard's Death

(18:55) The Impact Of Michael Huffington On My Life

(20:15) The Transformative Power Of Forgiveness

(20:57) The Story Behind The Huffington Post's Creation

(23:51) How The Huffington Post Overcame Terrible Initial Reviews

(25:46) Lessons From Roger Federer's Commencement Speech

(27:44) Launching A Tech Company In My Fifties

(30:03) Business Mistakes To Avoid As A Startup Founder

(33:38) The Serious Health Risks Of Sleep Deprivation

(35:44) The Importance Of Self-Care While Working Intensely

(37:17) Is Sacrificing Your Wellbeing Worse For Men Or Women?

(38:49) The 3rd Women's Revolution

(39:54) Do Women Experience Burnout Faster Than Men?

(41:16) The Health Impact Of Stressful Jobs

(42:28) Why Volunteering Reduces The Likelihood Of Job Quitting

(44:01) How My Life Changed After A Burnout Diagnosis

(46:11) How A Large Financial Windfall Changed My Life

(49:18) How Small Improvements Lead To Big Positive Changes

(54:06) The Biggest Mistakes I've Made In Business

(57:15) The Most Important Lessons From My Career

(01:00:02) What's The True Meaning Of Life?

(01:03:47) Coping With The Loss Of My First Child

(01:04:44) How To Keep Faith During Tough Times

(01:05:52) My Partner's Heroic Endeavors During World War II

(01:06:35) What My Mother Would Have Thought Of The Huffington Post

(01:07:45) How Increasing Wellbeing Boosts Business Productivity

(01:08:50) The Day My Mother Passed Away

(01:11:00) Life After My Mother's Death

(01:12:45) The Most Important Life Lessons I'd Share With You

(01:19:03) The Importance Of Entry Interviews In Hiring

(01:20:59) How To Address And Overcome Your Own Prejudices

(01:23:50) Key Leadership Qualities That Drive Success

(01:25:03) The Role Of Luck In Achieving Success

(01:28:09) Is It Luck, Hard Work, Or Intentionality That Drives Success?

(01:31:55) The Best Advice I Wish I Had Received

(01:33:56) Using Technology And AI For Positive Change

(01:39:39) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer

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