The Jordan Harbinger Show

606: David Rubenstein | Patriotic Philanthropy and Leading Large

Dec 30, 2021

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and host of The David Rubenstein Show, discusses his commitment to philanthropy as a signatory of The Giving Pledge. He explains how giving his wealth away has been more fulfilling than accumulating it and shares insights on effective fundraising strategies. Rubenstein reflects on the importance of raising children with strong work ethics without indulgence. The conversation also touches on redefining patriotism and the complexities of political donations in today's climate, emphasizing the significance of honest historical narratives.

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David M. Rubenstein

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Politics and Personal Legacy

16min

Redefining Patriotism

4min

The Importance of Passion in Career Choices

2min

Wealth vs. Happiness: The Realities of Financial Success

2min

Aging, Podcasts, and Investment Insights

7min

Navigating Investment Strategies

16min

The Art of Interviewing: Balancing Entertainment and Information

2min

Navigating Change: Parenting, Education, and Women's Leadership

17min

10.

Reflections on Wealth: The Value of Time Over Money

5min

David M. Rubenstein is co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, host of The David Rubenstein Show, and author of How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers and The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream.

What We Discuss with David Rubenstein:

Why David was one of the original signers of The Giving Pledge, a promise to give away the majority of his wealth instead of just building a stockpile of money for his heirs.
The many ways David gives back to the United States for the privilege of growing up here, but why he eschews the idea of running for office.
Why David finds giving away his money more rewarding than making it.
The key errors people commonly make when fundraising for their business (and what they should be doing instead).
How David raised his kids to develop the skills and strong work ethic to succeed without spoiling them.
And much more...

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