A conversation with Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, delves into Steve Jobs stories, innovative thinking, and lessons from working with top leaders. Topics include writing mentorship, sales strategies, marketing the Macintosh, contrasting leadership styles, Tesla's innovation, and transitioning from podcasting to writing a book.
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Guy Kawasaki shares Steve Jobs stories, emphasizes innovative thinking and design.
Guy Kawasaki discusses insights from studying and working with top leaders.
Remarkable people focus on growth, grit, and grace to make a positive impact.
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The Genesis of Economist Education
Economist Education offers online executive education courses created by economist editors and special experts. The courses are designed to sharpen professional skills in subjects like writing, data storytelling, and sustainability. They are self-paced and guided by expert tutors, consisting of videos, texts, quizzes, podcasts, and weekly assignments. Economist education aims to help professionals stay ahead in business.
The Importance of Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Economist Education offers a course on critical thinking and decision making, emphasizing its significance. The course focuses on honing these skills, which the speaker considers essential for success in various areas, including writing.
Remarkable People and the Definition of Remarkable
Guy Kawasaki hosts the Remarkable People podcast where he interviews individuals who have made a difference by making the world a better place. Remarkable people are defined as those who have impacted others positively and made a meaningful difference, whether on a large or small scale. It is emphasized that being remarkable is not limited to being rich or famous, but rather about making a positive impact in any way, whether it be in one classroom, team, or person.
The Three Phases of Being Remarkable: Growth, Grit, and Grace
Based on the author's interviews with remarkable people, three key phases contribute to being remarkable. The first phase is growth, which includes having a growth mindset and continuously striving for improvement. The second phase is grit, characterized by perseverance, resilience, and a willingness to work hard. The third phase is grace, where remarkable individuals focus on giving back, helping others, and making a difference beyond their own success.
Lessons from Steve Jobs and Elon Musk
Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are both trailblazers known for their remarkable achievements. While Steve Jobs was described as visionary and focused on creating revolutionary products with exceptional designs, Elon Musk's innovation extends to multiple areas like electric cars and space travel. However, the speaker emphasizes that being remarkable does not require reaching their level of success, but rather making a difference in one's own unique way.
Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People Podcast. Guy was the Chief Evangelist of Apple and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He’s the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, and a new one, Think Remarkable, which is now available for preorder wherever books are sold.
Guy joined host Robert Glazer to share his favorite Steve Jobs stories, discuss the key to innovative thinking and design and share insights from his career studying and working with the world's best thinkers and leaders.