Win the Day 180. The Science of Trust & Connection with Jon Levy (behavioral scientist) 🤝
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” — Maya Angelou
Only one relationship — one person — stands in the way of the opportunity that could change everything for you.
Your job is to find and connect with that person…
This episode will show you how.
Our guest Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and NY Times bestselling author known for his work in human connection, trust, and influence.
Jon has worked with startups right through to global brands (e.g. Microsoft, Google, and Samsung) to transform the way they approach sales, consumer engagement, and culture.
Jon is also founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates and Olympians to musicians and executives. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide.
Jon’s second book, You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging, was released to critical acclaim.
In this episode:
- How to become a master at building trust and influence.
- How to identify and secure the most important opportunities in your life.
- What you can do to start making better decisions right now.
- How your social circle impacts self-belief and success.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Jon Levy!
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🎬 4K video version: https://youtu.be/wVUkX9g4Qc0
🎙️ Episode website (including full transcript): https://jameswhitt.com/180-win-the-day-podcast-jon-levy
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Show links:
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⚡ Jon Levy website
🌎 Influencers website
📚 ‘You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging’ by Jon Levy
🎤 TEDx Talk ‘What makes us influential?’ by Jon Levy
📷 Jon Levy Instagram
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Timemarkers:
0:16 Who is Jon Levy
1:50 Interview starts
3:29 The danger of working in isolation
4:16 Why social integration is the greatest predictor of longevity
6:40 How Jon Levy became interested in behavioral science
8:40 How your friends influence your future (obesity, divorce, politics, etc.)
11:29 How to find a mentor or positive role model – even if you’re in a toxic environment
15:50 How to connect with influential people (billionaires, CEOs, etc.)
19:46 The right way to connect with people on LinkedIn
25:18 The Influencers Dinner
27:46 How to use vulnerability loops to build trust
31:01 How to build trust and connection within teams
33:04 Who can attend The Influencers Dinner
35:36 The elephant, the rider, and the path
40:07 How Jon Levy sets goals
41:34 How to become a New York Times bestselling author
43:15 How to get your spouse to change
45:34 Why “authenticity” is a scam
50:48 Affirmation
51:22 Rocket Round
54:47 Cold plunge in Antarctica
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PS — In case you missed it: The Mindful Body with Dr. Ellen Langer (Harvard psychologist): Ep 178