Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author known for his insights on success, joins Dr. Michael Gervais, a leading sports psychologist, to dive deep into youth sports. They discuss the immense pressures kids face from parents and society, stressing the need for joy and personal growth over competition. The duo also highlights the significance of mental skills in sports, examines the impact of nontraditional sports on youth, and addresses the crucial balance between enjoyment and pressure in shaping young athletes' experiences.

Malcolm Gladwell, a mega-bestselling author and host of the podcast Revisionist History, dives into the darker side of how ideas spread in his new work, Revenge of the Tipping Point. He discusses how group dynamics can both forge and hinder individual performance, and the pitfalls of prioritizing team cohesion over effectiveness. Gladwell uses Miami's Medicare fraud as a case study to illustrate cultural impacts on behavior and emphasizes the crucial role of diverse voices in leadership for genuine social change.