Steve Martin has made an award-winning career out of taking on new identities–from actor and comedian to musician and novelist. Over the years, he’s learned that the best way to find yourself is by imitating your role models. He explores how to do that in a new audiobook, So Many Steves, with his longtime friend Adam Gopnik, the New Yorker writer and author. Steve and Adam join Adam Grant for a riveting discussion about impersonation and authenticity, humor and writing, success and happiness, and valuing the friends you make along the way. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts. For 15% off So Many Steves, use the code ADAMGRANT at pushkin.fm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Short and Steve Martin sit down with Conan O’Brien to discuss their working partnership, cameo appearances, and run-ins with Elvis and Frank Sinatra. They also reminisce about childhood memories, comedic interactions, and meeting famous people. A lighthearted and comical conversation with entertaining anecdotes.

Steve Martin, an expert in organizational change, discusses the Change Initiative Canvas. Topics include learning from failure, recognizing the need for change, and setting clear objectives. Strategies for overcoming resistance and achieving successful transformations are also explored.

Are you one of those people that try to do everything? Are you a yes man/woman, keen to agree to everything at work? If you are, you might appear less productive than your peers. In this episode, I share how behavioural science can be applied at work. You’ll hear from experts Bruce Daisley and Steve Martin on how to be more productive, how to give feedback and where ‘yes men’ get it wrong.Try HubSpot for free: https://hubspot.sjv.io/jWq4k6Bruce Daisley on Nudge: https://bit.ly/3Hv05EIJoy of Work book: https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/book/Steve Martin on Nudge: https://bit.ly/3K7TstFBottom Line, BBC Radio 4: https://bbc.in/3C5s0dkSign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

George Miller, a legendary Australian filmmaker, shares insights on his new film, exploring the intertwining themes of storytelling and desire. Selena Gomez, along with comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short, dive into the creative dynamics of 'Only Murders in the Building.' They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on production and the art of storytelling across cultures. The conversation also highlights the title sequence and musical score, revealing how these elements enhance the show's themes of connection and mystery.

Legendary actors and comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short join for a hilarious 200th milestone episode. They discuss talk-show anecdotes, time-machine fantasies, and the word 'combo.' Laughter ensues with double the charm on SmartLess.

Some cultural observers have posited that we're moving from an information economy to a reputation economy. There's so much information to sort through, that figuring out which bits to pay attention to has come to increasingly rely on what we think of the person delivering them. We privilege the messenger over the message. But how exactly do we decide which messengers to listen to or not? What draws us to particular messengers and causes us to tune out others? My guest has spent his career researching, lecturing, and writing about the answers to these questions and he shares his insights in a new book. His name is Steve Martin and he's the author of Messengers: Who We Listen To, Who We Don't, and Why. In the first half of our conversation, we unpack why it is that the messenger matters so much, and how people can manipulate these factors in unethical ways to peddle messages and influence that may not be credible. We then shift into how you can also leverage these neutral tools in ethical ways to make yourself more persuasive and ensure your ideas get heard. Steve explains that there are two types of persuasive messengers -- hard and soft -- and walks us through the qualities embodied by each. We discuss the different ways a person can become an effective hard messenger, including competence, dominance, and attractiveness, and what makes a soft messenger persuasive, including warmth, vulnerability, and charisma -- the latter of which incorporates a trait you may not have previously associated with being charismatic. We end our conversation discussing when you should use a hard vs. soft approach as you seek to lead and share your message. Get the show notes at aom.is/messengers.

Legendary entertainer Steve Martin shares insights from his diverse career as a comedian, actor, writer, and banjo player. He reflects on his journey from performing at Disneyland to crafting unique comedic personas steeped in existentialist thought. The discussion highlights his passion for collecting fine art and how it has enriched his life. With humor and anecdotes, Martin emphasizes the importance of connection, creativity, and the spontaneity that has defined his artistic path, leaving listeners inspired by his remarkable experiences.

Astrophysicists Brian Cox and Katie Mack explore the various ways the universe could end, from the sun exploding to galaxies tearing each other apart. Comedian Steve Martin contemplates the meaning of life and the guests discuss the irrationality behind apocalyptic myths. The podcast also touches on advancements in technology and communication, as well as hypothetical solutions for survival and the limitations of time travel.

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