Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

This holiday season, we’re returning to our conversation from earlier this year with Jamil Zaki. Jamil is a psychology professor, researcher, and author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World. He sat down with Jessi to discuss embracing curiosity in the midst of adverse conditions.Follow Jamil Zaki on LinkedIn.Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us in the new year on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Lule Demmissie, eToro US CEO, shares her story of success in the investing space despite social forces. She attributes her success to relentless optimism. Topics discussed include growing up in four countries, overcoming challenges, exploring freedom and time management, the importance of delegation in leadership roles, and understanding oneself in a career journey.

Jerry Colonna, CEO Whisperer and author of 'Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong,' discusses redefining leadership, the cost of belonging, epigenetic trauma, and the importance of relaxation and celebration for leaders.

Alex Kantrowitz, host of Big Technology Podcast, joins Jessi Hempel to discuss big ideas for 2024 in the world of tech. Topics include the future of AI, self-driving cars, Mark Zuckerberg's skills, and the rise and fall of app X after its acquisition by Elon Musk.

Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist specializing in using neuroscience to help people lead more emotionally intelligent lives, discusses harnessing emotional power with Jessi Hempel. They explore understanding the three engines that drive our lives, healing through emotional experiences, navigating uncertainty, and rewriting our source code. Join the office hours on LinkedIn to share thoughts on winding down the year and future learnings in 2024.

LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky shares his winding career path, starting a tech company at 18, the role of luck and action in career development, exploring non-linear career paths, and the impact of empathy on career choices.

Dr. Fei-Fei Li, an AI pioneer, discusses the compassionate role humans can play in shaping the future of AI. She talks about her journey in AI, the evolution of AI and its impact on industries, interdisciplinary collaborations, job opportunities, and the need for diversity in AI.

Andrew McAfee, author of The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results, discusses the four norms of geek behavior and how they drive innovation. He explores the importance of agility, autonomy, and science in decision-making. McAfee also highlights strategies used by successful tech leaders to maintain autonomy in larger companies.

Carli Reddy, a Student Loan Debt Counselor, shares her expertise on managing student loan debt and becoming a student loan debt counselor. Topics include navigating repayment plans, balancing debt with personal goals, government forgiveness programs, sharing debt experiences, and the role of certified professionals in managing student loans.

Financial therapist Aja Evans and finance journalist Farnoosh Torabi join Jessi Hempel to discuss the field of financial therapy. They explore the role of fear in personal finance, the impact of money stories and emotions in parent-child relationships, and the importance of openly addressing financial stress and seeking support.