Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, former Administrator of USAID, shares insights on leadership playbook for success, navigating and avoiding the aspiration trap, importance of strategic 'scorecard', building trust through effective delegation, leveraging entrepreneurial skills for charitable endeavors, and creating large-scale change.

Hala Taha, a top Apple podcast host, talks to David Shands about starting, growing, and monetizing a podcast. Topics covered include ranking on Apple, DM strategy, podcast sponsorships, effective marketing, starting a career in entertainment, and the YAP Media Network's business model.

Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, discusses the early days of e-commerce, capacity building, and scaling a business without breaking it. He shares insights on creating a culture of learning, giving effective feedback, and the problem with compliment sandwiches. Glazer emphasizes the importance of clear communication, avoiding overworking employees, and fostering a supportive work environment to prevent burnout.

Daniel Pink discusses the impact of different times of the day on productivity, strategies for career pivoting, and the power of taking breaks during the workday. The podcast also explores the impact of time of day on test scores, the benefits of the recovery state, and the importance of finding one's true passion.

Robert Kiyosaki, legendary personal finance expert and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, shares insightful ways to manage money, make it as an entrepreneur, and more. Topics include the importance of friends, learning from failure, entrepreneurship vs. stock market, getting money to work for you, stockpiling good assets, stepping up as an entrepreneur, buying gold and silver, and the power of a good brand.

When Matthew McConaughey was a child, he entered a Little Mr. Texas contest. His mom told him he won the contest, and he believed that for over 41 years. It wasn’t until 2018 that he looked at the trophy and realized that he won runner-up. Still, the confidence that Matthew’s mother instilled in him by telling him he won contributed to the massive success he has had as an actor, producer, and best-selling author. In this episode of YAPClassic, Hala and Matthew discuss Matthew’s childhood and the origins of his confidence, his best-selling book, Greenlights, how to turn red and yellow lights to green lights, and some life lessons he learned along the way.Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Greenlights. He has appeared in over 50 films, including Dazed and Confused, Interstellar, and The Wolf of Wall Street. Matthew is also a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. In this episode, Hala and Matthew will discuss: - Why you should journal about both your successes and failures- Defining “Greenlights” - Origin of Matthew’s confidence - Matthew’s decision to go to a less expensive college- Why Matthew went to film school - On Dazed and Confused and the importance of preparation- Experience with romantic comedy movies- Matthew’s thoughts on celebrity status - The Just Keep Livin' Foundation- Matthew’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics…Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Greenlights. Matthew is also a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. He is also a brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of Wild Turkey Longbranch bourbon. Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded The Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2009, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://greenlights.com/Matthew on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000190/The Just Keep Livin’ Foundation: https://www.jklivinfoundation.org/Matthew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/Matthew’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/McConaugheyMatthew’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/McConaugheyOfficialMatthew’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey/Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for lifeNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off your two-week trial Coda.io - Head over to coda.io/profiting to try Coda for freeIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Adam Grant, a dynamic teacher, speaker, and bestselling author, shares insights on changing your mind, data-driven decisions, character building, late bloomers, dangers of perfectionism, key failure at Harvard, imposter syndrome, defining success, seeking discomfort, and managing procrastination.

One of the best ways to become rich is to learn how rich people think. This is the gospel according to Vivian Tu. Vivian is a former Wall Street trader and entrepreneur turned personal finance educator. You may know her best as “Your Rich BFF” on TikTok and YouTube where she’s taught millions of followers how to save, invest, and grow their careers. In today’s episode, Vivian shares her top strategies to build wealth and reduce debt, as well as how we can learn from how the rich think differently about money and investment than the rest of us. Vivian Tu is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, which she began as a passion project to destigmatize personal finance advice and make it accessible and digestible to non-experts and marginalized communities. Vivian was also named to the Forbes 30 under 30 for 2023, and is also the host of the popular personal finance podcast “Networth and Chill.” She has just released her first book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life. In this episode, Hala and Vivian will discuss:- Being raised with a scarcity mindset- Being an Asian American woman on Wall Street- Walking away from a six-figure job at BuzzFeed- The importance of reinventing yourself- How her passion project turned into a multi-million-dollar business- Writing a money book for her generation- Why rich people think differently than other people- Why you can’t save your way to rich- How rich people network effectively- How to calculate your F-you number- And other topics… Vivian Tu is a former Wall Street trader-turned-expert, educator, public speaker, host, female entrepreneur, and media powerhouse. She is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, which she began as a passion project to destigmatize personal finance advice and make it accessible and digestible to non-experts and marginalized communities. Vivian was also named to the Forbes 30 under 30 for 2023, and is also the host of the popular personal finance podcast “Networth and Chill.” She has just released her first book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life. Resources Mentioned:Vivian’s Website: https://www.yourrichbff.com/about-meVivian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviantu-yourrichbff/Vivian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/?hl=enVivian’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourRichBFFVivian’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yourrichbffVivian’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbffVivian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Your_RichBFFVivian’s Podcast (Networth and Chill): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff/id1676999261 Vivian’s new book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-AF-Winning-Mindset-Change/dp/0593714911  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Morgan Housel, financial columnist, shares his secrets to staying rich and the common emotional pitfalls related to money. He discusses why finance is more like psychology than physics and emphasizes the importance of managing expectations and finding happiness in non-material possessions. The chapter also touches on Warren Buffett's wealth accumulation through continuous investing over time.

Back in the late '60s, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith joined the fad of studying philosophy and began learning about Buddhism. Buddhism taught him that we can only find peace in what we already have, and what works for someone won’t work for everyone. He now utilizes those teachings as a top-rated executive coach who works with some of the most powerful business leaders in the world. In this episode of YAPClassic, Hala and Marshall chat about the 20 habits that hold people back, how to avoid and overcome bad triggers, and how to live a happier life.   Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. In this episode, Hala and Marshall will discuss: - What Buddhism taught him- Why success makes you fail- A life-changing habit that takes 3 minutes a day- Why the inherent urge to win?- How to break the habit of being negative - Excuses people have for change - Defining a behavioral trigger- 4 stages of the feedback loop- How to avoid triggers - Magic moves: apology and optimism - What makes listening so powerful?- And other topics…Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He has been named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. His newest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment was released in May 2022. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Inc.com: Do You Have Mojo or Nojo?: https://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/mojo-nojo.html Inc.com: Why Leadership is a Contact Sport: https://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/contact-sport-overview.html Marshall’s Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/ Marshall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/ Marshall’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/ Marshall’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmith Sponsored By: RobinHood - Visit robinhood.com/PROFITING to claim an unlimited 1% bonus on your assets.Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHalaMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/