Good Work with Barrett Brooks

Barrett Brooks talks with Polina Pompliano about her career as a storyteller and the sacrifices needed to pursue passion. They discuss humanizing stories, resilience, and meaningful work. Topics include personal growth, cross-cultural communication, balancing authenticity and aspiration, navigating ambition in relationships, and building resilience.

Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, discusses leadership decisions, sabbaticals, web development future, and tech perspectives. Topics include unplugging, abundance mindset, AI, and vulnerability in leadership.

Matthew Marshall, Co-Founder of New Story, discusses their mission to end the global housing crisis through innovative sustainable housing solutions. They explore workplace culture, effective leadership, and emotional health to achieve organizational goals.

Julia DeWahl, entrepreneur with a background in startups, discusses transitioning from software to hardware, leadership lessons from SpaceX, and the exciting potential of nuclear energy. They also touch on family impact on work, choosing meaningful projects, and dispelling misconceptions about nuclear energy's safety.

Entrepreneur Ryan Delk and host Barrett Brooks discuss revolutionizing education, homeschooling principles, startup culture, balancing ambition with family, and existential problems faced by founders. They touch on college dropout experiences, networking in tech, going the extra mile, and gratitude in the journey.

Packy McCormick, founder of Not Boring, discusses the complexities of content creation, investing in futuristic ideas, and the importance of optimism despite challenges. Topics include personal growth, societal implications of storytelling, and embracing change in a downturn.

Climate tech industry expert Sophie Purdom and host Barrett Brooks discuss bridging environmentalism and business, aligning capitalism with environmental goals, the evolution of climate tech, and the importance of partnerships. They explore navigating challenges, community building, personal values, and the collective endeavor towards a sustainable future.

Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff talks with Barrett about personal growth, intuition in decision making, embracing cultural identity, and transformative effects of sharing knowledge. They touch on career decisions, business partnerships, and importance of emotions in decision-making.

Guest Jerry Colonna discusses merging profitability with social responsibility, emotional intelligence in leadership, challenges of coaching, and the importance of personal development in leadership. They explore fostering connections and empathy in business, promoting systemic change, and creating environments prioritizing human connection.

Hannah Ritchie is the deputy editor at Our World in Data and the author of Not the End of the World, a data-driven guide to solving the climate crisis. A seasoned scientist and a passionate advocate for environmental issues, Hannah brings to the table a wealth of knowledge drawn from her experiences, including her involvement in the Paris Climate Agreement. Her work is deeply rooted in her early awareness of climate change and her subsequent journey through fear, frustration, and ultimately, a resolve to seek out data-driven solutions.This week, Barrett talks with Hannah Ritchie, diving into a range of topics including the pivotal shift in global climate targets, the emotional toll of being an environmentalist, and the importance of critical questioning in data quality control. Hannah recounts her inspirations, the importance of diverse viewpoints in her learning, and the responsibilities that come with her various public-facing projects. Together, they explore the critical intersection of emotion, logic, and activism within the context of environmental and climate issues. They underscore the significance of optimism, strategic thinking in addressing environmental challenges, and the need for incremental yet transformative progress that combines the pursuit of knowledge with tangible action.In this episode: [01:47] - The complexities of communicating science [07:19] - From NPR mistakes to TED Talks: the journey of public speaking [11:01] - A personal dive into climate reality [16:45] - Choosing science over journalism [21:56] - COP 21: a turning point in climate optimism [27:42] - From childhood anxiety to global action [35:39] - Maintaining hope amidst climate anxiety [37:52] - Understanding context in data and news [38:50] - Navigating social media with optimism [39:30] - The power of optimism and solution-oriented thinking [41:16] - Activism and engagement: a path to overcoming anxiety [41:53] - Innovative solutions to environmental challenges [44:06] - The importance of support systems and mentorship [49:36] - Building a diverse team for problem solving [57:23] - The challenges and rewards of data analysis [01:07:32] - The impact of personal and industry viewpoints on research [01:12:18] - The power of data in environmental solutions [01:13:38] - The art of changing minds through data [01:18:19] - Navigating the complexities of environmental data [01:23:35] - The role of beauty and biodiversity in sustainability [01:29:12] - Business opportunities in solving environmental problems [01:34:50] - Personal reflections and future aspirations Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.Connect with Hannah HannahRitchie.com Hannah on Twitter Hannah’s Substack - Sustainability By Numbers Our World in Data Connect with Barrett GoodWorkShow.com BarrettBrooks.com Twitter Instagram Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube