Fixable

Discover the benefits of vacations and downtime for improved productivity and well-being at work. Explore the impact of regular breaks on employee satisfaction and creativity. Learn about the value of engaging in challenging activities for recovery and joy. Hear real-life examples of companies promoting work-life balance through mandatory time off policies.

Matt Abrahams, Lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, discusses simplifying complex ideas and effective communication. Topics include building trust, inclusive communication, using various strategies, storytelling, project management tools, importance of rest, and key ingredients for successful communication.

Anne Morriss and Frances Frei discuss childhood memories, biases, career journeys, and overcoming challenges in a light-hearted and insightful conversation. They touch on personal backgrounds, early work experiences, and the importance of persistence through rejection. The podcast also delves into the challenges of parenting a child with a rare metabolic condition and improving genetic screening practices. Overall, they emphasize the importance of embracing challenges and making a positive difference.

Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner discusses internal conflicts and governance issues at OpenAI, transition to for-profit model, ethical concerns in AI and surveillance tech, rise of AI-generated scams, and the need for regulating AI to avoid dystopian outcomes.

Writer John Paul Brammer from the advice column Hola Papi discusses what makes good advice, common problem solutions, and how to navigate tricky situations on the podcast. The episode explores the evolution of advice columns, embracing vulnerability for positive outcomes, and the power of storytelling.

Bestselling author and social scientist Brené Brown discusses evolving identities, navigating relationships, and redefining ambition. Topics include family dynamics, personal growth, pandemic challenges in marriage, and coping with perfectionism. The conversation emphasizes communication, resilience, and staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures.

Master Fixer and journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins the hosts to discuss tackling big challenges like homelessness and college ranking systems with optimism and storytelling. Topics include the power of rigorous optimism, reworking the unfixable, and the role of journalism in proposing solutions. Gladwell emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope in driving change and presenting new perspectives on societal issues.

The podcast discusses the challenge of staying relevant in a world that values youth, with a focus on embracing experience in tech and art. Topics include navigating multigenerational workforces, using data as an artistic medium, and exploring creative chaos vs. orderly chaos in staying relevant.

Human rights activist and technologist Sam Gregory joins the conversation on tackling AI challenges. They delve into the impact of AI on spreading misinformation, creating realistic videos, and detecting deep fakes. The discussion highlights the importance of transparency, detection tools, and laws to navigate the new AI era.

Exploring leadership transitions, building sustainable strategies, and navigating challenges in government agencies. Emphasizing the importance of legacy, resilience, and transformative leadership training for positive organizational change.