Nobody Told Me!

What factors determine our success? How can our path to success be made a little easier? Our guest on this episode, Harvard Business School Professor Laura Huang, has spent a great deal of time researching those questions and writing about the topic in the book, "Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage". In this interview, she explains what to do if you don't have a good natural edge or gut feel. Her website is https://laurahuang.net/ Thanks to our sponsors of this week's episode!: Ritual’s Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages. There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM. Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin. You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin. It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This episode was previously aired. What does it take for boys and men to thrive in America these days? Our guest on this episode, Andrew Reiner, says it’s time for us to change the way we think and talk about males in our society. He says many boys and men are struggling now, worse than ever before, and that affects all of us. Andrew has written on men’s issues for the New York Times and Washington Post. He’s a Professor at Towson University where he offers a seminar on “The Changing Face of Masculinity” and he’s the author of the book, “Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency”. His website is https://www.andrewreinerauthor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This episode was previously aired. John Kralik is the author of "365 Thank Yous, the Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life", a book that tells the story of how when Kralik wrote 365 thank-you notes to people he encountered in his everyday life over the course of a year. He practiced law for 30 years, and in 2009, was appointed a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. His website is http://365thankyounotes.info/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was previously aired. A lot of people see themselves as introverts. They stay silent in meetings, eat lunch alone, never brag about themselves, speak softly and wait to be approached in social situations. Our guest, business communication coach Nancy Ancowitz, describes herself as an introvert and specializes in helping introverts excel in a world of extroverts.  Nancy is the author of the book, “Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead". Her website is https://www.nancyancowitz.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode, Sandra Joseph, holds the record for being the longest running female star on Broadway after she played the role of Christine Daaé in 'Phantom of the Opera' six nights a week for nearly a decade. Now, she has an incredibly inspiring story to share, and opens up with us about her battle with crippling stage fright, her search for her 'second act', learning to choose love over fear, and how to get 'unstuck' when faced with life's inevitable challenges. She's the author of the book,  "Unmasking What Matters: Ten Life Lessons from Ten Years on Broadway". Her website is https://sandrajoseph.com/about/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This episode was previously aired. We're thrilled to share this interview with Ellen Petry Leanse, a leading expert on technology and happy living, and the author of “The Happiness Hack: How to Take Charge of Your Brain and Program More Happiness Into Your Life”. She's spent decades working with leaders at Facebook, Google, and Apple and is a respected Silicon Valley influencer.  Learn more about the book at https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Hack-Charge-Brain-Program/dp/1492656917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happiness is the topic as we talk with Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include "Resilient",  "Hardwiring Happiness", "Buddha’s Brain", "Just One Thing", and "Mother Nurture". Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you’ll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you’ve been experiencing symptoms and don’t know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/nobody. That’s everlywell.com/nobody for twenty percent off your next at-home lab test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a few years ago, Daniel Chidiac was sitting in his bedroom with a blank notepad in front of him and a burning desire to share the lessons he'd learned about shaping one's own destiny after hitting rock bottom. After thousands of hours of hard work, Daniel turned that blank notepad into an Amazon.com bestselling book called, "Who Says You Can't? YOU DO", which is all about helping you create the life of your dreams. His website is https://danielchidiac.com. Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you’ll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you’ve been experiencing symptoms and don’t know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/nobody. That’s everlywell.com/nobody for twenty percent off your next at-home lab test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can parents raise their sons to be kind and respectful men? Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert joins us to talk about his book, “How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men”. He's the Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and is a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood. His website is https://www.michaelcreichert.com/ Note: This episode has been previously aired. Thanks to our sponsor of the episode!: Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you’ll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you’ve been experiencing symptoms and don’t know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/nobody. That’s everlywell.com/nobody for twenty percent off your next at-home lab test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is Andrew Samuel, author of the book, “Our American Dream: Cultivating a Life of Success, Joy, and Purpose”. Andrew has been a successful banker for many years, but his early life gave no clue that he’d one day be building successful banks and taking companies public. Andrew’s book tells the story of how he went from being a poor, skinny little kid in India to ringing the opening bell at Nasdaq. It also offers advice Andrew believes can help others become successful. Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you’ll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you’ve been experiencing symptoms and don’t know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/nobody. That’s everlywell.com/nobody for twenty percent off your next at-home lab test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices