Juliet Funt, author of A Minute to Think, discusses the negative impacts of checking work emails on vacation, the power of creating wedges for reflection and rejuvenation, power dynamics in leadership roles, the importance of taking a disconnected vacation and setting boundaries, the need for codified documents and onboarding processes, the problem of overloaded schedules, and the RPM system for prioritizing work.

New York Times Bestselling biographer, Brian Jay Jones, discusses lessons we can learn from George Lucas, Dr. Seuss, and Jim Henson: overcoming self-doubt, finding life's purpose, appreciating the creative journey, and recognizing the role of important relationships.

Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman discuss the difference between coaching and mentoring, the impact of power dynamics on feedback, uncovering blind spots, debunking misconceptions about coaching, and the importance of being coachable. They delve into various approaches to life and leadership and emphasize the benefits of receiving feedback and allowing others to contribute. They also recommend books on leadership and personal growth.

Nick Hutchison, author of Rise of the Reader, talks about the power of books. They discuss maximizing potential, solving problems, finding time to read, creating good habits, reading over 25 books a year, implementing book lessons into our lives, and daily life hacks.

Austin Kleon, New York Times bestselling author, joins Joe to discuss the importance of reading widely, the power of routines, the influence of uniforms on behavior, and being present in our personal and professional lives. They also explore the concept of 'scenius' and the value of conversations in the creative process. Austin shares methods for organizing creative notes and reflects on the poetic weight of children's language. They highlight the importance of focusing on action rather than titles and being present in the moment.

In this podcast, Lieutenant General Jonathan Braga, Commander of United States Army Special Operations Command, shares lessons from his military career. He talks about regrets, not being satisfied with the status quo, where great ideas come from, managing work-life balance, getting ideas from books, and debunking myths about Special Operations.

Eduardo Briceño, author of 'The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action,' discusses the importance of growth mindset, creating a safe space for improvement, and balancing the learning and performance zones. He highlights the need for reflection in the learning process and emphasizes the impact of external pressure on personal and organizational growth.

Massimo Pigliucci, author of The Quest for Character, explores whether character is innate or can be developed through ancient teachings. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, learning life skills, emotional maturity, and the concept of virtue. The episode also highlights the timeless relevance of ancient Greek and Roman insights in ethics.

General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defense Staff for Canada, shares leadership lessons and emphasizes the importance of reading, writing, and reflection. They discuss professionalism, holistic health, failure as a teacher, contrasting approaches to polar exploration, the value of reading for decision-making, pressure on leaders and criticism in today's environment, challenges faced by leaders, advice for service members joining the military, and expressing gratitude and promoting the podcast.

Billy Oppenheimer, writing/research assistant to Ryan Holiday and author of the weekly newsletter, The Six at Six on Sunday, joins Joe for a discussion about the power of reading. They share lessons from books about Disney Pixar, Bob Dylan, General Patton, Dr. Seuss, The Lumineers, George Lucas, and more. They emphasize the importance of writing, reflection, and finding connections through reading for personal growth.