FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis
Patrick J. McGinnis
FOMO Sapiens is the podcast for anyone who wants to make smarter decisions, take action, and thrive in an unpredictable world. Hosted by Patrick J. McGinnis—the guy who coined FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—this show brings you insights from world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who’ve mastered the art of navigating uncertainty.Each episode is packed with real-world strategies, powerful stories, and actionable advice to help you cut through the noise, take control of your choices, and build a life you actually want—without the fear of missing out.Listen now and start making decisions on your own terms.
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Jun 20, 2022 • 20min
FOMOndays: How to Avoid Burnout
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2022 • 37min
11. Radical Adaptability: Post Pandemic Lessons in Leadership with Keith Ferrazzi
In the face of a global pandemic, companies were forced to adapt to a new way of working that, as it turned out, often improved processes, communication, and outcomes. Keith Ferrazzi, author of Competing in the New World of Work, NYT bestselling writer discusses how to redesign your work to overcome the isolation in a post-pandemic world to build and grow together.Ferrazzi explains how companies that had fostered adaptability and flexibility were in a better position to transition and survive once the pandemic hit and shares how your company can plan and prepare for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2022 • 21min
FOMOndays: How to Separate Fads From Trends
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2022 • 33min
10. Can Entrepreneurial Thinking Save Big Tech? Robert Reich & Jeremy Weinstein Think So.
How did a social scientist with a government background and an ethics professor who helped create the Giving Tuesday movement come to co-author about Big Tech and tech policies? Stanford University professors Jeremy Weinstein & Robert Reich explain how their observations and expertise led them to co-author System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and their perspective on how the industry can repair, improve, and be ethically regulated through progressive and up-to-date policies.Reich and Weinstein share their thoughts on tech entrepreneurialism, why so many new startups aren’t doing much to solve real-world problems, and how Big Tech can implement change that creates civic opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2022 • 20min
FOMOndays: How Not to Build an Evil Company
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2022 • 36min
9. From Startup to Grown Up: Coaching for Success with Alisa Cohn
Alisa Cohn consults with some of the world’s most recognized brands to help guide them through meaningful change by improving leadership and creating growth. Celebrated by the renowned Marshall Goldsmith as the #1 coach for startups, Cohn discusses her new book, From Startup to Grown Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business, and how by developing true leadership skills startups can flourish. A well respected expert in her field, join Alisa Cohn as she shares industry insights on the coaching process and explains how to make the most out of any coaching experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2022 • 19min
FOMOndays: How to Find a Coach
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2022 • 36min
8. Lisa Skeete Tatum & The Rise of the Risk Taker
Lisa Skeete Tatum, founder and CEO of Landit, a technology platform designed to engage, and attract women and other diverse populations to the workplace, explains the importance that risk-taking plays in personal and professional success. Lisa explains why she left her successful career in the VC world to launch her own business dedicated to empowering diverse populations to become proactive about their careers, their lives, and the risks they take in order to achieve success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2022 • 19min
FOMOndays: How to Experiment Your Way to the Career You Love
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022 • 34min
7. The Mystery of the Vanished Instagram Influencer with Harley Rustad
Longtime journalist and author Harley Rustad joins in a discussion about his new book Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas to explore the topics of travel, perception, and social media influence. Captivated by the story of a missing American influencer in India, Harley set out not only to discover the missing details of the mystery, but to uncover the impact that social media and the perception of influence have on travel experiences and creating a meaningful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
