Smart People Podcast

This is a re-airing of our 2011 interview with Tony Hsieh. Tony meant an incredible amount to a lot of people. He was beyond kind to us in 2011 when we had just started the podcast and we will never forget the advice he shared with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Vallier is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University, where he directs their program in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law. Vallier’s interests lie primarily in political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). His newest book, Trust in a Polarized Age is out now!You can read Kevin's blog Reconciled at kevinvallier.com.Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kvallier.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - Only $4.95 a month for your first 6 months! Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Kraemer is a professor at Kellogg School and former CEO of Baxter. In his newest book, Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life - he breaks down how to prioritize your life - and this is more than just a time management book. This book offers advice when we all experience imbalance and how to build new habits. All book proceeds benefit One Acre Fund in Africa.You can find out more about Harry at his website: harrykraemer.orgBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Georgetown Business School - Explore the Full-time and Flex MBA programs and discover how Georgetown McDonough can help you launch the career you want at choosegeorgetown.com/mba.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tal Ben-Shahar is a bestselling author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world.Tal is a serial entrepreneur and is most recently the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy. Happiness Studies Academy: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/ Certificate in Happiness Studies: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/cihs/ Listeners of Smart People Podcast can enjoy a 10% discount with the coupon code: HAPPY. Sign up for the Certificate in Happiness Studies HERE.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - For a free trial, visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maëlle Gavet is a leading technology executive and entrepreneur. She was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group, went on to become the CEO of OZON.ru, then became the executive VP of operations of the Priceline Group. To top things off, Maëlle wasn't done yet... she then went on to become the Chief Operating Officer at the real estate platform Compass.Maëlle's new book is, Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech's Empathy Problem and How to Fix It.You can find out more about Maëlle at her website: https://www.maellegavet.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast.Sponsor:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guy Raz is the host and co-creator of three NPR programs: How I Built This, TED Radio Hour, and Wow in the World. Guy has interviewed thousands of people and he brings their knowledge and stories to you on a regular basis. As if that isn't impressive enough, Guy is the first person in history to have 3 podcasts in the Top 20 on the Apple Podcast charts!Guy's new book is out now: How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs.You can find out more about Guy at his website: guyraz.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Alter is an Associate Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is a New York Times bestselling author and he has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, New Yorker, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, Popular Science, and many more.You can find out more about Adam at his website: http://adamalterauthor.com/Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer (CEO) at Radio Flyer. He is the Emmy winning producer of the animated short film, Taking Flight, and author of the national bestseller book, Radio Flyer: 100 Years of America’s Little Red Wagon.You can find out more about Robert and Radio Flyer here: https://www.radioflyer.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Marquis is a professor in Global Sustainable Enterprise at Cornell. His teaching and research focuses on social innovation and change and doing business in China. Chris' upcoming book is: Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism.You can follow Chris on Twitter: @CMarquisCornell.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsor:Audible - For a free trial, visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Lanz is founder and CEO of mindbridge, a UK-based global coaching company specializing in the power of modern neuroscience and releasing latent brain potential at work. Kate is also an international coach, speaker, and author.Kate's most recent book is: All the Brains in the Business: The Engendered Brain in the 21st Century Organisation.You can follow Kate on Twitter: @Kate_Mindbridge.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - For a free trial, visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices