Crazy Good Turns

In a conversation made possible by listeners like you, Amy shares the story of how medical experts wrote off her son Jacob – but she refused to accept it. Instead, she gave up everything to help him. And along the way, she developed a method that’s not only helped Jacob thrive, it today helps hundreds of other kids develop at their school, Jacob’s Ladder.  Follow them on Instagram @jacobsladder407.   We discuss:  What happened on the day Amy walked off her job to care for Jacob full-time  How her work with Jacob started in the kitchen  The first child Amy assisted other than her own son (and how it grew to more than 4,000 kids to date)  The first thing children with neurodevelopmental disorders need  Jacob’s life today  A story showing why hard things are worth persevering through  What keeps Amy from becoming exhausted  

In this unpredictable and fun conversation, Goff – who’s a best-selling author and philanthropist – answers questions from you, our listeners. Along the way he explains how “air distracts him” and what he’s learned to do fix that. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @bobgoff.   We discuss:  Bob’s journey from high-powered lawyer to popular speaker and writer.  Curious tactics for staying focused, including a countdown clock for your life.  What Bob learned from being 10,000 miles away from any other person.  The magic of “small beginnings,” and how you can do better at turning intention into action. 

Management expert Kim Scott discusses radical candor and ruinous empathy, sharing a framework for better feedback. They talk about generational differences in feedback, challenges in the digital age, and the potential of the class of 2020 to solve global problems. They also explore applying radical candor to personal relationships and the consequences of ruinous empathy. The podcast emphasizes the power of small actions, gratitude, and the moral obligation to provide and receive feedback.

A high-profile executive coach, author and podcaster explains why generosity is a state of mind, and how you can shape a more generous life through observation and practice.   

His father’s murder went unsolved. But Backmann did not give up. Today his organization, Project: Cold Case, assists families and keeps memories alive.

Gianni founded GiGi’s Playhouse a year after her daughter was born with Down Syndrome.

What’s it like to live with nearly a dozen dogs, 200 cats and an 800-pound rescue pig named Wilbur? Glad you asked.

Portman earned respect in Washington by working across the aisle to get things done. Tilow’s organization supports families and communities in the fight against drug addiction. Together, they discuss a difficult issue.

Meet six people who did something extraordinary in the past year.