The Next Big Idea Daily
Next Big Idea Club
What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind The Next Big Idea Daily. We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields. They distill their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and we offer you one each morning.Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 13min
"The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War" by Jim Sciutto
CNN anchor and national security analyst, Jim Sciutto, discusses the looming threat of another world war due to escalating tensions between major powers like China and Russia. He delves into historical lessons of standing against expansionist aggression and analyzes the current global power dynamics, focusing on Russia, China, and the US.
Apr 16, 2024 • 14min
"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill
Nutrition and psychology expert Janet Chrzan along with renowned professor of clinical psychology Kima Cargill discuss the cultural and psychological underpinnings of fad diets. They explore how these diets offer identity, status, and transformation within social groups, and delve into the correlation between fad diets, self-transformation, and consumerism in American culture.
8 snips
Apr 15, 2024 • 12min
"The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" by Jill Schlesinger
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News analyst and author, shares tips on aligning financial goals with personal aspirations. She delves into the steps for conducting a financial reset, emphasizing the importance of diversification and long-term planning. Schlesinger discusses embracing change, financial resilience, and proactive planning for a more fulfilling and secure future.
Apr 12, 2024 • 13min
"The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife" by Ben Katt
Ben Katt explores how the hero's journey can lead to fulfillment at midlife, emphasizing shedding the false self for inner healing, prioritizing personal calling over conventional paths, and embracing uniqueness for empowerment and purpose.
Apr 11, 2024 • 12min
"Our Biggest Fight" by Frank H. McCourt Jr. & Michael J. Casey
Authors Frank H. McCourt Jr. and Michael J. Casey discuss the flaws of the current internet system and propose a decentralized networking protocol for individual data ownership. They emphasize the importance of reshaping the internet to prioritize human values, economic growth, and innovation.
Apr 10, 2024 • 13min
"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell, author, discusses modern irrationality and the Information Age. Topics include cognitive biases impacting mental health, the influence of biases on decision-making, and the negative effects of celebrity worship on body image, addiction, and criminal behaviors.
22 snips
Apr 9, 2024 • 17min
"The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours" by Chantel Prat
Neuroscientist Chantel Prat discusses the diversity in human brain functioning, brain responses to threats, reinforcement learning, decision-making styles, London taxi drivers' brains, and brain adaptation and diversity in functioning.
5 snips
Apr 8, 2024 • 13min
"The Friction Project" by Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton
Authors and professors Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton discuss strategies for smart leaders to make the right things easier and the wrong things harder. They explore the Trustees Mindset, Subtraction Mindset, and the dynamics of being a 'friction fixer' in organizations, emphasizing the balance between addressing challenges and driving progress.
Apr 5, 2024 • 15min
"Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships" by Scott Rick
Behavioral scientist Scott Rick discusses the complexities of relationships where one partner is a tightwad and the other a spendthrift. He explores why opposites attract financially, the challenges they face, and offers advice on managing money differences in relationships.
19 snips
Apr 4, 2024 • 16min
"Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict" by William Ury
William Ury, author of best-selling negotiation book, discusses navigating conflict with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. He shares a tense encounter with the President of Venezuela and strategies for maintaining composure during negotiations. He also dives into diplomatic negotiations that led to the end of the longest-running war in the Americas.
