Smart People Podcast

David Sikorjak And Ben Valenta, authors of, Fans Have More Friends Ben Valenta is the SVP of Strategy & Analytics for FOX Sports. In his previous life as a consultant, he advised an incredible array of clients, including: Nike, the NFL, Anheuser-Busch InBev, YouTube, ESPN, National Geographic, MSNBC, NBC News, Livestrong, the New York Knicks, and the New York Rangers. David Sikorjak is the founder of Dexterity Consulting, a strategy and analytics consultancy that artfully blends research, analysis, and empathy to transform how brands think. Prior to that, he was an executive at Publicis, NBC, and Madison Square Garden. David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta’s book, Fans Have More Friends, will be available on November 15, 2022. Learn more about David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta at fanshavemorefriends.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Blinkist – Go to Blinkist.com/SMART to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. The post Episode 417 – David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta – Why it’s Better to be a Sports Fan appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Kristin Keffeler, author of, The Myth of the Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth and Creating an Impactful Life Kristin Keffeler is the founder and principal for Illumination360 and the Chief Learning Officer for the Johnson Financial Group. Kristin graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry from the University of Denver. Kristin’s book, The Myth of the Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth and Creating an Impactful Life, will be available on November 22, 2022. Learn more about Kristin at illumination360.com/about. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Blinkist – Go to Blinkist.com/SMART to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. The post Episode 416 – Kristin Keffeler – How Money Changes Your Perspective appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn, authors of, Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn are the authors of, Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters, which is available on October 25th. Jeremy is the Director of Executive Education at Stanford d.school and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is the co-host of the d.school’s widely popular program “Stanford’s Masters of Creativity.” Perry is a co-founding member of Stanford’s d.school faculty. He is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Executive Education at Stanford d.school. He has served as COO of Patagonia and as CEO of Timbuk2. Learn more at ideaflow.design. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Blinkist – Go to Blinkist.com/SMART to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. MasterClass – Go to masterclass.com/SMART for 15% off an annual membership! ButcherBox – Sign up today at butcherbox.com/SMART and use code SMART to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. The post 415 – Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn – The Secret to Generating Great Ideas appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Christie Hunter Arscott, author of, Begin Boldly: How Women Can Reimagine Risk, Embrace Uncertainty, and Launch A Brilliant Career Christie Hunter Arscott is an award-winning advisor, speaker, and author. A Rhodes Scholar, Christie has been named by Thinkers50 as one of the top management thinkers likely to shape the future of business. Christie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Brown University and two Master’s degrees with a focus on gender research from the University of Oxford. She currently serves on the Women’s Leadership Board of the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Christie’s book, Begin Boldly: How Women Can Reimagine Risk, Embrace Uncertainty, and Launch A Brilliant Career, is available now! Learn more about Christie at christiehunterarscott.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Blinkist – Go to Blinkist.com/SMART to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. The post 414 – Christie Hunter Arscott – Reimagine Risk, Embrace Uncertainty & Launch a Brilliant Career appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Mauro Porcini, author of, The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People Mauro Porcini is PepsiCo’s first ever Chief Design Officer. He joined the food & beverage corporation in 2012 and in said role he is infusing design thinking into PepsiCo’s culture and is leading a new approach to innovation by design that impacts the company’s product platforms and brands. These brands include Pepsi, Lay’s, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Sodastream, Doritos, Lifewtr, bubly, Aquafina, Cheetos, Quaker, 7Up, Mirinda… just to name a few! Mauro’s book, The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People, will be available on October 18, 2022! Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Black Pearl Mail – Turn your sign offs into sign ups, with blackpearlmail.com. Blinkist – Go to Blinkist.com/SMART to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. The post 413 – Mauro Porcini – Will Companies Finally Put People First? appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Will Storr, author of, The Status Game. Will Storr is an award-winning writer and author of six books, including his newest, The Status Game. His journalism has appeared in The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. He has also been presented with the AIB Award for Best Investigative Documentary for his BBC radio series. Will’s book, The Status Game, is available now! Learn more about Will at willstorr.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast. The post 412 – Will Storr – The Status Game – On Human Life and How to Play It appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Steve Magness, author of, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance and has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively, his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. Steve’s book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, is available now! Learn more about Steve at stevemagness.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast The post 411 – Steve Magness – How to Build Healthy Resilience and Toughness appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Kathryn Judge, author of, Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source Kathryn Judge is a law professor, author, financial regulation expert, and mother of two. Kathryn joined the faculty at Columbia Law School in 2010 and currently serves as the Harvey J. Goldschmid Professor of Law. Her research shows how we can promote a more resilient and accountable financial system, and how regulatory design can enhance the legitimacy and efficacy of financial regulation. Kathryn’s book, Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source, is available now! Learn more about Kathryn at kathrynjudge.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Lifestyle Intelligence (LQ) app – Get the app and receive a one-month free trial as a new user: lqapp.co/smart. The post 410 – Kathryn Judge – The Middlemen who have Taken Control of our Economy appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Eric Barker, author of, Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong Eric Barker is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong, which has sold over half a million copies. Eric is also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at MIT, Yale, Google, the United States Military Central Command (CENTCOM), and the Olympic Training Center. Eric’s newest book, Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong, is available now! Learn more about Eric at bakadesuyo.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Lifestyle Intelligence (LQ) app – Get the app and receive a one-month free trial as a new user: lqapp.co/smart. The post 409 – Eric Barker – Everything You Know About Relationships is (Mostly) Wrong appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Todd Kashdan, author of, The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively Todd Kashdan is a two-time Smart People Podcast guest. As a Professor of Psychology and a leading educator to the public, Todd translates state-of-the-art science for practical application to improve our everyday lives. He is well-known for his energetic and disarming communication style. Awarded the 2013 Distinguished Early Career Researcher Award by the American Psychological Association, Todd Kashdan is among the world’s top experts on the psychology of well-being, psychological strengths, mental agility, and social relationships. His research has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including multiple articles in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and Forbes. Todd’s newest book, The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively, is available now! Learn more about Todd at toddkashdan.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast The post 408 – Todd Kashdan – How to Challenge the Status Quo… and Win appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Julie Winkle Giulioni, author of, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. Julie is the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want. Julie’s newest book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive, is available now! Learn more about Julie at juliewinklegiulioni.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Linked In Jobs – LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/smart. The post 407 – Julie Winkle Giulioni – Promotions Are So Yesterday appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Avery Carl, author of, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties Avery Carl was named one of Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 and Newsweek’s Top 500 agents in 2020. She and her team at The Term Shop focus exclusively on Vacation Rental and Short Term Rental Clients, having closed well over 1 billion dollars in real estate sales. Avery has sold over $300 million in Short Term/Vacation Rentals since 2017. Avery’s book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties, is available now. Learn more about Avery at theshorttermshop.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Lumi Labs & Microdose – go to Microdose.com and use our code SMART to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. The post 406 – Avery Carl – Making Passive Income With Real Estate In Today’s Market appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Chuck Ruby, author of, Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental Illness – An Insider’s Warning to Consumers Dr. Chuck Ruby earned his Ph.D. in 1995 at Florida State University. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of military service as a criminal, counterintelligence, counterespionage special agent, and investigative psychologist in many capacities across the globe. Following his military career, Dr. Ruby has been a psychologist and coach in private practice.  Chuck’s newest book is Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental Illness – An Insider’s Warning to Consumers, which is available now. Learn more about Chuck at chuckruby.com and about ISEPP at psychintegrity.org. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Linked In Jobs – LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/smart. Sandland – For 15% off, use code SMARTPEOPLE15 at sandlandsleep.com. The post 405 – Chuck Ruby – Is Mental Illness A Myth – Part 2 appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Dan Pink, author of, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward Dan Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. Dan was host and co-executive producer of “Crowd Control,” a television series about human behavior on the National Geographic Channel. He also hosts a popular MasterClass on sales and persuasion. Dan’s newest book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward is available now! Learn more about Dan at: danpink.com. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Sandland – For 15% off, use code SMARTPEOPLE15 at sandlandsleep.com. LinkedIn Jobs – LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/smart. Fast Company Press – Visit fastcompanypress.com/podcast for a no-charge manuscript evaluation or publishing consultation. The post 403 – Dan Pink – The Power of Regret appeared first on Smart People Podcast.

Dr. Becca Levy, author of, Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live Dr. Becca Levy’s research explores psychosocial factors that influence older individuals’ cognitive and physical functioning, as well as their longevity. She is credited with creating a field of study that focuses on how positive and negative age stereotypes, which are assimilated from the culture, can have beneficial and adverse effects, respectively, on the health of older individuals. Dr. Levy’s book, Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live is available now! Learn more about Dr. Levy at: https://ysph.yale.edu/profile/becca_levy/. Support the Show – Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Fast Company Press – Visit fastcompanypress.com/podcast for a no-charge manuscript evaluation or publishing consultation. Golden Poppy Herbs – Get 20% off your entire order by going to https://goldenpoppyherbs.com/smartpeople. Use promo code SmartPeople20. The post 402 – Becca Levy – A Whole New Way to Live Longer appeared first on Smart People Podcast.