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Dr. Gautam Gulati: On Getting Where You Need To Go
Episode 52
This episode speaks to anyone who meets an unexpected
and unwanted twist of fate. When Dr. Guatam Gulati takes his family on a dream of a lifetime
sa…
7 years, 5 months ago
Alex Banayan: To Bestseller and Beyond
Episode 51
The story of Alex's bestselling book, The Third Door, continues in this episode. The journey started seven years ago, when Alex was a college freshma…
7 years, 5 months ago
Cal Fussman: The Power Of A Gift
Episode 50
It's holiday season and the perfect time for a podcast about gifts. The story of an extraordinary gift – a very special piano – is a favorite of Cal'…
7 years, 6 months ago
Jordan Harbinger: On How to Make a Comeback
Episode 49
For 11 years, Jordan Harbinger was the voice of The Art of Charm podcast that got up to 3 million listens a month. Then, not long ago, Jordan and his…
7 years, 6 months ago
Chris Voss: On Negotiating Better in your Everyday Life
Episode 48
Cal finds out how a man who worked on the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit for 24 years incorporates what he learned on the job into day-to-day life. Cal'…
7 years, 6 months ago
Yes Theory: On Helicopter Bungee Jumping With Will Smith
Episode 47
From sharing a couch for almost two months to challenging Will Smith to bungee jump out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon, three young guys from …
7 years, 6 months ago
Ellie Kemper: On Getting Laughs in Changing Times
Episode 46
The star of the Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt talks with Cal at Chicago Ideas Week about the art of being funny in an age when tast…
7 years, 7 months ago
Frank Blake: On Asking Questions
Episode 45
The former CEO of Home Depot shows Cal how he used questions and conversations to lift the fortunes of the company between 2007 and 2014. But this wa…
7 years, 7 months ago
Dan Pink: On WHEN To Get The Best Out Of Yourself
Episode 44
The author of the New York Times best-seller When joins Cal at Chicago Big Ideas week and gives him advice on the best time of the day to eat, exerci…
7 years, 7 months ago
Rob Lawless: On Making 10,000 Friends Through Travel
Episode 43
Cal talks with Rob Lawless about the changes in travel since Cal went around the world back in the 80s. Whereas Cal used magazine work to get his jou…
7 years, 7 months ago