Never Stand Still

Our society is facing an overdue reckoning with racial injustice. Author and professor Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discusses eliminating racial inequity and injustice, and speaking up for and defending yourself. You can read Ibram X. Kendi's writing here and his latest book, Four Hundred Souls, here.

We can all learn from our mistakes. Comedian Howie Mandel discusses being okay with failure, saying “yes” instead of “no”, and his book, Here's the Deal.

In sports, and in life, no matter how hard you push yourself physically, success most often comes when your mind is focused. Maria Sharapova discusses why tennis is a mental game, what she's learned from her coaches, and how her tennis success has translated to business success. 

Oftentimes, the pressure to be “always on” can lead to burnout. Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington discusses her upbringing, how her love of learning has influenced her decisions, motherhood, and why we need to prioritize our wellbeing. 

In business and in life, you can't always control what's going to happen, but you can control how you react to it. Actor Matthew McConaughey discusses taking risks, listening to your instincts, the evolution of his acting career, and his book, Greenlights. 

One of the most valuable lessons we learn in life is that it isn't always fair. Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of The Malala Fund, discusses gender equality, changing a system that wasn't built for you and how to turn a position of weakness into a strength. Donate to The Malala Fund here and visit The Malala Fund store here.

The challenges we face have the potential to shape how we approach life. Paretta Autosport CEO Beth Paretta discusses breaking gender barriers in auto racing and why she views life as a glass “three-quarters full.”  Learn more about Paretta Autosport here.

The presence of purpose in business can transform the process of working toward a goal. Fashion designer, philanthropist, and businesswoman Tory Burch discusses the art of leading with her heart, and the power of leading with passion and purpose. You can support the Tory Burch Foundation here.

We're excited to announce a new season of Never Stand Still. PayPal's President and CEO Dan Schulman explores some of the guiding principles he's learned in martial arts and interviews world-class CEOs, creators, and change-makers about how those philosophies apply to their lives as they perform at the top of their game.  Season four guests include Mark Cuban, Maria Sharapova, Tory Burch, Matthew McConaughey, Howie Mandel, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and more. Check back on November 30th for the first episode.

Marc Benioff, the founder and CEO of Salesforce, talks about his first job cleaning jewelry cases, writing and selling his first piece of software, and how he built and operationalized Salesforce’s core values from day one of the company’s founding.

Shellye Archambeau shares her journey to becoming a CEO, her plea for business leaders to use their power, and how she came up with the title of her book, “Unapologetically Ambitious.”

Marcos Galperin, co-founder of MercadoLibre, discusses how he conceptualized the Latin American eCommerce platform, the dramatic impact of COVID-19, and his goals for the future of payments.

Ana Botín, executive chairman at Banco Santander, discusses how she built a culture at Santander with inclusion at the core, how she views public-private sector partnerships, and the experience she gained after being asked to leave the company by her father.

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his purpose as a musician, why it’s not as painful to learn something if you do it incrementally, and how we can emerge from the pandemic with an understanding of what we want in our society long-term.

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David discusses how he’s advancing equality, focusing on multiply marginalized communities, pushing for an increased understanding of the ways identities intersect, and protecting Americans’ right to vote.

PayPal Chairman and Nike President and CEO John Donahoe shares how Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It,” encompasses the power of human potential, which leadership lessons he takes from his favorite coaches, and how he navigated a challenging moment in his career.

Trilogy Films Founder and documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about her latest film, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” her role in telling other people’s stories, and how she followed her own passion.

WNBA Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of a personal circle of supporters, showing up on time, working hard, and using your voice to advocate for others.

Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of financial dignity, combating systemic racism, his proposal for a New Marshall Plan, and building bridges.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Madeleine Albright discusses her path to becoming the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, why human rights are “everyone’s business,” and how she views current world issues.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, DICK’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack talked about how he eventually fell in love with the family business he never wanted to run, and how a national tragedy shaped his view of businesses’ responsibility to help solve societal issues.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman shared two important perspectives: that it’s important to run towards opportunities, and that companies should focus on customers, rather than competitors, to stay ahead of the curve.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson shared the personal experiences that led him to pursue a professional career in healthcare and how his organization is leveraging emerging technology to improve the patient experience and prioritize prevention.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Jim Cramer shared thoughts on the intersection of business and creativity, how he spots companies that are “winners,” and why perseverance and integrity will get you where you want to go.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Abby Wambach shared the key moment that led to her “Wolfpack” movement, how her large family taught her teamwork, and why she decided to turn one of her lowest points into the best thing that ever happened to her.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke to Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn. I enjoyed hearing his perspectives on compassionate management, what’s on his list of things to learn, the trends he’s seeing for the future of work, how he’s overcome challenges in his career, and more.

On the final episode of Never Stand Still season one, I spoke with Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest. It was inspiring to hear about Sallie’s passion for engaging more women in investing, her no-nonsense attitude for making the workplace more diverse, and her move from Wall Street to startups.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Joanna Coles, author of “Love Rules” and former Chief Content Officer at Hearst Magazine. I enjoyed hearing about her early passion for writing and the role she thinks trust plays in today’s media landscape. Since filming this episode, Joanna has joined CBS This Morning as their creative adviser. I’m looking forward to seeing her impact on their newsroom!

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Chip Bergh, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., about the life lessons he learned in the military, how our liberal arts educations shaped the way we lead as CEOs, and the importance of being a champion for your customers.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, about the incredible work they are doing in the wake of Hurricane Florence, her journey from the business world into nonprofits, and leading with your heart as well as with your head.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Julie Wainwright, CEO and founder of one of the fastest growing online luxury consignment retailers, The RealReal. After overcoming significant personal and professional setbacks, Julie reclaimed her career and is now on track to lead a billion dollar business. We discussed the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity and how she rediscovered her sense of purpose.

On this week’s episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with CNN host and Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria about his passion for international relations, the importance of understanding human society and how his desire to impact the world has propelled him through the biggest challenges in both his personal life and career.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I had the chance to catch up with Ross Baird, president of Village Capital and a great PayPal partner. We spoke about his time working at a micro finance bank in India and how that experience led him to launch Village Capital. Ross also shared his advice for entrepreneurs, which is to focus on small innovations that can have big differences.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with my long-time friend Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All, whose senior year thesis at Princeton turned into one of the largest nonprofit educational organizations in the world today. We talked about optimism as a key to success and the responsibility of organizations – whether in corporate America or the nonprofit sector – to nurture peoples’ desire to make a positive impact in the world.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I had the pleasure of speaking with Clif Bar & Co. CEO Kevin Cleary. With 20 years of industry experience, Kevin is passionate about fostering a unique workplace culture that’s grounded in creating shareholder value through community and employee engagement. In our discussion, we talked about living our values and embracing passions both in and out of the office, which – for Kevin – includes coaching Little League.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Etsy CEO Josh Silverman about his short tenure as a Theater Major, what attracted him to Etsy, and our shared belief that businesses can be profitable and still be good citizens.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I sat down with Goldman Sachs President and COO David Solomon to talk about his time on Wall Street, his focus on diversity and inclusion, and his side gig as an electronic DJ. We also discovered a shared passion for Shakespeare and that one of us once played a sub-par Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I was honored to speak with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. A lifetime public servant, she is the first female Senator from Wisconsin and the first openly LGBTQ Senator in American history. Through our conversation, we learned that we both got our start on the middle school student council and talked about her long commitment to public service.

I'm Dan Schulman, the President and CEO of PayPal. Welcome to Never Stand Still, a podcast focused on conversations with other leaders and executives about business, innovation and entrepreneurship. I start each morning practicing martial arts because it brings me balance and focus. But it's also taught me scores of life lessons, including "If you stand still, you're asking to be hit." And I've applied that lesson throughout my career, not just in business, but in life. And that's the inspiration for this show.