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Seriously, we Betty White in the title, how bad could this episode be? We cover a lot in this one, so put on your Poddi-hats. No, really, you should go to the mech store and order a Poddi-hat! HA!Support the show ( https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15325671) or Buy Us A Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PoddiMouths Visit https://www.poddimouths.com to listen to past episodes, shop the merch store, and so much more! Wanna start your own podcast? Get started with Riverside.fm by clicking https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=poddiChapters00:00 Happy Hour Kickoff03:00 Technical Difficulties and Drink Choices06:06 Health Struggles and Work Life09:01 Comedians and Crowd Work11:59 Political Correctness in Comedy15:00 Betty White and Timeless Humor24:01 Under the Sink Chronicles30:02 Family Dynamics and Ancestry36:58 Food, Drinks, and Aldi Finds38:27 The CSA Experience and Its Impact39:16 Engaging with Viewers: The Balance of Listening and Watching40:54 Multitasking and ADHD: A Personal Insight42:04 Understanding ADHD: Strategies and Realizations44:41 Writing a Book: Insights on Car Buying46:56 Warranty Insights: Navigating Dealer Responsibilities49:54 Battery Troubles: Personal Experiences and Expectations51:50 Teasing Future Conversations: Anticipation for Next Week52:39 Dinner Plans: Food and Fun Conversations54:40 Creative Cooking: The Sausage Crust Pizza57:39 Closing Thoughts: Reflections and Future Plans

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Paper Talk! In Episode 168, we are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Paula Milner, also known as The Crafty Lass. Paula joins Quynh, Jessie, and Sara to discuss her creative journey, the transition from a corporate career to becoming a full-time artist, and her latest book, Simple Paper Flowers. Plus, we have an exciting giveaway where you can win a copy of Paula's book! In this episode, you'll hear about: Paula's Creative Journey: Learn how Paula transitioned from a corporate role to building her dream career in the creative industry. Behind the Book: Insights into Paula's inspiration for Simple Paper Flowers and her upcoming book on Cricut crafts. The Balancing Act: How Paula juggles family, business, and creativity, with a few life hacks that might surprise you. The Power of Saying 'Yes': Discover how embracing opportunities has shaped Paula's career. The Giveaway! Don't miss your chance to win a copy of Simple Paper Flowers. Head over to Instagram for entry details.

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What's worse than pissing people off with a bold marketing campaign? Boring them.So why is everyone following the same playbooks, recycling “best practices”, and relying on cookie cutter AI to generate the same-sounding content?If you want to truly stand out, you have to break the rules… or at least question them.Stephanie sits down with Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong and author of Courageous Marketing, to talk about how marketers can push past fear, embrace bold strategies, and create campaigns that people actually remember.Udi shares why "best practices" are often just boring practices, how startups have more freedom to take risks than they realize, and why some of Gong's scrappiest marketing stunts generated the biggest buzz. Plus, we dive into how AI is changing the marketing landscape — and how to make sure it doesn't turn your brand into just another generic voice in the noise. Key Moments: 00:00: Who is Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong?01:37 Why Many “Best Practices” Are Outdated03:27 The Courage to Be Different06:14 Choosing the Right Company and Leadership13:59 Creating Buzz with Content Marketing26:54 Hiring for Potential Over Experience31:46 The Value of Diverse Backgrounds in Marketing35:56 Handling Failure: A Marketing Campaign Gone Wrong45:32 Writing a Book: Insights and Sneak Peeks51:32 The Role of AI in Marketing58:53 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions and Answers  Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

In this episode, I have an enlightening discussion with Dr. Brad Montagne, PSc.D and pioneer in functional medicine. The podcast sheds light on the critical connection between gut health, thyroid problems, and fertility. Dr. Montagne explains how toxins, lifestyle choices, and gut dysfunction contribute to thyroiditis and Hashimoto's disease, impacting women's hormonal health and fertility. He shares compelling stories and insights from his four decades of clinical research, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of chronic illness through integrative approaches. The episode offers hope and alternative solutions for those struggling with fertility issues, making it a must-listen for women on their journey to mindful motherhood.3 Spots Available for Fertile As A Mother 1:1 DM “VIP” to Learn More ⁠@the_wellness_pharmacist⁠ ✨✅Register for the GET PREGNANT NOW Masterclass HERE!⁠✨00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:55 Meet Dr. Brad Montagne02:10 Understanding Thyroid Issues04:57 The Role of Gut Health08:27 Thyroid Function Explained10:57 Case Studies and Real-Life Examples15:51 The Importance of Detoxification25:52 A Mother's Journey with Her Child's Health28:43 Challenging Conventional Medical Wisdom29:22 The Gut-Thyroid Connection30:48 Addressing Infertility Holistically32:57 The Role of Epigenetics in Health34:35 Candida and Gut Health36:50 The Impact of COVID on Supplement Quality37:25 Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Health40:06 Fertility and Fluid Transfer Diseases44:21 Non-Invasive Functional Testing45:38 Success Stories and Clinical Effectiveness46:21 Book Insights and Free Consultation Offer50:31 Closing Remarks and Special OfferConnect with Dr. Brad:Website: https://healthfullyu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthfullyu/Free Consult: https://healthfullyu.com/consultsExposing Lyme & Chronic Illness Book: https://amzn.to/41xNvBVAre you currently on your TTC or fertility journey?

Paul rejoins us in-studio to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our business-owner clients have regarding the M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and IPO space in 2025. Featured is Paul Hsiao, Asset Allocation Strategist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

The Hunger Games Revisited: An In-Depth Discussion on the Trilogy and BeyondIn this episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shae delve deep into Suzanne Collins' iconic series, The Hunger Games. They discuss the impact of the books on readers worldwide, revisit key plot points and character development, analyze what made the series so successful, and compare the films to the books. Additionally, the episode highlights upcoming events, like the Wild Out West signing event in Perth, and the much-anticipated release of Sunrise on the Reaping the prequal which follows Haymitch's games. The show also features a fun, themed cocktail recipe in honor of Haymitch Abernathy. Tune in for a nostalgic and insightful discussion that takes you from the initial Reaping to the Rebellion and beyond.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:26 The Hunger Games Phenomenon01:00 Special Announcement: Wild Out West Event03:06 Personal Reflections on The Hunger Games05:25 Character Development and Relationships06:34 Themes and Social Commentary13:59 Favourite Moments and Critiques26:21 Plot Points and Story Impact31:51 In-Depth Character Development in the Book32:00 Snow's Manipulation and Leadership34:27 Flawed Characters and Their Impact38:53 The Love Triangle Debate45:52 Book vs. Movie Adaptation51:11 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review55:54 Upcoming Release: Sunrise on the Reaping58:16 Haymitch's Hooch Cocktail Recipe59:46 Closing Remarks and Social Media Outlets

I'm pleased to interview one of our Biz Book Publishing Hub's Founding Partners. Our Hub Partners are experts who support entrepreneurs along their author journey.  Today's guest has dedicated her career to helping others build meaningful connections. She specializes in empowering introverts to develop a sense of self-worth, discover their community, and pursue the careers of their dreams. Having grown up painfully shy and feeling like an outsider, she once believed that forming deep, authentic connections with many people was impossible, which held her back from trying. However, everything changed as she embraced leadership roles and began to reveal a more outgoing side of herself. Since then, she has been on a mission to reframe what it means to be an introvert. Initially leading by example, she now helps others through her company, Confident Introvert. Through corporate workshops, webinars, and private one-on-one coaching, she empowers introverts to enhance their networking skills. To further share her insights, she wrote “Confident Introvert: A Practical Guide to Connecting with Others at Networking Events and Beyond.”  She is a Hub Partner because she collaborates with nonfiction authors looking to blend strategy with personal storytelling from an empowered, heart-centered perspective. She is a certified hypnotherapist, guiding clients through the writing process by addressing issues related to visibility, confidence, and vulnerability.  Please join me in welcoming Stephanie Thoma.  In this episode, we discuss:

In this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, I'm chatting with another MBRX student, Katherine from Calgary. Katherine's got a story to tell – she's been dealing with anxiety her whole life, it's been a tough road, and it got really tough when her dad got sick and passed away when she was a kid. We talk about different ways to manage anxiety, like meditation and body-focused therapies, how childhood trauma can stick with you, and how important it is to connect with your emotions and heal. It's all about creating a safe space for yourself and being kind to your mind and body. Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX ______________________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:58 - Performance Anxiety Emerges 03:44 - Lack of Emotional Repair 04:33 - Support from Family 05:25 - Connection Between Parents and Children's Anxiety 08:38 - Understanding Emotional Trauma 12:05 - Katherine's Coping Strategies 13:45 - The Challenge of Resisting Emotions 14:05 - Power of Awareness in Anxiety 15:03 - Crescendo of Anxiety During Healing 15:59 - Understanding EMDR's Effectiveness 16:43 - Chronic vs. Acute Trauma 17:32 - Book Insights and Comparison 18:30 - The Importance of Emotional Connection 20:22 - Healing the Inner Child 21:13 - Neuroscience of Trauma 23:20 - The Role of Physical Activity 24:47 - Cognitive vs. Emotional Processing 26:38 - The Power of Repetition in Healing 27:30 - Meditation and Mind State 29:37 - Creating Empowerment Through Body Language 31:11 - Safety and Relaxation in Healing 32:05 - Changing Physiology Over Psychology 33:10 - Anxiety Before Performance 34:08 - Reassuring the Inner Child 36:57 - Performance Anxiety and Excitement 37:12 - Focusing on Positive Outcomes 39:24 - Learning to Feel Good 41:14 - Humor in Heavy Topics 45:25 - Mindfulness and Present Moment 46:40 - Understanding Emotional Healing 49:07 - Importance of Connection 51:21 - Gradual Healing Process 52:14 - Managing Stress Responses

Julie is a CEO, Author, and entrepreneur. Julie is a respected and trusted leader in business communities that extend from the Northeast (Philadelphia, New York City, and D.C.) to the Southeast (including the Greater Atlanta region and Charleston, South Carolina.), and that includes CEOs and entrepreneurs of small to midsize businesses as well as the Fortune 1000. In her 25-year career, she has consulted with more than 1000 companies to build sustainable, revenue-generating strategies. Her first book, Dare to Become, From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office, hit shelves worldwide on September 3 and details her journey from working for her parent's restaurant to building a successful agency. For millions, a significant component of the American dream is to start one's own company and, ultimately, to become one's boss. The question is, how exactly does one do that? Every successful entrepreneur has a unique story to tell. Julie Cropp Gareleck, CEO, Entrepreneur, and now Author, brings a fresh perspective on confidently navigating the journey from startup to success. Whether you are a new business owner, entrepreneur, or an employee, the insights shared in this book will prove valuable on your journey. Links: Website: www.juliecroppgareleck.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliecgareleck IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliecgareleck/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliecgareleck/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliecroppgareleck/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/4f79dBf Quick recap Michael and Julie discussed the importance of self-realization, resilience, and adaptability in the face of challenges, particularly during the Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic. They also highlighted the value of early work experiences, problem-solving skills, continuous learning, and journaling in personal and professional development. Lastly, they discussed the promotion and availability of Julie's upcoming book, "Dare to Become," and the importance of networking and social media in book promotion. Discussing 'Dare to Become' and Potential Michael and Julie discussed the fast pace of the year and Julie's upcoming book, "Dare to Become," which aims to inspire people to reach their full potential. Michael expressed his excitement about the book's title and its message, emphasizing the importance of individuals realizing their unlimited potential to positively impact society. They agreed to keep the conversation organic and to include a summary of the interview in the show notes for those who might want to learn more about the discussion.     Launching a Business Amid Economic Challenges Michael and Julie discussed the challenges and successes of launching a business during the Great Recession and the subsequent years of significant change and transformation. Michael praised Julie's boldness in starting a business during a difficult economic period and highlighted how both personal and working life have been significantly impacted by recent events such as wars, pandemics, and technological advancements. Julie shared his experience of launching a business during the recession and how his company managed to adapt and do well during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the shift to remote work being a significant challenge for his sales team.     Overcoming Fear With Zoom and Sharing Journeys Michael suggested that salespeople, who were initially uncomfortable using Zoom, should familiarize themselves with the platform by using it with their grandchildren. This approach helped them overcome their fear and gain confidence in using the app. Julie then shared his motivation for writing a book about his journey from working at his parents' restaurant to starting his own business. He found inspiration in his past journals and wanted to share the lessons he learned, as well as the ups and downs of his journey.     HVAC Industry Contributions and Family Businesses Michael shared his conversation with Gene Slade, who has made significant contributions to the HVAC industry, particularly in lead generation and follow-ups. Michael highlighted the value of starting one's career in the family business, as it provides a unique opportunity to learn about running a business from a young age. He also discussed his own experience working in a family-owned grocery store, emphasizing the importance of understanding family and people dynamics in both professional and personal contexts.     The Importance of Early Work Experiences Michael and Julie discussed the value of early work experiences in shaping one's career. Michael emphasized the importance of working with diverse individuals, as it teaches essential skills like communication and conflict resolution. Julie shared his experience working at his parents' restaurant, highlighting how it helped him develop a strong work ethic and provided a foundation for his future roles. Michael agreed, sharing his own experience of working in various industries and how each job taught him valuable lessons. Both agreed that these early work experiences were critical in preparing individuals for their future careers.     Embracing Challenges and Leveraging Learning for Growth Michael and Julie discussed the importance of problem-solving skills, learning, and taking risks in personal and professional development. Michael emphasized the value of paying attention to details and continuously learning, sharing his own experiences of overcoming challenges through problem-solving. Julie agreed, highlighting his own journey of building a successful business despite not coming from a wealthy background or having an Ivy League education. Both underscored the significance of daring oneself to invest in personal growth and learning from others' experiences, particularly through reading and networking.     Journaling, Deadlines, and Mindset Shifts Michael and Julie discussed the importance of journaling and using deadlines to manage tasks. Michael shared his experience of how writing has helped him remember his past and learn from his mistakes. Julie agreed, highlighting the value of reflecting on one's journey and using it as a source of inspiration. They also discussed the concept of shifting from a "have to" to a "get to" mindset when approaching tasks, which can increase productivity and job satisfaction. Lastly, they talked about the significance of publishing a book and the impact it can have on others.     Julie's Upcoming Book Promotion Discussion Michael and Julie discussed the promotion and availability of Julie's upcoming book. Julie directed attendees to her website and various bookshops for pre-sale information.   

Join us in this thought-provoking conversation with John Cooper as we delve into the pages of his latest book, "Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction." In this insightful discussion hosted by Charisma News, we explore the challenges facing the American church, examining the subtle influences of secular society on its beliefs.

William Neill is an American landscape and nature photographer, writer and teacher.  He's been a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977, and his award-winning photography has been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, posters, and his limited-edition prints. For about 30 years, William wrote a monthly column in Outdoor Photographer magazine.The conversation this episode focuses on William's new book, Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, the wonder of Yosemite National Park, and the approach William takes when creating images in the feild.Topics Richard and William discuss:William's life and work in Yosemite.Working with Ansel Adams.What hasn't already been photographed in Yosemite?What Yosemite has taught William as an artist.How Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone is different from his other Yosemite books.A complicated relationship with Tunnel View.Richard's favorite images from the book and why.Being a "receptor for inspiration" when in the field.What makes a good photo?What gets William excited!And much more.Notable Links:Link to Book: Yosemite: Sanctuary in StoneWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter/X*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

My new and second book, Insights of the Ages: Quotes for a Life Well Crafted, is officially out now! Order your copy HERE Or go to www.WhatGotYouThere.com Over the past 10+ years, I've been on a journey of collecting and sharing wisdom. This book is a culmination of that journey - a carefully curated collection of quotes that have inspired me and many others in overcoming adversity, building confidence, finding more fulfillment and navigating the intricacies of our complex lives. Here's what you can expect when reading: Timeless wisdom from a diverse range of philosophers, leaders, and visionaries. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Lao Tzu, Goethe, Shakespeare, Martin Luther King Jr., and countless others!  Thought-provoking insights on overcoming adversity, cultivating resilience, embracing change and much more. 98 different topics and 1,000+ quotes! Whether you're looking for a source of daily inspiration or a beacon during challenging times, Insights of the Ages is for you. It's perfect for your morning routine, a coffee table, or that quiet evening of reflection.

Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/r8zcp4Cpg4QJoin us in this thought-provoking conversation with John Cooper as we delve into the pages of his latest book, "Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction." In this insightful discussion hosted by Charisma News, we explore the challenges facing the American church, examining the subtle influences of secular society on its beliefs.

In this eye-opening episode, Zach explores the difference between "being on the horse" and "being on the ground" as it relates to leadership and creativity. Drawing insights from the book Art and Fear, he challenges listeners to shake off external judgments and lead with authentic vision. Are you watering down your ideas out of fear, or riding high on the horse of your own convictions? Tune in to find out how to make the choice that empowers you and your team.

What would your life be like if you could easily grow your business by 10X? How would you feel… ·      More freedom, time, money, happiness ·      Less work, stress, anxiety What if you could grow it quickly…It's Easier than you think 10X is Easier than 2X Book by Dan Sullivan & Ben Hardy ·      How 10X goals can be easier than 2X goals ·      Why 10X goals require you to let go of 80% ACTIVITIES ·      Why 10X goals require shift in your MINDSET ·      Why it's important to MEASURE PROGRESS NOT DISTANCE ·      WHY taking more TIME AWAY will accelerate your PROGRESS ·      Why you need to build LEADERSHIP TEAM KEY:  Traditional approached won't 10X You must reshape 3 core areas of your Business & LIFE 1-Identity- Reframe past vs future 2-Time- Focus, attention, quality 3-Leadership- Culture & leadership Today on the Daily Mastermind Podcast I want to break down the Amazing golden nuggets, strategies, and tactics that are covered in the book 10X is Easier than 2X.  I hope they give you some major value this week.  Please share this show episode.  Thanks for listening. George Wright III

What would your life be like if you could easily grow your business by 10X? How would you feel… ·      More freedom, time, money, happiness ·      Less work, stress, anxiety What if you could grow it quickly…It's Easier than you think 10X is Easier than 2X Book by Dan Sullivan & Ben Hardy ·      How 10X goals can be easier than 2X goals ·      Why 10X goals require you to let go of 80% ACTIVITIES ·      Why 10X goals require shift in your MINDSET ·      Why it's important to MEASURE PROGRESS NOT DISTANCE ·      WHY taking more TIME AWAY will accelerate your PROGRESS ·      Why you need to build LEADERSHIP TEAM KEY:  Traditional approached won't 10X You must reshape 3 core areas of your Business & LIFE 1-Identity- Reframe past vs future 2-Time- Focus, attention, quality 3-Leadership- Culture & leadership Today on the Daily Mastermind Podcast I want to break down the Amazing golden nuggets, strategies, and tactics that are covered in the book 10X is Easier than 2X.  I hope they give you some major value this week.  Please share this show episode.  Thanks for listening. George Wright III

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Make the most of the summer by dipping into these 3 fantastic books to help your HR Career. In this episode, Fay shares a book that will help you get the most out of your time; one will empower you to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace; and the other one will improve your ability to create powerful group experiences.Connect With Fay Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay's website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Book Recommendations from The Episode (Disclosure: these links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission if you make a purchase through them) ‘The Art of Gathering: How We Meet & Why It Matters' by Priya Parker ‘Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos & Make Time for What Matters' by Laura Vanderkam ‘Inclusive Growth: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace', by Toby Mildon Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey's ‘Book Insights' - you receive a detailed book breakdown of a book within the Diversity & Inclusion space every two weeks Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes Episode 93: Creating a more inclusive work culture: how to make an impact, with Toby MildonEpisode 46: My 3 favourite books to help your career that I've read this yearEpisode 42: Diversity & Inclusion at work - 7 mistakes to avoid (& what to do instead), with Dr Jonathan Ashong-LampteyRecommended TED TalkLaura Vanderkam: How to gain control of your free timeRate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help You If you've been enjoying the podcast & would like some...

*Aristotle's relentless quest to categorize everything has had a massive impact on philosophical and scientific thinking over the last 2,000 years. *His very rational, left-brain way of seeing is the essence of Western civilization. *The Nicomachean Ethics (dedicated to his son, Nicomachus) is the best expression of Aristotle's moral philosophy. It provides a recipe for the good life that is still discussed and applied today. *The good life is one where reason is taken into account at all levels. One should act with the appropriate balance, rather than live a life of unrestrained action or bland asceticism. *Pleasures should not be ignored, nor should they control one's life entirely. A person should be brave when necessary, but should not put themselves into pointless danger. *Happiness is not pleasure, but a by-product of a meaningful life, and meaning tends to come from striving and self-discipline. *By carefully weighing each decision with the end of a good life in mind, we can all live in a way that brings the highest goal and reward: happiness. Theme 1: Defining Goodness - 0:29 Theme 2: The Unvirtuous Life -10:14 Theme 3: The Golden Mean - 19:12 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/HistoryProf/what-it-means-to-live-a-good-life-according-to-ari-490/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: ARI Campus. (2019). Aristotle's Ethics and Politics: Happiness, Reason and the Ideal Society - ARI Campus. [online] Available at: https://courses.aynrand.org/campus-courses/history-of-philosophy/aristotles-ethics-and-politics-happiness-reason-and-the-ideal-society/. Full Title: Nicomachean Ethics Year of Publication: 4th century BC Book Author: Aristotle To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/1g3gx0K Book Insight Writer: Joe Aitken Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Elliott Schiff

*Through his discussion of his early life and studies, his long career in law enforcement and role in the spotlight of various Clinton and Trump controversies, ex-FBI head James Comey examines what it takes to be an effective, ethical leader. *Comey led the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails that some believe tipped the 2016 election result in Donald Trump's favor. *Getting to the truth was crucial, but so too was running the investigation independently from the inevitable political pressures. *After Trump was elected, Comey battled to maintain the independence of the FBI. He describes his encounters with the president and the difficult legal and moral situations he was placed in. *A Higher Loyalty provides a gripping insider's look into the highest echelons of American government and the personal dilemmas Comey faced in upholding the FBI's – and his own – integrity. Theme 1: The value of truth & the toxic effect of lies - 0:29 Theme 2: Rule of Law & Political Pressure -9:50 Theme 3: Ethical Leadership - 19:32 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/AshamedlyAmerican/james-comey-on-lies-law-and-leadership-6413 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: "James Comey Interview Part 2: The Hillary Clinton Email Investigation". Youtube, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvS67LEId7Y. Accessed 19 Apr 2019.News, ABC. "Video: James Comey Part 1: Telling Trump About The 'Dossier'". ABC News, 2019, https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/james-comey-part-telling-trump-dossier-54492017. Accessed 19 Apr 2019. Full Title: A Higher Loyalty Year of Publication: 2018 Book Author: James Comey To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/fnu1x7U Book Insight Writer: Alice Park Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*In Shoe Dog, the famously reticent founder of Nike opens up to tell the story of how he transformed a $50 loan into a multibillion-dollar business. *Opening with Knight on a brisk morning run, aged 24, we're treated to a description of the almost divine manner in which the idea for starting a shoe company first strikes. *Yet the actual making of the future megabrand was founded on Knight's own athletic prowess and business acumen, not to mention his dogged determination. *While his college friends secured “proper jobs” and his father scolded him for “jackassing around” with sports shoes, Knight persevered. By selling shoes from the boot of his car, he managed to turnover $8,000 in his first year. *At the heart of his burgeoning business was a desire to capture the thrill of competition, to do work that didn't feel like working. *As well as providing insights into the highs and lows of running a newly formed company, Shoe Dog shows what happens when you stop playing by society's rules and decide to follow your heart. Theme 1: Knight's Crazy Idea - 0:29 Theme 2: Knight's Entrepreneurial Journey & Purpose -11:55 Theme 3: The Buttfaces - 26:06 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/TomBBBusiness/how-the-story-of-nike-s-tough-early-days-can-inspi-594/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Archive, Investors. “Billionaire Phil Knight: Starting Nike, Life and Shoes (2017).” YouTube, YouTube, 12 Sept. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQvhAkLF7t0. Bloomberg Markets and Finance, Bloomberg Markets and. “The David Rubenstein Show: Phil Knight.” YouTube, YouTube, 28 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=brkdw_5umYY. Carmichael, Evan. “Chris Guillebeau's Top 10 Rules For Success (@Chrisguillebeau).” YouTube, YouTube, 26 May 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDEksMt3S9s. Chapters, Indigo |. “In Conversation: Phil Knight and Indigo CEO Heather Reisman.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 May 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EhX62tPsGw. Institute of Passion. “Steve Jobs Talking about Passion in Work at D5 Conference 2007.” YouTube, YouTube, 6 Jan. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_SKFUHlW9Y. Morning, CBS Sunday. “How Phil Knight's ‘Crazy Idea' Conquers the Sporting World.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 Apr. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxWJTo-0eyk. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “Phil Knight Made A Pair Of Nikes Just For Stephen.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Apr. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTQMi-CBcMg. Full Title: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creating of Nike Year of Publication: 2016 Book Author: Phil Knight To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/1g3gx0K Book Insight Writer: Joe Barnes Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Robin Gabrielli

*Despite the attention-grabbing title, this isn't a guide for rebels without a cause, keen to flip the middle finger at society and authority. Instead, it's an unusually deep and thought-provoking look into the human experience. *Mining his own memories of being expelled from school for drug possession, travelling around the world seducing women, coming to terms with his parents' divorce, and struggling to forge a career as a blogger, Manson presents a unique and intriguing life philosophy that cuts through the empty promises of clichéd self-help manuals. *The “subtle art” of the title poses a challenge: stop chasing other people's visions of happiness, identify your personal “things to give a fuck about” and stick to them. *Manson doesn't pretend this counterintuitive approach guarantees eternal wealth and happiness – this is not that kind of book –  but he's convinced it will give you a shot at a pretty good life. Theme 1: Pain is Important - 0:29 Theme 2: Shitty Values - 8:00 Theme 3: Take Responsibility - 20:05 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/WorkingOnWellness/learn-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck-in-2-min-3337 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*Ck with Mark Manson.” The Science of Success Podcast, The Science of Success Podcast, 14 Sept. 2016, www.successpodcast.com/show-notes/2016/9/14/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-fck-with-mark-manson. Full Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Year of Publication: 2016 Book Author: Mark Manson To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/a1TJo7J Book Insight Writer: Joe Barnes Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*Banned from elite schools due to the circumstances of his birth, Leonardo propelled his own education through endless reading, observation and experimentation. *He found refuge in the world of art, where his paintings of sacred dramas and Earth-based beauty astonished contemporaries. *Today, most of us know the name Leonardo da Vinci and something of his genius, but little of the full breadth of his creative impact and achievements. *Acclaimed biographer Walter Isaacson's richly illustrated book, published ahead of the fifth centenary of Leonardo's death, fills the gaps. He uses as his primary source material the extant notebooks – 7,200 pages survive, scattered in collections across the world, teeming with sketches and jottings – which demonstrate Leonardo's insatiable curiosity about the world and his understanding of the interconnectedness of nature. *The book tracks da Vinci's astonishing advances in art and technology which helped power Europe's cultural rebirth. It also brings alive da Vinci the man, the original Renaissance man, revealing the ways he was both ahead of his time, and of his time. Theme 1: Light/Dark - 0:29 Theme 2: The Schematics - 9:19 Theme 3: Salvator Mundi - 19:27 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/TheoLogian/leonardo-da-vinci-everything-you-need-to-know-6062/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: YouTube. (2019). Walter Isaacson Compares Leonardo Da Vinci To Modern Geniuses. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqTHpgONMIM]. YouTube. (2019). Lessons from Leonardo. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkm-gW_ANio. YouTube. (2019). Leonardo's Salvator Mundi: Scholarship, Science and Skulduggery. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIUP8l7HUWI [Accessed 2 Jul. 2019]. Full Title: Leonardo da Vinci Year of Publication: 2017 Book Author: Walter Isaacson To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9c4v75 Book Insight Writer: Kevin Holden Editor: Monica Woods Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*Countless books have been written about him, but The Essays of Warren Buffett (first published in 1997) is the only edited compendium of writings from the ‘Sage of Omaha' himself. *Buffett's eagerly anticipated annual letters to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway contain valuable insights into his philosophy and idiosyncratic investing style, plus many simple nuggets of wisdom that everyone – multimillionaire or not – can benefit from. *Despite their age, the basic lessons in these essays have not dated. His overarching message, unusual yet undeniably successful, is that if you work with people you like and trust, and the financial fundamentals are sound, prosperity will take care of itself. *The example set by the esteemed CEO himself, who still lives in his birthplace, Omaha, Nebraska, in the house he bought in the 1950s, remains a truly inspiring one. Theme 1: Underlying Value - 0:29 Theme 2: Buying for Keeps & Legacy - 9:49 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/TomBBMoney/three-rules-that-made-warren-buffett-s-fortune-317/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Business, Fox. “Warren Buffett on Apple Investing in Tesla: It Would Be a Poor Idea.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 Aug. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJp-gKJ1pQs. CNBC. “Warren Buffett: Bitcoin Is An Asset That Creates Nothing | CNBC.” YouTube, YouTube, 7 May 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtITDtZPYEw.CNBC. “Warren Buffett: Just Looking At The Price Is Not Investing | CNBC.” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Feb. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm0jktMIYlk. Full Title: The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America Year of Publication: 1997 Book Author: Warren Buffett To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/ydkpx9ba Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowden Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Carrie Steele

Julia Fabris McBride, chief leadership development officer at the Kansas Leadership Center and a certified coach, shares insights from her latest book: "When Everyone Leads: How The Toughest Challenges Are Seen And Solved." Learn how to think about and practice leadership as an activity, and empower your team to make progress on the things that matter most.Visit our website Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter

*Admiral William McRaven belongs to the US military elite, a Four-Star Admiral who was tasked with some of the country's most crucial missions. *He hopes his true stories of perseverance, determination, and valor against all odds during his time as a United States Navy SEAL will inspire others to overcome their own challenges. *McRaven came face to face with high-profile war criminals such as Saddam Hussein, and inevitably lost friends and brothers-in-arms in the line of duty. *Through his strict principles of self-discipline, grit, and a stubborn refusal to quit, McRaven advanced and succeeded. His stories encourage us to keep going no matter what and find new power in ourselves. Theme 1: Self-Discipline & Attention to Detail  - 0:29 Theme 2: Facing Failure and Building Resistance - 7:43 Theme 3: Never Give Up - 17:59 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/WorkingOnWellness/how-can-i-make-a-difference-in-life-294 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: "University Of Texas At Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. Mcraven". Youtube, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70. Accessed 18 June 2019. Full Title: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... and Maybe the World Year of Publication: 2017 Book Author: Admirable William H. McRaven To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/3yp9hdrm Book Insight Writer: Cesare Manansala Editor: Monica Woods Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Laura Faye Smith

In this episode, I'm revealing important lessons learned from the book Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, as well as how influencers and leaders have used philosophy to create long term success. Listen in as I explore the widespread influence of the book, Daoism's similarities to other philosophies including Stoicism, and how I was inspired at 12 years old to delve into the world of Marcus Aurelius, influencing my view of Adversity.   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.   Other episodes mentioned: Daniele Bolelli: The Tao of Daniele Bolelli - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniele-bolelli-the-tao-of-daniele-bolelli/id1531794099?i=1000589151569   WARRIOR WISDOM: The Book of 5 Rings - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-wisdom-the-book-of-5-rings-why-miyamoto/id1531794099?i=1000586369024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Sebastian Junger's work as a journalist and film-maker in war zones led him to some startling facts about conflict and hardship: people are often happier in times of war than in peace; disasters are sometimes recalled more fondly than vacations or weddings; and mental illness increases the richer a society becomes. *Rather than hardship, what people cannot bear is the feeling that they are unnecessary, not part of some tight group that needs them and looks out for them. *History bears this out: in the early days of North America's settlement by Europeans, many white captives of American Indians, once freed, chose to go back to tribal life. *And many of the soldiers who Junger met admitted they didn't just struggle to find civilian life meaningful, they actually missed the war experience. *Junger pulls these facts together into a compelling argument about the intrinsically tribal nature of human beings and the dreadful cost of the de-tribalization of modern life. Theme 1: History of Tribalism - 0:29 Theme 2: Tribal War - 7:50 Theme 3: Tribalism & America - 16:05 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/lynlovesbooks/sebastian-junger-explains-our-tribal-origins-and-h-282 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: ABC News. “Bowe Bergdahl Responds to Those Who Called Him a Traitor.” YouTube, YouTube, 17 Oct. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyvcY2DH4fg. Archive, AP. “The CEO of Goldman Sachs Testily Defended His Company's Ethics and Business Practices during the Nat.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 July 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r3oeQdrb5c&t=49s. Fox Business. “Trump Calls Media 'Enemy of the People'.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 July 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtP3yDf4yuo. Joe Rogan University - Fan Channel. “Sebastian Junger on Affluent Living and Obese People.” YouTube, YouTube, 12 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=anyq9jn2uTw. JRE Clips. “Joe Rogan & Sebastian Junger - Modern Society Makes People Depressed.” YouTube, YouTube, 9 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R04K0jLMZ1Y. PowerfulJRE. “Joe Rogan Experience #1034 - Sebastian Junger.” YouTube, YouTube, 6 Nov. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=iurXFfNriyg&t=207s. “Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving 'Tribe'.” NPR, NPR, 21 May 2016, www.npr.org/2016/05/21/478962909/sebastian-junger-s-examines-veteran-life-after-leaving-tribe. TED. “Our Lonely Society Makes It Hard to Come Home from War | Sebastian Junger.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DNWK6WfQw&t=616s. TED. “Sebastian Junger: Why Veterans Miss War.” YouTube, YouTube, 23 May 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGZMSmcuiXM&t=700s. TV, TPM. “President Bush Addresses Nation on Economic Crisis.” YouTube, YouTube, 25 Sept. 2008, www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsDmPEeurfA. Full Title: Tribe: On Homecoming & Belonging Year of Publication: 2016 Book Author: Sebastian Junger To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/2jzb5ezv Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowden Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Patrick Chou

*Katharine Graham had an image as a cultured society hostess who held court from a grand Washington residence, and as the friend of US presidents and their wives. *But this image omits the less fabulous details of her life and the decades of hard work to make The Washington Post into the institution it became. *Personal History is partly the story of the building of that enterprise, but it's also a leadership book. *Graham never intended or wanted to lead, but she became one of the most powerful media figures in America, with an inside view into some of the biggest events in 20th-century history, from John F Kennedy's death to Watergate. *Her story tells us that not only are there no born leaders, but all of us can be transformed by situations thrust upon us. Theme 1: Marriage: to a man, to a company - 0:29 Theme 2: Entering the corporate arena - 11:26 Theme 3: Production Hell - 22:15 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/TomBBBusiness/what-lessons-can-be-taken-from-katharine-graham-s--309/part-1 Full Title: Personal History Year of Publication: 1996 Book Author: Katherine Graham To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/5t3bhnyh Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowden Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*Our brains are machines that are always simplifying and approximating, focusing on some detail that captures our attention. Those details may be important, but we are only a brain within a vast universe, and our biases often lead us to bad predictions. *Drawing on his groundbreaking forecasting work, Nate Silver surveys the field of prediction and discusses how to identify a meaningful signal in amongst a barrage of data. *Only forecasting that arises from many points of data, both quantitative and qualitative, and that tries to take account of all biases, is likely to be correct. *The only way to become better at forecasts, Silver says, is to make more of them. *Anyone in the field of prediction has to be constantly taking in not just new points of data, but getting more and more rigorous about how they assess the data. Otherwise, you start to lose the signals for the noise. Theme 1: Nate Silver and his Highly Successful Forecast Approach - 0:29 Theme 2: Poker, Baseball & Forecasting Things With Complex Causes and Inputs - 12:12 Theme 3: Examples Where Prediction Starts to Break Down - 22:25 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/MrBusiness/nate-silver-on-the-art-of-a-good-prediction-186 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: YouTube. (2019). The Signal and the Noise - Nate Silver. [online] Available at: https://youtu.be/z4zhI9uLs4U?t=382. Full Title: The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - But Some Don't Year of Publication: 2012 Book Author: Nate Silver To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/bdf3vevz Book Insight Writer: Carl Dister Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*The story of Steve Jobs's rise, fall and restoration at Apple resembled a Greek epic, and Walter Isaacson was fascinated by the chance to reconstruct this odyssey. *Like the fabled Icarus, Jobs tested the limits of technology and design to soar ever higher. *But while he took a number of nosedives – descending for a time from the heights of Apple's leadership – he never totally crashed to Earth, but was held aloft by his imagination and peerless intuition about the future. *That remarkable inventiveness helped Apple launch a series of planet-changing products, led by Jobs's vision of the sublime integration of art, design, ideas and technology. Theme 1: From Cyberpunk to 1984 Rebel - 0:29 Theme 2: Toy Story and Tinseltown Stardom - 12:03 Theme 3: Apple Renaissance - 20:23 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/steve-jobs-the-life-time-and-vision-5705/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Jobs, Steve. “Text of Steve Jobs' Commencement Address (2005).” Stanford News, 12 June 2017, news.stanford.edu/2005/06/14/jobs-061505/. "Steve Jobs On Pixar Success, Hollywood & Storytelling". Youtube, 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiXK11naSfY. Accessed 1 Mar 2019. "Apple - Think Different - Full Version". Youtube, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFEarBzelBs. Accessed 1 Mar 2019. Full Title: Steve Jobs Year of Publication: 2011 Book Author: Walter Isaacson To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4frh4r Book Insight Writer: Kevin Holden Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Tom Evans

*In later life, Isaiah Berlin regretted calling his essay The Hedgehog and the Fox, but it's an undoubtedly intriguing title. *While it investigates the two ways of approaching knowledge, that of the fox who ‘knows many things' and the hedgehog who ‘knows one big thing' – outlining what would become a key principle of modern cultural theory – the essay's real subject matter is the Leo Tolstoy's view of history. *Berlin had studied his fellow Russian Tolstoy's work (he had also translated Russian literature), and viewed Tolstoy as a first-rate philosopher. In analysing War and Peace, and keeping in mind the aforementioned wildlife imagery, he reveals the fundamental tension between the two approaches. *This tension is at the heart of Tolstoy's philosophy: the hedgehog-like yearning for a unifying Truth despite the fox-like acceptance of everyday life in all its infinite and unknowable variety. Theme 1: Folly & Conceit of History - 0:29 Theme 2: Free Will & Rationality - 7:19 Theme 3: Two Levels of Reality - 15:21 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/jashdholani/the-tragedy-of-tolstoy-3254 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: “Freedom and Its Betrayal: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1952).” Freedom and Its Betrayal: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1952) | University of Oxford Podcasts - Audio and Video Lectures, podcasts.ox.ac.uk/freedom-and-its-betrayal-jean-jacques-rousseau-1952. Intellect, Manufacturing. “Isaiah Berlin Interview on Why Philosophy Matters (1976).” YouTube, YouTube, 16 Sept. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vib2rqJKS08 Full Title: The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History Year of Publication: 1953 Book Author: Isaiah Berlin To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/3mmj62d3 Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowden Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Elliott Schiff

*Parenting can be tough work, and at times it can feel like just surviving is the most you're able to do. But psychotherapists Siegel and Bryson show that the most difficult moments are actually opportunities to thrive – you just need to use integration. *Integration means connecting the two sides of your – and your child's – brain. *This can occur both horizontally, left brain to right brain, or vertically, ‘upstairs' brain to ‘downstairs' brain. *It's about engaging both the emotional and logical parts of the brain and understanding how these sides develop at different stages in your child. *Eminently practical and engaging, the strategies and techniques in The Whole-Brain Child will help your children lead connected, meaningful and balanced lives. Theme 1: The Importance of Integration - 0:29 Theme 2: Memories and Mindsight - 11:02 Theme 3: The Whole Brain Family - 23:07 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/the-whole-brain-child-method-can-revolutionize-you-276 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Siegel, D. (2019). TPP 090: Dr. Daniel Siegel on Helping Our Kids Develop a "Yes" Brain. [online] SoundCloud. Available at: https://soundcloud.com/deborah-reber/tpp-090-dr-daniel-siegel-on-helping-our-kids-develop-a-yes-brain?consumer_key%3D815e7acf2915c50abba1bce5fa411952&sa=D&ust=1557784424500000&usg=AFQjCNEBey6esI3eeg-18QlnXWcuKqpf_A. Kids in the House. (2019). Articles on Watch Parenting Videos - Expert Advice for All Parents | Kids in the House. [online] Available at: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/all-parents/parenting/resilience/helping-children-overcome-bad-experiences&sa=D&ust=1557784424516000&usg=AFQjCNEjfiu54KKiMWe34M9ojMKFjE7v5w. Full Title: The Whole Brain Child: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind Year of Publication: 2011 Book Author: Daniel J Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/tumbuchm Book Insight Writer: Dinsa Sachan Editor: Morwenna Loughman Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*In today's world, competition is becoming increasingly fierce. This leads to bloody battles among competitors who are forced to keep reducing prices while continuously spending money on incremental improvements in product quality. *If they are successful at this, they will merely stay afloat in red oceans. Because other firms are doing the same, everyone is facing the risk of drowning. *Blue Ocean Strategy offers a different way of making business. Instead of swimming in red waters replete with hungry competitors, Kim and Mauborgne recommend finding blue oceans, that is becoming pioneers in new and untapped markets. *Kim and Mauborgne summarize their approach by saying that “The only way to beat the competition is to stop trying to beat the competition”. Theme 1: What is blue ocean strategy? - 0:29 Theme 2: How to find blue oceans & avoid traps - 9:54 Theme 3: How to renew blue oceans - 24:10 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/TomBBBusiness/how-did-cirque-du-soleil-become-so-big-and-what-le-307 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: YouTube. (2019). Blue Ocean Strategy, Create New Markets and Leave the Competition Behind | Renée Mauborgne | WOBI. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clp-IMpuwaQ. Mauborgne, R. (2019). Stop Competing & Start Creating: How to Be Uniquely Successful With Renée Mauborgne. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLgUnEtN1Ic. Full Title: Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant Year of Publication: 2015 Book Author: Renée Mauborgne, W. Chan Kim To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/pj6cv7av Book Insight Writer: Rafal Jennek Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*If dying is a certainty, dying early is almost always a choice. *This is the thread running through Michael Greger's How Not To Die. Backed up by a catalogue of studies, Greger compellingly demonstrates how we can prevent, treat and even reverse our most common chronic diseases. *The subtitle is Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease. *Greger argues that to avoid the fifteen leading causes of death and disease in the developed world, all it takes is one simple, if sometimes challenging, dietary change: a whole-food, plant-based diet. Theme 1: We are all going to die - 0:29 Theme 2: The dark motivations of the food industry - 8:56 Theme 3: How not to die early - 14:35 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/WorkingOnWellness/thinking-of-going-vegan-read-this-first-151/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: "Dr. Michael Greger: "How Not To Die" | Talks At Google". Youtube, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rNY7xKyGCQ&feature=youtu.be&t=90. Accessed 5 Feb 2019. Full Title: How Not To Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease Year of Publication: 2015 Book Author: Michael Greger To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/wd75djf9 Book Insight Writer: Helen Long Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

*Arguably the most influential self-help book of all time, Dale Carnegie's bestseller had an immediate impact on publication in 1936, going through 17 editions in its first year alone, and coining a much-imitated phrase. *Still highly popular today, How to Win Friends and Influence People is a paean to integrity and good humor in the name of healthy capitalism, and a touchstone of American self-improvement. *People continue to flock to Dale Carnegie courses and swear by his simple, yet powerful, advice. *In fact, it's said that the only diploma hanging in Warren Buffett's office is his certificate from Dale Carnegie's training course. Theme 1: What would Lincoln do? - 0:29 Theme 2: The age of influence - 9:26 Theme 3: Lead like Carnegie - 21:32 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/WorkingOnWellness/how-can-i-be-more-likeable-191 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Harari, Yuval Noah. “Transcript of ‘What Explains the Rise of Humans?".” Ted, Ted, www.ted.com/talks/yuval_noah_harari_what_explains_the_rise_of_humans/transcript?language=en#t-934356. “Yuval Noah Harari: A History of Humankind.” TVO, 31 Aug. 2015, www.tvo.org/video/programs/the-agenda-with-steve-paikin/yuval-noah-harari-a-history-of-humankind. Full Title: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Year of Publication: 2015 Book Author: Yuval Noah Harari To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/5544vssb Book Insight Writer: Niall Kishtainy Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Elliot Schiff

*Arguably the most influential self-help book of all time, Dale Carnegie's bestseller had an immediate impact on publication in 1936, going through 17 editions in its first year alone, and coining a much-imitated phrase. *Still highly popular today, How to Win Friends and Influence People is a paean to integrity and good humor in the name of healthy capitalism, and a touchstone of American self-improvement. *People continue to flock to Dale Carnegie courses and swear by his simple, yet powerful, advice. *In fact, it's said that the only diploma hanging in Warren Buffett's office is his certificate from Dale Carnegie's training course. Theme 1: What would Lincoln do? - 0:29 Theme 2: The age of influence - 10:02 Theme 3: Lead like Carnegie - 17:46 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/WorkingOnWellness/how-can-i-be-more-likeable-191 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Frei, Frances. “Transcript of ‘How to Build (and Rebuild) Trust.'” TED, www.ted.com/talks/frances_frei_how_to_build_and_rebuild_trust/transcript?language=en. Haidt, Jonathan. “Transcript of ‘Can a Divided America Heal?".” TED, www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_can_a_divided_america_heal/transcript. “198: How to Win Friends and Influence People.” This American Life, 14 Dec. 2017, www.thisamericanlife.org/198/transcript. Full Title: How to Win Friends and Influence People Year of Publication: 1936 Book Author: Dale Carnegie To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/3tyy823b Book Insight Writer: Morwenna Loughman Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Good to Great with special guest Gary Garth . Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo'd Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don't, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You'll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what's new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *The importance of hiring and the qualities that really matter. *Mistakes that stop most startups in their tracks. *The flywheel effect and what makes a Level 5 Leader - which is a necessary component of taking a good company and making it great. Want quick saveable, shareable bullet points on today's podcast? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/good-to-great-with-gary-garth-4923 Show Notes: Gary Garth is an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor & Company Growth Hacker. www.garygarth.com What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It's more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you'll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Production Assistance: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

*Most great companies enjoyed years of obscurity before their great results compelled the world to look at them. In fact, they seemed just like any other company until a certain ‘transition point' saw them leave the pack behind. *These leaps into greatness did not occur through revolution. Contrary to popular opinion, these firms did not get in an expensive new CEO to turn things around. *This is actually the mark of a mediocre company. And although the remarkable results of great companies sometimes make it look like their success happened quickly, the ‘leap' only happened after years of effort, what Jim Collins calls ‘pushing against the flywheel'. *The great companies all had leaders that were surprisingly humble, not charismatic, and put in place a culture of total honesty. *Once the company was crystal clear on its reason for being, it could be super-ambitious and vault past any competitors. Theme 1: A People-first Strategy - 0:29 Theme 2: Brutal Honesty & High Ambition - 8:20 Theme 3: Disciplined Action - 20:08 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/Kev866920/jim-collins-can-take-your-company-from-good-to-gre-132 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Collins, Jim. “JIM'S SEVEN QUESTIONS: LEARNING FROM YOUNG LEADERS.” Jim Collins - Articles - Good to Great, www.jimcollins.com/media_topics/media.html#fyoungleaders. Full Title: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't Year of Publication: 2001 Book Author: Jim Collins To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/48hx2f8v Book Insight Writer: Joe Aitken Editor: Morwenna Loughman Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book This Is Marketing with special guest Brandon Leibowitz. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo'd Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don't, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You'll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what's new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *The power of having a niche market and why 100 dedicated users are better than a million followers *Why your business may not need to post on social media every day *How marketing in the digital age differs from the "tried and true" old school marketing methods Want quick saveable, shareable bullet points on today's podcast? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/this-is-marketing-with-brandon-leiowitz-4730 Show Notes: Brandon Leibowitz is a digital marketing guru, entrepreneur and founder of SEO Optimizers. https://seooptimizers.com/ What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It's more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you'll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Production Assistance: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

*The old-world method of mass advertising through TV and radio was hugely successful for big corporations. With the arrival of the internet, everything changed. *Traditional marketing is about trying to sell something to someone, trying to get something out of them. The new way is almost the opposite. It's about generosity, listening, and making a connection that lasts. *New opportunities now exist for anyone to reach an audience with a new idea, cause or product launch. If you care enough about your audience to create true connection you can make change happen. *Marketing should always be about the customer's problem, not helping the company to make more sales. That sounds counterintuitive, but it's only through generosity and genuine interest in people that you can make your message or product succeed. *This book's subtitle, You Can't be Seen Until You Learn to See, reinforces the idea that marketing should be grounded in empathy. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/Kev866920/what-works-best-for-marketing-in-today-s-digital-a-279 Full Title: This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See Year of Publication: 2018 Book Author: Seth Godin To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/4emxztdm Book Insight Writer: Glen Crosier Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Big Magic with special guest Lauree Ostrofsky. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo'd Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don't, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You'll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what's new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Lauree shares how getting cancer, changing careers, going to art school and upending her life helped her redefine her relationship with fear and unleash her creative potential. *Elizabeth Gilbert's theory on how ideas have a life of their own and find hosts to bring them into fruition. How to stay receptive! *The joy of creating for creation's sake and detaching from the need to succeed or achieve monetary gains from your creative ventures. Want quick saveable, shareable bullet points on today's podcast? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/big-magic-with-lauree-ostrofsky-4722 Show Notes: Lauree Ostrofky is a speaker and author of “I'm Scared and Doing it Anyway”, as well as the book “Simply Leap”. She is also a coach, and communications consultant. http://www.simplyleap.com/ https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/magic-lessons/ What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It's more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you'll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Production Assistance: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

*Part spiritual guide and part pragmatic how-to, in Big Magic bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert shares her secrets and processes for all things creative. *Warm and uplifting, Gilbert will help you to embrace curiosity and let go of your shame or fear of failure – whatever you are creating. Theme 1: A Creative Life Should Be Driven By Curiosity, Not Fear - 0:29 Theme 2: Science, Reason, and Perseverance - 8:50 Theme 3: Trust In Your Work - And Yourself - 22:55 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/Cian/how-can-i-be-more-creative-without-feeling-self-co-3076 Full Title: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Year of Publication: 2015 Book Author: Elizabeth Gilbert To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/2nvwx7yt Book Insight Writer: Joanna Reeves Editor: Morwenna Loughman Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Christy Richardson

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Difficult Conversations with special guest Kevin Gazzara. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo'd Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don't, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You'll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what's new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *How Dr. Kevin Gazzara transformed workplaces at large corporations like IBM by optimizing communication. *The value of empathy, listening and understanding before being understood. *The 3 conversations always happening simultaneously, that you must be mindful of during in stressful and difficult situations. Want quick saveable, shareable bullet points on today's podcast? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/difficult-conversations-with-dr-kevin-gazzara-4630 Show Notes: Dr. Kevin Gazzara is a professor and founder of Magna Leadership Solutions. https://magnaleadership.com/ What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It's more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you'll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Production Assistance: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey

*Difficult Conversations grew out of fifteen years of work at the Harvard Negotiation Project, which focuses on matters of negotiation and conflict resolution. *The result is a remarkable guide that lets you in on the powerful techniques that have been employed in world trouble spots to bring opposing sides together and forge new futures. *Following the lessons learned from these high-stakes examples will transform your approach to the challenging encounters of everyday life – from requesting a pay rise to ending a relationship. *By absorbing the guidance offered in this valuable book, you'll be well prepared for difficult conversations, rather than desperate to avoid them. Theme 1: Conflict & The 3 conversations - 0:29 Theme 2: Listening & Thinking - 9:45 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/Kev866920/difficult-conversations-solved-124 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: YouTube. (2019). Doug Stone & Sheila Heen: "Thanks for the Feedback" | Talks at Google. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SggjK0Gm3I4 [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. YouTube. (2019). 34 Habit 5: Seek First to Understand Then to be Understood - Part A: Diagnose Before You Prescribe. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlPqhM5a-MA [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. YouTube. (2019). Last minute Brexit arguments get aggressive. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6Q40yuX9U [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. YouTube. (2019). The power of difficult conversations | Tara Marcink | TEDxCoMo. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjY56aFwQus [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. Full Title: Difficult Conversations Year of Publication: 1999 Book Author: Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://tinyurl.com/2p82apxd Book Insight Writer: Tom Butler-Bowdon Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Gabe Mara Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Kristi Burns

Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with special guest Kevin Palmieri. Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo'd Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don't, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You'll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what's new with the book or the author currently. This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on: *Why Kevin Palmieri's favorite habit is "work for the win-win" and why he believes this the only way any business can be successful. *How having a long-term view and small daily habits can help you achieve your long-term goals. *How to move from reactiveness to proactiveness when it comes to achieving your goals and "sharpening the saw". Want quick saveable, shareable bullet points on today's podcast? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/KarinRichey/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-with-kevin-pamieri-4561 Show Notes: Kevin Palmieri is an Entrepreneur, CFO, success coach and host of the Next Level University podcast. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes? Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life. Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It's more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life. Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book? Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you'll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge. Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Production Assistance: Daniel Gonzalez Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey