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Parties can be a lot of fun, but they can also be anxiety inducing. How can we have the most fun at parties? And how can we host parties where people feel encouraged to socialize and maybe even make friends? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Jon Levy, Founder of the Influencers Dinner, and author of the book “You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging.” We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com     And join our Patreon Community to get access to live monthly book clubs with Kristen and Jolenta, ad-free exclusive episodes of By The Book, minisodes of us talking about what we're reading, the written rules of every self-help book we've ever lived by, tips from our experts, advice, and more: patreon.com/listentobythebook  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” — Maya Angelou Only one relationship — one person — stands in the way of the opportunity that could change everything for you. Your job is to find and connect with that person… This episode will show you how. Our guest Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and NY Times bestselling author known for his work in human connection, trust, and influence. Jon has worked with startups right through to global brands (e.g. Microsoft, Google, and Samsung) to transform the way they approach sales, consumer engagement, and culture. Jon is also founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates and Olympians to musicians and executives. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. Jon's second book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging, was released to critical acclaim. In this episode: How to become a master at building trust and influence. How to identify and secure the most important opportunities in your life. What you can do to start making better decisions right now. How your social circle impacts self-belief and success. Let's WIN THE DAY with Jon Levy! _

Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author of You're Invited, known for his work in influence, human connection, trust, and decision making joins me on this episode. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, and Samsung to startups. He's been featured in major media outlets including CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and The New York Times. Topics we cover include Jon's origin story, doing remarkable things, a scarcity mindset, how human behavior is contagious, creating The Influencers Dinner, building trust, the vulnerability loop, and more. Get connected with Jon: Website: https://www.jonlevy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLB Purchase a copy of You're Invited: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Invited-Science-Cultivating-Influence/dp/0063030977 Watch Jon's TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jon_levy_what_makes_us_influential Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Part 2: Why Community Matters More in The Ai Age  The Dog Baron Show Podcast: Unleash the Power of Connection, Trust, and Belonging! Ever imagined hosting a Dinner Party Game where anyone you invite has to show up? Sounds fun, right? But for Jon Levy, it became a life-changing experience. Struggling after a failed start-up and hit by the 2008 financial crash, Jon sought a way to make a difference. He decided to host a dinner party, inviting 12 complete strangers to cook for him. Little did he know that this humble gathering would spark a global movement known as the "Influencers Dinner." From Nobel laureates to Olympic champions and award-winning musicians, the Influencers Dinner network now boasts thousands of extraordinary individuals. Jon Levy's TED presentation, "What makes us influential," catapulted him onto the world stage as a renowned behavioral scientist. His first book, "The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure," took the world by storm in 2016. And now, his latest masterpiece, "You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging," has become a sensational New York Times & WSJ Bestseller. Join us today in our post-pandemic world, where loneliness has reached epidemic levels. Part 2: Why Community Matters More in The Ai Age Connection, Trust, and Belonging in a Post-Pandemic World Navigating The Great Resignation and The Great Re-evaluation The Massive Importance of community in the workplace The Greatest Predictor of Engagement and Loyalty  What is Psychological Safety, and Why Does It Matter Building Connections at a Distance Why Bring Your People Back to The Office Isn't Enough Henry Ford and Orthodox Jews and the 5 Day Work Week Lie Dinner and a Bribe The Ikea Effect Opening and Closing Vulnerability Loops Intimacy Games - The Power of Reciprocal Vulnerability Why Human Skills are NOT Soft What Your Initials Tell Us About Who You'll Date Community, Stock Value, and Profitability Finding or Creating Common Ground Lessons From Disney on Overcoming Buyer's Remorse Who Are You Inviting, and To What Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS.   Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more, coursifyx.com/belonging    "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose      

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, you will hear an insightful conversation between host Melina Palmer and guest Jon Levy, author of You're Invited. Jon shares his expertise on using behavioral science in event design and sponsorships to create memorable experiences for attendees. Drawing from his own experiences, Jon emphasizes the power of human connection and relationships in event planning.  He discusses the importance of assembling or working together on projects to foster a sense of connection and engagement. Jon also highlights the peak-end rule, which states that people remember the peaks of experiences and how they end, and shares strategies for creating lasting impressions. He offers valuable insights on engaging high-profile individuals, building trust through vulnerability, and the significance of genuine interest in others. If you are a professional seeking to enhance your understanding of human behavior and apply behavioral science principles to create impactful and attention-grabbing events, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, you will: Enhance customer engagement and satisfaction by leveraging the power of human connection and relationships. Apply research-backed strategies to create impactful and memorable event experiences that resonate with attendees. Foster meaningful connections among attendees through shared activities, strengthening their bond and creating lasting memories. Build trust and rapport with attendees by demonstrating vulnerability and support, creating an environment where they feel safe and valued. Discover the influential impact of showing genuine interest and curiosity in others, leading to more meaningful connections and enriching event experiences. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Melina introduces the episode and her guest, Jon Levy. She mentions his work as a behavioral scientist and his book, You're Invited, which focuses on human connection, trust, and belonging. 00:03:26 - Behavioral Science and Research Jon discusses his work as a behavioral scientist, including his research studies on dating and consumer behavior. He highlights the importance of applying research findings to real-life situations. 00:07:56 - The Influencers Dinner Jon shares how he started the Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience where guests couldn't discuss their careers or give their last names. He explains how the dinners helped create connections and a sense of belonging among industry leaders. 00:09:34 - Building a Community Jon explains how the Influencers Dinner evolved into a larger community of industry leaders. He discusses the in-person and digital events they organize and emphasizes the ephemeral nature of their interactions. 00:10:57 - Impact on Society Jon discusses his objective of bringing people together to improve their lives and potentially have a larger impact on society. He talks about raising money for social issues and getting media attention to raise awareness. 00:14:43 - Building Bonds through Shared Experiences The guest discusses the importance of getting people to assemble or work together as a way to strengthen relationships and create a sense of camaraderie within a company. By engaging high-profile individuals in unique and generous activities, such as assembling flowers, it creates a memorable experience that fosters emotional connections and generates positive word-of-mouth publicity. 00:16:16 - The Value of Being an Active Partner Rather than simply being a sponsor, it is more effective to actively design or be involved in the thinking process. By ensuring that people understand the core value and proposition of a brand, partners can forge stronger connections and leave a lasting impression. Quality over quantity is emphasized, focusing on meaningful engagements rather than broad-scale reach. 00:18:55 - The Power of Invitation in Building Connections The guest shares his experience in inviting impressive individuals to his events, even without extensive connections or resources. By starting with people he knew and gradually expanding his network through recommendations and research, he was able to build relationships with Nobel laureates, Olympians, and other accomplished individuals. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the behaviors and interests of specific groups in order to make meaningful connections. 00:20:42 - The Pitfalls of Scale and Misaligned Reach The discussion highlights the importance of targeted reach rather than focusing solely on scale. Having a large number of followers or attendees does not guarantee the right audience or meaningful connections. It is crucial to consider the relevance and alignment of the target audience when seeking partnerships or sponsorships. 00:29:29 - The Power of Influence and Trust Jon discusses the influence he has as a martial arts master and reverend, emphasizing the importance of trust in building connections. He explains that trust is created through competence, honesty, and benevolence, and that vulnerability loops can accelerate the trust-building process. 00:32:08 - Building Trust through Conversations Jon shares how his dinners create an environment where guests can have more intimate and vulnerable conversations, leading to accelerated trust between individuals. He also highlights the value of connecting on a personal level beyond discussing work-related topics. 00:34:50 - The Misunderstanding of Trust Jon explains that trust is often misunderstood, with many individuals leading with competence rather than benevolence. He discusses the importance of leveraging vulnerability loops and the Ikea effect to accelerate trust-building, emphasizing the need to ask for favors and provide support to create profound trust. 00:36:39 - Overcoming Fear of Asking for Help Melina and Jon share their personal experiences of asking for help, particularly in relation to promoting their books. They discuss the discomfort and fear that comes with asking for favors but highlight the importance of understanding that rejection or non-response doesn't necessarily reflect a personal dislike. 00:39:46 - Networking vs. Making Friends Jon challenges the traditional idea of networking and suggests that making friends is a more natural and effective way to connect with others. He emphasizes that networking often feels forced and unnatural, whereas making friends allows for more genuine and meaningful connections. 00:44:03 - The Importance of Relationships Relationships define the quality of our lives, whether in business or personal settings. Being vulnerable and reaching out to others can lead to meaningful connections and impactful experiences. 00:45:27 - Be Willing to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone To expand your social circle and create an impact, it's important to be willing to step out of your comfort zone. Take action, reach out to others, and engage in activities that bring people together. 00:46:29 - The Power of Social Catalysts Engaging in activities as social catalysts can make connecting with others feel less awkward. Activities like walking, playing games, or pursuing shared interests provide a natural context for conversation and connection. 00:48:07 - Embrace Anonymity and Genuine Interest By focusing on genuine interest in others, regardless of titles or achievements, deeper connections can be formed. Embrace anonymity and approach interactions with curiosity and authenticity. 00:50:15 -  Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Connect with Jon: Jon's Website Jon on Instagram Jon on Twitter Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: You're Invited, by Jon Levy The 2AM Principle, by Jon Levy Collaboration is the New Competition, by Priscilla McKinney What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer The Speed of Trust, by Stephen M.R. Covey Top Recommended Next Episode: The Speed of Trust, with Stephen M.R. Covey (ep 320) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Reciprocity (ep 238) Biases Toward Novelty and Stories (ep 54) The Power of Story, with Michelle Auerbach (ep 288) The IKEA Effect (ep 112) Peak-End Rule (ep 97) Surprise and Delight (ep 276) What is Value? 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Have you ever played the Dinner Party Game? It's a game where you create a guest list and invite anyone to dinner, and they must come. For most of us, that's just a fun idea.  However, by the time he'd reached his late twenties, Jon Levy was struggling. His start-up had failed, and he was grappling with the financial crash of 2008. Jon knew he wanted to make a difference in the world but didn't know how. So, he hosted a dinner party and invited 12 strangers to cook for him.    From those humble beginnings, the "Influencers Dinner" was born – a network now comprising thousands of people, including Nobel laureates, Olympic champions, and award-winning musicians.   Jon Levy's first book, The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure, was released in 2016. However, in 2018, Jon Levy did a TED presentation titled: What makes us influential?  That presentation birthed behavioral scientist Jon Levy onto the world stage. His Second book, "You're Invited:" The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging, has become a New York Times & WSJ Bestseller.    Today, we all live in a post-pandemic world where most people work from home at least part of the time. Yet, as we have more time to be with who we love, we're also dealing with a global epidemic of loneliness. So, what can we do to bring Connection, Trust, and Belonging back?    Website https://www.jonlevy.com   Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/?hl=en https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLB Part 1. Misery, Really Does Love Company Popularity Verses Likability, Why the Difference Matters Resilience or Adaptability, Why They're Not the Same The Dyslexic Advantage What is The Negative and Positive Lifestyle Ripple The Longevity Predictor What The Most Influential People Want Why People Who Don't Ski Drop Everything to Go to a Small Ski Resort Why We Fail Miserably to Influence Those We Most Want to Influence  The 4 Keys to Profound Influence (they're not what you think) ___________________ Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging   Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS.   Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more, coursifyx.com/belonging    "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose    

On this episode, Derek sits with Jon Levy.  Jon is a Behavioral Scientist, Speaker, the Founder of The Influencers Dinner and New York Times Bestselling Author.  Jon will be discussing his research, his incredibly popular TED Talk, his first book, “The 2am Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure”, and founding the famous Influencers Dinner.  Jon will also be discussing best selling latest book, "You're Invited - The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging".Website: https://www.jonlevy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLBFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonLevyTLB/TEDX: https://www.ted.com/talks/jon_levy_what_makes_us_influentialSPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

On this week's podcast, I'm interviewing Jon Levy, who is a behavioural scientist and New York Times best selling author known for his work in trust, human connection, belonging and influence. Jon specialises in applying the latest research on how humans behave and make decisions to transform the ways companies approach building brands, culture and overall strategy. But more than a decade ago, Jon founded the Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience that brought together industry leaders and actually encouraged them to make their own DNA so they would arrive, be given the food and they'd all have to work together to actually make the experience. It has had a phenomenal impact. For the last two years, Jon has hosted thousands of the most brilliant brains in the world and brought them together to talk about how they can solve world problems. John's second book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging was released in 2021, and it shared his secrets and observations of all the things that he's learned. Unsurprisingly, it became an instant New York Times best seller. I met Jon recently in Sweden at a work conference and became fascinated by him, his work and just a general perspective on the world and I'm thrilled he's joined me on the podcast today. Find Jon Levy:Website: https://www.jonlevy.com/Book: https://www.jonlevy.com/you-re-invitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is our behavior truly our own? Or do our choices grow out of our environment? There are influences all around each of us, and often the walking talking version of influencers ends up shaping the behavior of the people around them in ways that are not always visible.Jon Levy is a behavior scientist and the founder of the Influencers Dinner. He is also an author. His latest book is called You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging, and his previous work is titled The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. Through the use of models, Jon has studied the science of influence and in what ways to both change what influences are affecting you, and how to use influences to affect a change in your behaviors.Jon and Greg discuss Jon's work, how to level yourself up by surrounding yourself with the right people, how people become friends, and the surprising camaraderie that happens when you ask strangers to work and make food together. Jon also examines how behavior can become contagious, and the surprising reasons why you might not want your child to grow up to be an Olympian.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Adventure is a way to build a muscle for social skills09:38: Adventure is a fantastic process to live an interesting, exciting, potentially creative life. It's a fantastic way to bond with people that you adventure with, and more importantly, it is an incredible way to build the muscle of social skills and tolerance for discomfort, and social discomfort. These are skills that are essential in just about anything you'd want to do in life.03:08: If we can understand the mechanics of how relationship works, just like how an adventure works, suddenly things become possible that otherwise would be impossible.How do you establish meaningful interactions?41:33: Regardless of how introverted, extroverted, or shy you might be, just start gathering people or go and participate in other people's gatherings.On cultivating community39:39: If you want to be more active in cultivating community around you, you need consistent opportunities for people to engage with each other. So it's not just about me knowing you, me knowing your friend, and me knowing 20 other people. It's how do I get them to know each other.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Jonah Berger Nicholas ChristakisJames H. FowlerBored Ape Yacht ClubGuest Profile:Jon Levy's WebsiteJon Levy on LinkedInJon Levy on TwitterJon Levy on InstagramJon Levy on TED Salon: Brightline InitiativeJon Levy on Talks at GoogleHis Work:Influencers DinnerArticles on ForbesArticles on Inc.You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and BelongingThe 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure

Here's how Lewis Howes, NYT bestselling author of The School of Greatness, describes today's guest: “Jon Levy is what happens when you mix a behavioral scientist like Robert Cialdini with Indiana Jones.”

“I don't want fans, I want friends.” This is one of many approaches to relationship-building that I admire in this week's guest, super-connector Jon Levy. I learned that when Jon texts with “free for dinner tonight?” you cancel all plans and say YES. Both times I did, I ended up at one of his influencer dinners with famous actors, public figures, pro athletes, and C-suite executives.  Jon's secret? Designing experiences to facilitate a shared sense of awe, connection, and accomplishment—with job titles revealed only at the end of the evening. Today we're talking about these principles and more behind his bestselling book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! This episode originally aired on July 24, 2022. More about Jon: Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for his work in trust, human connection, belonging, and influence. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists and musicians. Guests cook dinner together, but can't discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide.

How influential is your personal network?You know I love a multi-layered question and this one comes in two parts.Firstly, how well does your current network, the current galaxy of people you orbit around (and who orbit around you) reflect the habits, influence, achievements you want to create?Secondly – and here's where it gets interesting – how much of an impact does your current network have on you and those around you. Including people who will never meet?If there's one thing that most researchers agree upon it's this: your level of influence is in direct correlation to who you are connected to.Which is fine as a base line, however dig under the surface and it raises more questions than it answers. How big does that network need to be? Who needs to be in it and – in a day and age where we all collect more connections than we know what to do with – what does connection even mean?When I started diving into these questions, they all pointed me in one direction.Today's Guest Jon Levy is a social researcher, best selling author, TED talker and (probably best known) founder of the Influencers Dinner—an exclusive dining experience created in 2009, which brings industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates to Olympians, Emmy award winners, musician, politician and even members of the royal family - to celebrities together to cook and share a meal. In his words…Levy shares his approach to making connections in his new best selling book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence. The book breaks down his “Influence Equation”—how to build belonging and trust to create a high impact community. Instagram and Twitter: @JonLevyTLBYou'll LearnWhy influence and behavior is contagious – including the influence our network has on everything from our results to our longevity..How the rituals within our communities and families become the cornerstones we orbit around - and the importance of consciously creating them..Finally, why everyone, especially those at the top of their game, feel like they don't fit in – and how to create spaces for deep and powerful connections.References and links mentionedJon's NY Times bestseller You're Invited: The Art & Science of Connection, Trust, and BelongingJon's TED TalkThanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Inside Influence Podcast! Please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave a review. Also, don't forget to hop on my website juliemasters.com and download my new ebook The Influencer Code or become an insider by signing up to my newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a year since Jon Levy was on the show, and a lot has happened in the world as well as in Jon's life since. I'm so happy to have him back because we authentically connect and have fun doing it.Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups.More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the Grammy winning voice of the bark from “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Guests cook dinner together, but can't discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. This project became the basis of his NYT best-selling book “You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence”.Join us as we explore:What Jon learnt about connection from his recently deceased father, a true influencer and connector himself. The critical role of anti-fragility in the human social species, and how that skill has atrophied decade by decade since the 1950s.Why America lost a third of its social ties in less than 10 years!How to upskill socially the young generations and help them create deeper bonds.If Jon can alleviate my concern that people are not valuing their communities and kindness as a value. The Friendship Formula, the Fudge Factor and why wealth is not compatible with social bonds!The tradeoff between being part of larger society and the sense of belonging in true community.How a book about an alpha wolf got it all wrong about leadership and being the boss.Mentions:Study – Why It's Good To Have A BFF At Work, https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6759-friends-at-work.html  Website – MeetUp, https://www.meetup.comStudy – How a tiny Pennsylvania town held the secrets to long life, https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/slate-belt/2016/01/roseto_effect_carmen_ruggiero.html         Theory – The Friendship Formula, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201911/the-friendship-formulaTheory – Fudge Factor, https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/02/10/beware-the-personal-fudge-factor/            Study – Why do people avoid talking to strangers?,  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15298868.2020.1816568Schedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let's get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow

Learn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/ SHOW NOTES: Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist specializing in human connection, trust, and influence. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “You're Invited”, and Founder of Influencers, the secret dining experience and private community. Jeffrey speaks to Jon about how he started his Influencer Dinners and shares some of the amazing content from his book. How Levy started hosting Influencer Dinners Why relationships, connections, and trust lead to an extraordinary life The model Levy developed after researching the behavior of highly influential people What has been learned after hosting 2500 people at 266 dinners in 11 cities in four countries What highly influential people need instead of another rubber chicken dinner What reading about scientific concepts does for Levy's life How the IKEA effect accelerates the rate at which people bond Why vulnerability creates trust (and how it's the opposite of what corporate America tries to do) The unseen loneliness of some influential and important people The five concerns of billionaires when meeting people Elements that create a memorable event The three things not sharing dinner guest's professions until after dinner does toward building connection The most significant factor in Levy's success What draws crowds and creates a committed group of people JON'S BIO: Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and NY Times Best Selling author known for his work in human connection, trust, and influence. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups. More than a decade ago, Levy founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the Grammy winning voice of the bark from “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Guests cook dinner together but can't discuss their careers or give their last names. Once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. Jon's second book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging, was released to critical acclaim quickly rising as an international best seller. In it Levy demonstrates the importance of trust, and community to accomplishing what is most important to us. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. Among them spending a year traveling to all 7 continents, or to the world's greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, etc.) and barely surviving to tell the tale. These Adventures were chronicled in his first book: The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure Produced by the MunnAvenuePress.com  

“I don't want fans, I want friends.” This is one of many approaches to relationship-building that I admire in this week's guest, super-connector Jon Levy. I learned that when Jon texts with “free for dinner tonight?” you cancel all plans and say YES. Both times I did, I ended up at one of his influencer dinners with famous actors, public figures, pro athletes, and C-suite executives.  Jon's secret? Designing experiences to facilitate a shared sense of awe, connection, and accomplishment—with job titles revealed only at the end of the evening. Today we're talking about these principles and more behind his bestselling book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! More about Jon: Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for his work in trust, human connection, belonging, and influence. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists and musicians. Guests cook dinner together, but can't discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide.

Thirty percent of Millennials report feeling lonely all or most of the time. These figures get even worse when looking at Gen Z. And when the greatest predictor of longevity is social integration, trends like these are no small concern.Joining us today is Jon Levy, a behavior scientist, founder of The Influencers Dinner, and author of “You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.” In this conversation, Jon discusses how to build trust, why traditional networking feels so unnatural, and what type of social interactions actually leave a lasting impression. Plus, he shares some of the latest research in behavioral science and explains why creating meaningful connections are critical for both living a long, happy life and finding meaning and success at work.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

Jonathan Levy is an American author known for his work in the fields of influence and adventure. His research mostly focuses on what affects decision making. He works out of C Lab collaborating with neuroscientist Moran Cerf, of the Kellogg School of Management. He spent years modeling the behavior of people at every level of influence, in order to better understand what causes them to engage and connect.  Levy used his understanding of social interaction to create the Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for taste makers, thought leaders and influencers from different industries. Levy's work in human behavior has garnered him a reputation as one of the leading super connectors in America. Levy has spoken at many conferences including TED and Fortune's Brainstorm Health. Links:  Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at jayson@trueunderdog.com Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com  Mentioned in the Episode:  Website: https://www.Jonlevytlb.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLB  Facebook: www.facebook.com/JonLevyOfficial/ Timestamps:  01:35 - Childhood and where it all began?  02:35 - Why were you treated like a social outcast?  03:25 - Marvel or DC ?  06:00 - How did you know you wanted to become a behavioral scientist ?  08:25 - What's your experience of becoming a behavioral scientist ?  09;50 - Surround yourself with smarter people around you that bring things to the table.  19:17 - Influencers dinner  20:10 - What are some of the crazy things that have happened during influencers dinner ?  23:55 - First book :- 2AM principle.  25:55 - Concept of Peak End Rule.  27:12 - How can you find and connect with John Levy.

Jon Levy is the creator of The Influencers Dinner, a gathering of thought leaders and tastemakers from different industries where they are not allowed to discuss their profession or share their last name. We all hide behind our identities, but by pulling all of that back you start to get to the core of who people really are. These dinners are legendary, and they have become one of the most fascinating social experiments out there. He talks about growing up in Manhattan and how his experience influenced the kind of work he does today. In This Conversation We Cover:  [04:35] How Jon's parents informed how he views relationships [15:26] The power of connection [22:05] Launching an imperfect product [30:26] Finding connection beyond disagreement [35:57] Separating what you do from your identity Resources: jonlevytlb.com Instagram: @jonlevytlb Read: You're Invited Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

Jon Levy is the creator of The Influencers Dinner, a gathering of thought leaders and tastemakers from different industries where they are not allowed to discuss their profession or share their last name. We all hide behind our identities, but by pulling all of that back you start to get to the core of who people really are. These dinners are legendary, and they have become one of the most fascinating social experiments out there. He talks about growing up in Manhattan and how his experience influenced the kind of work he does today. In This Conversation We Cover:  [04:35] How Jon's parents informed how he views relationships [15:26] The power of connection [22:05] Launching an imperfect product [30:26] Finding connection beyond disagreement [35:57] Separating what you do from your identity Resources: https://www.jonlevytlb.com/ (jonlevytlb.com) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/?hl=en (@jonlevytlb) Read: https://www.jonlevytlb.com/you-re-invited (You're Invited) Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course Mastermind: https://workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind/ (workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind) Connect with Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmurgatroyd/ (@robmurgatroyd) Connect with Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmurgatroyd/ (@kimmurgatroyd) To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://workhardplayhardpodcast.com/ (workhardplayhardpodcast.com) Work Hard Play Hard is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Jon Levy is a Behavioral Scientist applying the latest research to transform the ways businesses approach sales, marketing, culture, and consumer engagement. His clients include Google, Microsoft, and Samsung. Jon is also the founder of Influencers Dinner and the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure and You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, which explores human connection, community, and trust. Jon joins me today to discuss the future of work and the theory of hybridization, which involves varying degrees of remote work. He explores the physical, emotional, and social barriers that make a hybrid work pattern unfavorable for most people and roles. Jon reveals the importance of trust and its underlying influencers: competency, honesty, and benevolence. He shares why there is a broad decline of trust in the workplace and the factors that influence finding a balance between entering the workplace and working remotely. Jon also explores the quitting epidemic, the benefits of commute time, loss aversion, and creating an experience of trust and belonging. “People are burning out. There is quite literally a problem that we are overworking ourselves with a lack of feeling of purpose.” - Jon Levy This week on Insert:Human Predicting the future of the workplace by considering what is good for us and what happens when people interact The impact of strong social ties, family, and social integration (community) on life expectancy The link between trust levels and company stock value, employee sick days, and profitability How trust is built through vulnerability loops and why showing vulnerability is harder at a distance Why COVID caused a quitting epidemic and the issues of overworking ourselves to the point of burnout Examples of vulnerability loops and how to create an environment of belonging and trust Why leaders should express and explain the complexities within the decision-making process Resources Mentioned: Podcast: 060| Underneath Influence with Jon Levy Boston Globe: The Hybrid workplace Probably Won't Last Book: Why We Work by Barry Schwartz Connect with Jon Levy: Jon Levy's website Book: 2AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure Book: You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence Jon Levy on Instagram Jon Levy on Facebook Jon Levy on Twitter Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

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Today, we sit down with the incredibly insightful Jon Levy! Jon is a behavioral scientist and social engineer best known for his work on human connection and decision making. Jon is the founder of the Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience started in New York in 2009. Twelve thought leaders, tastemakers, and influencers from various industries attend, but do not discuss their professional career, or share their last name - in order to guess, at the end of the dinner, what the other attendees do professionally. What started as an experiment has turned into a world class experience that brings guests from a broad spectrum of fields together to share insights, camaraderie, and a great meal. In addition to being a TED speaker, Jon also has a new book: You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.   We start today's conversation with a discussion about the way humans, as a whole, possess a desire to experience something different and unique. Jon explains a bit about the SN/VTA part of the brain, which governs reward cognition, associative learning, and positively-valenced emotions. The SN/VTA engages during unusual experiences, and that response can be used to inspire curiosity and get an audience to authentically engage with your ideas. Behavioral science for the win!   The traditional methods for networking have become stagnant and overblown. People "turn off" when they're bored, so how can we create a stronger connection? Jon shares tips about bringing people together for a mutual, unique experience, and how that can create relationships that are stronger than plain ol' humdrum networking.   John talks about the enigmas of connection, and helps thought leaders understand why people do the things we do. This is a great lesson on how to tap into those responses by using a little bit of social engineering! Don't miss it!     Three Key Takeaways: Thought Leaders can create more interest in their products and ideas by adding a little uniqueness and novelty; raising people's curiosity makes them engage more fully. When designing Thought Leadership courses, think about the frequency of communication, not just the depth of ideas. Trust is a must-have in Thought Leadership, but to gain trust you must be willing to show a level of vulnerability.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in human connection, trust and influence. He's the Author of the newly released NYT Best seller, You're Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence, in it Levy explores how our ability to impact anything from longevity, and business, to social causes are a byproduct of our relationships, trust and a sense of belonging. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in human connection, trust and influence. He's the Author of the newly released NYT Best seller, You're Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence, in it Levy explores how our ability to impact anything from longevity, and business, to social causes are a byproduct of our relationships, trust and a sense of belonging. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups. He is also a Springbok fan. :)More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the Grammy winning voice of the bark from “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Guests cook dinner together, but can't discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. Jon's second book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, has made a big splash since being released in May. In it, he demonstrates the importance of human connection, trust and community to accomplishing what is most important to us. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. Among them spending a year traveling to all 7 continents, or to the world's greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, etc.) and barely surviving to tell the tale. These Adventures were chronicled in his first book: The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure.Join us as we explore:What made Jon a Springbok fan and why they won the South African rugby team won the 2007 World Cup. The concept of psychological safety, something more relevant than ever before.The two best predictors of longevity. Spoiler - it's not diet.How community is the number one thing correlated to success.Why you are the people you surround yourself with.Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me – wrong!Why the grass isn't always greenerRedefining the word influencerWhat is it that truly fosters connectionWhat creates trustThe rabbit and IKEA effectsSupport the show on Patreon: As much we I love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowContactWebsite: https://www.jonlevytlb.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonLevyTLBTwitter: @JonLevyTLBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/Mentions “You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54870199-you-re-invited?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=3h2RPnGeuM&rank=4“A social contagious model of the obesity epidemic”, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5124998/Matthew D. Lieberman b, Bruce D. Naliboff et al, “Rejection Really Hurts, UCLA Psychologists Find”, https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/10/031010074045.htm“Everything You Know About Addiction is Wrong”, Rat Park TED Talk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9DcIMGxMsThe Framingham Heart Study and the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Historical Perspective, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4159698/Malcolm Gladwell, “Outliers”, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3228917-outliers?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=I9IUY

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist, influencer, adventurer, and author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure and You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence. Jon works with a multitude of clients⁠—from startups to Fortune 500 brands⁠—who want to transform their approach to consumer engagement, sales, culture, and marketing. Jon is the Founder of The Influencers Dinner, which has developed into the world's largest community of influencers and industry leaders. He has a Bachelor of Science from New York University and an International Baccalaureate from The Dwight School. Jon joins me today to explore what is underneath his influence. He shares why human beings are wired for trust, connection, and community and how they are at the core of meaningful relationships. Jon reveals why people do not like business networking and its correlation to feeling dirty. He explores the ‘IKEA effect' and how we care more about the things we put effort into. He reveals how vulnerability loops work and how to get better results and buy-ins by stacking them from small to large. Jon also describes methods for changing your habits and the human associations that need to be made and broken. “Anything that really matters to us—the ability to connect, the ability to be trusted, and the necessity of belonging—are at the core of all of it.” - Jon Levy This week on Insert:Human How to connect with anyone, regardless of their level of influence, and do so in a meaningful How the fundamental dependency of human beings on each other influences behaviors The parallels between social pain and physical pain and how these affect longevity Why human connection has no cost Why companies should understand problems rather than throw money at them How vulnerability loops work to build high-level trust and where they are appropriate in the workplace The relationship between discomfort and opportunity, and why you should stack vulnerability loops from small to large How to improve your ability to interact with people by making connections over shared interests, activities, and cultures Resources Mentioned: Book: The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure by Jon Levy Book: You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence by Jon Levy Book: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg TED Talk: What Makes Us Influential Connect with Jon Levy: Website: Jon Levy Jon Levy on Facebook John Levy on Twitter Jon Levy on Instagram Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

The pandemic has changed so much for so many of us. Our children are growing up facing unforeseen challenges, and many of us feel uncertain and fearful about what lies ahead. Human beings were never meant to be alone. Yet today, people are suffering from social isolation, a lack of contact, and not touching or connecting physically with anyone. I am happy to have Jon Levy joining me as my guest for today! Jon is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influencing, human connection, and decision making. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the occasional princess. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide.  In Levy's latest book, You're Invited, readers are guided through the art and science of creating deep and meaningful connections with anyone, regardless of their stature or celebrity. The book demonstrates how we develop influence, gain trust, and build community so that we can impact our communities and achieve that which is important to us. In this episode, Jon talks about the impact that the pandemic has had on our society, and discusses the effect it has had on people's wellbeing, happiness, and longevity. Be sure to stay tuned today to find out what you can do to improve your current situation, create more connectedness in your life, adapt to this ever-changing world, and help your children to thrive going forward into the future. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Jon discusses the impact of the loneliness and lack of physical connection that so many of us are experiencing now due to the pandemic. Jon shares some of the foremost predictors of human longevity. Anti-fragility is a critical characteristic of humans. Jon explains why building and retaining a social muscle is vital. What happens to people when they spend several hours per day on social media. Jon discusses the trade-offs that we have to make to live long and happy lives. Experience post-traumatic growth rather than post-traumatic stress. Jon explains how to foster a sense of connection with others as things start to open up again after fifteen months of isolation. Jon explains what bonds us as humans. Vulnerability builds trust and strengthens relationships. Knowing where to draw the line when giving to others is vital. Jon discusses the big issue with behavioral change. Creating more connectedness in your life. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website  Connect with Jon Levy On his website     On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Additional Social Handles: @JonLevyTLB on Clubhouse    Jon's new book: You're Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence Book mentioned: The Rabbit Effect by Kelli Harding

Nir's Note: What do Bill Nye, break dancer Crazy Legs, cyber illusionist Marco Tempest, and economist Nouriel Roubini have in common? They've all been guests at a little-known “Influencers dinner” regularly hosted by behavioral scientist Jon Levy at his New York apartment. Jon is the author of You're Invited: the Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, a New York Times bestseller about the value of creating meaningful connections and building trust with the people that can most influence your life. Jon's dinner parties and his decade-old club of “Influencers” have been featured in Forbes and Business Insider. You can read the NirAndFar blog post on: The Influencers Dinner: An Interview with Jon Levy https://www.nirandfar.com/influencers-dinner-jon-levy Nir & Far, a podcast about business, behaviour and the brain by Nir Eyal. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave an iTunes review. It will greatly help new listeners discover the show. Please visit my website Nir and Far for other info about my writing, books and teaching: http://www.nirandfar.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nirandfar/support

Jonathan Levy is an American author known for his work in the fields of influence and adventure. His research mostly focuses on what affects decision making. He works out of C Lab collaborating with neuroscientist Moran Cerf, of the Kellogg School of Management. He spent years modeling the behavior of people at every level of influence, in order to better understand what causes them to engage and connect.Levy used his understanding of social interaction to create the Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for taste makers, thought leaders and influencers from different industries.Levy's work in human behavior has garnered him a reputation as one of the leading super connectors in America.Levy has spoken at many conferences including TED and Fortune's Brainstorm Health.  Links:  Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdogReach out to Jayson directly at jayson@trueunderdog.comFollow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbamCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com  Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.Jonlevytlb.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLBFacebook: www.facebook.com/JonLevyOfficial/  Timestamps:  01:35 - Childhood and where it all began? 02:35 - Why were you treated like a social outcast? 03:25 - Marvel or DC ? 06:00 - How did you know you wanted to become a behavioral scientist ? 08:25 - What's your experience of becoming a behavioral scientist ? 09;50 - Surround yourself with smarter people around you that bring things to the table. 19:17 - Influencers dinner 20:10 - What are some of the crazy things that have happened during influencers dinner ? 23:55 - First book :- 2AM principle. 25:55 - Concept of Peak End Rule. 27:12 - How can you find and connect with John Levy.

Behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy joins Zibby to talk about his famous Influencers Dinner, and reveals some secrets about the exclusive dining experience (hint: you'll never guess what they always make for dinner). Jon also shares the science behind his new book, You're Invited, and how the desire to make changes in his life years ago inspired his life's work. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/34tctEdBookshop: https://bit.ly/3wKxyWQMoms Don't Have Time to Read Books has teamed up with Katie Couric Media and Random House to give away 100 copies of Sarah Sentilles' book, Stranger Care! Enter the giveaway by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3jdKctA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can we create better connections with other people to help us meet our objectives? On this episode, I'm speaking to a Behavioural Scientist that was introduced to me by my good friends Tim Houlihan and Kurt Nelson, hosts of the Behavioral Grooves podcast. If you're not familiar with their show, do check it out - https://behavioralgrooves.com/The reason I mention that is because it's highly relevant to the topic I'm going to be covering on this episode. That topic is influence and the ways in which human connection, trust and community can help us meet our personal objectives. My guest Jon Levy is a Behavioural Scientist who has just written a book called 'You're Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence'. In it, he explores the factors that allow us to build connections with others and how we can make those work in our favour. By following simple steps – and by adopting behaviours that might at first seem counter-intuitive - we can develop much more effective relationships with others. Jon knows what he's talking about. More than a decade ago, he founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists and musicians. It's got a particular quirk that Jon explains in our discussion.As you'll hear from the opening, Jon is a lot of fun and the conversation took us to some amazingly unexpected places. If you're at all curious about what builds a connection with people, then you're going to learn a lot. If you're not, then you're going to learn why you absolutely should be. To find our more about Jon and 'You're Invited' and see his excellent TED Talk visit https://www.jonlevytlb.com/ And remember, when it comes to this podcast and reading Jon's book: You're Invited.

Today we are flashing back to episode #36 with Jon Levy, one of the most interesting people we’ve ever featured on this podcast. Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and author who is best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision-making. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience and community whose participants have now included more than 1600 leaders across all industries ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, and celebrities, to top executives and business leaders, and even royalty. Jon is the author of a new book, “You’re Invited”, in which he guides readers through the art and science of developing influence and gaining trust in order to create deep and meaningful connections and build community. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit  ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist, author, and the creator of The Influencers Dinner. The guests of this dinner have ranged from entertainment stars, athletes, scientists, business leaders, artists, and royalty In this conversation, we spoke about how Jon prepares for podcasts, where his sense of adventure comes from, what he learned from his first job, and much more. His new book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, is about creating influence with the people you want to be around.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. He specializes in applying the latest research to transform the way companies (from Fortune 500 brands to startups) approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture.   Jon joins Zarak and Erik to discuss his most recent book published just last week, “You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.” In their interview they cover the origins of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience Jon founded over a decade ago that brings together industry leaders from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, and overall “interesting people.” Jon was able to apply his understanding of the mechanics of human behavior (such as how people hate networking, but love making friends) to cultivate experiences rooted in emotional concepts like generosity and novelty. The results are events that are more remarkable and meaningful to those involved.   Other topics include the contagiousness of the behaviors of people we surround ourselves with, the connection between social integration and long life, and how to harness the IKEA effect to create a sense of belonging for people without spending big bucks. 

Regardless of what we want to accomplish, from growing your business, creating a great company culture, championing a social cause, or affecting your habits, we can’t do it alone. The people around you define your success (whatever that means for you) and they have the potential to change the course of your life.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks to Jon Levy, a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands to startups. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the occasional princess. Guests cook dinner together but can’t discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they play a game to reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. Dhru and Jon discuss the art and science of creating deep and meaningful connections with anyone. They also talk about how we develop influence, gain trust, and build community so that we can impact our communities and achieve what is most important to us.In this episode, we dive into: -The greatest predictor of longevity (2:05) -Why having close friends increases our longevity (9:53) -The impact of loneliness on our health (14:15)-How to create deep and meaningful relationships (21:47) -The Influencers Dinner (34:52) -The influence equation and how to apply it to our lives (49:39) -Post-traumatic growth (1:03:34) -Optimal anxiety (1:05:31) -How to get an invitation to an Influencers event (1:11:04) -The impact of social isolation on our health (1:12:39)For more on Jon Levy you can follow him on Instagram @JonLevyTLB, on Facebook @JonLevyTLB, on Twitter @JonLevyTLB, and through his website https://www.jonlevytlb.com/. Get his book, You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence at https://www.jonlevytlb.com/you-re-invited.For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.Interested in joining The Dhru Purohit Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Jon Levy, the author of "You're Invited: The art and Science of cultivating Influence", to discuss how to create meaningful connections with those who can impact you, your life, and the things you care about. Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the Grammy winning voice of the bark from “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Guests cook dinner together, but can’t discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. Among them spending a year traveling to all 7 continents, or to the world's greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, etc.) and barely surviving to tell the tale. These Adventures were chronicled in his first book: The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Levy, behavioral scientist, creator of The Influencers Dinner, and author of You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence shares his insights on how decisions are shaped and connections are made—and about the perks of getting adventurously uncomfortable. 

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Levyspecializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands to startups. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the occasional princess. Guests cook dinner together but can't discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they play a game to reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide.In Levy's latest book, You're Invited, readers are guided through the art and science of creating deep and meaningful connections with anyone, regardless of their stature or celebrity, and demonstrates how we develop influence, gain trust, and build community so that we can impact our communities and achieve what's important to us.For more information on Cultivating Connection, check out the Leadership Principles and Practices website: https://hermanmiller.sharepoint.com/sites/LeadershipPrinciplesandPractices

Our guest, Jon Levy, is arguably one of the most influential behavioral scientists in the world. Over 10 years ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Olympians, Nobel laureates, executives, to musicians. Over the course of the last decade, these dinners have developed into a wide community of influential people.  Our opening speed round with Jon did not disappoint. We learn his unique perspective on which Star Trek Captains was the best, and the surprising answer to who his dream guest was at one of his dinners.  In our discussion with Jon, he shares the secrets behind his influential approach: what motivated him to start this novel idea, how he developed it and the key steps behind the ongoing success of the community that he has curated.  Jon’s second book, “You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence” https://amzn.to/2RmlUlA is released on May 11, 2021. Which follows his hugely successful first book: “The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure” https://amzn.to/3eS3p0m. We had the privilege of previewing his latest book for this interview and we were blown away by Jon’s unique approach to cultivating human connections through trust and community.  Of course, we discuss what music Jon has been listening to at home and we are surprised to learn what has recently sparked his musical interest. Jon has found that through his Influence Dinners, he has hosted a lot of his childhood pop idols, which he still enjoys listening to. Thanks for listening and thank you for taking a minute to join the others who have already left us a review.  © 2021 Behavioral Grooves Jon Levy's Books You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence https://amzn.to/2RmlUlA The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure https://amzn.to/3eS3p0m   Links Jon Levy https://www.jonlevytlb.com/  Peter Cullen (voice of Optimus Prime) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Cullen  James T. Kirk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_T._Kirk  Jean-Luc Picard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Luc_Picard  Neil deGrasse Tyson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson  Oprah https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey  Beyonce https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9  Sir Richard Branson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Branson  Stephen Hawking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Hawking  Disney https://www.disney.com/  Mark Zuckerberg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg  Nicholas Christakis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Christakis  James H. Fowler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H._Fowler  The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years  Christakis and Fowler (2007) https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmsa066082  Nike Run Club https://www.nike.com/gb/nrc-app  Bill Nye the Science Guy https://billnye.com/  Parkour https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkour  The Daily Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daily_Show  The New York Times: Want to Meet Influential New Yorkers? Invite Them to Dinner https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/10/fashion/want-to-meet-influential-new-yorkers-invite-them-to-dinner.html  SNVTA - Ventral tegmental area of the brain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventral_tegmental_area  Davos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davos  Bill Gates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates  Angela Merkel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel  TED https://www.ted.com/  My Octopus Teacher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Octopus_Teacher  United States Navy SEAL selection and training https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy_SEAL_selection_and_training  The IKEA Effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect#:~:text=The%20IKEA%20effect%20is%20a,of%20furniture%20that%20require%20assembly Common Biases & Heuristics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHpBr0VFcaT8wIUpr-9zMIb79dFMgOVFRxIZRybiftI/edit?usp=sharing  Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/about/   Adam Grant https://www.adamgrant.net/  Behavioral Grooves Patreon https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves Musical Links  Bridgerton Soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rowHZd7-F1U&ab_channel=LoopedSongs  Vitamin String Quartet “Thank u, next” (Ariana Grande) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmljfYBkGVg  John Williams “The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7HF4JG1pOg&list=PL2yW2adfehiV0-wSa784KIT1ZJ5_YEVjd&index=2&ab_channel=JohnWilliamsVEVO  Tribe Called Quest “Electric Relaxation“ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHRnvjCkTsw&ab_channel=TribeCalledQuestVEVO  Biggie Smalls (The Notorious B.I.G.) “Big Poppa” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phaJXp_zMYM  Maroon Five “Sugar” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R8_2nJtjg&ab_channel=Maroon5VEVO  98 Degrees “I Do (Cherish You)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R8_2nJtjg&ab_channel=Maroon5VEVO  Cowboy Junkies “Sweet Jane” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa9nN3G2CSg&t=173s  The Tragically Hip “Ahead by a Century” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE2joQsWXJg  Topics (4:46) Speed Round Questions (9:03) Power vs Influence (13:00) Why do we want influence? (20:21) Jon discusses his new book (25:41) Jon became influential (32:11) How to create a community (37:03) How trust is made and how to trigger it (41:00) Music (1:13:11) Bonus Track and Groove Idea Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy Dessa: The Attention Shepherd On The Curious Act Of Being Deeply Human (Episode 208) https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/dessa-being-deeply-human/  Mapping the Influence of Corporate Cultures – Silke Brittain (Episode 12) https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/mapping-the-influence-of-corporate-cultures-silke-brittain/ Robert Cialdini, PhD: Littering, Egoism and Aretha Franklin (Episode 50) https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/robert-cialdini-phd-littering-egoism-and-aretha-franklin/

Jon Levy is a behavioural scientist that loves to create meaningful interactions between individuals from all different backgrounds. Taking his knowledge, Jon created the ultimate space for influential people to come together and for a brief moment, take off the weight of being known for their name. Through his Influencer Dinners, Jon tries to unite people from different parts of the world and work fields to nurture better relationships. Jon is an author of books on behaviour and human interactions. He does a lot of public speaking and influential talks.

The Iowa Idea: Jon Levy “You're Invited.” In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I'm joined by Jon Levy. Jon is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging […]

Despite the fact that so many people profess to dislike making small talk, it turns out that talking to strangers and acquaintances can actually strengthen our mental health and enrich our lives. What do we gain from meeting new people? What have we been missing out on this past year as COVID-19 has restricted these social interactions? And how can we become better at talking to strangers? We discuss these questions with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex who studies what she calls “minimal social interactions,” and Jon Levy, a consultant, writer and speaker who founded “the Influencers Dinner,” a regular gathering that brings together strangers who are leaders in their fields. Links Gillian Sandstrom, PhD Jon Levy

Imagine having an Olympic gold medalist, an Academy Award-winning actress, and a Nobel Prize-winning scientist all show up at your house... to cook you dinner! That's the reality for my good friend, Jon Levy. He's the creator of a secret, invite-only dinner club called ‘The Influencers Dinner'. So in today's short episode, you're gonna hear the story of how it all started (and how you might be able to sneak into an invite.) Plus, you'll discover how Jon capitalized on the powerful 'IKEA effect' to get in the room with big celebrities, influencers & top businessmen (and how you can use the same proven principle to get more influential people to willingly invest in a relationship with you!)

Guest Introduction: Jon Levy is a behavior scientist, consultant, writer, and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of influence, networking, and adventure. He is the founder of The Influencers Dinner and The Salon, and the author of “The 2AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Jon first provides a detailed definition of adventure, and then walks us through the four stage process that all adventurous experiences follow. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right group of people, exploring a novel environment, and setting goals or constraints on our behavior. Jon also talks about how to push boundaries and increase the emotional value of the environment that we're in. He gives a number of examples and shares some of the crazy adventures that he's experienced. Jon then explains how the scope of our lives are directly proportional to our willingness to be uncomfortable. He discusses the benefits of adventure, as well as the biggest mistakes people make when pursuing adventure. He also describes what the peak-end rule is, and how to recognize when to end an adventure at the right time. We then shift gears and ask Jon about his work on influence and community building. He reveals the two factors that are key to achieving anything in life. Jon talks about creating The Influencers Dinner, and shares some of the interesting experiences and conversations from these events. He discusses the main elements for building great community, from big picture ideas to specific details. Chris explores some of the community ideas he's been developing recently. Jon also gives examples of important questions to ask ourselves before starting a community. He talks about some of his favorite communities, and reveals what makes them so strong and successful. Finally, Jon offers recommendations for those who want to build a circle of their people. He also gives examples of possible groups to start, and talks about a group he recently started to help marginalized communities. Jon and Chris then discuss some of the organizations that they're involved with, and what they've learned from these experiences. Jon leaves us with some insights on letting go of self-consciousness and focusing our energy on fun and productive activities. Find out more about Jon: http://www.jonlevytlb.com/ The Craft of Charisma Podcast is also available at: bit.ly/Soundcloud-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/Stitcher-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/iTunes-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/Spotify-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/GooglePlayMusic-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/iHeartRadio-CofC-Podcast

“My best investment of effort is in understanding how to invest into more people” – Jon Levy Today's guest on the Art of Adventure podcast has been on the show before and he joins us once more to share his success in hosting over a thousand of highly influential people over dinner. Jon Levy is the author of the book, The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure, a combination of people's stories, research, and the EPIC (Establish, Push Boundaries, Increase, Continue) model of adventure. He talked about this book on a previous episode and now, we get to hear about how the book was received by the people. Being a behavioral scientist, Jon shows great interest in people. He hosts the Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for the most influential people in the society. He gathers high-profile individuals to share a meal while connecting with each other. And on this episode, he talks about the success of these dinners and what it takes to become a super connector. What you will learn on this episode: How the book, The 2AM Principle, was received by the people How to communicate with highly influential people The idea behind the Influencers Dinner What made these dinners successful How to get the most influential people to say yes to these dinners Tips in becoming a super connector How he got the media to talk about the dinners The perks in hosting these dinners Quotes: "Your success is created a decade before" - Jon Levy "I needed to create something that really stands out"- Jon Levy "I'm fundamentally driven by living an interesting and remarkable life"- Jon Levy "The size of our lives is proportional to how uncomfortable we are willing to be"- Jon Levy Continue the Adventure (Resources from this episode): JonLevytlb.com Instagram Facebook Twitter You might also like these episodes: AOA 148 | Travis Sheridan | Create an Environment for Success AOA 083 | John Corcoran | Turn Your Relationships Into Revenue AOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro AOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power Connector AOA 072 | Jason Treu | How To Build Extraordinary Relationships AOA 134 | Garrison Cohen | Creative Events AOA 076 | Tyler Wagner | Conference Crushing And Publishing Bestsellers

Jon Levy joins us for episode #18 of What Got You There. Levy is the author of The 2 am Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. is a book exploring research on what causes people to live fun, exciting and remarkable lives. Jon is a behavioral scientist studying influence and adventure. He specializes in applying scientific research to the world of business, using the latest in neuroscience and psychology to transform how companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and product design. He is the founder of The Influencers Dinner, a private community and dining experience in which twelve thought leaders and tastemakers across industries prepare dinner together. In this episode we discuss how he’s become one of the leading Super Connectors in America. Jon shares some of the crazy stories he’s compiled over the years and how you can live a more adventure filled life! If you want to know what the life of one of the worlds most interesting people then this is the episode for you! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com http://jonlevytlb.com/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/JonLevyTLB Twitter- https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLB Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/   http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Be sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/   Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

Jon Levy calls himself a nerd. But his life is anything but nerdy. He’s the author of The 2 AM Principle, lessons gathered as he built his own life of adventure. He’s also managed to surround himself with interesting people, as host of the Influencers Dinner series: Intimate gatherings of highly successful strangers who are prohibited from revealing their identities (last names and professions, specifically). All in the name of adventure. Jon drops art and science in our interview. He’s going to tell you how to get out of your comfort zone and reach beyond yourself. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Justin Rezvani: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/justin-rezvani-how-to-be-relentless EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/thisisechelon/instatic-a-little-longer

Jon is a behavior scientist best known for his work in Influence, networking and adventure. He is the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the science of adventure, and the Founder of The Influencers Dinner a secret dining experience attend by Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, royalty, etc. Sponsors: DesignCrowd: Post your design project on DesignCrowd today and get a special $100 VIP offer! Visit DesignCrowd.com/fire and enter the discount code FIRE when posting your project! ​The Complacent​ Class: What is making us COMPLACENT in the face of such challenges? Find out in The​ Complacent​ Class​ from New York Times best-​selling author Tyler Cowen, available where books are sold.

We evolved as communities. We didn't evolve as networkers. The concept of meeting people was a rare occurrence because we lived in these tribal groups for the majority of our early stage as a species. What made the community work was that there was joint activity. So when you look back at the people you bonded with the fastest it was probably because you had something to overcome together that you had to work together for. So when I try to get people to bond, I try to find a challenge or a task they can work on together because that creates a faster bonding. There are two characteristics around this. If you do me a favor, I'm going to like you more. The funny thing is if I do you a favor, I'm also going to like you more because anything I put effort and energy into, I began to value disproportionately. – Jon LevyJon Levy is a scientist of human behavior, creator of The Influencers Dinner, and author of The 2am Principle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in Influence, networking, and adventure. He is the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure, and the Founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience that has been attend by hundreds of industry leaders including Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, royalty, and more.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in Influence, networking, and adventure. He is the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure, and the Founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience that has been attend by hundreds of industry leaders including Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, royalty, and more.

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in Influence, networking, and adventure. He is the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure, and the Founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience that has been attend by hundreds of industry leaders including Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, royalty, and more.

Jon Levy is a behavior scientist best known for his work in influence, networking and adventure. He is founder of the Influencers Dinner and author of a new book called “The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure.” What you’ll learn about in this episode: How to live a life of adventure What adventure is and why you don’t have to jump off a cliff to live an adventurous life The first stage of adventure: establish (or putting the right elements in place so anything can happen) Why your brain works better when you’re in a new situation Why you need to work within limitations to have the best time The second stage of adventure: push boundaries (crossing a social, physical, or emotional boundary) The third stage of adventure: increase (maximizing the emotional value from the environment that you’re in) The fourth stage of adventure: continue (deciding if you’re going to go somewhere else and where you’re going to go) Why you need to make sure you end on a positive note Jon’s next book Perceived risk vs. actual peril Ways to contact Jon: Book: “The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure” Website: www.jonlevytlb.com A transcript of this episode is available here: systemexecution.com/jon-levy

Helping people without expecting anything in return is the best business model for life. And today's guest, Jon Levy, practices that mantra. He has a new book out called,The 2am Principle. LISTEN TO EPISODE 97 for Part 1 with Jon Levy. Jon Levy (@JonLevyTLB) is behavioral scientist studying influence and adventure.  If you enjoy this episode, please leave an iTunes review! It really helps Ryno Lab get discovered by new listeners. Click here to leave a Ryno Lab iTunes review In this Ryno Lab episode, you'll learn: How to connect and help others to bring yourself joy Where influencers can help you launch your business How to build a community of influencers How to take advantage of 'weak ties" to build your network Jon is also the founder of The Influencers Dinner, a private community and dining experience in which twelve thought leaders and tastemakers across industries prepare dinner together. Look for part II of this episode coming soon! Jon Levy's: The 2 AM Principle book: https://www.amazon.com/AM-Principle-Discover-Science-Adventure/dp/1942872690 Jon Levy: http://www.jonlevytlb.com/  

The scope of your life, the size of it, is in direct proportion to how uncomfortable you’re willing to be. Today on the show I’m talking to returning guest Jon Levy, who has just come out with a book about the science of adventure. Last time Jon was on the show we talked about his influencer dinners, and how to bring people together. This time, we’re talking about something completely different: the science of adventure. Being an adventurer myself, I love this subject, and Jon has some great stories to share from his travels around the world. Listen in as he breaks down the four ingredients that make a successful adventure and what makes it memorable. I think part of why I connect to this topic so much is that going on a successful adventure is all about creating your moments, taking initiative, which translates into the process of creativity. So in addition to talking about traveling and adventure, we also talk about using these same ideas to break out of ruts and inspire creativity. If you’re with a great group, they can make a terrible event amazingly fun, and vice versa. Some things we learn in this podcast: When Jon Levy became interested in social interactions [4:45] The characteristics of adventure [6:25] The importance of constraints [10:00] What are four stages of adventure [19:50] You are the people you surround yourself with [23:40] Why traveling pushes you [26:25] The importance of setting goals [26:55] What is the winner effect [29:30] The relationship between the scope of your life and how uncomfortable you’re willing to be [36:30] Links mentioned: Get Jon's book The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure Learn about the Influencers Dinner and listen to Jon's previous episode Read Originals and Give and Take by Adam Grant Read The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwarz Music Credit: Love You by CRVCK JVCK Connect with Jon Instagram | Twitter | Website

Jon Levy (@JonLevyTLB) is behavioral scientist studying influence and adventure. His is the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. Jon was in Spain running with the Pamplona bulls, his back had just been trampled by a bull, and he was woozy waiting in a hospital for a nurse to attend to him. He wondered to himself, "What was I thinking?" But this is what Jon Levy does, he gets himself into interesting situations. Jon grew-up a self-proclaimed nerd, but the older he got, the more he realized that he loved the challenge of an adventure. He has written the playbook to help you learn how to find that adventure as well. If you enjoy this episode, please leave an iTunes review! It really helps Ryno Lab get discovered by new listeners. Click here to leave a Ryno Lab iTunes review In this Ryno Lab episode, you'll learn: The importance of seeking adventure in your life How to push your boundaries How anyone, living anywhere can find their edge How to take a risk, and why you don't need to drink to stay up past 2 a.m. The steps to no longer limit yourself and your freedom Jon is also the founder of The Influencers Dinner, a private community and dining experience in which twelve thought leaders and tastemakers across industries prepare dinner together. Look for part II of this episode coming soon! Jon Levy's: The 2 AM Principle book: https://www.amazon.com/AM-Principle-Discover-Science-Adventure/dp/1942872690 Jon Levy: http://www.jonlevytlb.com/  

How would you like to throw a dinner party at your house for about a dozen people and have that group include a “who’s who” of titans of Industry, Olympic athletes, CEOs, musicians and celebrities? That sounds pretty good. AND how about all of your guests are doing all the cooking and cleaning – they’re […] The post 089: Jon Levy | How to Throw An Influencers Dinner appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

“The areas of life that we tend to want to impact the most are the ones we are the least willing to talk about.” We are consistently affected by the relationships we have and the people we surround ourselves with. But this can be taken to another level, where you can truly curate the people around you. Jon Levy does just that. The creator of the Influencers Dinner decided to surround himself with the cream of the crop, people at the top of their industries, thought leaders, movers and shakers from every field. How? By inviting them to what is now one of the most exclusive dinners in the world. In this episode, Jon talks about how important a sense of wonder is, and the value of removing yourself from your comfort zone. Get inspired to meet new people and create your own adventure with this week’s episode. Thanks for listening. “We’re in an era now where the strange and unique is accepted and interesting” Some things we learn in this podcast: Jon Levy's background [03:30] The story of designing a secret dining experience, The Influencers Dinner, with exceptional people [04:20] The Influencers dinner has created relationships that have led to unique projects, deals, and synergies [09:00] How to curate a group of people [17:20] Goal is to remove people from their comfort zone [26:00] Events focus on creating a sense of wonder, exclusivity, community, and tries to surprise and delight guests [28:30] How connecting people empowers creation beyond what any individual can manage [32:15] The art and value of being generosity [43:15] Tips for how to get to know people without asking what they do [45:55] Strong believer in intentionally putting yourself in uncomfortable situations [49:35] Tips to get out of your comfort zone [50:15] Creating an inspiring future by being inspired in the present [1:05:00] And much more... Links mentioned: The Influencers Dinner Events Mentioned: Art Basel South x Southwest San Diego Comic Con Sundance Film Festival Books Mentioned: Smartcuts by Shane Snow Give and Take by Adam Grant The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Music Credit: Dumbo by Gill Chang Connect with Jon Levy Instagram | Twitter | Website | Facebook

Create your own influential network. "Just start something. Test something out, let it fail and let it fail often."-Jon Levy The Cheat Sheet: The statistical impact your friendships have on you. What are the two types of epidemics? The ninja strategy for following up by email. How to invite people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Why people like you even more if you ask them for a favor.. And so much more... What would it be like to have an Olympic athlete, an Oscar-winning actor and a CEO of a billion-dollar company at your dining room table? How could you create an event to bring them together and make them want to share a meal with you? Our guest for episode 351 did just that. Jon Levy runs an event called The Influencers Dinner in his home in New York. On today's episode he shares the origins of his idea, how he executed it to become the successful experience it is and how you can apply the same principles to create a similar event of your own. Join us for all of that and more on episode 351 of The Art of Charm. More About This Show: Jon Levy is a behavior expert, digital strategist and keynote speaker, but what is probably best known for is dinner. If you're lucky enough to get an invite to one of his exclusive dinners you're bound to have an amazing time with some of the most influential people in the world. He's had members of royal families attend, Nobel Laureates, famous actors, musicians, artists and some of the top leaders in every industry from around the globe. So what's his secret? Did he have an amazing Rolodex and just decided to gather people together at his place? Not at all. About six years ago he attended a seminar with Landmark Education and something the seminar leader said struck a chord within him. The leader said the quality of our lives is largely determined by the people we spend our time with and the conversations we have. These two things are the fundamental elements that impact who we are and where we go with our lives. Jon realized he wanted to connect with the greatest influencers he could, but how? At the time he was 28 and working for a start-up, he wasn't anyone who could get a phone call (much less a dinner) with the heads of state or Olympic medal winners. He spent the next year ruminating over how to create so much value for these people that they would make time in their already hectic schedules. He knew whatever he created needed to be so novel they would say yes. He eventually thought of having people over for dinner. He knew a group activity like cooking together would bond them quickly, and sharing food and conversation would cement that bond. Here's the novel part of the event: no one knows each other and each person is a leader from a different industry. They are not allowed to talk about what they do, they can only use their first names and if they are famous they must assume a different first name. Then over dinner the guests will guess what each of the attendees does for a living, only then can the guest reveal who they are! Since his first dinner Jon has since held 36 more and The Influencers Dinner has grown to be legendary. It's been featured in Forbes, The New York-Times and has been the catalyst behind millions of dollars done in business deals, publicity and press coverage for the attendees, multiple non-profits and even some romantic relationships. But Jon is the first to admit he overcame many hurdles and made plenty of mistakes along the way. He says he has embarrassed himself more times than not, failed countless times and had to learn many lessons the hard way. But it's all been worth it. In his words, "it takes a long time to become an overnight success". If you're in the same position Jon was when he first had the idea, what are some practical steps you can take to get going and create your own variation of The Influencers Dinner? Jon's first suggestion is to create novelty. Find something unique you can offer your guests that no one else does. Do you love games? Then do a game night and spend some time sorting out how to structure the evening so your guests enjoy themselves and you add value to their lives. That's another key point Jon makes: be sure you do something that is true to your core values. Remember this is going to be an event you're hosting for years to come so make it fun, make it enjoyable and make it something you already like doing. If it's not games, then how about a wine tasting or a mixology night? Again put some thought into this and be sure the event and activity you are hosting is true to you. One last suggestion Jon has is to spend a lot of time coming up with the idea. It took him a full year to come up with the dinner party idea! And he cautions about following in his footsteps with the dinner party: they get expensive (he spent $30k on his last year alone) so consider other alternatives before going down that road, unless you're willing to fork out the money. Jon recommends giving your idea a lot of consideration, there are plenty of other viable and equally fun alternatives to a dinner party. Jon also discusses some of the basic etiquette he follows in inviting people and for the event itself, suggestions you'll want to bear in mind as you create your own version of The Influencers Dinner. This is a fascinating topic so be sure to listen in and get all the golden nuggets! Thank you for listening and we'll see you next time. THANKS JON LEVY! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Charm Podcast, let Jon know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Jon on Twitter! Resources from this episode: Jon Levy's web siteThe Forbes article on Jon's dinnersJon Levy on Twitter John Corcoran on The AOCAdam Grant on The AOC You'll also like: -The Art of Charm Toolbox -Best of The Art of Charm Podcast Wanna leave a comment? Too bad! Email me instead (we read everything)! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there. FEEDBACK + PROMOTION Hit us up with your comments and guest suggestions. We read EVERYTHING. Download the FREE AoC app for iPhone Email jordan@theartofcharm.com Give us a call at 888.413.7177 Stay Charming!