Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

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Arthur Blank on Values-Based Leadership Dec 10, 2020

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In 1978, Arthur Blank and his business partner Bernie Marcus were fired from the hardware store chain Handy Dan. Within a year, they co-founded The Home Depot. In his new book Good Company, Arthur shares the powerful principles that have defined his success and serve as the foundation for his diverse businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS). On this episode, we talk about how a values-based approach can transform companies, associates, customers and communities. Arthur's approach is a playbook for any leader who wants to build a culture that's rooted in values and powered by purpose.

Priya Parker on The Art of Gathering Nov 24, 2020

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Priya Parker is helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning, one gathering at a time. Priya is a conflict resolution facilitator, author of The Art of Gathering, and host of the podcast Together Apart.In our conversation, Priya shares how to turn everyday gatherings into transformative group experiences. She shares what works, what doesn't, and why. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, this conversation will have you reimagining the way you gather—whether it be in person or virtually. And you'll never be able to look at your next gathering the same way again!

Matthew McConaughey on Unexpected Life Lessons from Hollywood and Beyond Nov 12, 2020

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Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has starred in movies like A Time to Kill, Dallas Buyers Club, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and The Wolf of Wall Street. His incredible career has spanned 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion dollars. Now he's adding author to his credits with his new memoir, Greenlights. On this episode, Matthew shares the unconventional wisdom he's learned. We talk about his sudden rise to fame, the self-imposed two-year hiatus from Hollywood that changed the course of his career, and the legacy he wants to leave behind. It's a conversation about how to catch more "greenlights" and realize that the yellows and reds eventually turn green too.

Heidi Grant on How to Ask for Help— and Get a Yes Oct 29, 2020

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We all need help, but most of us are uncomfortable asking for it. But here's the funny thing: even though we hate to ask for help, most people are wired to be helpful. Social psychologist Heidi Grant is the author of Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You. On this episode, Heidi shareswhy we are thinking about asking for help all wrong… and the things we inadvertently do that make it weird for other people. Discover the simple mistakes you are probably making—and learn what you should do instead!

Bonus Episode: 7 Mindset Shifts to Reimagine Your Role as a Leader Oct 22, 2020

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I decided to try something a little different this week- my first solo episode. Through this podcast, I've had the opportunity to connect with more than 100 leaders from all different backgrounds and experiences. I've learned so many valuable insights from these conversations, and on this episode I walk you through 7 mindset shifts to reimagine your role as a leader. To take it a step further, I also created this playbook of 7 exercises to accompany each mindset shift. Listen to this special bonus episode where I walk you through each mindset shift and challenge you to reimagine how you lead.

Whole Foods Founder & CEO John Mackey on The 9 Ingredients of Conscious Leadership Oct 15, 2020

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John Mackey is the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market. He's led the company from a scrappy startup to a multibillion-dollar business, and launched an organic food revolution. John's new book, Conscious Leadership, explores his own leadership journey from college dropout to successful CEO, and provides a playbook for values-based leadership. On this episode, John shares his most valuable leadership lessons learned from four decades leading Whole Foods through tremendous growth and innovation. It will challenge you to rethink conventional business wisdom and reimagine how you lead.

Astronaut Scott Kelly on Lessons from A Year In Space Oct 01, 2020

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Scott Kelly set the record for the single longest space mission by an American astronaut. That year-long mission to the International Space Station was part of an unprecedented NASA study on how space affects the human body and it paved the way for the future of space exploration. On this episode, Scott shares his personal reflections on leadership and teamwork from his journey into space. He also shares what he learned about living in isolation and dealing with uncertainty that we can apply to our own lives.

Guy Raz on The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs Sep 17, 2020

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Guy Raz has interviewed more than 6,000 people from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban to Taylor Swift. Described by The New York Times as "one of the most popular podcasters in history," Guy is the co-creator of How I Built This, TED Radio Hour and the NPR kids podcast Wow In The World with a combined audience of more than 19 million listeners each month. His new book, How I Built This, shares the behind-the-scenes stories of the world's most inspiring entrepreneurs and the companies they built. On this episode, we talk about how to have more meaningful conversations, the biggest myths of entrepreneurship, and why every business is ultimately a story.

Sam Acho on How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes Sep 03, 2020

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What if you stopped pretending and started getting real? Most of us hide. We play small and don't live up to our full potential. We're afraid we aren't enough… or maybe we're too much. NFL player, humanitarian and podcaster Sam Acho has been there. In his new book, Let The World See You, Sam encourages us all to discover our true selves and share our gifts with the world. We talk about the importance of not attaching your identity to your career, the highs and lows of being a professional athlete, and how his life changed when he stopped hiding and started living.

Peloton's Ally Love on Using Conversation as a Catalyst for Change Aug 20, 2020

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If you're one of the 1.4 million members of the Peloton community, then you probably already know Ally Love. Ally is a Peloton instructor, founder of Love Squad, in-arena host for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and Adidas global ambassador. In other words, she does it all. On this episode, Ally shares how to keep people engaged in a virtual environment, her approach to tough conversations, and how she's successfully built a multi-dimensional career.

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