Simon Sinek (@simonsinek)

So goes the leader, so goes the culture. So goes the culture, so goes the company. Video from Autodesk One Team Conference, March 2026, in conversation with CRO Andy Elder

Somewhere along the way, we turned longevity into a competition: who can look the youngest, live the longest, biohack the best. But to what end? Everyone leading the longevity movement seems to have something to sell you. Diets, workshops, supplements, then more supplements. But gerontologist Dr…

“You don’t look your age!” While it sounds like a compliment, what if we weren’t so afraid of ‘looking our age?’ Gerontologist @Dr. Kerry Burnight says comments like this are a sign of how deep society’s ageism runs. She says the research is clear: a lot of things get BETTER as we get older. Maybe…

A trusting relationship allows for the admission of errors. And trust is built on telling the truth, not telling people what they want to hear. Video from LeanScaper Revenue Intensive, January 2026, in conversation with founder Mark Bradley

Success is great. A hug at the front door is better. Gymshark founder and CEO Ben Francis built one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. But when his kids came along, his wife asked for one thing: be home on the weekends. Now he’s serious about protecting that time. And for Ben, nothing…

Strong relationships are based on trust and communication. But if there is no communication, there can be no trust. Video from Autodesk One Team Conference, March 2026, in conversation with CRO Andy Elder

The ability to adopt an Infinite Mindset is a prerequisite for any leader who aspires to leave their organization in better shape than they found it. Video from Nordic Business Forum (Helsinki) 2025, in conversation with Maddy Savage

At one point, the most important people in our lives were strangers. I asked psychotherapist Esther Perel (@estherperelofficial) for the one relationship skill we should all master, and her answer surprised me. When’s the last time you started a conversation with someone you didn’t know? 🎧 While A…

Strength comes from knowing we can be vulnerable. Vulnerability comes from thinking we are always strong. Video from LeanScaper Revenue Intensive, January 2026, in conversation with founder Mark Bradley

A relationship is a relationship, at home or at work. Esther Perel came up through couples therapy. I came up through the corporate world. She helps couples resolve conflict, and they show up better at work. I teach people at work to ask for help, knowing it’ll make them better friends and…

One of the hardest things for any human to do is to be human. Video from SHRM26 (June 2026) in conversation with BambooHR CEO Bradley Rencher

The struggle is the point. The process of figuring things out is what teaches us, fulfills us and, in the end, makes us happy. My fear is that AI makes it easy to skip that process entirely, including when we're trying to work through our own lives. Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur…

Invest in relationships. None of us has the strength to go through life alone. We need people to encourage and inspire us so we can encourage and inspire others. Video from LeanScaper Revenue Intensive, January 2026, in conversation with founder Mark Bradley

Excited, scared, or dead inside? Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks says those are the three feelings your gut sends when you face a big decision, like a new job, a move, or a proposal. The right mix is 80% excitement, 20% fear, and 0% deadness. What I love about this is that it…

As leaders, we are not responsible for the results. As leaders, we are responsible for the people who are responsible for the results. Video from Globo (November 2025) in conversation with journalist Rodrigo Carvalho

We have to have courage to see the Infinite Game—to see the purpose of business as something more than simply making money. Video from Nordic Business Forum (Helsinki) 2025, in conversation with Maddy Savage

With every advantage, there is a cost, and the cost of technology is a steep one if we don't manage it. Video from SHRM26 (June 2026) in conversation with BambooHR CEO Bradley Rencher

If you're looking for a sign to try that new thing you've been putting off, this is it. Take a cue from Rob Lowe and say, "You know what... screw it," then see what happens. You may surprise yourself. 🎧 Catch up on all episodes of A Bit of Optimism wherever you get your podcasts.

Say "cheese" and you get a smile. Say "prune" and you get cheekbones. A Bit of Optimism is taking a brief hiatus, and we'll be back with brand-new episodes in a few weeks. Until then, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations, starting with one of the most fun we've ever had: Rob Lowe…

If a leader gives people something to belong to and provides a clear direction, then those who believe will find amazing ways to get there. Video from LeanScaper Revenue Intensive, January 2026, in conversation with founder Mark Bradley

A leader, first and foremost, is human. Only when we have the strength to show our vulnerability can we truly lead. Video from Globo (November 2025) in conversation with journalist Rodrigo Carvalho

You call a friend to complain about your boss. They tell you you're right, it's awful, you shouldn't have to put up with it. You hang up feeling better. What did that just cost you? Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. She separates being a…

"I'm an anxious person." "I'm an avoidant." "I'm just bad at this." Listen to how you describe yourself for a day. Then count how many of those start with "I am." As a psychotherapist, Amy Morin tells clients to try trading the being verb for a habit—“I have a tendency to,” “I do this sometimes.”…

Executives who prioritize shareholders over employees are like coaches who put the desires of fair weather fans before the needs of the players on the team. Video from Autodesk One Team Conference, March 2026, in conversation with CRO Andy Elder

We're told to stop worrying, but nobody ever tells us when to start. Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. Her favorite exercise with clients starts from the opposite premise: worry gets a time and a place. Fifteen minutes in the calendar. And…

"You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills." —Herb Kelleher Video from SHRM26 (June 2026) in conversation with BambooHR CEO Bradley Rencher

We don’t do business with companies. We do business with people. Business is always human. Video from Globo (November 2025) in conversation with journalist Rodrigo Carvalho

A good leader is like a good parent. They ensure that those in their care are beneficiaries of their learning. Video from LeanScaper Revenue Intensive, January 2026, in conversation with founder Mark Bradley

“Situationship” is a new word for a very old move. What changed is the ease. The apps made starting over simple, so when the love chemicals take their nosedive, there's always another shiny relationship option a swipe away. Amy Chan (@missamychan) is a relationship expert, the founder of Renew…

Ask most people what they want in a partner and you'll get a list. A height, an age range, a kind of job, a certain kind of look. Now ask which of those will still matter in ten years. Amy Chan is a relationship expert, the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, and the author of Unsingle. After two…