The Essential Qualities of Inspiring People &...

What if becoming smarter had less to do with intelligence and more to do with a handful of everyday habits? Researchers are discovering that many of the things that most influence brain performance are surprisingly simple—and often completely within your control. Research continu ...  Show more

Most parents think the key to getting kids to eat healthy food is explaining why it's healthy. Unfortunately, research suggests that strategy can backfire spectacularly. In fact, telling children a food is "good for you" may be one of the fastest ways to make them reject it. Fort ...  Show more

Joining me today is Dr. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, behavioural scientist, and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work on the science of happiness. Once a professional classical musician, Dr. Brooks made a transformative leap into academia, ...  Show more

In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Smith shares a touching and humorous conversation with his 93-year-old mother, who asks him if he's figured out what he'll be when he grows up. This leads to a deeper exploration of life's fundamental questions that can guide personal grow ...  Show more

What’s the difference between an inspiring boss and an infuriating one? What qualities do the best coaches, teachers and mentors share? Adam Galinsky, PhD, author of “Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others,” discusses why leaders often have even more power th ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn how you can make smarter food choices to support your metabolic energy and upgrade your brain. You’ll also find out some new things about body fat. For example, did you know that it’s a complex organ that com ...