How you can move forward and learn from the past (w/ Clint Smith)

How you can move forward and learn from the p...

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How to confront your inner critic (w/ Anu Gupta)

How do you quieten the judgmental voice in your head? Educator and entrepreneur Anu Gupta suggests you actually listen to it.Anu joins Chris to discuss the effects of human biases on our psyche and how to combat self-destructive habits by swapping out harmful emotions with constr ...  Show more

How to make social risks pay off (w/ Ben Swire)

Many company cultures can feel stagnant and uninspiring, says designer Ben Swire, whose job is to help people take creative risks. Ben shares why icebreakers, compliments, and competitive bonding games can undermine workplace camaraderie. Later Ben shares how he finds success lea ...  Show more

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