Career Decline Isn't Inevitable

Career Decline Isn't Inevitable

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ReThinking: Esther Perel on the relationship baggage we bring to work

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist known for her innovative approach to relationships. In this episode, Adam and Esther discuss the relational baggage we all carry through our lives and into our work, and how our differing personalities and relationship styles can affect collabora ...  Show more

ReThinking: Matt Damon on solving one of the planet’s biggest problems, in partnership with Gary White

Matt Damon is best known as the Hollywood icon from movies like Good Will Hunting and The Martian, but he has another passion offscreen: ensuring access to clean, safe water around the world. When he met social entrepreneur Gary White in 2008, they realized they could combine the ...  Show more

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