A Bit of Optimism

A Bit of Optimism

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How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story

Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now.Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left ...  Afficher plus

A Rebel With a Cause (and a Cone) with Jeni’s Ice Cream Founder Jeni Britton

What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience.Before Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams became a household name, Jeni Britton was a 22-year-old art school d ...  Afficher plus

The Culture That Converts Even the Biggest Cynics with former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge

Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s best company cultures was hiding behind a can of WD-40? Of all the places to find a leadership masterclass, the blue-and-yellow can in your garage probably wasn’t on your list - but it’s time to put it there.

Garry Ridge - an ...

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Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman

What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort?

Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anxious People, and the beloved Beartown serie ...

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The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard

If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push harder; it’s to find a new teacher, a new explanation, a new way in.

That’ ...

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