Adam believes that great minds don’t think alike—they challenge each other to think differently. His weekly show explores new thoughts and new ways of thinking.

2023

Knowing when to quit with world poker champion Annie Duke Apple Spotify Transcript
Finding—and becoming—great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris Apple Spotify Transcript
The surprising effects of video games with Ash Brandin Apple Spotify Transcript
Breaking free of stereotype threat with Claude Steele Apple Spotify Transcript
Estonia’s prime minister Kaja Kallas on leading with strength and sincerity Apple Spotify Transcript
Soccer star Abby Wambach on being good enough Apple Spotify Transcript
Bringing out the good in kids—and parents—with Becky Kennedy Apple Spotify Transcript
Life lessons from sports with Jody Avirgan Apple Spotify Transcript
How Yo-Yo Ma sustains his creative energy Apple Spotify Transcript
What animal intelligence reveals about human stupidity with Justin Gregg Apple Spotify Transcript
The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes Apple Spotify Transcript
ChatGPT did NOT title this podcast (w/Allie Miller & Ethan Mollick) Apple Spotify Transcript
The science of performing under pressure with Sian Beilock Apple Spotify Transcript
Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn’t love writing Apple Spotify Transcript
How do incentives really work? with Uri Gneezy Apple Spotify Transcript
Reconsidering your beliefs with Tara Westover Apple Spotify Transcript
Getting to the heart of team culture with Pete Carroll Apple Spotify Transcript
Steve Martin on finding your authentic voice Apple Spotify
Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty Apple Spotify Transcript
NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars on managing eclectic personalities Apple Spotify
Brené Brown and Simon Sinek on the leadership skills we need to build Apple Spotify Transcript
Admiral Linda Fagan on servant leadership Apple Spotify Transcript
Whole Foods founder John Mackey doesn’t follow business plans Apple Spotify Transcript
Ambition vs. aspiration with philosopher Agnes Callard Apple Spotify Transcript
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya’s “anti-CEO playbook” Apple Spotify Transcript
Building atomic habits with James Clear Apple Spotify Transcript
The science of personality and the art of well-being with Brian Little Apple Spotify Transcript
Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell Apple Spotify Transcript
How to tell your own story with Baratunde Thurston Apple Spotify Transcript
How Pixar’s Ed Catmull and Pete Docter make magic on and off screen Apple Spotify Transcript
When an introvert and an extravert fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines Apple Spotify Transcript
Khan Academy founder Sal Kahn on AI and the future of education Apple Spotify Transcript
Jim Gaffigan on how comedy leaves an aftertaste Apple Spotify Transcript

2022

Jon Batiste on the art of pushing your limits Apple Spotify Transcript
Satya Nadella is building the future Apple Spotify Transcript
Ava DuVernay is triumphant Apple Spotify Transcript
Mark Cuban doesn’t believe in following your passions Apple Spotify Transcript
How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear Apple Spotify Transcript
Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach Apple Spotify Transcript
Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat Apple Spotify Transcript
How Celeste Ng writes fiery prose Apple Spotify Transcript
Life, the universe, and everything with Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter Apple Spotify Transcript
Reese Witherspoon on turning impostor syndrome into confidence Apple Spotify Transcript
If teachers took over the government with Sharon McMahon Apple Spotify Transcript
The psychology of human delusions with filmmaker Adam McKay Apple Spotify Transcript
The problem with setting goals, with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho Apple Spotify Transcript
The 4-day work week: luxury or necessity? Apple Spotify Transcript
How to have good arguments with world debate champion Bo Seo Apple Spotify
Why data don’t have all the answers with data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy Apple Spotify Transcript
The science of healthy relationships with John and Julie Gottman Apple Spotify Transcript

2021

Brené Brown on what vulnerability isn’t Apple Spotify Transcript
Jane Goodall on leadership lessons from primates Apple Spotify Transcript
Malcolm Gladwell questions everything Apple Spotify Transcript
Daniel Kahneman doesn’t trust your intuition Apple Spotify Transcript
Merve Emre on emotional intelligence as corporate control Apple Spotify Transcript
Mellody Hobson on taking tough feedback Apple Spotify Transcript
John Green wants you to pay attention to your attention Apple Spotify Transcript
Lin-Manuel Miranda daydreams, and his dad gets things done Apple Spotify Transcript
Allyson Felix on defeating disappointment and savoring success Apple Spotify Transcript
Indra Nooyi wants us to reimagine the return to work Apple Spotify Transcript
Indra Nooyi says it’s time for leaders to care Apple Spotify Transcript
Esther Duflo wants you to think like a plumber Apple Spotify Transcript

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