Starbucks Board Chair Mellody Hobson’s Life Sounds Like Fiction, But It’s Fact. Here, She Discusses Her Success.
Self, Business, Leadership Lynn Thoman Self, Business, Leadership Lynn Thoman

Starbucks Board Chair Mellody Hobson’s Life Sounds Like Fiction, But It’s Fact. Here, She Discusses Her Success.

Mellody Hobson’s life—from her tough Chicago childhood to becoming Starbucks board chair to her marriage to George Lucas — has shattered stereotypes. Here, the president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments talks about pursuing excellence, how to become indispensable, tricks for managing time, the need to take risks, and much more.

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Top Takeaways of 2023

Top Takeaways of 2023

3 Takeaways brings you conversations with people who are changing the world. The world’s foremost thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers share three key insights to help you understand the world in new ways that can benefit your life and career. In this special year-end episode, we present the most powerful and compelling takeaways of 2023.

Can you guess which takeaway is from each guest before we tell you who it is? The guests include former Director of the CIA, former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CEO of Chevron, former Foreign Minister of Israel and other amazing guests.

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An Eye-Opening, Cautionary Look At The Problematic Clout Of A Few Giant Index Funds
Business Lynn Thoman Business Lynn Thoman

An Eye-Opening, Cautionary Look At The Problematic Clout Of A Few Giant Index Funds

Four index funds are now so large they have unprecedented, concentrated power in public companies, enabling them to exert enormous influence over our politics and economy. While the cause for concern is clear, the solution is not. Join us, as Harvard law professor John Coates shines a bright light on this serious and growing problem.

“Two companies control 10 to 15, maybe 20%, of all of the stock of all the companies on all the U.S. stock exchanges.”

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The CEO of U.S. News & World Report On Why Today’s Most Critical News Story May Be The News Media Itself
Business, Politics & Government Lynn Thoman Business, Politics & Government Lynn Thoman

The CEO of U.S. News & World Report On Why Today’s Most Critical News Story May Be The News Media Itself

Credible journalism is crucial for democracy, and trust in our news media is alarmingly low. The CEO of U.S. News & World Report, Eric Gertler, explains why and talks bluntly about the dramatic rise of opinionated and fake news, the impact of a generation getting its news from social media, transitioning from analog dollars to digital dimes, and more.

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Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar Details Previously Unknown Reasons For The Stunning Success of Operation Warp Speed
Business, Politics & Government, Health Lynn Thoman Business, Politics & Government, Health Lynn Thoman

Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar Details Previously Unknown Reasons For The Stunning Success of Operation Warp Speed

Operation Warp Speed achieved in 7 months what normally takes 8–12 years. Former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, reveals in fascinating detail how it was done — the key people involved, how it was influenced by the Manhattan Project, the government’s critical, groundbreaking partnership with the drug industry, and more.

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At A Time Of Great Global Volatility, The U.S. Economy Is Far Outperforming All The Other Major Countries. Listen And Learn Why.
International, Business Lynn Thoman International, Business Lynn Thoman

At A Time Of Great Global Volatility, The U.S. Economy Is Far Outperforming All The Other Major Countries. Listen And Learn Why.

News flash: By every measure that matters, the U.S. economy is dramatically outperforming the industrialized world. The Provost of King's College at Cambridge University, Gillian Tett, explains why. She also shares brilliant insights on the enormous volatility in the world, the future of globalization, why Brexit is a disaster, and more.

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Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, On The Race To Meet The World’s Energy Needs With Lower Carbon Solutions
Society, Science & Tech, Environment, Business Lynn Thoman Society, Science & Tech, Environment, Business Lynn Thoman

Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, On The Race To Meet The World’s Energy Needs With Lower Carbon Solutions

Can the world make an orderly transition from fossil fuels to lower carbon solutions? Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, believes we can, but there are major challenges ahead. Join us as he shares his thoughts on EVs, fusion, carbon capture, geothermal, and other technologies. The future is coming. Will the world be ready? Listen to find out.

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A World-Leading Tech Analyst Shares His Insights on AI, Job Creation, Chinese EVs, Crypto, and More
Business, Science & Tech Lynn Thoman Business, Science & Tech Lynn Thoman

A World-Leading Tech Analyst Shares His Insights on AI, Job Creation, Chinese EVs, Crypto, and More

The world is filled with speculation about the impact of AI, automation and other technologies. Here, a world-leading tech analyst, Benedict Evans, shares his unique insights into what the near- and long-term future will hold, especially for jobs. Other topics include ChatGPT, crypto, Chinese EVs, virtual reality, blockchain, and more.

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The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business: Setting the Table with Union Square Hospitality Group Founder & Chairman Danny Meyer
Society, Self, Business Lynn Thoman Society, Self, Business Lynn Thoman

The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business: Setting the Table with Union Square Hospitality Group Founder & Chairman Danny Meyer

“Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It’s that simple, and it’s that hard. In the end, what’s most meaningful is creating positive, uplifting outcomes.”

Danny Meyer, founder and Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, whose restaurants have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, several three Michelin stars, and a Julia Child Award, says he once thought he was primarily in the business of serving good food but learned that food is secondary to something that matters even more. He shares on delivering uplifting outcomes and outstanding hospitality.

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Learn The Latest Findings On How Working Remotely Effects Productivity, Hiring, Real Estate, And More
Business, Society Lynn Thoman Business, Society Lynn Thoman

Learn The Latest Findings On How Working Remotely Effects Productivity, Hiring, Real Estate, And More

Working remotely is having a dramatic impact across a wide swath of society — including how and where we live, how business is run, real estate values, hiring practices, and more. But its impact on productivity is minimal. Here, Stanford’s Nick Bloom shares his latest findings on working from home and what we can expect in the future.

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Yale Professor Zoe Chance Reveals Smart, Simple Ways To Influence People To Get What You Want
Self, Business Lynn Thoman Self, Business Lynn Thoman

Yale Professor Zoe Chance Reveals Smart, Simple Ways To Influence People To Get What You Want

Becoming more influential is within your grasp, and it doesn't mean becoming a selfish ass — says Yale professor Zoe Chance, who teaches the wildly popular course Mastering Influence and Persuasion. Here, she shares brilliant, simple strategies — including the “magic question” to ask — to get what you want in a graceful way.

“The bedrock principle of influencing behavior is … to have people react unconsciously in a favorable way.”

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Former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally On Love By Design, The Secret Behind Two Remarkable Turnarounds
Business, Leadership Lynn Thoman Business, Leadership Lynn Thoman

Former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally On Love By Design, The Secret Behind Two Remarkable Turnarounds

How did legendary business leader Alan Mulally rescue both Ford and Boeing? With a detailed set of principles and practices he calls love by design. Inspired by the teachings of his parents, this cultural manifesto stresses love and respect for all participants, radical honesty and humility, and an ironclad commitment to the greater good.

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Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
Society, Science & Tech, Business Lynn Thoman Society, Science & Tech, Business Lynn Thoman

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked

Tech companies, including Apple, Facebook, Netflix, and others, go to great lengths to hook us and keep us addicted to their devices and programs. The deliberateness and details of how they do it are shocking. And the addiction is so harmful, many tech execs (like Steve Jobs) don’t allow their own kids to use the devices. Listen, and learn from NYU’s Adam Alter.

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Magic Words: Cutting-Edge Revelations on Language That Can Dramatically Increase Your Impact
Business, Society, Self Lynn Thoman Business, Society, Self Lynn Thoman

Magic Words: Cutting-Edge Revelations on Language That Can Dramatically Increase Your Impact

Some words have extraordinary power to help us persuade others, build stronger relationships, improve customer satisfaction, and captivate audiences. Here, Wharton professor Jonah Berger reveals six key types of magic words that can dramatically increase your impact and help you get what you want. Words matter, especially these.

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Airbnb Global Head of Hosting on Travel and Work, What Some Of The Most Fabulous Airbnbs Are, And Curiosity As A Core Value
Business, Society, Self Lynn Thoman Business, Society, Self Lynn Thoman

Airbnb Global Head of Hosting on Travel and Work, What Some Of The Most Fabulous Airbnbs Are, And Curiosity As A Core Value

Don't miss this wide-ranging conversation with Airbnb global head of hosting Catherine Powell on the blurring of business and leisure travel, what some of the most unusual and fabulous Airbnb experiences are, how a company actually executes on core values like curiosity and the keys to post-pandemic leadership.

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Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People). Get Invaluable Insights and Practical Tips from Harvard Business Review Contributing Editor
Business, Self Lynn Thoman Business, Self Lynn Thoman

Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People). Get Invaluable Insights and Practical Tips from Harvard Business Review Contributing Editor

The workplace is filled with challenging situations and people, and how we handle them plays a major role in our success. Here, Harvard Business Review contributing editor and noted workplace expert Amy Gallo discusses the benefits of both friction and humility, provides tips for how to succeed at difficult conversations, and offers important communication do’s and don’ts.

“We need relationships with the people we work with in order to do our jobs and feel good about doing our jobs.”

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The Man Who Led the Creation of Moderna’s Covid Vaccine Shares His Powerful  Insight and Vision: Tal Zaks

The Man Who Led the Creation of Moderna’s Covid Vaccine Shares His Powerful Insight and Vision: Tal Zaks

As Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer, Tal Zaks spearheaded the creation of the company’s revolutionary Covid vaccine. Here, this visionary scientist talks about the game changing impact AI will have on drug development, emerging treatments for cancer and other diseases, the real safety profile of mRNA vaccines, and more.

“A revolution in drug development is coming thanks to AI and machine learning, and it’s going to be fascinating.”

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The Lords of Easy Money: How the Fed Broke the American Economy, and the Inevitable Pain Ahead
Business, Politics & Government Lynn Thoman Business, Politics & Government Lynn Thoman

The Lords of Easy Money: How the Fed Broke the American Economy, and the Inevitable Pain Ahead

Buckle your seat belt. Chris Leonard, author of The Lords of Easy Money, explains in searing detail how the Federal Reserve’s years of easy money have led to bank failures, market turmoil, income inequality and more — and why the necessary corrective action is “going to be really ugly.” Major mistakes were made. Now what?

The Lords of Easy Money was The Wall Street Journal's Best Book of the Year and a New York Times bestseller.

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