This week's guest is Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running and author of Running with Purpose. Discover Brooks’ extraordinary challenging brand story as it went from near bankruptcy to finding its purpose and running to the front of the pack in the highly competitive global running market. Brooks is a turnaround tale for the ages on how a brand was re-founded and a passionate, determined team fueled its growth with performance gear and celebrating every runner’s run.
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. Using his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable. Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!
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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astrophysicist, Planetary Scientist, and Author
Gary Vaynerchuk: NYT Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Vayner Media
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, social media influencer, and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends.
Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance and the internet. Known as "Gary Vee” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business – he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behavior.
In his return to the Remarkable People podcast, Gary and Guy Kawasaki discuss his latest book, Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success. Great episodes for entrepreneurs
Susan Cain: NYT Best-selling Author and Introvert
John Lee Dumas: Host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast
Jane McGonigal: Game Designer, Author, and Future Forecaster
Josh Peck: Actor, Social Media Influencer, and Author of Happy People are Annoying
Michael Hyatt: Leadership and Productivity Expert, NYT Best-Selling Author, and Founder of Full Focus
Deepa Purushothaman: Author of The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America
Ken Blanchard: Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author of One Minute Manager
Keith Ferrazzi: Author of Never Eat Alone and Competing in the New World of Work
John List: Behavioral Economist and Author of The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale
Daniel Pink #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Former Speechwriter for Al Gore
Marc Benioff: Founder and CEO of Salesforce, Owner of TIME Magazine, and Philanthropist
BJ Fogg: Stanford Behavior Scientist and NYT Best Selling Author of Tiny Habits
Dave Evans: Stanford Professor and Author of Designing Your Life
Julia Cameron: Queen of Change, Creative Inspiration, and Prolific Writer
Nicole Paiement: Artistic Director and Conductor
Nicole Paiement has gained an international reputation as a conductor of contemporary music and opera. Her numerous recordings include many world premiere works.
Paiement was awarded American Composer’s Forum’s “Champion of New Music Award” for her outstanding contributions to contemporary music in 2016. In addition to being a leader in the world of contemporary opera, Ms. Paiement is also a specialist in early 20th Century French music and regularly conducts music from the Baroque and Classical repertoire.
Prepare to be inspired by Nicole Paiement on this week’s episode of Remarkable People!
Catherine Price: Writer, Speaker, and Creator
Are you missing fun in your life? Catherine Price, founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com and author of How to Break Up With Your Phone and The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again joined Guy Kawasaki on this week's Remarkable People podcast. How we can bring fun back to the holidays this year and looking ahead, how we can make 2022 the year of fun? Listen in and get ready for more fun in your life.
Maxine Bedat: Ethical Fashion Expert and Author of Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment
Maxine Bédat is the founder and director of New Standard Institute, a think-and-do tank dedicated to turning industry into a force for good. She is a former lawyer and the cofounder of ethical fashion brand Zady. She is an ambassador at the Rainforest Alliance and has spoken at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, and the Clinton Global Initiative. Important topic this week on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast.
Dorie Clark: Author, Agent of Change, and Communications Coach
Jacqui Lewis: Author, Theologian, and Activist
Dr. Jacqui Lewis uses her gifts as an activist, author, preacher, and theologian to advocate for racial, gender, and economic equality.
Her books include: Ten Essential Strategies for Becoming a Multiracial Congregation, The Power of Stories, You Are So Wonderful!, and her newest book, Fierce Love: A Bold Path to a Better Life and a Better World.
Jaqui’s own experiences of being a woman in a traditionally male role, being in an interracial marriage, and finding peace from childhood abuse have proven to many that empathy, forgiveness, and most of all, love, are powerful when combating our current societal injustices.
Important conversations happen on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People. Listen to this one now!
Henry Gee: Paleontologist, Author, and Senior Editor at Nature
Henry Gee is a paleontologist, senior editor at Nature and the author of several books, including Jacob’s Ladder, In Search of Deep Time, The Science of Middle-earth, and The Accidental Species. Paleontology lies on the border between biology and geology but differs from archaeology in that it excludes the study of anatomically modern humans.
He has appeared on BBC television and radio and NPR's All Things Considered and has written for The Guardian, The Times, and BBC Focus. He lives in Cromer, Norfolk, England, with his family and numerous pets. He is the author of the forthcoming book, A Very Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Pithy Chapters. Don't miss Henry on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast!
Sarah Stein Greenberg: Executive Director, Stanford d.school
Get ready to start thinking more creatively and be more curious! Listen in to Guy Kawasaki interview Sarah Stein Greenberg on this week's Remarkable People podcast where they dig into design thinking and creativity.
Sarah Stein Greenberg is the author of Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways and the Executive Director of Stanford's d.school. She leads a community of designers, faculty, and other innovative thinkers who help people unlock their creative abilities and apply them to the world. Sarah speaks regularly at universities and global conferences on design, business, and education. She holds an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and a BA in history from Oberlin College. Sarah also serves as a trustee for global conservation organization Rare.
Patti Sanchez: Communication Thought Leader, Author, and Storyteller
Patti Sanchez is the co-author of the award-winning book, Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols, and the author of Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect With Online Audiences. Patti leads an expert team of communication consultants and creative writers who help clients move their audiences in one powerful moment or in a movement over time. There are few episodes of the Remarkable People podcast that are more practical and tactical than this one. If you want to learn how to become a better communicator, this is the episode for you!
Pat Flynn: Entrepreneur, Power Podcaster, and Popular YouTuber
Get ready for some down-to-earth, practical advice from power podcaster Pat Flynn on this week's episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast! Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego, CA. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional blogger, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income and AskPat podcasts, which have earned a combined total of over 70 million downloads, multiple awards, and featured in publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. He is also an advisor to ConvertKit, LeadPages, Teachable, and other companies in the digital marketing arena.
Seth Godin: Marketing god, Blogger, and Author
Join Guy Kawasaki on his 100th episode of the Remarkable People podcast with marketing legend Seth Godin. It's an insightful look into how Seth has built his marketing legacy with plenty of actionable ideas. Get ready to take notes and be inspired by Seth and Guy!
Linda Zhang: Chief Engineer, Ford F150 Lightning
I love cars. This isn’t a mid-life crisis kind of thing for me. It’s been true since I was growing up in a poor part of Hawaii and has never stopped. In fact, my love of cars has been a powerful motivational factor throughout my life. Join me with special guest Linda Zhang – Product Manager of the highly anticipated Ford F150 Lightning.
Jenn Lim: Happiness Evangelist and Author of Beyond Happiness
Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness which she co-founded with Tony Hsieh, a company that inspires people to achieve passion, happiness, and purpose. Her motto is "change your world, then change the world." Jenn recently wrote Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact. Great conversation on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast with Jenn on culture and happiness and how this can create a more successful company.
Olympia Yarger: Entrepreneur and Maggot Evangelist
Olympia Yarger filled a knowledge gap in my brain: the beauty of maggots. I never fully appreciated maggots, particularly of the black soldier fly, until I interviewed her. We also chatted about her husband's military career and the challenges of being a military family with a touching story about one of their family dogs.
Olympia is helping reshape waste management as the founder and current CEO of Goterra, located in Australia. Her drive towards more efficient farming and reducing food waste has led to a new kind of insect farming using autonomous robotics.
She is a determined, resilient, and larvae-loving-leader in the fight to develop a circular relationship between nature, technology, and food consumption. Something new this week on Remarkable People podcast!