Author and philosophy professor William Irvine goes in-depth on Stoicism, and why the fundamental tenets of this ancient philosophy can provide answers to some of the toughest problems in today’s society. On this episode Irvine offers a definition and some useful background on Stoicism and its origins, the original Stoics, their thoughts on failure, their …

My guest today is Robert Cialdini who is known as “The Godfather of Influence.” Cialdini is a foundational expert in the science of influence and applying it to get better results. We discuss the seven small things that make a huge impact in influencing others. We go deep into the specifics tactics, how they work, …

What do Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin and Jennifer Doudna all have in common? Celebrated journalist and author Walter Isaacson calls upon his years of research to explain how curiosity has always fueled creativity among history’s greatest innovators, and how each of those individuals shaped the world around them. On this episode Issacson …

Two-time NBA champion and 2021 Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh goes in-depth on the skills it takes to become a winner on the basketball court and in life. On this episode, Bosh discusses the rare combination of talent and hunger, emulating others before becoming your own person, individual success vs. team success, the subjective …

On this Members Only episode of The Knowledge Project, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s private chef Allen Campbell goes in-depth on all the foods we should and shouldn’t eat to reach peak physical and mental performance. Now available: Transcript Audio for Members Only Only supporting members have access to the show’s audio in their private …

Todd Simkin is Associate Director at Susquehanna International Group, a privately held trading and technology firm. During his 25 years with the company he has held a variety of roles, including responsibility for SIG’s firm-wide education and trader development, where he taught the company’s new traders what questions to ask and what criteria to weigh …

In this episode of The Knowledge Project, former Campbell Soup Company CEO Doug Conant reveals how he transformed toxic workplace cultures into thriving environments by being ‘tough minded on standards and tender hearted with people.’ Discover how Conant wrote over 30,000 personal thank-you notes, navigated the pressures of Wall Street’s short-term demands, and turned around …

Kat Cole discusses how the power of possibility guided her from a part-time job as a hostess at a Hooters restaurant to one of the most respected business leaders in America. Cole discusses the dark side of gratitude and how it can keep you in place, the 3 questions to ask at work to uncover …

Former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt reflects on his two decades with the company and the strategies he used to lead during three crises. In this episode, Immelt discusses what happened during those events and why, what it was like to replace icon Jack Welch, getting the information you need to make decisions, activist investors, …

Celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer discusses the intersection between hospitality and humanity, and why we’re all invested in the hospitality business. In this episode, we define hospitality and how to deliver it the right way, how to scale a feeling, whether Meyer is a bricklayer or a mason, how to hire great people, why restaurants that …