Reid Hoffman is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He co-founded LinkedIn, a business-oriented social networking service, and was an executive at PayPal, an online payment company. Hoffman is also a partner at Greylock Partners, a venture capital firm. In addition, he is a board member or advisor to several technology companies and is the host of the podcast "Masters of Scale."
Reid Hoffman is also an author; he has written two books, The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career and Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies. In "The Startup of You," Hoffman writes about how to create a career and life adaptable to change and position oneself to take advantage of new opportunities.
In "Blitzscaling," Hoffman shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and provides insights on how to scale a business quickly while maintaining a solid company culture and sustainable growth. Both books have been well-received by critics and praised for giving practical advice for entrepreneurs and career-minded individuals.
Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn in 2002 and served as its Executive Chairman until Microsoft acquired the company in 2016. Under Hoffman's leadership, LinkedIn became one of the most popular social media platforms for professionals, with over 700 million members as of 2021.
He was also instrumental in the company's initial public offering (IPO) in 2011 and its growth and expansion in the following years. He has also been recognized for his role in developing LinkedIn as a pioneer in social networking for professionals and for his contributions to the technology industry as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist.

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Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss has been featured in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People."
Ferriss was born in East Hampton, New York, in 1977. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in East Asian Studies in 2000. After college, he worked in sales and marketing for a data storage company before starting his own business, BrainQUICKEN, which he eventually sold.
In 2007, Ferriss wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, which became an international bestseller. The book proposed a new way of working that focused on efficiency and productivity and encouraged readers to pursue their dreams and passions. The book was credited with launching the "lifestyle design" movement and has been translated into 35 languages.
In 2010, Ferriss launched his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which is now one of the most popular podcasts in the world. He interviews high-profile guests from various fields, including business, sports, and entertainment. Ferriss has also written several other books, including The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors.
Ferriss has been an active investor, advisor, and board member for a number of companies, including Uber, Evernote, Shopify, and Duolingo. He is a founding member of the Silicon Valley investment firm K9 Ventures and is also a venture partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund.
Ferriss is active in the philanthropic community and has been involved with a number of charities, including DonorsChoose.org, The International Rescue Committee, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.

Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Jane McGonigal is a world-renowned game designer, researcher, public speaker, and author. She is the founder and CEO of SuperBetter, an online game that helps people build resilience and achieve their goals. She is also the author of the best-selling books Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World, SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient—Powered by the Science of Games, and her most recent book, SuperBetter At Work: The Revolutionary Science Behind How Games Make Us More Productive, Creative, and Resilient.
McGonigal has a long history of creating and researching games. She received her Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of California at Berkeley and has since worked at the Institute for the Future, where she was the Games Research and Development Lab director. She has also consulted for companies, organizations, and governments around the world, including the White House, the World Bank, and the United Nations.
McGonigal's work focuses on the positive power that games can have on our lives. She argues that video games can help us to be more productive, creative, and resilient than ever before. She believes that games can help us to tackle real-world challenges, and her research has been cited in several books and articles, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist.
McGonigal is a passionate advocate for games and their potential to change the world. She is a sought-after speaker and has featured her talks at TED, SXSW, and the Aspen Ideas Festival. She also serves on the advisory boards of several organizations, including the Games for Change Festival, the Serious Games Initiative, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In addition to her work in the world of games, McGonigal is also a prolific author. She has written several books, including The Art of Immersion: How the Digital Generation is Remaking Hollywood, Madison Avenue, and the Way We Tell Stories and SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient—Powered by the Science of Games. She has also written several articles and essays for publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Wired.
McGonigal is a passionate advocate for the power of games and their potential to bring about positive change in the world. Her life's work is dedicated to helping people understand the power of games and use them to improve our lives.

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Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, media strategist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, Perennial Seller, as well as popular titles such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Conspiracy, and Growth Hacker Marketing. Holiday has written for the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He has also been featured in Time, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.
Holiday is the founder of Brass Check, a creative consulting agency that specializes in marketing, media strategy, and creative consulting. He has worked with some of the world’s most successful authors, entrepreneurs, and public figures, including Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Robert Greene, and Tucker Max. His clients also include media companies such as VICE, MTV, and Complex. He has also served as a consultant to brands such as American Apparel, Google, and Gillette.
As an author, Holiday has written nine books, three of which have become New York Times bestsellers. His books focus on topics such as personal and professional development, marketing, and media strategy. His most recent book, Perennial Seller, is a guide to creating and sustaining success in business, publishing, and life.
As a media strategist and consultant, Holiday has helped launch and reinvigorate several brands and campaigns. His work spans from creating marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune 500 companies to working as a creative consultant for media companies and major brands.
Holiday's work has been featured in major publications, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. He has also appeared on television shows such as the Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and podcasts such as the Tim Ferriss Show and the Joe Rogan Experience.&nbsp;
In addition to his work as an author, media strategist, and consultant, Holiday is a frequent public speaker. He has been a keynote speaker at events such as SXSW, the World Business Forum, and the Inc. 5000 Conference. He also teaches marketing and media strategy classes at the University of California, Berkeley.
Holiday is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He has created several online courses and resources to help entrepreneurs, creatives, and marketers better understand the media landscape, marketing, and creative strategies. He also serves as the Managing Director of the media startup, Contently and is an adviser to several startups and companies. He is also a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs and creators.

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Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg (1934-2015) was the founder and director of educational services for The Center for Nonviolent Communication. Growing up in an inner–city neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Marshall Rosenberg was confronted daily with various forms of violence. Wanting to explore the causes of violence and what could be done to reduce violence, he chose to study clinical psychology and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1961.&nbsp;
In 1966 he was awarded diplomat status in clinical psychology from the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology. Nonviolent Communication training evolved from Dr. Rosenberg’s quest to find a way of rapidly disseminating much-needed peacemaking skills. The Center for Nonviolent Communication emerged out of work he was doing with civil rights activists in the early 1960s.&nbsp;
During this period, he also mediated between rioting students and college administrators and worked to desegregate public schools in long-segregated regions peacefully. Since the inception of the Center, the response to Nonviolent Communication training has been extremely positive. It is seen as a powerful tool for peacefully resolving differences at personal, professional, and political levels.&nbsp;
Dr. Rosenberg has provided Nonviolent Communication training in 60 countries.* He works with such groups as educators, managers, mental health and health care providers, lawyers, military officers, prisoners, police and prison officials, clergy, government officials, and individual families. e has been active in war-torn areas and economically disadvantaged countries, offering Nonviolent Communication training to promote reconciliation and peaceful resolution of differences.
Worldwide reactions have been inspiring. Evaluations indicate that this training vastly strengthens the ability to connect compassionately with oneself and others, as well as to resolve differences peacefully. Reports also indicate that the benefit of the training is not only stable over time, but actually increases. Dr. Rosenberg has been able to teach individuals to give training in their own community, work, educational, and political environments, and in their own languages, with the same positive effects.
Dr. Rosenberg passed peacefully at his home, with his wife Valentina and all his children by his side, on February 7th, 2015.

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Christopher and his work have been featured just about everywhere, including MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR, The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Outside, Salon, Seed, Big Think, and Andrew Sullivan’s Daily Dish.&nbsp;
Chris has been a featured speaker all over the world, from TED in Long Beach, CA to Ciudad de las Ideas in Mexico to the Festival of Dangerous Ideas at the Sydney Opera House. He's consulted at various hospitals, provided expert testimony in a Canadian constitutional case, and contributed to publications both scholarly and popular.
Even before co-authoring the New York Times best-seller, Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What it Means for Modern Relationships with partner-in-crime Cacilda Jethá, MD, he was on a wild ride. After receiving a BA in English and American literature in 1984, he spent several decades traveling around the world, pausing in unexpected places to work at decidedly odd jobs (e.g., gutting salmon in Alaska, teaching English to prostitutes in Bangkok and self-defense to land-reform activists in Mexico, managing commercial real-estate in New York’s Diamond District, helping Spanish physicians publish their research). In his mid-30s, Chris decided to pursue doctoral studies in Psychology.
Drawing upon his multi-cultural experience, Chris' research focused on distinguishing the human from the cultural, first by focusing on shamanism and ethnobotany—studying how various societies interact with novel states of consciousness and sacred plants—and later, by looking at similarly diverse cultural perspectives on sexuality. His doctoral dissertation analyzed the prehistoric roots of human sexuality and was guided by the world-renowned psychologist Stanley Krippner, at Saybrook Graduate School, in San Francisco, CA.

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Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. is the originator and developer of Somatic Experiencing® and the Director of The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. He holds doctorate degrees in Medical Biophysics and in Psychology. During his thirty-five-year study of stress and trauma, Dr. Levine has contributed to a variety of scientific and popular publications.
Dr. Levine was a stress consultant for NASA during the development of the Space Shuttle and has taught at treatment centers, hospitals, and pain clinics throughout the world, as well as at the Hopi Guidance Center in Arizona. Peter served on the World, Psychologists for Social Responsibility, presidents’ initiative on responding to large-scale disasters and ethnopolitical warfare. His best-selling book, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, is published in 20 languages.&nbsp;
Peter A. Levine received his Ph.D. in medical biophysics from the University of California at Berkeley, and also holds a doctorate in psychology from International University. He has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the developer of “Somatic Experiencing.”He teaches training in this work throughout the world. He has taught various indigenous cultures including the Hopi Guidance Center in Second Mesa Arizona.&nbsp;
Peter has been a stress consultant for NASA in the development of the first Space Shuttle. He was a member of the Institute of World Affairs Task Force with “Psychologists for Social Responsibility” and served on the APA initiative for response to large-scale disasters and Ethno-political warfare. He is on the ‘distinguished faculty’ of Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.&nbsp;
Peter is the author of the best-selling book Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, (published in twenty languages) as well as four audio learning series for Sounds True including the book CD, Healing Trauma, a Pioneering Program in Restoring the Wisdom of Our Bodies; and Sexual Healing, Transforming the Sacred Wound.&nbsp;
He is the co-author of Trauma through a Child’s Eyes, Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing, and Trauma-Proofing Your Kids, A Parents Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy, and Resilience. Most recently, he published In An Unspoken Voice, How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness. Description courtesy of Trauma Healing.http://www.somaticexperiencingnyc.com...

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Psychologist and world-renowned author, who is noted for her books on child abuse, translated into several languages. In her books, she departed from psychoanalysis charging it with being similar to the poisonous pedagogies which she described in For Your Own Good.
Miller was born in Poland and, as a young woman, lived in Warsaw, where she survived World War II. In 1953 she gained her doctorate in philosophy, psychology, and sociology at the University of Basel in Switzerland. For the next 20 years, Miller studied and practiced psychoanalysis. Her first three books originated from research she took upon herself as a response to what she felt were major blind spots in her field.
However, by the time her fourth book was published, she no longer believed that psychoanalysis was viable in any respect. Miller extended the trauma model to include all forms of child abuse, including those that were commonly accepted (such as spanking), which she called poisonous pedagogy, a non-literal translation of Katharina Rutschky's Schwarze Pädagogik (black or dark pedagogy)
Drawing upon the work of psychohistory, Miller analyzed writers Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, and others to find links between their childhood traumas and the course and outcome of their lives. In 1979, she stopped practicing as a psychoanalyst after having studied and practiced psychoanalysis for 20 years and became critical of both Freud and Carl Jung. She has continued to write and lecture on psychological issues.
Her most recent book, Pictures of My Life, was published in 2006; an informal autobiography in which the writer explores her emotional process from a painful childhood through the development of her theories and later insights, told via the display and discussion of 66 of her original paintings, painted in the years 1973 to 2005. She died on April 14th, 2010, in Saint-Rémy de Provence, France.

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Paul Graham is an entrepreneur, programmer, and essayist. He is the co-founder of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has funded over 2,000 companies including Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit. His career has been focused on technology and startups. He began his career as a programmer and software developer, working on various projects and startups. In 1995, he co-founded Viaweb, one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.
After the sale of Viaweb, Graham turned his attention to startup investing and mentoring. In 2005, he co-founded Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that provides funding, resources, and mentorship to early-stage startups. Y Combinator has since funded over 2,000 companies, many of which have gone on to become successful and valuable companies, such as Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.
Paul Graham has several notable achievements in his career, including:
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<li>Co-founding Viaweb: Viaweb was one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.</li>
<li>Fellowship at Harvard's Society of Fellows: Graham is a Fellow at Harvard's Society of Fellows, a prestigious group of scholars who receive funding and support to pursue their research.</li>
<li>Helping launch successful startups: Graham has helped launch many successful startups through Y Combinator and has mentored many entrepreneurs. Some of the successful companies that came out of Y Combinator include Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.</li>
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In addition to his work with Y Combinator, Graham is also known for his essays on technology and startups. He has written extensively on the startup ecosystem, the role of technology in society, and the future of the internet. His essays have been collected in two books, "Hackers &amp; Painters" and "Ansi Common Lisp." He continues to share his thoughts and insights on his website, paulgraham.com.

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Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

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James Clear is a writer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the field of habit formation. He is the author of the international bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages.
Clear is a frequent contributor to high-profile publications such as The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He is also a popular speaker and has given talks at TEDx, Google, and the United Nations.
Clear's work focuses on the science and psychology of habit formation and how it can be used to build positive behaviors. He has a special emphasis on "small wins" and how they can add up to major changes in our lives. He emphasizes that small changes can lead to big results and that we should focus on creating the right habits.
Clear's research is based on a combination of scientific studies, interviews with leading experts, and personal experience. He has a degree in finance and entrepreneurship from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. He was also named one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.
In addition to writing, Clear is an advocate for the power of habits and is the founder of the Habits Academy. This website provides free resources for people interested in forming better habits. He also runs an online course and a membership program for those looking to take their habit-building to the next level.
Clear's work has been praised by people from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, from CEOs to athletes to celebrities. He is also a two-time recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award.

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Johann Hari is an award-winning British journalist and playwright. He was a columnist for The Independent and the Huffington Post and has won awards for his war reporting. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, The Nation, Le Monde, El Mundo, the Melbourne Age, El Pais, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Irish Times, The Guardian, Ha'aretz, the Times Literary Supplement, Attitude (Britain's main gay magazine), the New Statesman and a wide range of other international newspapers and magazines.&nbsp;
Hari describes himself as a "European social democrat" who believes that markets are "an essential tool to generate wealth" but must be matched by strong democratic governments and strong trade unions, or they become "disastrous." He appears regularly as an art critic on the BBC Two program Newsnight Review, and he is a book critic for Slate.&nbsp;
He has been named by the Daily Telegraph as one of the most influential people on the left in Britain and by the Dutch magazine Winq as one of the twenty most influential gay people in the world. After two scandals in 2011 involving plagiarism and malicious editing of Wikipedia pages, Hari was forced to return the prestigious Orwell prize he had won in 2008 and lost his position at The Independent.

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David Sinclair is a world-renowned scientist and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School. He is an authority in the field of aging, and his research focuses on understanding why we age and how to slow it down. He is the co-founder and co-chief editor of the journal Aging Cell, as well as a co-founder and co-director of the Sinclair Lab at Harvard Medical School.&nbsp;
Dr. Sinclair has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of aging and longevity. He discovered a gene that controls the aging process and is currently researching ways to use this gene to extend the life and slow down the effects of aging. He has also identified a compound that could potentially reverse aging in mice and has been researching ways to develop a drug that could do the same for humans. His research has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times and The Atlantic.&nbsp;
In addition to his research, Dr. Sinclair is an advocate of healthy aging. He is the author of two books, Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To and The Genetics of Health: Understand Your DNA to Transform Your Life, which provides insights into the science of aging and how to live a longer, healthier life. He is also the co-founder of the Institute for Aging Research and Education, which is dedicated to advancing the science of aging and promoting healthy aging.
Dr. Sinclair is a highly respected scientist and professor, and his work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was named one of the world’s most influential people by Time Magazine in 2019 and is a recipient of the prestigious Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences. He has also been honored with the Breakthrough Prize in Aging Research and the American Society for Cell Biology’s worldwide recognition award for his research on aging.

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Seth Godin is an American entrepreneur, author, speaker, and thought leader. He is best known for his work in marketing, and he has written 18 international bestsellers, including Tribes, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, and The Dip. He is the founder of several companies, and he currently serves as the founder and CEO of The Domino Project and Squidoo.
Godin has been a leader in the marketing industry for more than 20 years, and he has become one of the most influential and respected voices in the industry. His books have been translated into 35 languages, and his blog is one of the most popular in the world. He has also been featured in many prestigious publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Fast Company.
Godin is a strong advocate for the use of digital marketing, and he has been instrumental in the development of many innovative marketing strategies. He is a proponent of permission marketing, which involves building relationships with customers instead of using intrusive advertising. He also believes in the importance of giving away content for free as part of a customer acquisition strategy. Additionally, Godin is a strong believer in the power of storytelling to engage and inspire customers.
Godin is also a sought-after speaker, and he has given keynote addresses and lectures around the world. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programs, and he has been a keynote speaker at conferences such as TED, South by Southwest, and PopTech. He also regularly speaks at universities and colleges, and he has been a visiting professor at several universities.
In addition to his work in marketing, Godin is an active philanthropist and a proponent of social change. He is a vocal advocate for education reform, and he has worked with several organizations to improve access to education in underserved communities. He is also a strong supporter of animal rights and environmental protection.
Godin's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award and the Marketing Hall of Fame Award from the American Marketing Association. His books have also been selected as “Best Books of the Year” by the New York Times and BusinessWeek.

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Jonathan Charles Rauch, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, is the author of eight books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize.&nbsp;
His latest book, published in 2021 by the Brookings Press, is The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, a spirited and deep-diving account of how to push back against disinformation, canceling, and other new threats to our fact-based epistemic order.
In 2018, he published The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50, a lauded account of the surprising relationship between aging and happiness. Other books include Denial: My 25 Years Without a Soul, a memoir of his struggle with his sexuality, and Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America, published in 2004 by Times Books (Henry Holt).&nbsp;
His most recent ebook is Political Realism: How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy (Brookings, 2015). Although much of his writing has been on public policy, he has also written on topics as widely varied as adultery, agriculture, economics, gay marriage, height discrimination, biological rhythms, number inflation, and animal rights.
His multiple-award-winning column, “Social Studies,” appeared from 1998 to 2010 in National Journal. Among the many other publications for which he has written are The New Republic, The Economist, Reason, Harper’s, Fortune, Reader’s Digest, Time, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, Slate, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Public Interest, National Affairs, The Advocate, The Daily, and others.
In his 1994 book Demosclerosis—revised and republished in 2000 as Government’s End: Why Washington Stopped Working—he argues that America’s government is becoming gradually less flexible and effective with time and suggests ways to treat the malady.&nbsp;
His 1993 book Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought (published by the University of Chicago Press; expanded in 2013) defends free speech and robust criticism, even when it is racist or sexist and even when it hurts. In 1992 his book The Outnation: A Search for the Soul of Japan questioned the then-conventional wisdom that Japan was fundamentally different from the West.
In 1996, with Robert Litan, he also co-authored a report for the U.S. Treasury Department on the future of the financial services industry (American Finance for the 21st Century). In 1995 he spent a year as a visiting writer for The Economist magazine in London, and in 1997 he returned as guest editor of the Christmas special issue.
Rauch was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated in 1982 from Yale University. He went on to become a reporter for the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina before moving to Washington in 1984. From 1984-89 he covered fiscal and economic policy for National Journal. In 1990 he spent six months in Japan as a fellow of the Japan Society Leadership Program.
In addition to the National Magazine Award, his honors include the 2010 National Headliner Award, one of the industry’s most venerable prizes. In 1996 he was awarded the Premio Napoli Alla Stampa Estera for his coverage, in The Economist, of the European Parliament. In 2011 he won the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association prize for excellence in opinion writing.&nbsp;
He has also won two second-place prizes (2000 and 2001) in the National Headliner Awards. His articles appear in The Best Magazine Writing 2005 and The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2004 and 2007. He has appeared as a guest on many television and radio programs. He does not like shrimp.

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In Why Won’t You Apologize?, psychologist Dr.  Harriet Lerner calls for us to make a shift in thinking about the apology and what it means to give one.  With compelling stories and solid theory, she shows how much the simple apology matters and what is required for healing when the hurt we’ve inflicted (or received) is far from simple. 

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. Brené is also a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.
She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers and is the host of two award-winning Spotify podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.
Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the best-selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.
Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart. Brené lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie.

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Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist, author, and public speaker known for her expertise in the field of relationships and sexuality. She is the author of several books, including "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence" and "The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity."
Perel is a licensed psychoanalyst and couples therapist with over 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She has a private practice in New York City. She is also a sought-after speaker, giving lectures and workshops around the world on topics related to relationships, sexuality, and cultural changes.
Perel's main focus is the concept of "erotic intelligence," which she defines as the ability to understand and navigate one's own desires and those of others. She argues that for a relationship to be fulfilling, both partners must maintain a sense of eroticism and passion, even after the initial honeymoon period is over.
Perel is also known for her work on infidelity, and she argues that while it is often seen as a problem to be solved, it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. She believes that people cheat for a variety of reasons and that understanding these reasons can help couples to repair and strengthen their relationships.
Perel's work is deeply influenced by her background as an immigrant, a fluent speaker of nine languages, and her multicultural perspective. She is also known for her use of storytelling in her therapy sessions and public lectures. She has a podcast where she shares insights on different topics related to relationships, love, and work.
In summary, Esther Perel is a well-known and respected therapist, author, and speaker who has made significant contributions to the field of relationships and sexuality. Her focus on erotic intelligence and infidelity, as well as her multicultural perspective and use of storytelling, sets her apart from other experts in the field.

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In 'Why Won't You Apologize?', Harriet Lerner explores the transformative power of a sincere apology. She explains that a genuine apology can mend relationships, ease guilt, and foster forgiveness. It's not just about saying 'I'm sorry', but about understanding the impact of your actions and expressing regret.

The Power of a Genuine Apology

Lerner digs into the art of apologizing. She emphasizes that a true apology doesn't include the word 'but' or any form of excuse. It's about taking full responsibility for your actions, without trying to shift the blame or minimize the harm done.

The Art of Apologizing

The book also takes a look at non-apologies, which are statements that seem like apologies but don't express genuine remorse. Lerner explains that these can be even more damaging than not apologizing at all, as they can make the person on the receiving end feel invalidated.

Non-apologies and Their Impact

Harriet Lerner also discusses the importance of how we receive apologies. She encourages readers to listen carefully, avoid rushing to forgiveness, and allow themselves to feel the full range of their emotions. This can help them heal and move forward.

Listening to Apologies

In 'Why Won't You Apologize?', you'll find that apologies play a crucial role in maintaining healthy relationships. Lerner explains that they can help rebuild trust, improve communication, and foster mutual respect. So, if you want to strengthen your relationships, this book is a must-read.

The Role of Apologies in Relationships

Why Won't You Apologize?

Harriet did her undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she majored in psychology and East Indian studies. She spent her junior year doing independent research in Delhi, India. She received an M.A. in educational psychology from the Teachers' College of Columbia University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the City University of New York.
Harriet completed her pre-doctoral internship at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco and moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1972 for a two-year postdoctoral training program at the Menninger Foundation. She then joined the staff, where she was a teacher and supervisor at the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry for over two decades.
After Menninger closed shop in Topeka and moved to Houston, Harriet and her husband Steve (also a psychologist) moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where they currently have a private practice. They have two grown sons, Matt and Ben.
Lerner is best known for her scholarly work on the psychology of women and family relationships and for her many best-selling books. Feminism and family systems theory continue to inform her writing. Lerner lectures and consults nationally, while her psychotherapy practice remains at the heart of her work.

Dr. Harriet Lerner's New York Times bestseller has transformed the lives of millions of readers, dramatically changing how women and men view relationships. Anger is something we feel. It exists for a reason and always deserves our attention and respect. We all have a right to everything we feel—and certainly, our anger is no exception. While anger deserves our attention and respect, women still learn to silence our anger, deny it entirely, or vent it in a way that leaves us feeling helpless and powerless. In this engaging and eminently wise book, Dr. Lerner teaches both women and men to identify the true sources of anger and use it as a powerful vehicle for creating lasting change.

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Harriet Lerner's The Dance of Anger explores the concept of anger, especially in women. She explains that anger is not a 'bad' emotion, but rather a signal that something needs to change. It's a call to action that we should pay attention to.

Understanding Anger

In The Dance of Anger, Lerner digs into how society often discourages women from expressing anger. She encourages readers to challenge this norm and see anger as a valid and important emotion.

The Role of Society

Lerner emphasizes the importance of effective communication in expressing anger. She provides practical strategies for expressing anger in a constructive way, which can lead to positive changes.

Effective Communication

The book also explores the cycle of anger. Lerner explains how we often get stuck in patterns of anger, and how to break free from these cycles. This can help us to handle conflict in a healthier way.

The Cycle of Anger

Finally, The Dance of Anger is a tool for personal growth. By understanding and managing our anger, we can improve our relationships and overall well-being. So, take a look at this book if you're ready to transform your relationship with anger.

Personal Growth

The Dance of Anger

In a format perfect for today's world, noted marriage expert Harriet Lerner presents 100 practical rules to help couples build enduring relationships in today's challenging world. As the author of The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships and a professional counselor with more than 40 years of experience, Lerner understands that long-term relationships are as complex and ever-changing as the individuals who participate in them.&nbsp;
This book offers new solutions to every aspect of your relationship—from calming things down and warming things up to talking straightly and fighting fairly. You'll also learn how to listen well as a spiritual practice, how to connect with a distant partner, and how to survive the unique challenges of children, stepchildren, difficult-laws, and divorce.&nbsp;
By following the rules in Marriage Rules, you can take back your marriage when things fall apart. Married or not, you will gain clarity and courage along with joyful conviction to aid you in navigating your relationship with insight and joy. ‍

In 'Marriage Rules', Harriet Lerner encourages us to explore our emotional patterns. She believes that understanding our reactions and emotions can help us communicate better with our partners. So, take a look at your emotional habits and see how they affect your relationship.

Understanding Your Emotional Patterns

One key takeaway from 'Marriage Rules' is the importance of apologizing. Lerner emphasizes that saying sorry when you're wrong is crucial in a marriage. It's not about winning or losing, but about acknowledging mistakes and working towards a healthier relationship.

The Importance of Apologizing

Harriet Lerner stresses the importance of active listening in 'Marriage Rules'. She suggests that we should not just hear, but truly listen to our partners. This means putting aside our own thoughts and focusing on what our partner is saying. So, dig into your listening skills and see how it can improve your relationship.

Listening is Key

In 'Marriage Rules', Lerner reminds us that it's important to maintain our individuality in a marriage. She suggests that we should not lose ourselves in the relationship, but rather continue to grow as individuals. So, check how you can balance your personal growth with your relationship growth.

Maintaining Your Individuality

The last key takeaway from 'Marriage Rules' is the power of appreciation. Lerner believes that expressing gratitude towards your partner can strengthen your bond. So, find ways to show your partner that you appreciate them and see how it can positively impact your relationship.

The Power of Appreciation

Marriage Rules

According to bestselling author Harriet Lerner, the key challenge in intimate relationships is being able to express one's “authentic voice.” Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find their greatest complaints are that they are not being heard and that they cannot affect the other person.
&nbsp;Although an intimate, long-term relationship offers the greatest possibilities for knowing the other person and being known, these relationships are also fertile ground for silence and frustration when it comes to articulating a true self. And yet giving voice to this self is at the center of having both a relationship and a self.

In 'The Dance of Connection', Harriet Lerner helps us explore our emotional patterns. She shows us how to recognize and break free from destructive cycles in our relationships. It's a great read if you're looking to improve your emotional health.

Understanding Emotional Patterns

Lerner emphasizes the importance of expressing our feelings honestly and directly. She teaches us how to communicate effectively, even in the most challenging situations. This book will help you find your voice and use it with confidence.

Importance of Self-Expression

Ever found yourself stuck in a difficult conversation? This book can help. Lerner provides practical advice on how to navigate through tough talks with grace and dignity. You'll learn how to stay calm and composed, no matter what.

Dealing with Difficult Conversations

The Dance of Connection is not just about understanding ourselves, but also about building stronger relationships. Lerner guides us on how to connect deeply with others, fostering mutual respect and understanding. It's a must-read for anyone looking to strengthen their personal and professional relationships.

Building Stronger Relationships

Lerner also focuses on achieving emotional balance. She encourages us to take responsibility for our actions and reactions, helping us to maintain our emotional equilibrium. If you're looking to achieve a sense of peace and balance in your life, this book is a great place to start.

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