12 Geniuses Podcast
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThe difference between average and greatness might be one or two well executed things. 12 Geniuses explores the highly successful people in business, athletics, and music so we can all learn how to perform at our highest level.
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The Vehicles of Tomorrow with Álvaro Marquez
April 03, 2024 09:29 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBFor generations, when you purchased a car what you bought is what you got. That is changing. It’s accepted that self-driving, electric vehicles are the future. However, what many people might be surprised to know about the future of the vehicle is that cars, trucks, and SUVs will operate more like a cell phone than they do like the vehicles of yesterday. They will be get feature updates, adapt to your particular needs, and continuously improves using massive amounts of data much like the ubi...
The Growing Popularity of Psychedelics with Dr. Matthew Johnson
March 27, 2024 15:15 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBSince Dr. Matthew Johnson first appeared on 12 Geniuses in September of 2020 to discuss The Future of Psychedelics, popular opinion in favor of this category of drugs has surged and so has the research and potential uses for psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ayahuasca, and other drugs that fit into the broader category of psychedelics. Dr. Johnson and his research have been critical to fueling these growing trends. In this interview, Dr. Johnson discusses the advancements in psychedelic research that...
Living Healthy Longer with Dr. Steven Austad
March 20, 2024 16:56 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThroughout his career, Dr. Steven Austad has been exploring aging, longevity, and life extension in a variety of animals. He has written multiple books, including “Why We Age: What Science Is Discovering about the Body’s Journey Through Life” and “Methuselah's Zoo: What Nature Can Teach Us about Living Longer, Healthier Lives.” In this interview, Dr. Austad discusses the topic of longevity and the progress being made toward curing some of humanity’s most devastating diseases - specifically...
Peak Oil, Peak Auto, and Peak People with Futurist David Houle
March 13, 2024 13:11 - 25 minutes - 35 MB“Peak Oil” is the point that global oil production is set to begin its decline. “Peak Auto” is the point that global automotive production will begin its decline. “Peak People” is the point that global population will being to shrink. All of these points are set to happen during this century according to futurist and author David Houle. In this interview, David Houle discusses how oil use, the number of vehicles around the world, and the number of people on the planet will all begin to dec...
Career Transitions, Space Exploration, and Global Conflict with Scott Stalker
March 06, 2024 14:53 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode of 12 Geniuses, Scott Stalker joins the show to talk about his career transition, the future of space exploration, and the signals the wars in Ukraine and Middle East are sending us about the future. Scott has been a guest of 12 Geniuses twice in the past while he was Command Senior Enlisted Leader of US Space Command in Colorado Springs, CO. After 31 years of dedicated service, Scott retired from the United States Marine Corps in August of 2023. In this discussion, he shar...
Thriving in the Workplace of Tomorrow with Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman
December 12, 2023 13:29 - 38 minutes - 53 MBThe world is changing faster than ever. The “Accelerating Rate of Change” suggests that humans will experience exponential rates of change this century. With the first quarter of the century nearly complete, there is little evidence that these predictions are false. We’ve seen massive changes in healthcare and medical technology, Artificial Intelligence has moved from potential to reality, space technology sees breakthroughs on a daily basis, climate change and climate technology are engaged...
The Leadership Lessons of Coach John Wooden with Swen Nater
December 05, 2023 13:36 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBSwen Nater has one of the most unlikely paths to success. He was born in the Netherlands where he spent several years in orphanages. When he came to America as a boy, Swen fell in love with the game of basketball. Despite never playing in high school, he became an All-American at Cypress College, a two-time national champion at UCLA, and he played 12 years professionally. He is the only player in history to lead the ABA and NBA in rebounding. When Swen’s playing days were over, he went on to...
Winning the Climate War with Kristian Rönn
November 28, 2023 14:56 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBWork to remove carbon from the atmosphere, transform the global economy to renewable sources of energy, repair broken ecological systems, and create safe havens for climate refugees is being done by countless, innovative people around the planet. One of these people is Kristian Rönn. With a background in mathematics, philosophy, computer science and artificial intelligence, Kristian and his team are helping organizations quantify their carbon footprint through a practice called carbon accoun...
Making Artificial Intelligence Safe with Charlotte Siegmann
November 21, 2023 15:09 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBArtificial Intelligence is embedded in our everyday lives right now and it will have a rapidly growing influence over the future of humanity for generations to come. Whether that influence will result in abundance for most humans or just a few winners and many losers is largely dependent on the decisions we make right now. Charlotte Siegmann is one of the people who is working to ensure governments, companies, and individuals make the right choices. Her work is focused on how to make the dev...
A Planet of 3 Billion with Dr. Christopher Tucker
November 14, 2023 19:35 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn November 15, 2022, it is estimated that for the first time Earth’s population exceeded 8 billion humans. But what is Earth’s sustainable carrying capacity of humans? Dr. Christopher Tucker is the Chairman of the American Geographic Society and author of the book “A Planet of 3 Billion.” He believes that we have far exceeded a sustainable number of humans on the planet and says that we are headed toward a catastrophic outcome if we don’t start significantly reducing the overall population ...
The Pursuit of Perfection with Gymnast Lisa Carmen Wang
November 07, 2023 13:21 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBFailure is rarely celebrated and when we fail it can be difficult to forgive ourselves and move forward. Competitive gymnastics is founded on the pursuit of perfection. For 4-Time National Champion and USA Hall of Fame Gymnast Lisa Carmen Wang, that pursuit of perfection is not something that ended when her competitive athletic career ended. She has carried it over into her business career as well. In this interview, Lisa describes the drive and discipline that helped her become a world-cl...
Listen Without Labels with Brad Deutser
October 31, 2023 14:37 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBWe have all been in situations where we felt left out. We might have even been the ones to make other people feel left on the outs. In a variety of ways, we have all been told, “you don’t belong here.” Most leaders think of belonging as yet another social concept that doesn’t embolden the vision, direction, and responsibility of the C-suite, but this point of view is too dangerous to ignore. Organizations that create a strong sense of belonging for all employees have a far greater chance of ...
Creating Conscious Connections with Talia Fox
October 17, 2023 13:36 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBThe United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called loneliness an epidemic. Loneliness is connected to numerous health challenges including heart disease, stroke, depression, and anxiety. According to a Cigna survey in 2020, 61% of American adults reported feeling lonely at some point in their lives, and 36% said they felt lonely on a regular basis. Harvard researchers found that during the pandemic, 61% of Americans ages 18 through 25 self-reported being lonely frequently, almost all ...
The Power of Failure with Dr. Amy Edmondson
October 10, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this interview about failure and growth, author and Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School Dr. Amy Edmondson upends our understanding of failure and shares how we can more effectively make it work for us. Based on the research from her book “Right Kind of Wrong,” Dr. Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely. Outlining the three archetypes of failure - basic, complex, and intelligent - she describes how to minimize unproductive failure whi...
The Performance Paradox with Eduardo Briceño
October 03, 2023 13:04 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this interview about growth and development, author and growth mindset expert Eduardo Briceño shares how leaders, teams, and organizations can create a culture of growth, where experimentation and feedback are encouraged, and learning is integrated into the everyday. Integrating learning and performance is the central idea behind Eduardo’s book “The Performance Paradox.” Eduardo shares why people in any profession should embrace the “Learning Zone” - a space where they can be deliberate ...
The Unlocked Leader with Hortense le Gentil
September 26, 2023 17:09 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this interview about leadership development, author and executive coach Hortense le Gentil describes how leaders can unlock their power by learning to lead with empathy, authenticity, and humanity. Hortense describes how many leaders are held back by mindtraps - “old beliefs and expectations that no longer serve us” - like imposter syndrome, fixed mindsets, emotional stereotypes, familial expectations, etc, Hortense shares how leaders can overcome these mindtraps by becoming aware of th...
A Family Legacy of Resilience with Dan Grunfeld
September 19, 2023 15:30 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this interview about grit and determination, author and former professional basketball player Dan Grunfeld tells the harrowing story of how his grandmother escaped the Holocaust during World War II. Dan goes on to describe the challenges his grandmother, grandfather, uncle, and father faced as they moved to the United States to begin a new life for themselves after the war. Unable to speak English, Dan’s father, Ernie Grunfeld, used the resilience he inherited from his parents to turn him...
Life in 2073: Aging and Space Exploration with Don MacPherson
September 15, 2023 12:35 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBFor the Summer of 2023, a dozen futurists talk about what life will be like for humans in 30 to 50 years. Each guest is asked to paint a picture of the changes that we will experience between now and 2053 or 2073. Then they are asked what mistakes we are making today that the people of 2073 will look back at in disbelief. The goal of these episodes is to spark the imagination of listeners about the future we have the ability to create. In this episode, our usual host of the show Don MacPher...
The 2053 Workplace with Futurist Jacob Morgan
September 08, 2023 11:47 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBFor the Summer of 2023, a dozen futurists talk about what life will be like for humans in 30 to 50 years. Each guest is asked to paint a picture of the changes that we will experience between now and 2053 or 2073. Then they are asked what mistakes we are making today that the people of 2073 will look back at in disbelief. The goal of these episodes is to spark the imagination of listeners about the future we have the ability to create. In this episode, futurist Jacob Morgan paints a picture...
Futurist Friday with Ufuk Tarhan
July 29, 2022 10:45 - 19 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, Ufuk Tarhan joins the show. Ufuk is a futurist, economist, and a best-selling author in Istanbul. She is the only Turkish woman to appear on Forbes Magazine's "50 Most Influential Female Futurists" and "World's Top 100 Female Futurists" lists. She writes articles for business and future-oriented journals and online platforms, and she is an active and effective social media content creator. In this interview, Ufuk discusses the wide variety of sources she regularly uses in h...
Futurist Friday with Michael Kanaan
July 22, 2022 06:09 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode, Michael Kanaan joins the show. He is the author of the book T-Minus AI. Recently, Michael completed his role as the Director of Operations for the Department of Air Force/MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator and is now the Chief of Staff of the US Air Force Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. In this interview, Michael discusses his approach to doing research, including many of the sources he scours on a regular basis. He shares some of the trends that he is following. Th...
Futurist Friday with Gerd Leonhard
July 15, 2022 09:07 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Gerd Leonhard joins the show. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Gerd is one of the world’s leading futurists and the author of Technology vs Humanity: The Coming Clash Between Man and Machine. With the motto “People, Planet, Purpose, and Prosperity,” Gerd is an outspoken critic of unregulated exponential technologies. He uses his influence and platform to help people “imagine and create a better tomorrow” and was named one of Wired UK’s 100 Most Influential Europeans in 2015. I...
Futurist Friday with David Houle
July 08, 2022 12:24 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, David Houle joins the show. David is a futurist and the author of This Spaceship Earth, Entering the Shift Age, and a series of books about the 2020s including The 2020s: The Golden Age of Design and Redesign. David is Futurist in Residence and Guest Lecturer at the Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida. He is Honorary President and Futurist of the Future Business School of China. He is a Founding Member and Managing Partner of The Sarasota Institute - A 21st...
Futurist Friday with Trond Undheim
July 01, 2022 11:43 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, Trond Undheim joins the show. Based outside of Boston. Trond is a futurist, podcaster, investor, author, speaker, entrepreneur and the former director of MIT Startup Exchange. He has written six books including Leadership from Below, Disruption Games, Pandemic Aftermath: How Coronavirus Changes Global Society, and the soon-to-be released Augmented Lean. In this discussion, Trond talks about his research which is focused on industrial technology and how it can contribute to...
Futurist Friday with Dr. Bertalan Meskó
June 24, 2022 12:58 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Bertalan Meskó joins the show. He is the Director of The Medical Futurist Institute where he and his colleagues analyze how science fiction technologies can become a reality in medicine and healthcare. Dr. Meskó is a physician with a PhD in genomics. He is also an Amazon Top 100 author and a Professor at Semmelweis Medical School in Budapest. He is one of the top voices globally on healthcare technology. In this interview, Dr. Meskó shares how he identifies trends, vets...
Futurist Friday with Rebecca Ryan
June 17, 2022 11:39 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBOver the course of the summer of 2022, we are releasing 12 interviews with futurists and forward thinkers in order to help our global audience of leaders become better visionaries for their organizations and be more prepared for our uncertain future. In this episode, Rebecca Ryan joins the show. Rebecca is a noted top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of NEXT Generation Consulting through which she partners with government leaders...
Futurist Friday with Cecily Sommers
June 10, 2022 12:58 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBOver the course of the summer of 2022, we are releasing 12 interviews with futurists and forward thinkers in order to help our global audience of leaders become better visionaries for their organizations and be more prepared for our uncertain future. In this episode, Cecily Sommers joins the show. Cecily is the author of "Think Like A Futurist" and has been named as one of the “Top 50 Female Futurists" by Forbes. She speaks, writes, and consults on the forces of change and the technologies...
Servant Leadership with Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley
May 24, 2022 11:44 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode, Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley explain what servant leadership is, the benefits of servant leadership, how effective leaders help employees set and achieve goals, and the foundational importance of creating trust within an organization. They also discuss the importance of recognition, how vulnerable leaders are able to more quickly and effectively build trust, and how exceptional organizations have clear missions, visions, and values that are known by all employees.
Being CEO with Evamarie Schoenborn
May 17, 2022 11:39 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode, 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson and guest Evamarie Schoenborn talk about the attributes of great leadership, they discuss how Evamarie honed her listening skills by emulating financial advisors with whom she worked, and she shares how she and her team led Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management through the pandemic. Evamarie describes her approach to talent management, assessment, and succession planning as CEO and she is candid about the challenges of being CEO, including the...
Leading in a World of Unpredictable Disruption with Dave Ulrich
May 10, 2022 10:55 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson and guest Dave Ulrich as they talk about leading through disruption and crisis. They start off by discussing the attributes of good and great leadership. They talk about how leaders need to be aware of mental health challenges employees face and how those challenges influence the employee experience. They conclude the interview with a discussion about leading in crisis situations and Dave shares a model leaders can use to navigate any disruptive event.
Leadership, Privacy & Cybersecurity with Thom Hartmann
May 03, 2022 11:37 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, host Don MacPherson and author and radio host Thom Hartmann discuss how the removal of privacy has been a tool of autocratic governments to control citizens throughout history. In countries around the world, privacy continues to be taken away from people through new technologies. That threatens innovation, liberty, and democracy. An absence of privacy and the failure to protect sensitive data heightens the vulnerability to cyber attacks at the national level and cyber theft ...
Leadership, Privacy & Cybersecurity
May 03, 2022 11:37 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, host Don MacPherson and author and radio host Thom Hartmann discuss how the removal of privacy has been a tool of autocratic governments to control citizens throughout history. In countries around the world, privacy continues to be taken away from people through new technologies. That threatens innovation, liberty, and democracy. An absence of privacy and the failure to protect sensitive data heightens the vulnerability to cyber attacks at the national level and cyber theft ...
Leading Through Loss with Maj Lauren Serrano
April 26, 2022 11:38 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode, Maj Lauren Serrano shares the tragic story of a Marine who took his own life while under her command. She candidly discusses mental health, how she led the more than 200 other Marines under her command through the loss, and how she managed herself through that difficult period of her life. Most importantly, Maj Serrano provides advice for other leaders who may have a team member or colleague struggling with mental health challenges. Over the last two years, so many people i...
Creating a Leadership Driven Culture with Ray Kelly
April 19, 2022 11:26 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this episode, leadership expert Ray Kelly and 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson discuss the five-levels of leadership. A level-five leader mobilizes a group of people around a common cause to drive a result consistently and develops other leaders who can do the same. This is the key to creating a leadership driven culture. Ray provides advice for how leaders can ascend from levels one, two, and three to levels four and five. They also talk about the importance of leaders continually develop...
Five Technologies CEOs Need to Understand with Trond Undheim
April 12, 2022 11:13 - 41 minutes - 57 MBFuturist Trond Undheim and 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson discuss five technologies - Artificial Intelligence, synthetic biology, robotics, blockchain, and 3D printing - and how the combination of these technologies will change every aspect of our lives. Their conversation provides advice for how CEOs, mid-level leaders, and public servants can take advantage of the disruptive nature of these technologies and how leaders can help their people stay relevant by providing continuous education,...
China's Global Leadership with Paul Haenle
April 05, 2022 07:14 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBIn this episode, Paul Haenle and 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson talk about the rise of China as a global economic and military superpower. They discuss President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power and future as China’s leader. They also talk about the past, present and future of US/China relations, China’s challenges, and their “no limits” agreement with Russia that was signed days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
How Leaders Build Exceptional Teams with Dr. Vanessa Druskat
March 29, 2022 11:11 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Druskat and 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson discuss building great work cultures and how leaders can influence the creation of high-performance teams. They talk about the importance of collaborating on the creation of team norms, how those norms should be governed, the importance of building a sense of belonging, and why hiring the best, most experienced people is not the solution to creating a superior-performing team.
Dealing with Toxic Leadership with Dr. Mitchell Kusy
March 22, 2022 13:01 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Mitchell Kusy and 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson talk about what toxic leadership is, how your organization can avoid hiring a toxic leader, the importance of creating a healthy culture, and what leaders can do to combat the Great Resignation. Join us as we discuss the topic of toxic leadership and how to navigate it.
The Purposeful Leader with Richard Leider
March 15, 2022 16:21 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode, best-selling author Richard Leider and 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson discuss the health and performance benefits of finding your purpose, how leaders can help their people identify their purpose, and how rallying people around a common purpose is a key to a high-performing organization.
The Power of Regret with Daniel Pink
March 08, 2022 16:54 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBBest-selling author Daniel Pink and host Don MacPherson discuss how people can overcome their own regrets and how it can be used to improve performance. They also talk about how leaders can use regret as a teaching tool and motivator, along with the merits of asking about regret in a job interview.
Climate Change’s Mass Migration with David Houle
October 12, 2021 12:44 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, David Houle joins Don once again to discuss the aspects and implications of climate change in detail, specifically around the idea of strategic retreat. In David’s words, strategic retreat is “the planned and managed relocation of millions of people triggered by extreme weather, droughts, floods and sea level rise.” David shares just how urgent it is for us to accept this fact and how we can begin planning now.
Climate Change: Threat & Opportunity with Andrew Winston
October 05, 2021 12:21 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBIn Season One of 12 Geniuses, climate change guru Andrew Winston joined Don MacPherson to talk about how businesses are creating opportunities through the green economy. Since that conversation, a lot has transpired. In this episode, Andrew and Don meet again to discuss the many facets of these changes, including the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, new innovations in the fight against climate change and how having a sustainability plan for companies is a k...
A Return of Faith and Loss of Hate: 9/11 Twenty Years Later
September 10, 2021 12:43 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBOn Sept. 11, 2001, I met with one of my best friends in a restaurant to try to comprehend the incomprehensible events that had unfolded that day. As we watched the news, it became clear that humans did this to other humans. In this bonus episode of 12 Geniuses, 20 years later, I reflect on the day that I lost my faith in humanity. However, I also want to share the best day of my life — and the personal journey to get to the point where I became liberated from hate ... and the faith returned.
Remembering 9/11 with Iraq War Vet John Kriesel
September 07, 2021 11:56 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBJohn Kriesel, veteran services director for Anoka County in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, reflects back 20 years to the September 11th attacks and the events that brought him to fight for his country. In the latest episode of the 12 Geniuses podcast, he explains how time and becoming a father changed his perspective on the war and why it’s vital future generations remember what happened.
Emotional Intelligence in a Remote Work Setting With Doug Lennick
August 31, 2021 13:49 - 16 minutes - 28.5 MBLeadership expert Doug Lennick joined 12 Geniuses back in Season One to discuss the importance of emotional competence at work. In this episode, Don and Doug meet again to discuss the trends shaping the labor market today. They also talk about the importance of understanding and embracing your employees’ values and how to establish strong relationships with employees who are working remotely.
An Update on the Cannabis Market with Giadha A. DeCarcer
August 24, 2021 12:21 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBGiadha A. DeCarcer, the founder and executive chair of New Frontier Data, first joined 12 Geniuses back in April 2019. Since the episode aired, the world has seen a greater increase in the potential of cannabis than could have been predicted. Giadha and Don meet again to talk about changes in both cannabis investments and usage, the innovations we’ve seen in how the plant can be grown and the prospects of further legalization in the U.S. and countries around the world.
The Shifting Power Structure at Work with Rebecca Ryan
August 17, 2021 11:57 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn Season One of 12 Geniuses, futurist Rebecca Ryan joined the show to talk about the future of America and how changes in the country can be embraced in positive ways. Today, she and Don reconnect to talk about the future of work after the pandemic significantly disrupted what work looks like. Rebecca discusses the implications and importance of working from home and why she believes there's been a power shift away from employers into the hands of employees.
Revisiting Addiction Recovery with Jim Geckler
August 10, 2021 12:27 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBJim Geckler joined 12 Geniuses back in Season One to bravely and candidly share his personal story of addiction and recovery. This week, Jim and Don catch up to discuss how the treatment field has changed over the last three years. In that time, virtual health care has quickly become instrumental in providing treatment services. They also talk about the effect that the pandemic has had on drug and alcohol abuse, and about how you can spot the signs that someone you care about might be suffer...
Creating Opportunity During Uncertainty with Ryan Estis
August 03, 2021 10:40 - 13 minutes - 31.8 MBIn Season One of 12 Geniuses, keynote speaker Ryan Estis joined the show. During that conversation, Ryan talked about how 2019 was poised to be the most successful year of his business. The year after that, the pandemic hit, and in-person events were abruptly canceled. Listen in to hear about the ways that Ryan pivoted his business to include virtual keynotes and workshops, as well as how the pandemic changed his outlook on life and his relationships with loved ones.
Creating Opportunity During Uncertainty With Ryan Estis
August 03, 2021 10:40 - 13 minutes - 31.8 MBIn Season One of 12 Geniuses, keynote speaker Ryan Estis joined the show. During that conversation, Ryan talked about how 2019 was poised to be the most successful year of his business. The year after that, the pandemic hit, and in-person events were abruptly canceled. Listen in to hear about the ways that Ryan pivoted his business to include virtual keynotes and workshops, as well as how the pandemic changed his outlook on life and his relationships with loved ones.