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367 The Pursuit of Peace For Ukraine In the Face of Evil with Roman Sheremeta

July 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

On this episode of the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we interview Roman Sheremeta, a distinguished behavioral economist and professor at Case Western Reserve University. Roman shares his personal experiences and insights on the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the devastating impact of the conflict. The discussion covers the global implications of the war, the importance of standing against aggression, and the role of strength in...

366 Pattern Breakers: Mike Maples Jr. of Floodgate on Disruptive Thinking and Transformative Ventures

July 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

On this episode of the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different we have a conversation with Mike Maples Jr., co-founder of Floodgate, about his new book "Pattern Breakers." We explore the concept of Pattern Breakers, non-consensus thinking, and the breakthrough sequence for startups. Mike shares some insights on the role of language in defining new patterns and the significance of early adopters. The conversation provides valuable perspectives on the mindset and strategies essential for e...

365 The Hidden Power of Games, Their Impact on Us, and Why They Matter with Kelly Clancy, Neuroscientist and Author of “Playing With Reality”

July 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage in a captivating discussion with neuroscientist and author, Kelly Clancy. We explore the profound impact of games on human behavior and society, highlighting their dual nature as both trivial pastimes and cognitive tools. Kelly delves into how games shape intelligence, social structures, and even political systems. The conversation also touches on the gamification of life, the role of games in learning and social bond...

364 Building a Lean, Mean AI Machine: The Future of Business Conversations with Krish Ramineni, CEO of Fireflies.AI

June 24, 2024 06:00 - 5 MB

On this episode of the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a conversation with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai. We explore the transformative impact of AI on business operations, focusing on Fireflies.ai's journey from a Bay Area startup to a leader in AI-driven transcription and conversation analysis. Krish Ramineni shares his insights on strategic growth decisions, the shift to remote work, and leveraging AI for efficiency. If you want to know more abou...

363 Championing Change from Within with Congressional Candidate Tim Alexander

June 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we interview a seasoned law enforcement officer and congressional candidate, Tim Alexander. Tim Alexander shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to a distinguished career in law enforcement, driven by a pivotal encounter with police misconduct and his grandfather's wise advice. They discuss Tim's dedication to rewriting police policies, advocating for smarter funding and training, and his stance on gun control...

362 The Hero’s Journey: How To Make Your Customers The Heroes Of Their Own Transformational Journeys | Category Pirates

June 10, 2024 06:00 - 28.4 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we delve into the revolutionary concept of the experience economy. Coined by Joe Pine and James Gilmore in the late 1990s, the experience economy has transformed how businesses engage with customers. This episode will break down the key insights from our conversation, offering actionable advice and thorough explanations on how to leverage the hero's journey framework to elevate customer interactions. You’re listening to Christo...

361 A Tribute to Bill Walton

May 31, 2024 06:00 - 78.2 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, I would like to share with you a very special tribute to a man who's not only a legend in the world of basketball but also a cherished friend of mine—Bill Walton. Join me as we take a walk down memory lane, revisiting the first time Bill graced my podcast with his presence and the indelible mark he's left on my life. A Meeting of Minds in San Diego It was August 24th, 2017—a day etched in my memory, thanks to the friends who cap...

360 2024 Is 1939 (Again) In America

May 27, 2024 06:00 - 21.6 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, the conversation takes a deep dive into the complex and sensitive situation in Gaza, Palestine, Israel, and the broader Middle East, and how our perception here in America is being warped by misinformation from different sides. You’re listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let’s go. A Feeling o...

359 Life Is In The Transitions with NY Times Bestselling Author Bruce Feiler

May 20, 2024 06:00 - 58.9 MB

Here at Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we’ve had the privilege of engaging in conversations that transcend the ordinary, delving into the depths of what truly makes us tick. On this episode, we sat down with Bruce Feiler, an acclaimed New York Times best-selling author, to explore his work, "Life Is in the Transitions." Bruce Feiler is a renowned American author, television personality, and speaker known for his insightful and thought-provoking work on family dynamics, religion...

358 Unlocking Revenue: AI’s Predictive Power in Business with Clari CEO Andy Byrne

May 13, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Welcome to a special episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, where we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and business growth. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with a visionary in the realm of AI and revenue generation, Andy Byrne. Andy Byrne is the visionary CEO of Clari, a leading revenue operations platform. With a wealth of experience in the tech industry, Byrne has been instrumental in shaping Clari's innovative approach to sales execut...

357 Crowning Achievements: Shante & Lauren’s Trailblazing Journey in Wig Rental Category Design with Shante Frazier and Lauren Mitchell of WellCapped

May 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have the pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable entrepreneurs, Shante Frazier and Lauren Mitchell, the co-founders of WellCapped. In our conversation, we delved into the origins of their groundbreaking service, the hurdles they've overcome, and their ambitious vision for the future of the beauty industry. Their journey is one of innovation, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of redefining beauty standards. You’re lis...

356 Unbroken Spirit: The Fight To Save American Wild Horses with Scott Wilson of American Wild Horse Conservation

April 22, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Here at Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we've had the privilege of engaging in conversations that are not just thought-provoking, but also deeply impactful. On this episode, we sit down with Scott Wilson, the passionate co-founder of American Wild Horse Conservation, to discuss a topic close to both our hearts: the plight of America's wild horses and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect these magnificent creatures. Scott Wilson is a renowned Colorado Nature Photographer a...

355 How To Win On Shark Tank, Create A Category, & Save Billions of Butts with Sean Riley, Chief Dude at DUDE Wipes

April 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have the pleasure of welcoming Sean Riley, the co-founder of Dude Wipes. For those unfamiliar with it, Dude Wipes is a brand that has revolutionized the concept of personal hygiene with a superior alternative to traditional toilet paper. Sean shares the story of how Dude Wipes catapulted to legendary success, including securing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank and being recognized as one of the top five greatest Shark Tan...

354 Sweat, Barriers, and the Birth of BODi: How Carl Daikeler Defined a New Fitness Category

April 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow your Different, we have a conversation with Carl Daikeler, the visionary CEO of BODi (formerly known as Beachbody). We explore Carl's remarkable journey in the fitness industry, beginning with the inception of the eight-minute abs video series—a concept that sprang from his own need for a quick and effective workout solution. Carl's story is not just about the creation of a fitness program; it's about identifying a gap in the market and fillin...

353 Russia Could Have Been Legendary: Russia’s Turbulent Transition with Kevin Maney, NYT Bestselling Author of Red Bottom Line

April 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined again by a dear friend, Kevin Maney, as he shares stories about the missed opportunities for innovation after Soviet Union's fall. Kevin Maney has a new book out called Red Bottom Line, wherehe tells his firsthand experience as a young USA Today reporter in Russia during the time. From the optimism of Gorbachev's era to the disillusionment under Putin, Christohper and Kevin also explore Russia's technological trans...

352 Big Bets and the Future of Leadership with John Rossman, Author of Big Bet Leadership

March 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined by our friend and multi-time guest, John Rossman. John Rossman is a Master of Innovation and former Amazon Executive who brings to the table his insights from his new book, Big Bet Leadership: Your playbook for winning in the hyper digital era. His experiences with industry giants illuminate the path for making bold, transformative decisions. This conversation is a deep dive into the courage and strategy required ...

351 The Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resilience with Dr. Marc Hauser, Author of Vulnerable Minds

March 18, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined by educator, neuroscientist, and former Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Psychology at Harvard, Dr. Marc Hauser. Dr. Marc Hauser has a new book out called Vulnerable Minds: The harm of childhood trauma in the hope of resilience. You should also know this is a very adult conversation, as it deals with tough topics like childhood abuse. If you are not comfortable with such topics, you have been advised. You’re...

350 The AI Startup Teaching Kids To Build Tech Startups with Hannah Grady Williams and Ted Dintersmith of d’Skills

March 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we bridge the gap between native analogs and native digitals in business by having a dialogue between the VC legend Ted Dintersmith and one of the new legends of her generation, Hannah Grady Williams. Ted Dintersmith is a VC legend on the East Coast. He's a former venture capitalist and a founding member of Charles River ventures, where he spent a significant portion of his career investing in and nurturing technology startups. ...

349 October 7th Horror To Hope: A Tech Startup For Every Fallen Israeli with Izhar Shay & Ophir Shay, Next October Co-Founders

March 05, 2024 18:21 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined by Izhar and Ophir Shay, a father and brother to Israelis who have lost their lives in the Hamas attack. Today, they share how they chose to honor their fallen, in what can only be described as, Different. Izhar Shay is an entrepreneur – a venture capitalist, very successful in the startup community and startup nation in Israel. And he's a former Israeli Member of Parliament who served as the Minister of Science an...

October 7th Horror To Hope: A Tech Startup For Every Fallen Israeli with Izhar Shay & Ophir Shay, Next October Co-Founders

March 05, 2024 18:21 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined by Izhar and Ophir Shay, a father and brother to Israelis who have lost their lives in the Hamas attack. Today, they share how they chose to honor their fallen, in what can only be described as, Different. Izhar Shay is an entrepreneur – a venture capitalist, very successful in the startup community and startup nation in Israel. And he's a former Israeli Member of Parliament who served as the Minister of Science an...

348 How Young People Can Become AI Entrepreneurs In 10 Weeks with Hannah Grady Williams CEO of d’Skills

February 26, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we unveil what's really possible for young people when they're set up to win as modern entrepreneurs, leveraging new AI technology. And who better to showcase it than the Gen Z whisperer for CEOs and executives, Hannah Grady Williams. Hannah Grady Williams is back, and she’s here to talk about d’Skills. d’Skills is a one-of-a-kind digital training community that teaches young people entrepreneurship, AI skills, and how to create...

347 Bouncing Back: Facing and Conquering Life’s Toughest Challenges with Combat Veteran Travis Mills

February 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

We all encounter radical challenges, and we face big choices about how we approach life in the most challenging moments and learn to survive in – maybe even thrive. Today, we are joined by a combat veteran, retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, as he shares his challenges and the choices he has made to get to where he is today. Travis Mills is a serial entrepreneur, the driving force behind the Travis Mills Foundation, and the author of Bounce Back: A playbook for facing life's toughe...

346 Dating Over 40 with Nina Jarnum, author of “F*ck Kissing Frogs”

February 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

It’s February, so what better time it is than to talk Love on Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. Today, we have a fun one: a special dating episode for people over 40. And who better to talk about it than our guest, Nina Jarnum. Nina Jarnum is a lawyer-turned-Yogi-turned-popular writer, and she’s the author of a new book called, “F*ck Kissing Frogs”. And we had a blast talking about her book and the topic of dating over 40, as you’ll hear in just a bit. You’re listening to Christo...

345 Learned Excellence: Legendary Lessons from Navy SEALs, CEOs, Pro Athletes & Big Wave Surfers with Dr. Eric Potterat & Alan Eagle

February 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

This episode is exclusively for people who want to have a personal breakthrough in their own performance. And who better to discuss it with but with people who have learned excellence, Dr. Eric Potterat & Alan Eagle. Alan Eagle is an executive Communication Coach, and he spent 16 years working with a top people at Google. He's written several other books, and his most well-known for his celebrated book, “Trillion Dollar Coach” about the legendary Silicon Valley coach Bill Campbell. Dr. Eric...

344 Product, Growth, and Career Advice with Lenny Rachitsky

January 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined by one of my favorite people in the creator world, Lenny Rachitsky. A few episodes back, we posted the conversation we had on Lenny’s Podcast were I also extended an invite to him for a dialogue at Follow Your Different. And now, here we are. Lenny Rachitsky specializes in deeply researched product growth and career advice, particularly for those in the startup/tech world. Lenny's newsletter on Substack is also the...

343 Miracle Morning / Miracle Life with Hal Elrod, multi-million bestselling author

January 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

It is now 2024; and as they say, a new year, a new you. So let us start you off by helping you gain a new lens and perspective on things. And who better to assist you on that than our guest, Hal Elrod. In the world of kind of personal growth and personal development, Hal Elrod stands alone. He's recently released a new updated and expanded version of the Miracle Morning. To say that Hal Elrod has created a movement would be putting it mildly. On this episode, you get to enjoy an extraordina...

342 One Woman’s October 7th Bravery At The Nova Festival Massacre In Israel with Natalie Sanandaji

January 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Today marks the 100th day from the terrorist attack done by Hamas that took the lives of many civilians in Gaza. On this episode, our guest is an extraordinary woman named Natalie Sanandaji, who shares her experience as it happened on what could be described as the worse day for Jews since World War II. What you're about to hear is a real, unedited, unfettered, unfiltered conversation about an extraordinary event that happened on October 7, and has been impacting the rest of the world since....

341 How To Become A Category Pirate | Christopher Lochhead on Lenny’s Podcast with Lenny Rachitsky

January 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

This week on Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we’re presenting to you Christopher's appearance on Lenny’s Podcast, hosted by Lenny Rachitsky. Lenny Rachitsky runs the #1 Business Substack newsletter, Lenny’s Newsletter. It is legendary especially for people in tech marketing, product marketing, and startups. It’s so legendary that even Christopher pays for it. And now, he’s in it. This is one of the more in-depth discussions Christopher has had with a very smart person about cat...

340 2024: DEI, AI, The Cloud & Beyond with Bob Evans & John Siefert of Acceleration Economy

January 01, 2024 09:48 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Today on Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, John Siefert and Bob Evans, the leaders and founders of Acceleration Economy, join in on the dialogue about DEI, AI, and what’s in store for 2024. In addition, Bob Evans is also the host of the podcast called Cloud Wars Live, which Christopher has actually been a guest to a few times. They also have some great guests and amazing discussions over there, so go check them out after this episode. That said, let’s dive in into this dialogue a...

339 A Wish for Different in 2024

December 18, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

First and foremost, we at Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different would like to wish everyone from the bottom of our hearts, happy holidays. We hope that you have an opportunity to be with the people you love this time of year, and enjoy some happiness and peace. That said, there seems to be a lot going on lately. Be it about antisemitism, diversity, equality, and inclusion, and sort of the core values that the United States will be governed by and will latch on to. So I wanted to take t...

338 Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World with Rabbi Sharon Brous, Bestselling Author of “The Amen Effect”

December 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Every thinking person and caring person has been affected by the pain and suffering in our world of late. And most of us have been grappling with the horrors of October 7 and everything that has come since then. Today, Rabbi Sharon Brous is here to help us make sense of it all. Rabbi Sharon Brous is the founding rabbi of IKAR Jewish synagogue and community in LA. Rabbi Sharon was also chosen to bless President Obama and Vice President Biden at their inaugural in 2013, and she returned to do ...

337 Inside the Mind of “CEO Whisperer” Jerry Colonna, Bestselling Author of “Reunion – Leadership and the Longing to Belong”

November 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have the great pleasure of talking to the “CEO whisperer” Jerry Colonna, once again. Jerry Colonna is back, and he has a new book to share with everyone. It’s called Reunion – Leadership and the longing to Belong. If you think radical, intimate conversations about careers are a powerful and important thing, you're gonna love everything about this conversation with Jerry. You’re listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your ...

336 How Startup Founders Build A Legendary Life with Brad Pedersen, Co-founder & Chairman of Lomi

November 05, 2023 20:34 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Every entrepreneur and every person who's creative wants to have a deeply fulfilling professional and personal life. But it can be easy to get distracted and pulled off course, which is why we all need “Touchstone Moments” to remind us of what matters. Today, we talk about it with our guest, Brad Pedersen. Brad Pedersen is a lifelong entrepreneur, and the Co-founder & Chairman at Lomi. He's got a new bestseller out called Startup Santa, a toy makers tale of 10 business lessons learned from t...

335 Inside Israel with Dr. Giora Yaron, former Chairman of Tel Aviv University

October 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Today on Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a special episode featuring a good friend of mine, Dr. Giora Yaron. We talk about what's happening in Israel now, the realities of the situation Israel faces and what's likely to happen next. Dr. Giora Yaron is considered a legend in the startup tech world. He's known as one of the key players in creating the tech startup VC ecosystem. He started his career as a Senior Executive in National Semiconductor in the United States. And ...

334 How To Build An AI Startup, AI Video Content Marketing & More with Vikram Chalana, Founder/CEO of Pictory

October 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

How do you build an AI startup? What's different about an AI startup compared to a normal tech startup? How do you get VCs to come to you instead of chasing them? If you have these questions in mind, our guest, Vikram Chalana, might have the answer you are looking for. Vikram Chalana is the founder and CEO of Pictory.AI, an AI video creation tool that can help content marketers create content in a fast and scalable manner. So, if you have an interest in AI and what future it holds, you’re goi...

333 Israel: War in “Startup Nation”

October 12, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MB

On this episode, let’s talk about Israel, and the war that has come to this “Startup Nation”. Off the top, let me say the pain and suffering of what's happening is unbelievable, unbearable. My heart goes out to Israel, all Israelis, and all Jews around the world. I also want to say I have spoken with many Arabs since this happened. There's a very big difference between an Arab or a Palestinian and Hamas. They are not the same thing. My Arab friends wanted to stress that to me. My heart goes o...

332 The Future of Tech Startups with Paul Martino of Bullpen Capital

October 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

If you have been following Silicon Valley and tech news, you might be wondering what the future of tech startups in general are and what trends venture capitalists are following nowadays. Our guest, Paul Martino, might be able to answer those questions for you. Paul Martino is the founder of eight companies including Tribe; one of the world's first social networks, and aggregate knowledge a big data advertising company. Paul holds over a dozen patents on core social networking concepts, cont...

331 How To Have A Legendary Career, Regulate AI & Much More with David Schellhase, Silicon Valley Legal Obi Wan and Salesforce & Slack’s Former General Counsel

September 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

If you're someone who wants to have a legendary, long-term, and super-successful professional career, you're going to love this dialogue with Silicon Valley’s Legal Obi-Wan, David Schellhase. David Schellhase is considered as one of the greatest General Counsels in Silicon Valley history. David was the GC at Salesforce for nine years, and he was the GC that took them public. He was the GC at Groupon, and most recently, the GC at Slack. On this highly engaging episode, David and Christopher ...

330 The World’s Leading Alien Hunter: Harvard’s Top Astronomer Dr. Avi Loeb, Author of Interstellar

September 13, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, Dr. Avi Loeb makes a return to discuss why traditional science and academic circles still consider researching aliens as taboo. If you are not familiar with Dr. Avi Loeb and his work, you can check out our previous conversations with him (FYD 202 & FYD 230). Dr. Avi Loeb is the most credential scientist and astronomer ever to say that we have been visited by something outside of our galaxy that is alien in nature. He also has a ...

329 The Power of Words with Dr. Valerie Fridland, #1 Bestselling Author of “Like, Literally, Dude”

September 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Nothing is more powerful than words. Yet we seldom realize that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images, which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society. Today, we go deep into the power of words and much more with our guest, Dr. Valerie Fridland. Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno. She writes a popular language blog on psychology today called Language...

328 Crime, Justice, & America with Morgan Wright & Steve Murphy, Hosts of The Game of Crimes Podcast

August 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a riveting dialogue with two of America's favorite crime fighters. The hosts of the Game of Crimes Podcast are here: Morgan Wright and Steve Murphy. Steve Murphy was one of the real DEA Narcos who took down Pablo Escobar. The Netflix series Narcos is based on his work. Morgan Wright spent 18 years in state and local law enforcement is a highly decorated police officers state trooper and detective. He was even trained by...

327 Queer In The C-Suite with Jim Fielding, Bestselling Author of All Pride No Ego: A Queer Executive’s Journey to Living and Leading Authentically

August 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Many of us are different; and for many of us being different is a superpower. But what do you do if your different is not always accepted in the business world? How can you use your different as an advantage? We get into that and much more with our guest, Jim Fielding. Jim Fielding has had an extraordinary executive career, working at the highest levels of some of the most well-known and respected corporations in the world companies like The Gap, Disney, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. And...

326 The Well-Lived Life with 102-year-old Dr. Gladys McGarey, “Mother of Holistic Medicine” & Bestselling Author

July 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

We all want to live life well and long but oftentimes, life gets in the way of having a legendary life. But what if there are secrets to a well lived life? Today, we have a life affirming real dialogue with the legendary Dr. Gladys McGarey. Dr. Gladys McGarey is a general practitioner, co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, and she's a category designer who is considered the mother of holistic medicine. Dr. Gladys is 102 years old; she began her medical practice at a time ...

325 Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World with Bruce Feiler, 7-time NYT Bestselling Author

July 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The people who are happiest don't chase someone else's dreams; they chase their own. This is according to our guest, one of our favorite authors, thinkers, and people, Bruce Feiler. So we have a whole dialog on just that. Bruce Feiler is the author of the landmark book, Life is in the Transitions. And now he's back to address one of the seminal questions of our time: “How do we find or create meaningful work,” a subject he's lived over and over again. His new book is out and it's called The ...

324 Peak Performance Aging with Steven Kotler, NYTimes bestselling author of Gnar Country

July 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

The story we've been told our entire lives is that as we get older, we decline physically. But what if we could become more legendary as we age? We discuss this and so much more with our legendary guest, Steven Kotler. Science-based Human Performance Guru Steven Kotler is back in his fantastic new book Gnar Country: Growing old, Staying Rad. Steven lays out how cutting-edge discoveries in embodied cognition flow science, and network neuroscience have revolutionized how we think about peak pe...

323 Being Different, Raising Different Kids with Kayla Taylor, Bestselling Author of Canaries Among Us

June 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

The most powerful thing you can be is 100% yourself, and specifically be the things that make you different, yet uniquely you. But we live in a world that values sameness that drives conformity, that lack of openness to different can cause significant problems for adults, and even more so for kids. We discuss all these and more with our guest, Kayla Taylor. Kayla Taylor is the author of Canaries Among Us, a Mother's quest to honor her child's individuality in a culture determined to negate i...

322 How To Build A Legendary B2C Product, Company & Category with Matthew Bertulli Co-founder & CEO of Lomi

June 19, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we learn how to build a legendary B2C category and company from one of the hottest founders in a brand new category space, Matthew Bertulli. Matthew Bertulli is a true mission driven founder, and this is a masterclass on how to be a missionary category designer who evangelizes their category and believes entrepreneurs can do what governments can't. Lomi was introduced to the world with one of the most viral product launch video...

321 Mental Health with Morra Aarons-Mele, Bestselling Author of The Anxious Achiever

June 12, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

We all face mental health challenges, and learning to navigate them is the difference between a super successful career and life or living a career and life of struggle. But the business world is not exactly the most welcoming place to talk about our mental well-being. One of the people leading the way to change that is our guest, Morra Aarons-Mele. Morra Aarons-Mele the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turning your biggest fears into your leadership superpower. She is also the host of the po...

320 How To Confront Evil & Inspire The World with Pastor Evan Mawarire of Zimbabwe

June 05, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 94.3 MB

There are experiences in life over which you never get in this, and dialogue is one of those. Normally, we tell you some things you'll learn and some things to listen for, but not today – because we want you to get what there is for you to get from this conversation with our guest, Evan Mawarire. Evan Mawarire is a Zimbabwean clergyman who founded the #ThisFlag Citizens Movement to challenge corruption, injustice, and poverty in Zimbabwe. He's the man who stood up to an evil dictator Robert ...

319 How To Build A Legendary Native Digital Business with Amy Porterfield

May 29, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Many people dream of being paid to create. That is, earning a living from both knowledge work, which is the application of existing knowledge to produce value, and creating net new knowledge, intellectual capital content, or what you can think of as creator capital, is simply cool. Our guest today is the Category Queen of teaching people to build highly scalable, highly profitable, native digital businesses, and specifically digital courses, content and communities, Amy Porterfield. Amy Port...

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