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A Bit of Optimism

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Enchantment with Chloe Valdary

Episode 38

Enchantment with Chloe Valdary

What is the best way to navigate the world of diversity, equity and inclusion? Chloe Valdary’s point of view is different from the norm. The founder of the Theory of Enchantment believes the best way for us to come together is to first find love within ourselves. And the results are...enchanting. This is…A Bit of Optimism. [The Theory of Enchantment - Website](https://theoryofenchantment.com/home-1) [Chloe's feature in The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/can-chloe-valdary-sell-skeptics-dei/617875/) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 29, 2021 36 min
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The Value of Failing with Suneel Gupta

Episode 37

The Value of Failing with Suneel Gupta

There are only a few people in the world who have made a success out of failing. Serial entrepreneur and author of Backable, Suneel Gupta is one of them. We talked about the importance of failing and the lessons we can learn. This is…A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Suneel and his work, check out: [Suneel Gupta - LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/in/suneelkgupta/) [Backable: The surprising truth behind what makes people take a chance on you](http://www.amazon.com/Backable-Surprising-Behind-People-Chance/dp/0316494518/ref=sr%5C_1%5C_1?dchild=1&keywords=Suneel+gupta&qid=1624323495&sr=8-1) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 22, 2021 34 min
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Awesome Responsibility with Kyle Carpenter

Episode 36

Awesome Responsibility with Kyle Carpenter

We’ve seen it in the movies, someone throws themselves onto a grenade to save their buddy, but how many of us could actually do it? Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, can answer that question. However, he sees what he did as the kind of responsibility we all have - to protect and take care of each other. His words are powerful and inspiring.  This is…A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Kyle and his work, check out: [williamkylecarpenter.com/](https://williamkylecarpenter.com/) [You Are Worth It - Audiobook](https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Worth-It-audiobook/dp/B07Q897NPR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=kyle+carpenter&qid=1623885613&sprefix=kyle+car&sr=8-3) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 15, 2021 42 min
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Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth

Episode 35

Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth

With unprecedented levels of stress and depression amongst young people, I wanted to know what we, as an older generation can do to help. So I talked to psychologist,  professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit , Angela Duckworth. This is… A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Angela and her work, check out : [https://angeladuckworth.com](https://angeladuckworth.com/). [https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Duckworth/e/B019S711S0](https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Duckworth/e/B019S711S0)

June 8, 2021 30 min
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Learning to Love with Tim Shriver

Episode 34

Learning to Love with Tim Shriver

> Most people know him as a disability rights activist, chairman of Special Olympics or for his book The Call to Unite. But when we talked, our conversation took a turn. We ended up talking about what it means to learn to love. And it was wonderful.  > > This is ... A Bit of Optimism.  > > If you want to know more about Tim and his work, check out : > > [Timothyshriver.com](http://timothyshriver.com/) > > [www.specialolympics.org](http://www.specialolympics.org/) > > [www.amazon.com/Call-Unite-Voices-Hope-Awakening/dp/B08M8DY4XC](http://www.amazon.com/Call-Unite-Voices-Hope-Awakening/dp/B08M8DY4XC)

June 1, 2021 32 min
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Thinking Differently with Matthew Barzun

Episode 33

Thinking Differently with Matthew Barzun

Every now and then, I get to meet someone who sees the world differently. Matthew Barzun is one of those people. He was early to see opportunities that others  didn’t -  in the internet, in political fundraising and even as US Ambassador. Put simply,  Matthew helps *us* see the world differently. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 25, 2021 39 min
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Having a Laugh with Michael McIntyre

Episode 32

Having a Laugh with Michael McIntyre

In high stress times it helps to laugh,  which is why I called Michael McIntyre, one of the most  successful comedians in the world. And that’s what we did…we laughed. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 18, 2021 28 min
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Respect with Nicole Avant

Episode 31

Respect with Nicole Avant

In a world that’s increasingly polarized, it’s harder and harder to bridge the divide between ourselves and those we disagree with. Filmmaker and former US Ambassador, Nicole Avant and I chatted about the importance of reaching out beyond the divide and showing fellow humans a little respect. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 11, 2021 33 min
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