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A Bit of Optimism

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Episodes: Page 25

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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Designing the Future with Brian Collins

Episode 30

Designing the Future with Brian Collins

Spotify, Target and Twitch are just three of the brands whose identity has been significantly influenced by Brian Collins. He’s a legend in the design world and thinks about the future in ways completely different from everyone else. 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 4, 2021 33 min
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Confidence with Sara Blakely

Episode 29

Confidence with Sara Blakely

Confidence is this thing we all need… this thing we all want. Some seem to find it easier than others. Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, found it and it worked. 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/)

April 27, 2021 26 min
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Vulnerability with Brigadier General Michael “Johnny Bravo” Drowley

Episode 28

Vulnerability with Brigadier General Michael “Johnny Bravo” Drowley

If you ask people in the military what makes them willing to sacrifice themselves for each other, the answer may surprise you. It’s not God or country… it's LOVE.  In business we have colleagues and co-workers, in the military, they have brothers and sisters. Bonds like that inspire people to do remarkable things for each other. I sat down with Brigadier General Michael “Johnny Bravo” Drowley, to understand what it takes to build a bond of love on a team.  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/)

April 20, 2021 32 min
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The One With Brené Brown

Episode 27

The One With Brené Brown

People tell me that Brené Brown’s work, more than anyone else, is the perfect companion to my work. So what a treat for me to talk to Brené to further explore… and debate, well, a whole lot of things. 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/)

April 13, 2021 53 min
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