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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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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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Episode 26

Faith with Quilen Blackwell

Occasionally I get to meet someone whose story absolutely inspires me. Quilen Blackwell is that person. He was on the path set for him - good grades, good college, good job - but he decided to follow his own path and his journey was filled with far more difficulty than he imagined. Only through faith, conviction and the generosity of strangers was he able to rise up and become the successful social entrepreneur he is today - serving the community that took care of him. 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/)

January 12, 2021 37 min

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Episode 25

A Tension Deficit with James Harding

Where do we find the truth? As the business of news has become, well, a business…it seems to have become more and more difficult to actually find the truth. Even search engines are no help. So I called James Harding, former Director of BBC News and the founder and editor-in-chief of Tortoise, a new news service, to uncover the truth about the truth. 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/)

January 5, 2021 35 min

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Episode 24

The Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse

Many people have theories, but what philosopher, Dr. James Carse, figured out is more profound. He articulated a basic truth about how the world actually works. His work has had a profound impact on me and my work. So much so, I wrote a book to pick up where he left off. Sadly, Dr. Carse died in September 2020. Fortunately I had a chance to sit down with him a few months before, to chat with him about belief, fulfillment and the Infinite Game. 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/)

December 29, 2020 30 min

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Episode 23

Happying with Derren Brown

What happens when someone who is obsessed with human behavior, instead of becoming a psychologist, chooses a career in entertainment? Mentalist and illusionist, Derren Brown, has mastered the ability to tap into our motivations and biases to uncover some remarkable things. These days, he’s interested in how we can all be just a little bit happier. 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/)

December 22, 2020 22 min

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Episode 22

Conversion with Ric Elias

On January 15th 2009, Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, against all odds, landed his US Airways Airbus safely on the Hudson River. How would you have reacted to the sound of the engines shutting down in mid-flight and the captain announcing “brace for impact”? CEO and venture capitalist, Ric Elias, was on that flight. He shared how that near-death experience transformed his views on his business and his life. 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/)

December 15, 2020 28 min

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Episode 21

Generosity with Ann Marie Scichili

In life we learn different things from different people. From my friend, retail executive Ann Marie Scichili, I learned about generosity. So, in the spirit of generosity I wanted to share her with you. 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/)

December 8, 2020 24 min

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