The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
#383: Guy Raz - How I Built This
Excellence = Ambition Desire to produce for the sake of personal fulfillment -- "It's oxygen" Bill Gates is constantly challenging himself... Having a growth mindset. "To survive means to grow." How has Guy become one of the greatest interviewers in the world? "I've been shooting free throws for 25 years. I've gotten a lot of reps." To be great, you have to be bad at the beginning... And keep going. How to connect with others? "I interpret the non-verbal feedback." Purposeful Practice: It's a team effort -- "I've worked with my team for twenty years. There is a strong bond and connection. They are very honest with their feedback. Constructive criticism is essential. We need outsiders to assess us." Guy thanks his mom and dad in the acknowledgement section of his book: They came to America in the 1970's. "Being courageous requires resilience." Guy has covered four wars, but he still doesn't feel he's as courageous as his parents. "Without taking a risk there is no reward." When Guy is afraid to take a risk, he thinks of his parents. How his fellowship year at Harvard impacted him: They teach through case studies and stories. It helped him understand business and storytelling. Guy is inspired by Joseph Campbell's hero's journey... His 'Must-Have' qualities to get hired to work on his team: Kindness - "We filter for kindness" They have to "want to improve" How Guy prepares to interview someone for one of his shows: Contact them well ahead of the interview date Do a deep dive on them and people around them (read, watch videos, listen to podcasts) Do a background check "All of us are imperfect... That's what make someone relatable. We all have flaws. You need to hear the failures." "The interviewee must be generous with their emotions. "The idea that I can learn from someone excites me." "I love transmitting the story." The idea for How I Built This came to him in 2008 when he took a class at Harvard Business School during a sabbatical year as a Nieman journalism fellow after nearly eight years as a foreign correspondent. Guy demands that those who sit for an interview with him are completely open. “I ask them, ‘Are you willing to come to this interview and surrender?’” Guy stared as an NPR intern and didn't get the initial jobs he wanted... I asked... "How much of your success can be attributed to luck and how much skill/hard work?" Life advice: Get a job in sales -- All jobs have a selling component. Learn this crucial skill. Be methodical about your experiences. Keep your eyes open for problems all around you... Look for problems to solve. All businesses are built on solving a problem.447: John McWhorter - Building A Diverse Team, Supporting The Black Community, & What Is Woke Racism?
446: Fred Reichheld - Asking The Right Questions, Loving Your Customers, & Living A Meaningful Life
445: Gino Wickman - Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
444: Kirk Herbstreit - Honoring The Life Of Centerville Football Coach Bob Gregg
443: Rebecca Minkoff - The New Rules For Unlocking Creativity & Courage
442: Randall Stutman - How To Become An Admired Leader
441: Liz Wiseman - How To Build Credibility, Solve Problems, & Multiply Your Impact
440: Robert Greene - The Laws Of Power, Mastery, & Human Nature
439: General Stanley McChrystal - A New Way To Understand Risk & Master The Unknown
438: Jay Williams - How To Reinvent Yourself (Life Is Not An Accident)
437: Ryan Holiday - Fortune Favors The Brave (Courage Is Calling)
436: John Bacon - Changing The Culture, Building Trust, & Letting Them Lead
435: Johnny C. Taylor Jr - A Leader's Guide To Work In An Age Of Upheavel
434: Brad Stulberg - The New Science Of Peak Performance
433: Sahil Bloom - The Qualities Of A Great Coach, Investing In Leaders, & Being Positive Sum
432: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy - How To Take Risks & Thrive (Even When You Fail)
431: Melissa Urban - Overcoming Addiction & Creating A Life-Changing Business (CEO of Whole30)
430: Matthew Dicks - Change Your Life Through The Power Of Storytelling
429: Tim Grover - The Language Of Motivation, Confidence, & Winning (MJ & Kobe's Personal Trainer)
428: James Clear - Asking Better Questions, Taking Action, & Doing A+ Work
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