Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

“Is American democracy more fragile than we realize?” This question anchors Guy Kawasaki’s riveting conversation with Philip Klinkner, professor of government at Hamilton College. Throughout this eye-opening episode, Klinkner dissects the current challenges facing our constitutional system, comparing today’s expansion of executive power with historical precedents during the Civil War and Great Depression. What makes … Read more

What if the secret to innovation isn’t having a dedicated innovation department, but rather unleashing the creative potential in every employee? In my latest Remarkable People episode, I sat down with Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, who transformed how one of the world’s most creative companies approaches innovation. Through captivating … Read more

From the halls of Harvard to the pages of The Atlantic, Yoni Appelbaum’s story defies conventional career paths. As Deputy Executive Editor and author of Stuck, Appelbaum illuminates how America’s declining mobility is transforming our social fabric and political landscape. Drawing from his unique background as both historian and journalist, he examines the intersection of … Read more

Guy Kawasaki sits down with Steve Gordon, Director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Gordon, a former Cisco Systems executive, shares how he transformed one of the state’s most crucial yet historically frustrating agencies into a customer-focused operation. From implementing digital signatures to managing a network of 220+ offices, Gordon reveals the innovative … Read more

Step into the fascinating world of moral psychology with Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill, who explores the psychology of outrage and moral understanding. As director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, Kurt unveils how we can bridge America’s deepest divides through … Read more

What can your Google searches reveal about your personality? In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki explores the fascinating world of psychological targeting with Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School. Matz shares eye-opening insights about how our digital footprints expose our deepest traits and behaviors. She reveals how companies predict our personalities through … Read more

Join Guy Kawasaki for a fascinating conversation with Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk. As the creator of the innovative “How to Talk Gooder” course, Brooks reveals the science behind great conversations, sharing insights on everything from the power of asking sensitive questions to navigating difficult discussions. Learn her TALK … Read more

Buckle up for a mind-bending journey into the heart of startup innovation! On this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki goes deep with Silicon Valley’s master of disruption, Mike Maples Jr. As the wizard behind Floodgate who spotted Twitter and Twitch before they exploded, Mike shatters conventional wisdom about what makes startups soar. Forget everything … Read more

Step into a world where poetry meets medicine and authenticity breaks barriers. Guy Kawasaki shares an unforgettable conversation with Dr. Chika Oriuwa, a groundbreaking physician, poet, and advocate who made history as the only Black student in her class of 259 at the University of Toronto Medical School. Together, they explore her journey from being … Read more

Join Guy Kawasaki for an enlightening conversation with Keith Ferrazzi, pioneering thought leader and bestselling author. In this episode of Remarkable People, they explore the groundbreaking concept of “teamship” and why traditional leadership models need to evolve. Ferrazzi shares powerful insights from his decades of research on high-performing teams and introduces practical methods for transforming … Read more