Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People
We’re revisiting our conversation with Jocelyn Benson, whose commitment to public service has made her one of the most recognizable election officials in America.
Since this episode first aired, Jocelyn has continued serving as Michigan’s Secretary of State and is now the Democratic candidate for governor. It’s the perfect time to revisit our discussion about leadership, democracy, resilience, and navigating difficult decisions under intense public scrutiny.
Throughout our conversation, Jocelyn shares lessons from her career protecting elections, standing firm in the face of challenges, and leading with integrity when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether you’re interested in leadership, public service, or simply how people remain true to their principles under pressure, this episode offers thoughtful insights that remain as relevant today as when we first recorded it.
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Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.
With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.
Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.
Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopology
Listen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**
Produced by Madisun Nuismer and Jeff Sieh. Research provided by Tessa Nuismer
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Democracy Doesn’t Defend Itself with Jocelyn Benson
We’re revisiting our conversation with Jocelyn Benson, whose commitment to public service has made her one of the most recognizable election officials in America. Since this episode first aired, Jocelyn has continued serving as Michigan’s…
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What Writers Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Creating with Harlan Coben
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How Wikipedia Can Survive the Age of AI with Jimmy Wales
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Why Rituals Matter More Than Ever with Bruce Feiler
What happens when we stop gathering? Bruce Feiler, seven-time New York Times bestselling author, explores why humans need rituals, especially during the uncertain moments that shape our lives. In his new book, A Time to…
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How Poetry Changes the Way We See the World with David Whyte
What happens when language reaches beyond what we think we can say? David Whyte—poet, philosopher, and performer—joins Guy Kawasaki for a wide-ranging conversation about poetry, vulnerability, creativity, and the words that shape our lives. Whyte…
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How We Create a Culture of Belonging with Claude M. Steele
Why do smart, well-intentioned people still struggle to connect across differences? This week, Guy Kawasaki sits down with renowned social psychologist Claude M. Steele to explore the hidden tension he calls “churn”—the quiet anxiety that…
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The Five-Minute Habit That Can Transform Your Day with Manoush Zomorodi
We spend so much time thinking with our brains that we forget our bodies are part of the equation. In this episode, Guy sits down with award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and TED Radio Hour host…
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How We Can Help Every Child Succeed with Ross Greene
What if the biggest breakthrough in education isn’t better curriculum, but a better way of understanding kids? In this episode, Ross Greene explains why struggling students aren’t choosing to fail—they’re facing obstacles adults often overlook.…
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What Makes Someone a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg
Why do some people instantly put us at ease while others leave us feeling unheard? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg joins Guy to explain the science behind meaningful conversations and why communication…
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How Narrative, Ritual, and Purpose Help Us Heal with Suzan Song
What if resilience isn’t about grit at all? Dr. Suzan Song—psychiatrist, anthropologist, and author of Why We Suffer and How We Heal—has spent decades studying survivors of war, trafficking, displacement, and personal loss to understand…