The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

  • #67 Jim Collins: Keeping the Flywheel in Motion

    An earnest student and powerful teacher, mega best-selling author Jim Collins goes under the hood and shows what all enduring companies have in common. We talk luck, leadership, and business longevity.    Go Premium: Members…

  • #66 Dr. Emily Nagoski: Pleasure is the Measure

    Sex educator and author Dr. Emily Nagoski demystifies the science of sexuality and shows us how to shed our insecurities, connect more closely with our partner, and define pleasure on our own terms.   Go…

  • #65 Shep Gordon: Trust, Compassion, and Shooting Friends from Cannons

    Legendary show-business manager, agent, and producer Shep Gordon talks sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He also shares the formula for manufacturing fame, and his unique philosophy on success, love and happiness.   Go Premium:…

  • #64 Greg Walton: The Big Impact of Small Interventions

    Greg Walton, Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford University shares the four types of interventions, how they’re used to create positive behavior change, and strategies we can use right now to improve our health, well-being,…

  • #63 Hugh Howey: Winning at the Self-publishing Game

    Hugh Howey had two dreams: to make a living from writing and sail around the world. In this interview, he describes how he did both, why traveling is so good for the soul, and how…

  • #62 Dr. Sue Johnson: Cracking the Code of Love

    Dr. Sue Johnson is a researcher, clinical psychologist and developer of EFT or Emotionally Focused Therapy. In this interview, we discuss how to create, protect, and nourish fulfilling sexual and emotional relationships.   Go Premium:…

  • #61 Jonathan Haidt: When Good Intentions Go Bad

    Jonathan Haidt is an author, social psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts in moral psychology. On the show we discuss helicopter parenting, the rise of the “call out culture,” and the dangers of…

  • #60 Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line

    Jim Dethmer, founder of The Conscious Leadership Group shares practical advice about becoming more self-aware, ditching the victim mindset, and connecting more fully with the people in our lives.    Go Premium: Members get early…

  • #59 Following Intellectual Curiosity with Thomas Tull

    Thomas Tull, founder of Tulco and former CEO of Legendary Entertainment shares valuable lessons on learning from our own mistakes, asking difficult questions, and protecting our intellectual curiosity.   Go Premium: Members get early access,…

  • #57 Sheila Heen: Decoding Difficult Conversations

    Sheila Heen, two time NY Times best selling author, consultant, and lecturer at Harvard Law School, makes the tough talks easier by breaking down the three layers that make up every difficult conversation   Go…

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