What happens when childhood is rewired by smartphones and social media? Jonathan Haidt joins Guy to break down how a single decade transformed attention, resilience, and the emotional lives of millions of kids. Drawing from his bestselling book The Anxious Generation, Jonathan explains why Gen Z’s spike in anxiety wasn’t random — and what we can do to make sure Gen Alpha doesn’t suffer the same fate. Jonathan shares the research, the red flags, and the practical reforms that families, schools, a...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 323
Maya Shankar joins Guy Kawasaki to unpack the psychology of change—why it rattles us, how it reshapes identity, and what helps people emerge stronger on the other side. Drawing from research, lived experience, and her book The Other Side of Change, Maya challenges the idea that growth comes easily and offers a grounded, human approach to navigating uncertainty without clichés. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkab...
Jan 14, 2026•34 min•Ep. 322
What if success depends less on merit and more on the quiet transfer of status? In this episode, Guy Kawasaki interviews Toby Stuart, UC Berkeley Haas professor and leading expert on innovation and social networks, to break open the unseen systems that shape who rises and why. Drawing from his new book Anointed, Toby explains how institutions — universities, investors, employers — confer credibility in ways that compound over a lifetime. He and Guy explore Silicon Valley myths, reverse anointmen...
Jan 07, 2026•51 min•Ep. 321
Erin Nance is an orthopedic surgeon who has seen firsthand how often patients—especially women—are misdiagnosed, dismissed, or overlooked. In this conversation with Guy Kawasaki, she unpacks why curiosity and humility matter more than hierarchy, how AI is reshaping diagnosis, and why being believed can be lifesaving. Drawing from her book Little Miss Diagnosed, Erin challenges how medicine is practiced and shows how patients and doctors alike can do better. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to ma...
Dec 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 320
What makes ordinary people do extraordinary things? In this episode of Remarkable People, bestselling author and historian Lynne Olson joins Guy Kawasaki to uncover the powerful story behind The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück—a true account of courage, solidarity, and resistance inside Hitler’s largest concentration camp for women. Through her signature storytelling, Olson shares how a group of French women banded together to defy the Nazis and protect one another in the darkest of times—and why thei...
Dec 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 319
What makes humans so predictably irrational? Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler and Alex Imas join Guy Kawasaki to reveal the quirks that shape our decisions—from golf greens to stock markets. Drawing from their new book, The Winner’s Curse: Then and Now, they revisit the field they helped pioneer: behavioral economics. This episode is a masterclass in understanding why the smartest people make the strangest choices—and how awareness turns mistakes into wisdom. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to mak...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 318
How do you know what to believe online? In this re-run episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki talks with Mike Caulfield, research scientist at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public, about the SIFT method—a practical framework for evaluating online information. Mike explains how to stop, investigate sources, find trusted coverage, and trace claims back to their origins, drawing from his book Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions abou...
Dec 15, 2025•44 min•Ep. 318
What does leadership look like when the world keeps shifting beneath you? Dara Treseder—Chief Marketing Officer of Autodesk—joins Guy to share how people-first decision-making and focusing on what you can control help leaders stay grounded in uncertain times. Dara breaks down how Autodesk’s design-and-make platform touches everything from buildings to Oscar-winning films, and why bold moves like partnering with the LA28 Olympics require clarity, conviction, and resilience. She also speaks candid...
Dec 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 317
Ann Wolbert Burgess is no ordinary nurse or researcher—she helped shape the FBI’s profiling program and redefined forensic nursing. In this episode of Remarkable People, she shares gripping insights from the Menendez brothers trial, the Duke lacrosse case, and decades of work with victims of trauma. We also discuss her new book Expert Witness, which shines light on what really happens inside courtrooms and why hearing the “other side” of a story is crucial for justice. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a m...
Dec 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 316
What does it take to stay grounded when the world feels increasingly disconnected and tech-driven? That’s the question at the center of this conversation with Baratunde Thurston. A cultural critic, outdoor explorer, author, technologist, and host of Life With Machines and America Outdoors, Baratunde is impossible to categorize—and that’s exactly why this episode lands with such force. We dig into identity, democracy, interdependence, and the real stakes of living alongside powerful technologies....
Nov 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 315
Behind every delayed diagnosis and dismissed symptom is a woman who deserved better. In this moving conversation, Guy Kawasaki talks with Rebecca Bloom, author of When Women Get Sick, about how women’s pain is too often overlooked—and what we can do to change that. With compassion and clarity, Rebecca offers a roadmap for advocacy, empowerment, and hope within a system that desperately needs reform. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features i...
Nov 19, 2025•54 min•Ep. 314
What if the key to real leadership isn’t standing tall—but standing firm? In this episode, Brené Brown and Guy Kawasaki unpack the lessons behind her new book Strong Ground. From pickleball injuries to the physics of leadership, Brené explains why teams and societies can’t build on dysfunction—and how true courage begins with stability and self-awareness. Together, they explore what it means to lead without armor, to stand your ground when everything feels uncertain, and to bring vulnerability b...
Nov 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 313
When democracies falter, it’s easy to lose hope. Harvard’s Erica Chenoweth reveals how organized, nonviolent resistance has repeatedly restored freedom where violence failed—and why democracy endures through the courage of ordinary people. Listen now to learn how courage—not violence—changes the course of history. --- 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 Yamagu...
Nov 05, 2025•48 min•Ep. 312
What happens when a world-class chef learns that success doesn’t taste like he imagined? David Chang—the culinary force behind Momofuku and author of Eat a Peach—joins Guy Kawasaki to talk about ambition, burnout, scaling the unscalable, and learning to trade Michelin stars for family time. From plumbing disasters to poetic revelations, Chang opens up about the messy, beautiful art of creating something worth tasting. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People...
Oct 29, 2025•32 min•Ep. 311
Dr. Tom Frieden has spent his career on the front lines of public health, leading the fight against smoking, tuberculosis, influenza, and more as NYC Health Commissioner and CDC Director. In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki explores Frieden’s powerful philosophy for better living, drawn from his book The Formula for Better Health. Together, they discuss the six keys to healthier communities, the importance of trust in science, and why small lifestyle choices can save millions of l...
Oct 22, 2025•51 min•Ep. 310
Before you can lead others, you have to know what leads you. In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki talks with Robert Glazer — bestselling author of The Compass Within — about the hidden forces that shape our choices, define our values, and ultimately determine our direction in life. Robert reveals how to uncover your “magnetic north,” align your work with your personal truth, and recognize when you’ve drifted off course. Their conversation explores the power of integrity, the origin...
Oct 15, 2025•46 min•Ep. 309
What if the secret to organizational success isn’t another management fad but a return to the basics of how work actually gets done? Don Kieffer, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan and former Harley-Davidson executive, joins me on Remarkable People to unpack the five principles of Dynamic Work Design. With stories ranging from factory floors to biotech startups, Don reveals why firefighting cultures stall progress and how small, focused experiments can unleash innovation. His new book, There’s Got to ...
Oct 08, 2025•56 min•Ep. 308
Jane Goodall transformed how we see the natural world and our place in it. In this tribute episode, Guy Kawasaki revisits their past conversations filled with humor, courage, and wisdom. Jane reflects on her early journey to Africa, the groundbreaking discoveries with chimpanzees, and her tireless advocacy for conservation and youth through Roots & Shoots. Thank you Jane for making this world a better place. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podca...
Oct 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min
What happens when a former CIA operative turns bestselling novelist? Barry Eisler has the answer. In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki explores Barry’s transformation from covert missions to crafting thrillers that keep readers up all night. From his early days in intelligence to his sharp-eyed commentary on government overreach, Barry shares how truth and fiction often blur. His newest book, The System, is a riveting example of how storytelling can illuminate the darker corners of...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 307
What does it take to truly reinvent yourself? Ilana Golan knows. From breaking barriers in her career to building new paths where none existed, Ilana’s story is proof that reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s necessary. In this episode of Remarkable People, she shares how to pivot with purpose, embrace uncertainty, and turn setbacks into opportunities. Her journey offers powerful lessons in resilience, adaptability, and courage for anyone ready to make a change. --- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission ...
Sep 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 306
What does it take to build a brand that dominates the mind—and outlasts the competition? Positioning strategist Laura Ries has the answer. As the president of Ries & Ries and co-author of the classic 22 Immutable Laws of Branding, Laura has advised Fortune 500 companies around the world. In this conversation, she shares how growing up with her father, branding legend Al Ries, shaped her career, and how her new book The Strategic Enemy reveals why every great brand needs a rival. From Volvo a...
Sep 17, 2025•59 min•Ep. 305
We’ve got a bonus episode for you on Remarkable People ! This feedswap with Rapid Response features Canva co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht. For more than a decade, Canva has made design accessible to everyone. Now, as AI reshapes the creative world, the company faces new challenges and opportunities. Cliff reveals how Canva is navigating this shift, why values-driven leadership matters, and what inspired him and co-founder Melanie Perkins to pledge $100 million to social causes. He also shares h...
Sep 13, 2025•31 min
What happens when one man reshapes movies, television, e-commerce, and tech—then tells you exactly how he did it, flaws and all? That’s Barry Diller. From running Paramount Pictures and Fox to steering IAC and Expedia, he’s been at the center of cultural and business revolutions for decades. In this candid conversation, Barry opens up about his unconventional path, his belief in bold ideas, and why “creative conflict” is essential. Along the way, we discuss his new memoir, Who Knew, and the life...
Sep 10, 2025•47 min•Ep. 304
What if the path to building a lasting company isn't about explosive growth and quick exits? Dave Whorton, former venture capitalist, challenges Silicon Valley's "get big fast or die" mentality in this eye-opening conversation. After witnessing the Netscape IPO transform startup culture forever, Dave discovered an alternative approach: evergreen companies built for profitability, purpose, and generational endurance. From his experience at Hewlett Packard to founding the Tugboat Institute, Dave s...
Sep 03, 2025•48 min•Ep. 303
What happens when the Secretary of State becomes a target for standing up to the most powerful person in America? Meet Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's fearless Secretary of State who has faced down violent mobs, presidential threats, and assassination lists—all while protecting democracy and voting rights. From her undercover work investigating the KKK as a young journalist to her current run for Michigan governor, Jocelyn embodies what it means to be a "purposeful warrior" in her new book of the sam...
Aug 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 302
What happens when you combine groundbreaking genetic research with deep spiritual wisdom? Meet Francis Collins - the physician-geneticist who led the Human Genome Project, directed the NIH under five presidents, and helped develop the cure for cystic fibrosis. In this fascinating conversation, Francis reveals how he searches for three missing letters among 3 billion, why the COVID vaccine represents one of science's greatest achievements, and how faith and science enhance rather than conflict wi...
Aug 20, 2025•55 min•Ep. 301
What happens when a high school government teacher becomes America's most trusted voice on democracy? Sharon McMahon transformed from classroom educator to social media sensation by explaining politics with facts, civility, and clarity. Known as "America's Government Teacher," she reveals how she accidentally became a democratic educator during the pandemic and shares insights from her book The Small and the Mighty about unsung American heroes. She discusses why working with your enemies might b...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 300
What if the secret to effective communication isn't adding more—but cutting ruthlessly? Harvard behavioral scientist Todd Rogers joins Guy to reveal the counterintuitive science behind writing that actually gets read. From his groundbreaking research on voter engagement to reducing student absenteeism, Todd has cracked the code on what makes busy people stop scrolling and start responding. In this episode, you'll discover the six evidence-based principles that can transform your emails, presenta...
Aug 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 299
Can cynicism actually be killing us? Stanford psychology professor Dr. Jamil Zaki reveals the shocking truth about how our negative assumptions about humanity are destroying our health, relationships, and success. In this eye-opening conversation, Jamil explains the crucial difference between cynicism and skepticism, showing how "hopeful skepticism" can transform your life. From his groundbreaking research on empathy as a learnable skill to practical techniques for building human connection, thi...
Jul 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 298
What drives us to seek revenge, and why does it feel so satisfying yet leave us worse off? Guy Kawasaki sits down with James Kimmel Jr., a lawyer turned behavioral science researcher who presents a radical reinterpretation of revenge in our society. Kimmel argues that much of what we call justice-seeking is actually a dopamine-driven revenge cycle that perpetuates violence and suffering rather than solving problems. Drawing from his personal experiences as a youth and examples from history's mos...
Jul 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 297
