Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with writer and historian Adam Fisher. His most recent book is Valley of Genius: The Uncensored History of Silicon Valley. In the second portion of our interview, Chad and Adam discuss the most important moments in Silicon Valley’s history, the corrosive influences that have crept in in the past few decades, and what Adam foresees for the Valley’s future. For the full show notes and more, go to themissiondaily.com . Mission Daily and all of our podcasts ar...
Feb 12, 2019•29 min•Ep. 200
For the past several decades and for the foreseeable future, “Silicon Valley is where the future is being born.” Why? What separates Silicon Valley from everywhere else in the world? To learn more about the history and future of the Valley, Chad sat down with writer and historian Adam Fisher. Adam’s most recent book is Valley of Genius; The Uncensored History of Silicon Valley. In this interview, Chad and Adam discuss the most important moments in Silicon Valley’s history, the corrosive influenc...
Feb 11, 2019•23 min•Ep. 199
The Story is back for its seventh season! In this season, we are joined by our friend, Jeffrey Wright, to tell the amazing backstories of eight African American trailblazers who changed the world. You’ll get to walk a mile in their shoes and their identity is kept secret until the climax. You’ll hear tales of discovery, learn how empires rose and fell, and stand beside innovators as they faced their tragedies and turned them into triumphs. You won’t want to miss a second of this season, so be su...
Feb 02, 2019•3 min•Ep. 198
In this mini-episode, Chad and Stephanie do a little housekeeping and share some fun announcements. Tune in to find out who is narrating the next season of The Story (*cough* Jeffery Wright *cough*). Learn more at mission.org/thestory . Please note: Next week we are taking the week off, but we will be back strong with more amazing interviews on February 11th! Have a great Super Bowl Sunday! Email us -> info@mission.org Work with us -> https://www.missionsponsors.com/ Follow Stephanie ->...
Feb 02, 2019•4 min•Ep. 197
In this Friday Hangout, Ian and Chad are joined by Mission Daily Producer Hilary Giorgi! Hilary shares the lessons she learned from working with the New York Yankees for five years, and how being an Equestrian has made her a better writer. The crew also makes a VERY special announcement about the next season of The Story! For the full show notes and more, go to themissiondaily.com . Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a networ...
Feb 01, 2019•24 min•Ep. 195
We consulted with Mission’s resident interviewing expert, Ian Faison, to figure out what makes a great interviewer. Stephanie and Ian also talk about what you should do to be a better interviewee and why it takes at least 20 minutes to develop a rapport with someone. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our clients include companies like Salesforce, ...
Jan 31, 2019•14 min•Ep. 194
2019 will be your year of “Yes!” Ian and Stephanie (and Grayson) sit down to talk about what opportunities you may be missing by not taking a chance on new people and new experiences. They also discuss why constantly saying “No” to new things is holding you back in life and business. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our clients include companies ...
Jan 30, 2019•15 min•Ep. 193
As a university professor and the host of an educational web series, Danielle Bainbridge has a unique stake in both traditional education and a new wave of education through technology. In this interview, Mission Daily Producer Hilary Giorgi joins Danielle to discuss how the education space has changed. Danielle also shares her predictions for how the traditional and the new will blend to form a new type of education model. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team ...
Jan 29, 2019•27 min•Ep. 192
Gretchen Rubin is a NYT Bestselling author and podcast host. Her past works have explored everything from the life and times of Winston Churchill to how decluttering your life can help lead to a calm mind. In this episode, Chad sits down with Gretchen to discuss her most recent book (“Outer Order, Inner Calm”), her writing process, and what you can learn from two of history’s most influential leaders. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own a...
Jan 28, 2019•36 min•Ep. 191
Ian, Chad, Stephanie, and Dylan are joined in-studio by… a camera crew? The video team from Salesforce Essentials joined us at Mission HQ! To celebrate (and for the photo op), the team sat down to discuss what they learned working with the Salesforce crew and what you can learn from Mission Studios’s unsung hero, Dylan Langlois. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accel...
Jan 25, 2019•20 min•Ep. 190
Danny Iny is the founder and CEO of Mirasee and a best-selling author of nine books, including his most recent work “Leveraged Learning.” In this episode, Mission Daily Producer Hilary Giorgi sits down with Danny to discuss why a traditional college education may not be worth as much as we’ve all been taught. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our ...
Jan 24, 2019•29 min•Ep. 189
Steve Gavazzi is a professor at The Ohio State University and co-author of the book Land Grant Universities For the Future; Higher Education For the Public Good. In this episode, Mission Daily producer Hilary Giorgi sits down with Steve. They discuss how land-grant universities have been slowly moving away from their original mission as a university for the people, and how we can direct them back towards that goal. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Missio...
Jan 23, 2019•37 min•Ep. 188
Why is sustainability critical for every company? In part two of this two-part interview, Ian is joined by venture capitalist David Mount. They discuss how to build more sustainable businesses and why “dark nights of the soul” are important for personal and business development. (And for you basketball fans out there, be sure to listen to the end to hear some insider stories about Joe Lacob and The Warriors.) Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org ...
Jan 22, 2019•29 min•Ep. 187
In part one of this two-part interview, Ian sat down with venture capitalist David Mount to discuss the differences between Missionary and Mercenary founders. They also talk about when you should (and shouldn’t) pursue venture capital for your business. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our clients include companies like Salesforce, Twilio, and Ka...
Jan 21, 2019•19 min•Ep. 186
Imitation is often described as the sincerest form of flattery, but it can also serve as the best way to create new habits and learn new skills. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie talk about imitation as a tool for accelerated learning and why you need to be working with people who are better than you. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our client...
Jan 18, 2019•17 min•Ep. 185
Why does the media always place an unfair amount of criticism on women in business? In this episode, Chad and Stephanie look at the life experiences of two massively influential women to figure out why people unfairly criticize and attack female leaders This episode is part of a special Mission Daily/The Story crossover mini-series! So if you like this episode and want to learn more about the people we discussed, hop on over to The Story, hit subscribe and get ready for some true and surprising ...
Jan 17, 2019•14 min•Ep. 184
Revolutions can be started by applying a few simple principles of economics and leverage. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie discuss two historical figures who helped spark revolutions and return power back to the people. This episode is part of a special Mission Daily/The Story crossover mini-series! So if you like this episode and want to learn more about the people we discussed, hop on over to The Story, hit subscribe and get ready for some true and surprising tales about some of the most in...
Jan 16, 2019•15 min•Ep. 183
If a venture is really worth pursuing, it’s going to take a couple of tries to get it right. Chad and Stephanie sit down to discuss the story of two entrepreneurial ventures, and why it may take you 50 tries to get something right. They also talk about what it takes (after you’ve gone through all those failures) to build a generational business. This episode is part of a special Mission Daily/The Story crossover mini-series! So if you like this episode and want to learn more about the people we ...
Jan 15, 2019•15 min•Ep. 182
The past is always prologue, and what lies ahead of you is the real story. Chad and Stephanie discuss the life lessons we can learn from two of the biggest names in entertainment: Oprah Winfrey and Jim Carrey. This episode is part of a special Mission Daily/The Story crossover series. If you like this episode and want to learn more about the people we discussed, hop on over to The Story , hit subscribe, and get ready for some true and surprising tales about the most influential people in history...
Jan 14, 2019•13 min•Ep. 181
Ken Gonzalez is the managing director at NightDragon Security. In this episode, Ian and Ken discuss the current state of cybersecurity and what we can expect in the near future. This episode originally ran on IT Visionaries on January 3rd. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our clients include companies like Salesforce, Twilio, and Katerra who work...
Jan 11, 2019•41 min•Ep. 180
The Marketing Trends Team returns for part two of the most important marketing trends of 2019! Ian, Lauren and Brian Rothenberg (GM, CMO and VP of Growth at Eventbrite) spend this episode talking about why Head of Growth is a dying title and the necessity of having a cross-functional team. This episode originally aired on Marketing Trends on January 3rd. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand stor...
Jan 10, 2019•18 min•Ep. 179
Marketing and advertising are constantly changing. New technologies and best practices evolve dramatically every year. So what trends can marketers expect to see in 2019? In part one of this two-part episode, Ian and Lauren are joined by Brian Rothenberg (GM, CMO and VP of Growth at Eventbrite). They discuss what you need to know to keep your marketing relevant in 2019 - everything from what’s new on social, keys to great event planning, and why podcasts are the way to go. This episode originall...
Jan 09, 2019•25 min•Ep. 178
Building habits is easier said than done. Most people would advise the traditional method of repeating the same thing over and over again. But in this episode, Chad and Stephanie offer an alternative path; using novelty and beauty to build new habits and create new opportunities to learn. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at Mission.org We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our clients include compa...
Jan 08, 2019•12 min•Ep. 177
New year, new you… right? In this episode, Chad and Stephanie sit down to tackle a question we all ask ourselves this time of year: How can I build habits that actually stick around? They discuss how you can be smarter about building habits and explain why you shouldn’t follow someone else’s advice for figuring out what habits will work for you. It’s up to each individual to create a system that works for them, and these tips will help get you started. To view the full show notes and more, go to...
Jan 07, 2019•15 min•Ep. 176
Chad and Stephanie talk what’s coming in 2019 for Mission, what they both learned from former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and they both reveal their New Year’s Resolutions. To view the full show notes and more, go to themissiondaily.com The Mission publishes the #1 newsletter for accelerated learning. Learn from the best and brightest by joining our community at mission.org . The Mission creates custom media for world-class companies. To connect with our team of creatives, please reach us at info@mi...
Jan 04, 2019•17 min•Ep. 175
Tonio DeSorrento is the co-founder and CEO of Vemo Education, a social enterprise that helps colleges and accelerated learning providers charge tuition based on graduates' success. In this episode, Chad and Tonio talk about how to build a business from scratch and why, even if things don’t work out at first, you should always try again. To view the full show notes and more, go to themissiondaily.com The Mission publishes the #1 newsletter for accelerated learning. Learn from the best and brighte...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 174
Beth Comstock is the Author of Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity and the Power of Change and Former General Electric CMO and Vice Chair. In this interview, Chad and Beth discuss how to stop tribalism in your business, developing better frameworks for creativity and the writing process behind Beth’s new book Imagine It Forward. To view the full show notes and more, go to themissiondaily.com The Mission publishes the #1 newsletter for accelerated learning. Learn from the best and brightest b...
Jan 02, 2019•46 min•Ep. 173
Marissa Mayer (Twitter: @marissamayer | IG: @marissamayer ) is a co-founder of Lumi Labs and formerly served as the president and chief executive officer of Yahoo! She also was a long-time executive and key spokeswoman for Google. To view the full show notes and more, go to mission.org . The Mission publishes the #1 newsletter for accelerated learning. Learn from the best and brightest by joining our community at mission.org . The Mission creates custom media for world-class companies. To connec...
Jan 01, 2019•55 min•Ep. 172
This is the story of a boy with an unusual upbringing who would try anything. We are excited to announce that The Story Podcast was named by Apple in their Best of 2018 Collection. We are beyond grateful and thankful to all of you, our listeners, for helping us achieve this great accomplishment! To celebrate, we are running the best episodes from the current and past seasons of The Story this holiday season. Each episode of The Story lets you walk a mile in the shoes of a heroine or hero, and th...
Dec 21, 2018•19 min•Ep. 171
This is the story of a young girl who escaped Nazi Germany, faced the death of her family members, and rebuilt her family’s empire. We are excited to announce that The Story Podcast was named by Apple in their Best of 2018 Collection. We are beyond grateful and thankful to all of you, our listeners, for helping us achieve this great accomplishment! To celebrate, we are running the best episodes from the current and past seasons of The Story this holiday season. Each episode of The Story lets you...
Dec 20, 2018•13 min•Ep. 170
