Mastering the Art of Changing Minds
Michael McQueen has spent two decades teaching Fortune 500 leaders the skills they need to change people's minds. Now, he's here to share those skills with you.
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The Next Big Idea Daily
What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind “The Next Big Idea Daily.” We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields — boil down their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and then offer you one each morning.
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The Power of Connection in a Fractured World
Let's close out the week by hearing from Sharon Brous, one of the country's leading rabbis, about her new book "The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World." 📩 We launched a Substack! Check it out at https://bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/
A Journey From White Nationalism to Antiracism
R. Derek Black grew up with the founders of the American white nationalist movement but became an advocate for antiracism. How did that happen? 📩 We have a new Substack! Check it out at https://bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/
Myths Shaped America. Now They've Brought Us to the Brink of Crisis.
We are a nation of mythmakers. But in his new book, "A Great Disorder: National Myth and the Battle for America," Richard Slotkin argues those myths may be to blame for our current polarization.
A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder
A decade ago, Alan Townsend's wife and daughter were both diagnosed with life-threatening forms of brain cancer. In the face of this gut-wrenching news, he took solace in science.
Can You Become Immune to Burnout?
After extreme stress nearly killed Kandi Wiens, she dedicated herself to understanding why some people seem to be naturally “immune” to burnout and what the rest of us can learn from them. Kandi's new book is "Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work."
How Something Comes From Nothing
To close out the week, we hear from Adam Moss, the legendary editor of New York magazine, about the personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art.
What Would Ben Franklin Do?
Today, Eric Weiner joins to discuss his new book, "Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life."
The 40,000-Year Story of Animals and Us
Today, Keggie Carew shares a few key insights from her book "Beastly: The 40,000-Year Story of Animals and Us," which the Guardian called "dazzling … [a] fantastic, heartfelt history of human-animal relations." 📩 Sign up for Michael's LinkedIn newsletter here
Can Psychedelics Cure the Most Severe Pain Disorders?
Today, renowned sociologist Joanna Kempner, author of the new book "Psychedelic Outlaws: The Movement Revolutionizing Modern Medicine," introduces us to a group of ordinary people racked by debilitating pain who have turned to psychedelic medicines for relief. 📱 To hear hundreds of book summaries written and read by the authors themselves, download The Next Big Idea app at https://nextbigideaclub.com/app/ Code DAILY gets you 20% off a subscription
How to Save Human Ability in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence gets more and more powerful, how do we protect human skills? Matt Beane, one of the world’s top researchers on work and technology, is here with a few surprising answers.
Practical Optimism
Let's close out the week with a few big ideas from Sue Varma, author of "Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being."
How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard
Tonight, there's a presidential debate. This morning, let's hear Bo Seo, two-time world champion debater and former coach of the Harvard debate team, share his tips for effective communication and persuasion.
How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)
Khan Academy has helped more than 135 million students in 190 countries learn new things. Now its founder, Sal Khan, is out with a book in which he argues AI will transform the way we learn.
The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network
Celebrated science writer David Robson joins us to reveal how social connections are far more important than we thought and show us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives.
Is Your Work Worth It?
Today,a philosopher and an organizational psychologist walk into ... a soap opera?
Bianca Bosker Ventures Into the Art World
Today, Bianca Bosker shares a few brilliant insights from her latest New York Times bestseller "Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See." 🖼️ Check out Bianca's interview on The Next Big Idea on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases
We all have biases. Worse, they cause us to fall for misinformation. Here's what to do about it.
A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
Today, Uche Blackstock shares five key insights from her instant New York Times bestseller "Legacy." *** 📦 Become a Next Big Idea Club subscriber and we'll send the 8️⃣ best books of the year — as chosen by our curators: Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain and Daniel Pink — right to your door! Learn more at https://nextbigideaclub.com/ and use code DAILY for a special discount!
A Neurotoolkit for Creating Lasting Change
Today, we hear from Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist and organizational psychologist who has written an exciting new book called "Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life)."
How the Science of Personality Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions
Organizational psychologist Richard Davis has spent decades advising the leaders of the world's biggest companies. What he's learned will help you transform your relationships, your career, and your life. 💬 Have a question for Richard? He'll be in our LinkedIn group all week. To sign up, become a member at nextbigideaclub.com
We Live in a Tame World. Here's How to Find the Wild.
Craig Foster, the South African filmmaker best known for his Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher," joins Michael to share a few insights from his new book "Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World." 🎁 Still looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? How about a subscription to the Next Big Idea Club? We'll send your dad eight new books a year, all chosen by our curators (Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink). Learn more at https://nextbigideaclub.com, and...
Can Big Tech Be Contained?
Our dependence on the big five tech companies threatens our civil rights, economy, and democracy. Tom Kemp has a plan to rein them in. 📩 Sign up for our newsletter here!
Finding for the Good in Bad English
Today, linguist Valerie Fridland ("Like, Literally, Dude") takes us on a tour of the speech habits we love to hate and makes the surprising argument that "like's" and "literally's" make us better communicators.
The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
In her #1 New York Times bestseller, "Good Energy," Casey Means argues that improving your metabolic health is the key to feeling better and living longer.
What if Innovation Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
Has our idolatry of innovation gone too far? Lee Vinsel and Andrew L. Russell think so. Their book is "The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most." *The Next Big Idea Club* Listeners to this show get 20% off a Next Big Idea Club subscription when they use the code DAILY at nextbigideaclub.com
How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age
Adventurer Caroline Paul shares key insights from her new book "Tough Broad."
How America Weaponized the World Economy
Today, Georgetown's Abraham Newman shares a few key insights from his recent book "Underground Empire."
The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding of the Universe
Harry Cliff offers an eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality.
The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics
Psychedelics are a buzzy new mental health treatment. Do they work, and are they safe? The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño reports.