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Welcome to episode #983 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Matthew Weinzierl is not just thinking about the future of the economy - he's thinking about the economy of the final frontier. As a professor at Harvard Business School and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research , Matt brings the analytical rigor of economic policy to a space sector that's shi...

Welcome to episode #982 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Ethan Kross is one of the sharpest minds on the planet when it comes to understanding how our emotions shape our thoughts, decisions, and relationships. As a professor of psychology and business at the University of Michigan and the author of the bestselling books Chatter and Shift - Managing Your Emotions - So They Do...

Welcome to episode #981 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Donald Miller is one of the most influential voices in modern marketing - a bestselling author, business strategist, and the creative force behind StoryBrand (a framework that has reshaped how leaders and organizations communicate). In our conversation, Donald breaks down the timeless power of story and why clarity - no...

Welcome to episode #980 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Tamara Myles is one of the world's leading experts on meaningful work, with a career that bridges research, leadership consulting, and positive psychology. She's the author of The Secret To Peak Productivity , a sought-after speaker and advisor to companies like Microsoft and KPMG , and one of the first 600 people in th...

Welcome to episode # 979 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Dr. Kurt Gray is a social psychologist whose work couldn't be more relevant to our times. As a professor at UNC Chapel Hill , director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding , and the author of the new book Outraged - Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Co...

Welcome to episode #978 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Dr. Christopher DiCarlo is a philosopher, educator, author, and ethicist whose work lives at the intersection of human values, science, and emerging technology. Over the years, Christopher has built a reputation as a Socratic nonconformist, equally at home lecturing at Harvard during his postdoctoral years as he is tea...

Welcome to episode #977 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Dan Heath is a frequent and always welcome guest on this show, and with good reason - few people have done more to translate complex human behavior and organizational dynamics into smart, actionable insights. You probably know Dan as the co-author (with his brother Chip Heath ) of some of the most beloved and bestselli...

Welcome to episode #976 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Jennifer Moss has been a guiding voice in the evolving conversation around workplace culture, burnout, and what it truly means to find purpose in our work. Her latest book, Why Are We Here? – Creating A Work Culture Everyone Wants , takes a deep dive into how work has changed - sometimes for the better, often for the w...

Welcome to episode #975 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Nicholas Carr has long been one of the most important voices questioning how technology is shaping our minds, our communication, and our culture (and a personal favorite). His latest book, Superbloom - How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart , builds on the themes he's explored in The Shallows and The Glass Cage ,...

Welcome to episode #974 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Rishad Tobaccowala is one of those rare thinkers who can seamlessly connect the dots between business, technology, media, and human behavior - so it's always a pleasure to have him back on the show. A true industry veteran, Rishad has spent decades shaping the marketing and media landscape, from his time as Global Chie...

Welcome to episode #973 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Alison Wood Brooks is one of the leading voices in understanding the science of human conversation, and her latest book, Talk - The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves , explores just how complex, delicate, and transformative our daily interactions can be. As a professor at Harvard Business School ,...

Welcome to episode #972 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Dr. Tom Chatfield is one of those rare thinkers who seamlessly blends philosophy, technology, and human experience, making sense of the rapidly evolving digital landscape. As an author, tech philosopher, and educator, his work - including his latest book, Wise Animals - How Technology Has Made Us What We Are - explores...

Welcome to episode #971 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Deborah Perry Piscione is no stranger to transformation. As the co-founder and CEO of the Work3 Institute , a thought leader in AI and Web3, and an author, she has spent her career helping organizations navigate the future of business. In our conversation, we explore the bold premise of her latest book, Employment Is D...

Welcome to episode #970 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Rohit Bhargava isn't just a brilliant thinker, entrepreneur and bestselling author - he's also a close friend who has been a regular guest on this podcast for over fifteen years. Every time we talk, he brings fresh, non-obvious insights that challenge how we see the world. His latest book, Non-Obvious Thinking - How To...

Welcome to episode #969 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Michael B. Horn is one of those rare people who seamlessly bridges the worlds of education, innovation, and career development. As the co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute and a teacher at the Harvard Graduate School of Education , Michael has dedicated his career to reimagining how we learn and work. He's t...

Welcome to episode #968 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Mehak Gandhi , co-author of Triple Fit Strategy - How To Build Lasting Customer Relationships And Boost Growth (along with Christoph Senn ), is the Head of Research at Valuecreator in Switzerland, where she designs and implements B2B growth accelerator programs and next-generation sales strategies. With extensive exper...

Welcome to episode #967 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Roland Allen is a publisher and author based in the UK, with a background in book and notebook publishing. He studied at Manchester University and has written on diverse subjects, including bicycles and bread. Roland has maintained a personal diary for decades and has a particular fondness for stationery. In this conve...

Welcome to episode #966 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Christine Rosen is a thinker whose work boldly interrogates the intersections of history, technology, and culture, and she's someone I've long admired for her incisive intellect. Christine's new book, The Extinction of Experience - Being Human In A Disembodied World , invites us to reflect on what we lose when technolo...

Welcome to episode #965 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Tom Asacker has been challenging my thinking for years, ever since we first connected in the mid-2000s when his book, A Clear Eye For Branding , offered a fresh perspective on marketing and branding. Over the years, Tom has continued to push boundaries, diving into the intersection of belief, behavior, and what truly d...

Welcome to episode #964 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Tamsen Webster is an expert of messaging and an architect of transformative communication. Over her 25-year career, Tamsen has helped leaders, from Harvard Medical School to Fidelity Investments , craft messages that don't just resonate - they stick, long after the words are spoken. Her latest book, Say What They Can't...

Welcome to episode #963 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Daniel J. Levitin is a polymath whose career defies categorization - a neuroscientist, musician, and New York Times bestselling author , he seamlessly blends the scientific with the soulful. As a professor and researcher, his work has illuminated the deep connections between music, the brain, health, and creativity, wi...

Welcome to episode #962 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Richard Cytowic is a neurologist, neuropsychologist, and a creative force who brought the enigmatic phenomenon of synesthesia back into scientific discourse after decades of dismissal, earning him international acclaim and cementing his place as a pioneer in neuroscience. Currently a Clinical Professor of Neurology at...

Welcome to episode #961 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Sandra Matz is one of those rare individuals who sits at the intersection of academic rigor and cultural relevance. As a computational social scientist with a background in psychology and computer science, Sandra studies human behavior by uncovering the hidden relationships between our digital lives and our psychology....

Welcome to episode #960 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . It's not every day you get to sit down with someone who has shaped your professional life in such a profound way. I've known Seth Godin for nearly two decades. While I wouldn't say we're the kind of friends who text each other about weekend plans, there's a kinship that comes from two people who respect the craft of id...

Welcome to episode #959 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast . Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist who has dedicated her career to helping CEOs and executive teams navigate growth and uncertainty. As the founder of her own boutique consultancy firm, she advises some of the world's leading organizations on how to thrive in challenging economic landscapes. Rebecc...