3 Things (with Ric Elias)

Mehrsa Baradaran is an author and a professor of law at the University of California Irvine. Her work focuses on the racial wealth gap in America, and how it can be tied back directly to historical policies and continued systemic issues.  In this episode, Ric and Mehrsa talk about the history of the racial wealth gap, the impacts of it today, and what can be done to move the needle on this is...

Today’s episode is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of people whose future has been in limbo for more than a decade, and those who are waiting, working and wishing for a chance at the American dream. It’s time their voices were heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion-dollar media deals with AT&T, Amazon, Verizon, and even Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. As founder and CEO of LionTree, one of Aryeh's superpowers is his ability to connect with people.  In this episode, he shares insights h...

Simon Sinek is an optimist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the speaker behind the third-most-watched TED Talk of all time - "How great leaders inspire action," where he popularized the concept of "Starting with your Why." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gene Woods is President and CEO of Atrium Health, one of the largest health systems in the US. In this episode, he shares how his teams on the front lines are coping, how the pandemic has accelerated innovations in healthcare, and how all organizations can be forces for good in our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist who’s been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers, helping people find meaning and motivation at work.  In this episode, Adam discusses how to train your mind to pivot faster, how to have more productive debates and disagreements, and how the pandemic will continue to shape the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See...

Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! In this episode of A Bit of Optimism, hosted by Simon Sinek, Ric debates what truly drives company culture and unpacks more about how surviving Flight 1549 has shaped his life. Simon Sinek is a New York Times bestselling author, TED Talks legend, and host of the top-rated podcast, "A Bit of Optimism." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today’s guest is Neil Pasricha, a New York Times bestselling author and a positive psychology expert. In this episode, Ric and Neil discuss how to achieve happiness and positive energy - even during one of the most uncertain, and devastating, years in recent history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a moment where politics and division feel relentless, and optimism feels scarce, here’s an encouraging conversation with Harvey Gantt - an iconic architect, a civic leader, and a pioneer for racial justice.  Growing up in the segregated South, Harvey’s life experiences and his perspective on the progress we have - and haven’t - made are both a severe reality check, and a beacon of hope. Ho...

Today’s guest is Coach Cal, one of the most successful college basketball coaches in history, leading 49 players to be drafted in the NBA.  In this episode he shares his secret to building a great team, what he really looks for as the top quality in star talent, and what he’s doing to pay it all forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my dearest friends, Roberto Lazcano, is currently serving his 24th year in prison. Today I am honored to share his story and the story of how we met.  Humanity is about seeing the best in someone; not judging them for the worst mistake they ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast: a fascinating conversation with inventor, humanitarian, and entrepreneur Mick Ebeling. Mick founded Not Impossible Labs – an award-winning technology incubator dedicated to “doing things that can’t be done.” His team looks for unsolvable problems in the world, commits to solving them, and then crowd-sources creative ways to drive real change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "The Drive” with Dr. Peter Attia, where he shared more detail than ever before about what exactly happened after Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River, the inner workings of Red Ventures, and his unique approach to balancing work and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is Part 2 of Ric's conversation with Dr. Peter Attia, where Peter shares predictions about how we could cure diabetes and cancer in the next 10 years, ultra endurance, and parenting. Be sure to check out Part 1, which covers sleep, exercise, and nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical , a medical practice with the goal of lengthening patients’ lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. In this episode, Peter shares the one thing you can start doing now to help prevent dementia, how to get better, more restful sleep, and the core elements of a balanced nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Abby Wambach is a soccer legend. She’s won two FIFA World Cups, two Olympic gold medals, and she currently holds the world record for all-time international goals scored – among men and women. On top of that, she’s a fierce champion for equal pay, and a New York Times bestselling author, going viral with her book, “WOLFPACK.” In this episode, Ric and Abby discuss what it takes to achieve - and mai...

Jesse Itzler is EXTREME. He started his career as a rapper, then founded the world’s largest private jet card business, then sold a different company to Coca Cola. Today, he’s the owner of the Atlanta Hawks and an ultra-endurance athlete – constantly pushing his body and his mind past the point of what is (supposed to be) humanly possible. This episode is all about overcoming self-doubt, pushing p...

Rick Hendrick is the owner of the largest private dealership in the US. And the most dominant NASCAR team owner in history. He’s SO good at racing, that NASCAR had to change their rules – just to give others a chance to win.  He’s known for finding unique competitive advantages, inventing entirely new technologies to get ahead (literally), and for never slowing down – regardless of how domina...

Marshall Rauch is almost 100, but he’s more focused now than ever on getting better every day. In fact, just after his 90th birthday – he launched a brand new business with his son. What’s his secret to living a longer, happier life? According to Marshall in this uplifting - and highly entertaining - episode, the answer is simple: “Don’t take yourself too seriously.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Christian McCaffrey & Luke Kuechly are NFL superstars whose intense training rituals include medical testing, measuring their sleep, and apparently - eating a lot of pork stew?  Even for those of us who aren’t elite athletes, Luke & Christian share fascinating ways we all can use science to improve our focus, our energy, and overall health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Ron Rivera is the former head coach of Carolina Panthers and current coach of the Washington Commanders. In this episode, Ric and Ron discuss leadership: How do you bring out the best in others? How do you motivate someone who's already at the top of their game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2003, Andy Roddick became the #1 professional tennis player in the world - and he held on to a Top 10 world ranking for nearly a decade. Then, on his 30th birthday, he suddenly announced his retirement.  In this episode, Ric and Andy discuss what it takes to become #1, how to sustain “peak performance” over time, and how to make the call when it’s time to move on to something else. Hosted...

Jay Bilas won a National Championship when he played for Duke back in the 80s, and today he's one of the most outspoken critics of the NCAA - because they do not pay college athletes - while coaches make millions, and the industry makes billions. In this episode, Ric and Jay talk about life outside of basketball - including his unique approach to parenting and the best advice he ever got from Coac...

Dan O’Brien is an American former decathlete and an Olympic gold medalist. In the 1990s, he had one of the most dramatic moments in sports history - and then one of the greatest comebacks of all time.  In this episode, Ric and Dan discuss the role failure plays in our success journeys, and how anyone can become a “pressure player” - able to succeed even in the most challenging conditions. Hos...

He lived as a monk for 10 years and now travels the world as a leading mindfulness expert. In this episode, Dandapani shares the secret to harnessing your awareness in order to live a happier life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.