Inspiration Loves Company with Debbie Epstein Henry

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, Debbie Epstein Henry is joined in conversation with Desiree Ralls-Morrison, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of McDonald’s Corporation. We share, with select video clips, our lessons and learnings from the nearly 100 thought leader interviews Debbie has conducted over the last 25 years. We recount our Secrets to Success and “best of” exper...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, to explore her book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection . Ximena shares how to build better relationships through the power of listening. In doing so, she shows us: How to quickly build rapport with strangers; Which questions help people unlock what...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome back bestselling author on happiness and human nature, Gretchen Rubin, to explore her latest bestselling book, Secrets of Adulthood. Gretchen shares her aphorisms - profound yet bite-sized insights for conducting your life with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness. If you’re undergoing a major life transition or you’re encountering ever...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome bestselling author, keynote speaker and top communication coach, Dorie Clark, to explore her bestselling book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World . Dorie shows us how to break out of this endless cycle of busyness to create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives we all seek. She shows us how to reorient oursel...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel with Scott Galloway. We explore a topic that Scott has become one of the most influential voices on -- Unpacking Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism. Scott shares how Israel’s story can be retold, what to do about rampant antisemitism on college campuses, whether antisemitism and...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome go-to thought leader on collaboration and passionate communication junkie, Erica Dhawan, to explore her bestselling book, Digital Body Language. Erica shares her cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling about how when you're working online: reading carefully is the new listening; writing clearly is the new empathy; and a phone or v...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Lori Gottlieb, a therapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone . At a time when mental health is prevailing on everyone’s minds, you’ll be entranced by Lori’s startling wisdom and humor revealing our blind spots, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope be...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome David Hornik, a venture capitalist, educator and philanthropist and the founding partner of Lobby Capital. We talk about smart risk taking, the fear of failure, and lessons learned from missed opportunities. We also explore how, as a parent or boss, to give others the room to take risks, fail, and recover. Join us and be inspired by David’s opt...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Anat Baron, a futurist, strategic advisor and the founder and CEO of StashWall.  We talk about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence and how to capitalize on these changes in both our personal and work lives.  We also get a bit philosophical, contemplating the value of knowledge versus wisdom and the roles...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome constitutional law scholar and acclaimed writer, Kenji Yoshino, to explore his latest co-authored book with David Glasgow, Say the Right Thing . Kenji shows potential allies that conversations about identity don’t have to be overwhelming. He uncovers the research-backed, uplifting practical tools to move from unconsciously hurting people to con...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Maggie Jackson, an award-winning author, journalist, and global thought leader to explore her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure . Maggie uncovers, in this very timely conversation, why we should seek not-knowing in times of flux. We discuss how uncertainty can lead to openness, curiosity and increased accuracy. Join...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Damien Atkins, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Aura and host of The Purposeful Leader podcast. Damien shares stories of purposeful leaders that have inspired him. He also explores what qualities are central to leading with purpose. Join us to learn how to bring more meaning and impact to the roles that you play and the relationships...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome scientist and author, Leidy Klotz, who studies and writes about design and problem-solving. We delve into Leidy’s acclaimed book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less , and how we can learn to resist our tendencies to think bigger is better.  Instead, Leidy shares successful subtraction examples so we can see, firsthand, how less is more. Joi...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome bestselling author on happiness and human nature, Gretchen Rubin, to explore her latest book, Life in Five Senses. Gretchen shares her revelatory journey exploring the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. She’ll inspire you with thoughtful insights and hands-on suggestions about how to heighten your senses and use your powers...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome executive coach and leadership expert, Michael Urtuzuástegui Melcher, to share his wisdom on the seven essential relationships you need in your career. In tuning in, you'll learn about building a relationship portfolio and the strength of weak ties. Whether you're just starting out or you're trying to unearth your stale network o...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome actor, lawyer and leadership consultant Pam Sherman to share her wisdom on playing you -- your leadership role of a lifetime. Too often, we think we have to act differently than who we really are to project leadership. During this episode, Pam shares how we can rid ourselves of those false ideas that rock our confidence and instead, learn how t...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Dolly Chugh , award-winning social psychologist, TED Speaker and author of A More Just Future . Dolly gives us the psychological tools to grapple with the historical context behind our country’s current racial fault lines. She demonstrates how it’s possible to face our full and complicated American story, be good people, and be patriots—all at...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we explore how to dismantle gender bias at work with corporate board director, executive coach, and author, Lori Tauber Marcus, and executive coach, speaker, and author, Mitzi Short. We cover a lot of ground, including gendered language, obstacles in hiring and promotion, advice to employers, and communication differences among generations. I hope you tun...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we explore with Stanford Graduate School of Business professor and author, Hayagreeva "Huggy" Rao, and work flexibility strategist, futurist and author, Cali Williams Yost, how to design today’s jobs and workplaces to give employees more freedom while also facilitating collaboration, training and relationship building. We uncover how to inculcat...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we talk about Building Meaningful Relationships with Pat Gillette, an author, keynote speaker and mediator.  We explore the value of storytelling and the tricky balance when personal relationships lead to professional opportunities.  Pat shares her thoughts on how to take the negative connotation out of networking and what are the necessary rainmaking ski...

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we talk about Fighting Antisemitism & Rising Hate with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. This topic is deeply personal to me and I’ve been doing lots of soul-searching about why it’s taken me so long to address it. For those of you who have similarly been struggling or who would like to become more educated on the topic, I hope t...

In this episode, we explore Lessons in Leadership with Paula Boggs who inspires leadership wherever she goes. Paula delves into how she had the courage to be the first and how she sets the standard for excellence – partly, by overcoming failures along the way. She also shares how she channeled grief and fear and invited creativity into her life to garner both success and meaning. Thank you to Thom...

In this episode, we learn from the discerning advice of author, career coach and podcast host, Sara Holtz. We talk about how to take ownership of your career as well as how to effectively network and take smart risks. We also uncover how to be intentional and generous in your relationships and how to both ask for and offer help.

In this episode, I hope you feel like you’re eavesdropping on an intimate conversation between dear friends. I’ve been fortunate to call Nicole Perkins, a lawyer, author and finance executive, one of my closest friends for more than 20 years. We decided to record one of our honest conversations about identity, race and belonging and share it with you. I hope it inspires you to move beyond diversit...

In this episode, we delve into humanity and rituals at work with author, speaker and workplace strategist, Erica Keswin. We wrestle with the best ways to build loyalty, engagement and culture in today’s workplaces as well as how to develop strategies to prioritize well-being. We also uncover how rituals can facilitate more control and comfort and how humanity can bring greater purpose and connecti...