Mission Daily

On this episode of Mission Daily, CEO and Co-Founder of Thumbtack Marco Zappacosta, a company that connects consumers to local services professionals, discusses how he turned a lack of product-market fit into Thumbtack, the importance of business leaders being both aggressive and prudent, and why he's championing his team to remain focused. --- You can subscribe to our weekly newsletter at mission...

Every Friday, we share one of our favorite interviews with a previous guest. Today's episode features Steve Vamos, CEO of Xero. Steve talks about how they grew Xero into the global brand it is today and what the experience has been like building software uniquely made for small businesses. He also discusses his evolution as a leader, how he's become obsessive about clarity, and why less is more. -...

Every Friday, we share one of our favorite interviews with a previous guest. Today's episode features Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision. Amanda shares Jellyvision's long, rocky history, how they finally found the perfect product-market fit, and how those moments of adversity created the massively successful company that we see today. --- You can subscribe to our weekly newsletter at mission.org a...

Every Friday, we share one of our favorite interviews with a previous guest. Today's episode features Mike Wystrach, CEO and co-founder of Freshly. Albert and Mike discuss Mike's extensive history in the food industry and how eating healthy has transformed his own life. Mike also shares how he built trust with his customers and how their culture at Freshly differentiates them from the rest of the...

Every Friday, we share one of our favorite interviews with a previous guest. Today's episode features Yaron Galai, CEO and co-founder of Outbrain. Albert and Yaron discuss Outbrain's origin story, how the company survived two market crashes, plus Yaron shares his perspective on mission, leadership, and culture building. --- You can subscribe to our weekly newsletter at mission.org and find us on t...

“The world can only see us as we see ourselves.” ― David R. Hawkins There's something you've been hanging onto that you need to let go. On this episode, Chad talks about living in the moment, letting go of the things that no longer serve you, and how you are a co-creator of reality. Check it: Good News - The world is making moves to (slowly!) open back up.  Super Friend - Chad shares his key takea...

"No" can be a sentence. Chad shares how identifying when you want to say 'no' to something can be the first step to really learning who you are. The breakdown: Good News - Today's forecast is brought to you by the Rolling Stones: "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you find you get what you need." Super Friend - The sentence 'no' is everyone's Super Friend. Chad shares h...

Repetition Compulsion: "a psychological phenomenon in which a person repeats an event or its circumstances over and over again." Today, Chad calls on our good friend Sigmund Freud to help define and explain what it means to be stuck in cycles of 'repetition compulsion.'  Quick hits: Good News - The truth about this pandemic - the good and the bad - won't (can't) be fully uncovered right now. Find...

You are stuck in a biological flywheel of trauma and recovery. Our engagement with the world is a flywheel that goes through cycles of exercise and recovery. Today, Chad shares how trauma factors into and spins that flywheel and how periods of recovery help us reset. The breakdown: Good news - Chad made it to the mic today - which is always great news! Super Friend - Today's guest in spirit is Dr....

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung Do you ever catch yourself taking interest in the same topic over and over again? Sometimes these staples in our discussions are just random... other times, these recurring themes are indicative of something much deeper. Today, Chad dives into what unconscious orbiting is and what it means f...

There's a battle going on all around you; a battle for your time and attention. Today, we share the second part of Chad's interview with Liz Wiseman, author of " Multipliers " and CEO of the Wiseman Group. Tune in: Good News - Every day is an opportunity to ignore harmful media and focus your energy on building a community around shared believes, ideas, or interests. Super Friend - Liz Wiseman is...

"Know this place for the first time." - T.S. Eliot Chad is joined by Super Friend Liz Wiseman. They discuss why it's so important to accept yourself as you are and the impact COVID-19 could have on the future of work.  The break down: Good News - The good news today is simple: You are perfect the way you are. Hear it from Chad at 0:50. Super Friend - Liz Wiseman is the CEO of the Wiseman Group and...

Another analysis of fantasy bonds. Yesterday, Chad kicked off our discussion about fantasy bonds by describing what they are and how to identify them. Today, he digs deeper into how these bonds define not only your relationships with others but also your relationship with your self. The break down: Good News - COVID-19 seems to be losing some traction in New York and Italy. Hear the details at 3:1...

"The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name." ~ Confucius Back and burning more sage than ever is your host, Chad Grills. Today, he dives deep into "fantasy bonds" – what they are, how they affect your life, and how you can begin to identify them. Check it: Good News - Fantasy bonds exist in all our lives, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can face them. Chad introduc...

Don't let fear-based narratives consume you. On this Monday edition of Mission Daily, Chad is joined by producer and friend Lacey Peace. Chad is burning sage, drinking green tea, and wearing two sets of headphones. Lacey is calling in from a little steel town known by locals as "Yinzburgh." It's a weird one. Here's the breakdown: Good News - A possible COVID-19 vaccine undergoing animal trials is...

"Are you okay?" is a question we all (yes, you) have answered dishonestly. It's time to change that. Chad shares how it felt to finally admit he wasn't okay and what questions you can ask to create the space so others can do the same. (Spoiler: You're gonna have to get vulnerable for this one.) Check it: Good News - A web of human connection exists all around us. Sounds gross, but hear us out at 1...

You are human and you are a survivor.  Chad discusses why pushing through the inner critic is a life (aka world) changer, how to embrace the college cliche of "Dance like no one is watching," plus his passion for the state of California - and the US as a whole - shines through (send in the thought police!) Here's the breakdown: Good News - It ain't all doom and gloom in the world of COVID, hear wh...

New month, new Mission Daily format. It's true, we haven't been able to settle on a format for this show since it launched over 400 episodes ago... But today, we are (finally!) returning to our founding ethos and using this show as a daily transport of the news and topics that really matter, all hosted by Mission CEO Chad Grills. Each day you’ll get: Good News: Coverage of the people, teams, and t...

Today’s guest is Jon Shreve, the President and CEO of MCG Health, an independent voice that provides healthcare solutions and informed care strategies.  On this episode, Jon explains MCG’s role as an information provider, shares his journey into healthcare, and defines what sets MCG apart. He also touches on his philosophy as a leader, MCG’s company culture, and, most important of all, his passion...

Our guest today is Greg Peters, CEO of Zilliant, an AI-based SaaS application that uses machine learning and predictive analytics techniques to maximize B2B sales. At its core, the company is a solution-focused one, combining data, and data science to come up with answers that salespeople can easily digest. In this episode, Greg and Chad discuss: Greg's background as a sportsperson and his times i...

As the world collectively shifts toward remote work, it becomes a struggle to maintain our usual levels of productivity and efficiency. Evernote, the personal productivity tool designed to act as an extension of our brain, has never been as useful as it is today. As CEO, Ian Small is dedicated to doing the things that you would expect from a tool like Evernote, but doing them right. Ian and Chad d...

All of us are shaped by our personal stories and experiences, and at times, the unfortunate events that occur throughout our lives are the ones that can motivate us beyond our own belief.  Openness, optimism, and dedication are few of many words to describe Sameer Dholakia, the CEO at Twilio SendGrid. Founded in 2009 and acquired by Twilio in 2018, SendGrid is an industry-leading, cloud-based emai...

As the state of the world becomes increasingly more uncertain, the collective effort to maintain level-headedness, positivity, consistency, and control in our personal and professional lives has never felt so potent. Even in these radical times, there are ways for us to adapt to our unique situations and use the tools we have to optimize for a better future. Today, we sit down with Robert Glazer,...

Today's guest is Christy Wyatt, President and CEO of Absolute Software. Absolute specializes in endpoint security and data risk management solutions, and Christy's teams are operating at the cutting edge of the cybersecurity field. Chad and Christy discuss partnerships, mindset, and how the Absolute team works together. They also delve into the more personal side of leadership, where Christy talks...

Making healthcare more accessible and personalized has perhaps never seemed like a more valued endeavor. Today, we sit down with a man putting his knowledge and skills to work to make that vision a reality – Brad Bostic, Founder and CEO of hc1. hc1, short for “Health Cloud One,” is a tech company focused on personalized medicine and predictive diagnostics. Brad founded hc1 in an effort to turn lab...