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Welcome to episode #993 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Angela Chee is a keynote speaker, media and communication coach, and author of The Power Of the Only – Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment , a book that challenges us to rethink the spaces we occupy and the voices we often silence… especially our own. In this conversation, Angela explores what it means to truly "o...

Welcome to episode #992 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Dave Whorton has spent his career building, backing and reimagining companies, but not in the way Silicon Valley usually does it. As founder of Tugboat Institute and author of Another Way – Building Companies That Last…and Last…and Last (which he co-authored with Bo Burlingham ), Dave champions a different breed of busi...

Welcome to episode #991 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Bob Goodson is President and Founder of Quid , an AI-driven company whose models are used by a third of the Fortune 50. Before launching Quid, he was the first employee at Yelp , where he witnessed (and helped shape) the birth of the like button. Bob's academic roots in language theory ( Oxford ) and his deep curiosity...

Welcome to episode #990 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Lori Rosenkopf is the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania , and currently serves as the Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship. In that role, she oversees Wharton's Venture Lab and its West Coast campus, while continuing her long-standing research into social networks, innovat...

Welcome to episode #989 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Andrew Brodsky is reshaping how we think about work, not by focusing on tasks or tools, but by interrogating how we communicate. A management professor at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin , Andrew specializes in organizational behavior, with a sharp focus on the friction (and possibili...

Welcome to episode #988 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Julian Treasure believes the world needs to learn how to listen again. You may know him from his TED Talk , How To Speak So That People Want To Listen - one of the most viewed of all time (over 65 million views). But long before going viral, Julian was helping companies and individuals rethink their relationship with so...

Welcome to episode #987 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Cindy Anderson is on a mission to bring clarity, standards, and serious business impact to thought leadership. As Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence at IBM 's Institute for Business Value and the Global Thought Leadership Institute , Cindy has spent years leading one of the most ambitious research efforts ever undert...

Welcome to episode #986 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Pico Iyer lives between worlds - geographically, culturally, and spiritually - and that makes him one of the most attuned chroniclers of what it means to be alive right now. Best known for travel writing that often transcends borders and genres ( The Global Soul , Video Night in Kathmandu , The Lady and the Monk ), Pico...

Welcome to episode #985 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Kathleen deLaski is one of the most important voices rethinking the purpose, structure, and future of higher education. As founder of the Education Design Lab and board chair of Credential Engine , she's spent the last decade helping over 1,200 colleges, organizations, and regional economies reimagine learning pathways...

Welcome to episode #984 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Steve Pratt knows how to earn attention - and not in the algorithm-chasing, trend-hopping way most marketers talk about it. As the co-founder of Pacific Content (the first agency dedicated to branded podcasts), Steve helped pioneer a model for long-form brand storytelling that respected the audience as much as it served...

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...