Best Angela Duckworth Podcasts (2025)

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24. Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read? 34:01

6m ago34:01

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Also: do we overestimate or underestimate our significance in other people’s lives? This episode originally aired on October 25, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Pioneers of AI: Reid Hoffman on AI’s environmental risks and rewards 35:15

15h ago35:15

35:15

Reid Hoffman recently stopped by Pioneers of AI to talk with host Rana el Kaliouby, and we didn’t want you to miss their fascinating conversation on AI’s environmental impact. They discuss AI’s potential for help and harm, explore what sustainable AI could look like, and predict how it could unlock scientific solutions to climate change. Learn more…

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Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson 28:54

3d ago28:54

28:54

Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson joined host Jeff Berman on stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of our Masters of Scale live tour in May. Patterson shares insights for thriving as a creative entrepreneur and reveals the philosophy behind the success of Trilith’s growing influence in the entertainment industry. Later in the conversation, …

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Leading with Purpose: Profit, People, and the Planet (with Fabio Barbosa) 1:23:42

3d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabio Barbosa, one of Brazil’s most respected business leaders and a true pioneer in purpose-driven leadership. From transforming Banco Real into a sustainability leader to his work at Natura &Co—one of the world’s largest B Corps—Fabio has consistently shown t…

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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin 29:59

5d ago29:59

29:59

OLIPOP’s surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP’s co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the…

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Inside Aurora’s Push to Make Autonomous Trucking Real | Chris Urmson 1:30:38

5d ago1:30:38

1:30:38

Chris Urmson has spent the last 20 years pushing the limits of autonomous driving—first at Carnegie Mellon’s DARPA Grand Challenge team, then as co-founder of Google’s self-driving car project, now Waymo. On this week’s episode, the Aurora CEO retraces that journey—from building robot cars in the desert to leading a public company pioneering driver…

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BONUS: Boost Your Resilience At Work 12:21

6d ago12:21

12:21

What can we do to cultivate more resilience at work? Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and host of The Unshakeables podcast, thinks about this question a lot. In today’s mini episode, Ben joins Maya to talk about the unique challenges faced by America’s small business owners—and the insights he shares can help anyone who wants to improve their …

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23. Is It Wrong to Crave Praise? 38:41

7d ago38:41

38:41

Also: should everyone have their own trauma score? This episode originally aired on October 18, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Esther Perel: Build better relationships at work 33:54

10d ago33:54

33:54

Therapist Esther Perel wants us all to build stronger relationships at work. Her coveted advice is the centerpiece of her books, TED talks and podcast “Where Should We Begin?” During the pandemic, she launched a conversational card game. Now, she joins host Jeff Berman to talk about why she just released a new edition, Where Should We Begin? At Wor…

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The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron Levie 33:37

12d ago33:37

33:37

The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted …

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From Scaling Cisco to Seeding AI: John T. Chambers on Speed, Strategy, and Reinvention 1:27:08

12d ago1:27:08

1:27:08

John Chambers led Cisco through the rise of the internet—transforming it into the world’s most valuable company at its peak. On this week’s Grit, the former Cisco CEO unpacks how he scaled the business from $70M to $50B+, pioneered M&A as a growth strategy with 180 acquisitions, and built what many called the best sales force in tech. Now leading h…

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22. Why Do We Buy Things We’ll Never Use? 31:35

14d ago31:35

31:35

Also: how is social media like a knife? This episode originally aired on October 11, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John Green 30:02

17d ago30:02

30:02

John Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still kills more than a million people every year. In this episode, Green joins host Jeff Berman to talk about how we could scale solutions to this glo…

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A Defiant Optimist Transforming Global Finance (with Durreen Shahnaz) 1:20:59

17d ago1:20:59

1:20:59

This week on the Positive Leadership Podcast, I amjoined by Professor Durreen Shahnaz, a pioneering social entrepreneur, impact investor, and relentless advocate for women’s empowerment. From growing up in a post-war Bangladesh to becoming the first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street, Durreen’s journey defies conventions. She left investment banking …

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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal 28:34

19d ago28:34

28:34

Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…

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How Matt Murphy Made Marvell Essential to AI and Cloud 1:25:07

19d ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Matt Murphy transformed Marvell from a broad-based chip supplier into a $100B data infrastructure leader—powering the rise of AI, cloud, 5G, and custom silicon. On this week’s Grit, the Marvell CEO shares how he refocused the company’s strategy, led major acquisitions like Inphi ($10B) and Cavium ($6B), and positioned Marvell at the center of the n…

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Glennon Doyle on How to Be Broken 41:38

20d ago41:38

41:38

For as long as writer Glennon Doyle can remember, she’s felt that something inside her was broken. 'Who am I really? What am I meant to do? And why does it feel so bad to be in this body?' These are the messy questions that Glennon has been grappling with for years. On today’s episode, Glennon, who hosts the wildly popular podcast We Can Do Hard Th…

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21. How Can You Identify Hidden Talent? With Eric Schmidt. 35:14

21d ago35:14

35:14

Also: is there a downside to billionaire philanthropy? This episode originally aired on October 4, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington 37:10

22d ago37:10

37:10

To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…

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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit 30:25

24d ago30:25

30:25

When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…

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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began 41:33

24d ago41:33

41:33

Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…

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Presenting “Smart Girl Dumb Questions” 47:32

24d ago47:32

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Nayeema Raza describes her podcast as “a curiosity party.” In this episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, she asks chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt whether cooking is an art or a science — and whether brunch is a scam.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

26d ago37:06

37:06

When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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HubSpot CEO on the Future of SaaS, AI, & Leading Through Change 1:17:15

26d ago1:17:15

1:17:15

From a 350-square-foot home in South India to leading HubSpot, a $30B CRM powerhouse, Yamini Rangan’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Yamini shares how she’s guiding HubSpot through a post-pandemic shift toward product-led growth, the hard-won lessons behind building go-to-market alignment, and why human-centric leadership …

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20. Should We Separate the Art From the Artist? 32:44

28d ago32:44

32:44

Also: what is the meaning of life? This episode originally aired on September 27, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

1M ago31:43

31:43

Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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Leading with Purpose Across Borders (with Barbara Martin Coppola) 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Barbara Martin Coppola, former CEO of Decathlon, joins us for a powerful conversation on what it means to lead with purpose in today’s fast-changing world. From her early career in tech at Google and Samsung to leading IKEA's digital transformation and then guiding Decathlon through cultural and strategic reinvention, Barbara shares the lessons she…

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

1M ago26:04

26:04

In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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From White House to Wall Street: David Rubenstein 1:11:10

1M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

David Rubenstein helped pioneer modern private equity—building The Carlyle Group into a $400B global investment firm from a modest D.C. office and a relentless fundraising streak. But beyond PE, his legacy spans presidential libraries, historic American artifacts, and a lifelong obsession with civic contribution. In this episode, David shares how h…

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The Two Words That Saved Mel Robbins 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

If you've ever found yourself bending over backwards to meet other people’s expectations, or trying to control your loved ones’ emotions and behaviors, you are not alone. Bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins says the key is to stop micromanaging and start relaxing your grip. This conversation was an unexpected lesson in owning what’s you…

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19. Is There Such a Thing as Good Estrangement? 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

Also: how do you know if you have a “bad personality”? This episode originally aired on September 20, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi Tatarko 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode recorded in 2021, Tatarko tells the story of founding Houzz with her husband after their own home renovation project turned into a nightmare. T…

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From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchen 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. José returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book, Change the Recipe — a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading w…

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No Reset Button: Reinventing Amplitude in a Post-AI World (Spenser Skates) 1:17:16

1M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Amplitude helped define the modern analytics stack, powering digital products with deep behavioral insights. But in a world shifting toward agentic interfaces and vertically integrated AI, even a category leader has to evolve. In this episode, CEO Spenser Skates shares how he’s rethinking AI within the constraints of a 13-year-old codebase, why ana…

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18. How Do You Raise a “Likable” Kid? 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

Also: what’s so great about friendship? This episode originally aired on September 13, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Maya’s Exciting Announcement! 3:09

1M ago3:09

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I’ve been dying to share this news with you for quite some time, and I'm so happy that today I finally can. Pre-order “The Other Side of Change” now at changewithmaya.com/book. Read more about my journey to writing “The Other Side of Change” in People: https://people.com/maya-shankar-the-other-side-of-change-cover-reveal-exclusive-11716505 See omn…

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Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman 34:46

1M ago34:46

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As CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is rebuilding the system to better serve vets, pet owners, and their furry companions. With about 600 employees and a rapidly expanding footprint, it’…

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Human centric AI (with Rana el Kaliouby) 1:20:25

2M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rana el Kaliouby, AI scientist, entrepreneur, investor and thought leader in the field of artificial emotional intelligence. From growing up in Cairo to studying at MIT and co-founding Affectiva, Rana has spent her career bridging the gap between human emotions and technology. Toda…

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Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 30:37

2M ago30:37

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Amid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic.” Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to continue its success as one of Wall Street’s top-performing stocks, despite looming supply chain disruption, and an evolving conversation abou…

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