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Here are some things from this week...

A great conversation with the founder of KIND Bars, Daniel Lubetzky
A special edition of The Learning Leader Show with Dr. Martin Seligman
Apply to be in my next Learning Leader Circle
An oral history of where the President was for 8 hours on September 11...
A useful playbook on leading people well...
Some wise words about curiosity

#706: Daniel Lubetzky: KIND founder, Shark Tank Investor

Daniel Lubetzky graduated from Stanford Law School. And then declined lucrative job offers to start his own business, only paying himself $24,000 a year for a decade. Then he founded KIND and grew it into a snack brand that Mars later valued at $5 billion. Today he invests full-time on Shark Tank, and he's the son of a Holocaust survivor whose story shaped everything he's built. We discussed his dad's story of surviving the holocaust, finding your purpose, choosing kindness, what he looks for in a leader when investing on Shark Tank, the power of sampling your product, and the 4 C's of a builder's mindset. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

You Can Apply To Be In My Next Learning Leader Circle

Applications are now open for my next Learning Leader Circle. If you want to surround yourself with growth-focused leaders who are striving to get better, then you might be a fit for our Learning Leader Circle. Here's what Nicole Stoltenberg (GTM, Sierra) said about her time in The Learning Leader Circle: "This has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever been part of, both professionally and personally. The vibe, the people, the conversations, the activities... all top-notch and actionable. If you’ve ever even thought about joining a leadership circle, I can’t recommend the Learning Leader Circle enough. Go apply!" CLICK HERE to apply.

Episode #705: Dr. Martin Seligman: The Founder of Positive Psychology

Dr. Martin Seligman is one of the most influential psychologists alive. He’s the founder of positive psychology and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His research reshaped how we understand optimism, resilience, and human flourishing. His latest book is called Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress. We discussed Positive Psychology, Learned Optimism, Grit, PERMA, Agency, Resilience, and Predicting the Future. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

"We're The Only Plane In The Sky"

This is an oral history that I re-read every year on September 11. Where was the president in the eight hours after the Sept. 11 attacks? The strange, harrowing journey of Air Force One, as told by the people who were on board...

The Manager Playbook

Jason Fried has been on The Learning Leader Show multiple times. One of the things I appreciate about him is that he consistently writes (and shares) his thoughts about life, leadership, and excellence. And he has the results over decades to prove that they are doing something right. Here is The 37 Signals Manager Playbook.

Wise Words About Curiosity...

“If you understand how to have a deep curiosity about everything — and I mean everything — you have an edge that cannot be beaten." -- Michael Ovitz

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