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Unconventional Thinkers

Dec 15, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Melissa Isaacson. Melissa was the Chicago Tribune’s principal beat writer for the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls.  She also covered Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open, and the Olympic Games for ESPN. Among the topics we cover include: 

  • “The Last Dance” 10-part documentary on...


Dec 8, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Pearlman. Jeff is a 9-time New York Times best-selling author.  Among the topics we cover include:

  • His new book "The Three-Ring Circus"
  • The Kobe/Shaq rift
  • The craziest team he has ever covered
  • His writing process
  • The subject of his next book

 


Oct 27, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Tim Ward. Tim is the author of the Master's Communicator's Handbook. Among the topics we cover include:

  • How to communicate powerfully
  • The art of listening
  • Tips and tricks on how to communicate more effectively


Oct 13, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include:

  • How to increase productivity
  • How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers
  • Apps that have influenced him along the way

The books that have influenced him...


Aug 4, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Gleb Tsipursky. Tsipursky is a disaster avoidance expert. Among the topics we cover include:

  • His book, Never Go With Your Gut
  • What led him down the path to becoming a disaster avoidance expert
  • What normalcy bias has to do with the COVID crisis