Best Steven Arthur Podcasts (2025)

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Future of Business: Walmart’s CEO on AI, Jobs, and Managing Rapid Change 31:12

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In uncertain times, leaders at all levels can learn from what the world's best CEOs are doing to protect themselves and forge a path ahead. In this Future of Business series, IdeaCast hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius sat down with four leading CEOs who manage across different industries and geographies to understand where global business is goin…

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Brené Brown on courageous leadership (from ReThinking with Adam Grant) 46:14

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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. In this episode, recorded live at an Authors@Wharton event, Brené and our curator Adam Grant talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous lead…

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The Hardest Part of Leadership No One Talks About | Compassion International CEO Jimmy Mellado 54:54

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With 30 years of leadership at the CEO level, Jimmy Mellado knows what it takes to lead with courage, hire with purpose, and build a life and leadership that lasts. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-hardest-part-of-leadership-no-one-talks-about-compassion-international-ceo-jimmy-mellado Lea…

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Good Vibes, Bad Vibes / The Draft Doctors 15:57

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Talking some vibes today. Some stats, some feelings.

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Why Business Leaders Need Political Diplomacy Skills Now 27:29

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Geopolitics are no longer a tailwind for businesses today, opening markets and boosting global trade. Instead, argues ESSEC Business School associate professor Srividya Jandhyala, rising national security concerns and protectionist economic policies have created a headwind for many organizations, and that's changing how executives need to operate. …

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Walter Isaacson on The Greatest Sentence Ever Written 1:11:39

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What is the greatest sentence ever written? According to Walter Isaacson — former editor of Time, ex-CEO of CNN, and the acclaimed biographer of Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Jennifer Doudna — it’s this: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unal…

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My 9-Step Evening Protocol for More Happiness and Better Sleep 54:19

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Want to make your own evening protocol? Download Arthur’s guide to help you get started: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/evening-protocols. Most of us know how important it is to start the day well, but ending it well is what sets up your morning for success. A few weeks ago, I shared my 6-step morning protocol for managing mood and maximizing creativ…

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Appeasement Isn’t Working 53:12

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An audio essay: Putting the UK's new anti-refugee policies in context, why they are both bad on their own terms, but also a big warning sign for our democracy. Where we're at, and why there is hope.By Toby Buckle

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Comparing Yourself to Others, Solved 2:04:51

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We all compare ourselves to other people—our friends, coworkers, strangers on the internet—and most of the time, it makes us feel like shit. But why do we keep doing it? In this episode of Solved, we dig into the uncomfortable truth behind social comparison, how it quietly ruins our self-worth, and why most of what we envy in others is a projection…

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Future of Business: Standard Bank’s CEO on Driving Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity 25:44

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In uncertain times, leaders at all levels can learn from what the world's leading CEOs are doing to protect their companies from risk and forge a path forward. In this Future of Business series, IdeaCast hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius interview four chief executives from different industries and geographies to better understand where global bu…

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Best Of: Decoding Elon Musk 1:06:35

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When Walter Isaacson, the legendary biographer of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci, started shadowing Elon Musk, he found himself following "a guy who was one of the most popular people on the planet, and ended up with a guy who's the most controversial." Today on the show, Isaacson unpacks the transformation. (…

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Midfield Mixes / The Draft Doctors 34:36

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Taking a look at some teams that could/should change who rolls through the guts.

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Brené Brown on Being a Steady Leader in Tumultuous Times 31:00

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Leadership takes daring and steadfastness even in the best of times. In eras of shaky political, economic, and social stability, researcher and author Brené Brown argues it is more important than ever to stay true to your values, make thoughtful decisions, and avoid succumbing to external pressures. The podcast host and University of Houston resear…

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A 5-Step Approach to Ending Your Phone Addiction 44:20

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Our phones make life easier in countless ways. They connect us, inform us, and keep our lives running. But they also creep into every quiet moment, stealing our focus and dulling the satisfaction we find in real experiences. In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about how our phones tap into the brain’s reward system and what we can do to reclaim…

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Should we compromise with the right on immigration? - With Thomas Prosser 1:32:54

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Tom & I debate if the current Labour Government is on the right track - are they right to give ground on cultural issues?By Toby Buckle

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Bioethics & Race with Yolonda Wilson 1:14:40

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What is bioethics? Why do Black and white Americans experience such differential healthcare outcomes? And what are the drawbacks to social justice concepts from academia becoming mainstream?By Toby Buckle

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Arthur C. Brooks on How Leaders Can Be Happier 34:41

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It isn't always easy to feel like you can have it all: career, family, hobbies and inner peace. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks studies happiness and says it is a direction, not a destination. Brooks believes happiness is especially important for leaders, as the higher you climb the more stressful the job can get - and the wider impact you can h…

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Andrew Ross Sorkin: What the Crash of 1929 Says About Today 1:08:47

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Andrew Ross Sorkin’s new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation, is an eye-opening account of the forces that led to the worst financial crisis in history and the lessons that disaster can teach us about today’s economy. (7:09) Life before the crash (8:58) How Americans developed a taste for lever…

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Turning Constraints Into Creativity | Bible App Founder Bobby Gruenewald 55:33

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As CEO of the world’s most-downloaded Bible App, Bobby Gruenewald knows what it takes to innovate. In this episode, he shares how an abundance mindset, leading through constraints, and quick pivots can turn your best ideas into course-altering growth. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/turning-c…

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Wikipedia Cofounder Jimmy Wales on How to Build Trust 30:34

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When Wikipedia was founded in 2001, the idea that people around the world could come together to create an accurate online encyclopedia covering virtually any topic seemed far-fetched. But today many people see the website as a trusted source of well-curated and -cited information. That's because of careful decisions that its leaders made about how…

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Four Practical Ways to Live Like a Stoic with Ryan Holiday 1:06:54

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Many people think Stoicism is about suppressing emotions or accepting suffering with a stiff upper lip. But it’s really about learning to live well, to find peace, courage, and happiness in a chaotic world. In this episode of Office Hours, I sit down with my friend Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and modern Stoic who has written several books abou…

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How to Make Friends as an Adult 4:39:04

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Friendship is the most important thing nobody talks about. In this episode of The SOLVED Podcast, Drew and I dig into what makes friendships work, why they fall apart, and why so many of us are struggling to build or keep them as we get older. We’re talking loneliness stats, Darwin’s confusion about cooperation, and the deep emotional mechanics beh…

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Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson on What Running Can Teach Us 1:03:12

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Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic. But he moonlights as a damn good runner. At 44, he ran a marathon in 2 hours and 29 minutes, making him one of the fastest marathoners his age on the planet. He later set an American age group record in the 50K. He has run in blazing heat with ice tucked into his hat and in frigid cold with Vaseline dabbed …

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What’s Holding You Back from Being a Great Leader? 31:40

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When you hit a roadblock in your career, it's easy to blame external factors like the economy, the organization, or your boss. But leaders are just as often stymied by their own beliefs about how they need to show up and operate at work, shares executive coach Muriel Wilkins. Through decades of work counseling high-powered executives, she's uncover…

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The 4 Types of Careers, and How to Find Yours 44:16

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Many people think a successful career moves in a straight line, always upward and forward. But life isn’t that neat. There are actually four different career paths, and which one is best for you depends on your individual psychology. In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about why the happiest people are those whose work reflects their values and…

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COMMON KNOWLEDGE: Steven Pinker on Awkward Dates, Cancel Culture and the Necessity of Norms 1:01:09

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As promised, today we’re bringing you a full-length interview with Steven Pinker about his new book, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. What is common knowledge? For Steve, it is not conventional wisdom. Instead, it’s when everyone knows something and everyone knows …

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Player Movement / The Draft Doctors 35:51

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Breaking down some player movement. Vibe check.

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20 Years of Freakonomics: How It Changed Business 28:10

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When it first came out in 2005, Freakonomics unearthed the hidden side to everything, helping bring behavioral economics to the forefront of popular culture. But it also has had lasting impacts on how leaders understand problems, how advertisers understand consumers, and how we all understand the workplace. Coauthor Stephen Dubner explains the diff…

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4 Ways to Love the People You Disagree With 51:50

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America doesn’t have an anger problem. We have a contempt problem. In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about how we can bring more love and happiness into a world that feels increasingly bitter and divided. Too often, contempt fills the space where love could exist. When we choose to love those who disagree with us, we not only make the world b…

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Fighting Britain's Bathroom Ban with Jolyon Maugham 1:16:31

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I'm joined by the founder and director of The Good Law Project - the organisation fighting the UK's anti-trans bathroom ban in court. We cover rights and freedoms in the UK, the complex legal mess we find ourselves in, and how the rest of us should respond.By Toby Buckle

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A Food Crisis Is Brewing. Are We Ready? 46:03

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Caleb is joined by Sam Kass, former senior food policy advisor to President Obama and the chef who cooked dinner for the first family most nights. Now a partner at a venture capital firm investing in food and agriculture tech, Sam has a new book out, The Last Supper: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis. The situation, he says, is bleak. Almonds,…

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A Comprehensive Guide to Stoicism (ft. Ryan Holiday) 2:53:39

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What does it actually mean to live like a Stoic? In this wide-ranging conversation with bestselling author and modern Stoicism evangelist Ryan Holiday, we unpack the origins of Stoic philosophy, why it exploded during turbulent times in ancient Greece and Rome, and how its principles—like courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom—still apply in a wo…

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Way Too Early Top Ten AFL Fantasy Ranks + Breakouts / The Draft Doctors 27:55

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Talking some way too early ranks, some thoughts on rucks and some breakouts.

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It will be worse in the UK 56:15

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Measuring our anti-fascist preparedness vs the US, Video version: https://youtu.be/t8DEEUs-RFg?si=L8DDXCT5VTE82RTPBy Toby Buckle

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Jimmy Fallon and Bozoma Saint John on What It Takes for People, Products, and Brands to Break Through 35:43

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In a crowded media and marketing environment, it can be hard to catch the attention and imagination of consumers. Two people paying close attention to what's working now are Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and seasoned marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, and they've just launched a reality show called "On Brand" to showcase the work that creative…

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3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions 58:32

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Are you managing your emotions, or are they managing you? In this episode of Office Hours, I explore how to manage your emotions by understanding how they work and what they are trying to tell you. Emotions like fear, anger, joy, and disgust evolved to protect and guide us, yet in the modern world, they often become misaligned, leading us to overre…

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The Future Is Going to Be Great 1:33:28

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Dave Blundin has co-founded 23 companies, co-hosts the Moonshots podcast, runs the VC firm Link Ventures, teaches at MIT, and has been building neural networks since the 1980s. His take: “[AI is] under-hyped. It's absolutely going to change the world in the next couple of years more than any change in human history. There's nothing even vaguely com…

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AMA / The Draft Doctors 21:14

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Answering listener questions in an offseason quickie.

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Does my argument that the left should not threaten abstention survive Liam's case that we can't impose message discipline on online communities? An open free-form chat.By Toby Buckle