Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's written, "The Culture Playbook" and "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups", among other books.  You can learn more about him and his work on his website http://danielcoyle.com/.      Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of today's episode!:       Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY     Policygenius is an insurance marketplace that makes it easy to compare quotes from top companies like AIG and Prudential in one place to find your lowest price on life insurance. You could save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes with Policygenius. Options start at just $17 per month for $500,000 of coverage. Just head to Policygenius.com to get personalized quotes in minutes and find the right policy for your needs. The licensed agents at Policygenius work for you, not the insurance companies. They're on hand through the entire process to help you understand your options so you can make decisions with confidence. Policygenius has options that offer coverage in as little as a week and avoid unnecessary medical exams. Policygenius has thousands of five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot and they’ve helped more than 30 million people shop for insurance since 2014. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

Daniel Coyle: ...that you have to be vulnerable to build trust

How would your life change if you truly believed that 'everything happens for a reason' and that most of the time, it's for the better? On this episode, we talk to Dr. Christian Busch, who's spent many years researching how we can use uncertainty as a path to more joyful, purposeful, and successful lives. Dr. Busch is the Director of the Global Economy Program at The Center for Global Affairs at NYU, where he teaches on purpose-driven leadership, impact entrepreneurship, social innovation, and emerging markets. He's the author of the book, "The Serendipity Mindset: The Art of Science of Creating Good Luck".   https://theserendipitymindset.com/        Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of today's episode!:     Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)

Dr. Christian Busch: ...the art and science of creating good luck

Our guest on this episode is the co-author of a great book called, "How to Navigate Life:  The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond".  Joining us is Belle Liang, professor of Counseling Psychology at Boston College.  Learn more about her work at https://www.purposelabs.org/     Thanks to our sponsor of today's episode!:       Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)

Belle Liang: ...there are downsides to putting yourself last

Netflix co-founder and veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph is our guest on this episode.  He’s mentored hundreds of early stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones.  Marc is the author of the bestselling book, "That Will Never Work:  The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea".  His website is https://marcrandolph.com/     Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!:     Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)

Marc Randolph: ...the amount of trial and error it would take to create Netflix

Would you like to be more successful? Can you define what success really means to you?  Do you have a plan to achieve it? For some help with those questions, we talk with our guest, Wharton Professor G. Richard Shell, who’s an award-winning author and the creator of a very popular Wharton School course on the meaning of success.  He’s also developed a course on success for Coursera, the world’s leading online learning platform, which you can check out at https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-succcess.    Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:     Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody.

G. Richard Shell: ...you find yourself through trial and error

Inspiration is the topic of this episode with our guest, Allison Holzer, who's spent years studying the science of inspiration to understand how it can be “summoned” through different actions.  Allison is a consultant, entrepreneur and coach who is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of InspireCorps.  Allison is also the co-author of the book, "Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life".   https://inspirecorps.com/holzer/    Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:     Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)

Allison Holzer: ...how to use inspiration as my superpower

On this episode, the focus is on the relationship between parents and their adult children, which may be difficult at times. For some insight into that, we turn to an expert on the subject, social psychologist and author Jane Adams. Jane’s books include, "When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us" and "I’m Still Your Mother—how to get along with your grown-up children for the rest of your life".  Her website is https://janeadams.com/     Note: This episode was previousl aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Ritual’s Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Jane Adams: ...relationships between parents and kids are kind of like marriages

We talk with Dr. Mark McLaughlin, a neurosurgeon at Princeton Brain and Spine Care, who believes that all of us can benefit by taking the core principles behind brain surgery and applying them to any of life's problems.  It's a fascinating concept, and one that Dr. McLaughlin writes about in the book, "Out-Thinking Fear: A Neurosurgeon's Secrets for Making Life's Hard Decisions", which will be available in 2019. You can learn more about Dr. McLaughlin by checking out his website (http://www.markmclaughlinmd.com).      Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Ritual’s Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Dr. Mark McLaughlin: ...how the core principles behind brain surgery can apply to our daily lives

We welcome back Andrew Tarvin, who calls himself "the world’s first humor engineer", teaching people how to get better results while having more fun.  He’s worked with hundreds of organizations around the world, helping them to use humor to achieve happiness and success in the workplace.  Andrew is the author of several books on humor, including his latest, "Humor That Works:  The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work".  His website is https://drewtarvin.com/    Note: This episode was previously aired.     Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:   Ritual’s Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Andrew Tarvin: ...how humor works

Starting your own business is the topic as we talk with Carol Roth, a well-known advocate for entrepreneurship and small business.  She's been an investment banker, business strategist and deal-maker, and is also the author of the best-selling book, "The Entrepreneur Equation".  You can learn more about Carol on her website at https://www.carolroth.com.    Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:   Ritual’s Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Carol Roth: ...that I couldn't do anything, so I never felt there were limitations to my success

Do you struggle with making hard choices? Don't worry, you're not alone! Our guest on this episode, Greg Bustin, advises leaders of some of the world’s most admired companies on how to make courageous decisions.  In this episode, we talk about how some of the best and worst decisions in history changed our lives today.  Greg is the author of several books on leadership, the latest of which is called,  "How Leaders Decide: A Timeless Guide to Making Tough Choices".   His website is https://bustin.com/   Note: This episode was previously posted.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!:   Ritual’s Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Greg Bustin: ...it's okay to say "I don't know"

We’re thrilled to talk with our guest on this episode, actress, author and filmmaker Natasha Gregson Wagner.  Natasha is the daughter of the late actress Natalie Wood and film producer Richard Gregson. She is the stepdaughter of actor Robert Wagner and the co-producer of the recent documentary called “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind”.  Natasha is also the author of the book, “More Than Love: An Intimate Portrait of My Mother, Natalie Wood”.   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY

Natasha Gregson Wagner: ...that I would learn from my mom, Natalie Wood, long after her death

Girls are more anxious and prone to depression and self-harming than ever before.  On this episode, we’ll explore why that’s happening and what can be done about it.  Our guest is award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of the new book, "Girls on the Brink:  Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media".  Her website is donnajacksonnakazawa.com      Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY

Donna Jackson Nakazawa: ...it's OK to be wherever you are

Anxiety is the topic of this episode and if you find yourself feeling anxious as you go through your daily life, you’re not alone!  Joining us once again is neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki, who is the author of the book, "GOOD ANXIETY: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion", now out in paperback.  Her website is wendysuzuki.com.    Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:   Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY

Dr. Wendy Suzuki: ...there's a flipside to our most difficult emotions

Making new friends, and deepening older friendships, is possible at any age.  Find out why that’s important in our conversation with psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco, author of the book, “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep–Friends”.  Her website is https://drmarisagfranco.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:    Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY

Dr. Marisa Franco: ...friendships are not inferior to romantic relationships

What does it take to get a raise, a promotion, or a new job? If you're a woman, the answers to those questions are different than they are for men. So says our guest, Sally Helgesen, who has been called the world's premier expert on women's leadership by Forbes. Sally is the author of several books, the latest of which is called "How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job", co-written with Marshall Goldsmith.  Sally's website is https://sallyhelgesen.com/     Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of today's episode!:   Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY

Sally Helgesen: ...to have more confidence to speak up

Our guest on this episode is Lacy Crawford, author of the book, "Notes On A Silencing:  A Memoir".  It's the story of Lacy’s sexual assault as a teenager by two fellow students at the one of the top boarding schools in the country. The Washington Post calls the book, “A haunting exploration of the systemic ways assault victims are ignored.”  Her website is https://lacycrawford.com/     Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)   It can be difficult to train your brain to stay in “problem-solving mode” when faced with a challenge in life.  A therapist can help you become a better problem solver, making it easier to accomplish your goals—no matter how big or small.  When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online. Visit BetterHelp.com/NOBODY today to get 10% off your first month.

Lacy Crawford: ...the importance of finding the courage to tell your story

On this episode, we’re joined by journalist Robert Kolker, author of the book 'Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family', a #1 New York Times bestseller. It tells the heartbreaking, and at times, terrifying, story of the Galvin family—a family with 12 children, six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The Galvins were so unusual that they were studied by the National Institute of Mental Health in an effort to learn more about the genetic origins of schizophrenia. Their story is one of shame, denial, shock, trauma and misunderstanding as it relates to mental illness.  His website is http://robertkolker.com/     Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!:   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)   It can be difficult to train your brain to stay in “problem-solving mode” when faced with a challenge in life.  A therapist can help you become a better problem solver, making it easier to accomplish your goals—no matter how big or small.  When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online. Visit BetterHelp.com/NOBODY today to get 10% off your first month.

Robert Kolker: ...the far-reaching implications of mental illness on a family

Our guest on this episode, psychiatrist Mark Goulston, is an expert on how to get through to people by listening.  He’s the author of several bestselling books, including the latest, "Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life".  He is also a suicide prevention expert and explains why empathy is key when trying to reach a suicidal mind. His website is https://markgoulston.com/about/    Note: This episode was previously aired.    Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!:   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business.  With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back.  Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too.  Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere.  Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)   It can be difficult to train your brain to stay in “problem-solving mode” when faced with a challenge in life.  A therapist can help you become a better problem solver, making it easier to accomplish your goals—no matter how big or small.  When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online. Visit BetterHelp.com/NOBODY today to get 10% off your first month.

Mark Goulston: ...how to talk to crazy

Regardless of your political leanings, you may have been fascinated by some of the political dynasties in America, like the Kennedy and Bush families. Joining us on this episode is J. Randy Taraborrelli, who’s written extensively about those families and other people who are household names around the world. Randy’s latest book is called, "Grace and Steel: Dorothy, Barbara, Laura and the Women of the Bush Dynasty".  His website is https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/  Thanks to our sponsors of today's episode!:  Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify you’ll create an online store in your vibe, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Every minute — new sellers around the world make their first sale with Shopify — and you will too. Our “Nobody Told Me!” listeners can try Shopify for free and start selling anywhere. Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/nobody. (nobody should be in lowercase)  It can be difficult to train your brain to stay in “problem-solving mode” when faced with a challenge in life. A therapist can help you become a better problem solver, making it easier to accomplish your goals—no matter how big or small. When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online. Visit BetterHelp.com/NOBODY today to get 10% off your first month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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