In this episode, I dive into the transformative power of deep work and how it can unlock the five keys to a life that truly matters. Inspired by Cal Newportโs groundbreaking book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, I share my perspective on why mastering focus is the ultimate competitive advantage […]
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In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a behavioral scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of the groundbreaking book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore how intentional communication can deepen connections, affirm our sense of
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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dan Heath, bestselling author and thought leader, to explore the transformative ideas behind his latest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working. Drawing from real-world examples and actionable insights, Dan reveals how to identify and tackle the hidden constraints holding us back
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In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, I dive into the powerful concept of the culture of mattering and how it played a crucial role in the Miracle on the Hudson. Captain Sully Sullenberger’s leadership during Flight 1549 wasn’t just about handling an unprecedented crisisโit was built on years of fostering a culture where
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In this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Adam Galinsky, renowned social psychologist and author of the compelling book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others, delves into what makes great leaders truly inspiring. Drawing from his extensive research, Galinsky explains how leadership exists on a universal continuumโfrom the inspiring leaders who fill us
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In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Rick Hanson, the celebrated psychologist and bestselling author of Buddhaโs Brain, Hardwiring Happiness, and Resilient. Renowned for blending cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, Dr. Hanson unpacks the art and science of focusing on the good in a world that often highlights the negative. We explore how
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Why hope matters is a question we often overlook in the chaos of our daily lives. Yet, hope is far more than a fleeting emotionโitโs a transformative force that fuels resilience, rebuilds communities, and reminds us that we matter. In todayโs episode of Passion Struck, we unpack why hope matters and how it connects to
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, we are joined by the visionary Esther Dyson, a renowned angel investor, author, and pioneer in the digital space. With decades of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and human development, Esther shares her insights on how technology is shaping human connection in both positive
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In this episode of Passion Struck, we are thrilled to welcome Max Lugavere, a passionate advocate for brain health and the author of the bestselling book, The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max shares his deeply personal journey that ignited his mission to explore the connection between diet and cognitive
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In this first solo episode of 2025, John explores the transformative power of the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi and how it teaches us to embrace lifeโs imperfections, own your cracks, and find purpose in the process. Wabi-Sabi reveals the beauty in incompleteness, the value in impermanence, and the growth that comes from lifeโs messy, fleeting
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