The Art of Excellence
By Glenn Zweig
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Episodes: 100
Description
The Art of Excellence is an in-depth interview-style podcast about people who have accomplished great things in their lives. The goal of the show is to deliver inspiring stories from ultra-successful entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, authors, thought leaders and anyone doing something extraordinary. We will explore the backgrounds, talent, work ethic, sacrifices, mental outlook and serendipity that led to their success.
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Aron Ralston: Turning Boulders into Blessings
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Aimee Boorman: Coaching Simone Biles beyond medals and perfection
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Elizabeth Rowe: Former Principal Flutist on Redefining Excellence Beyond the Spotlight
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Stanley McChrystal: Four-star General (Ret.) on character and leadership
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Dr. Kwane Stewart: CNN Hero of the Year and Founder of Project Street Vet
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Michael Grab: Rock Balancing Artist on Making the Impossible Possible
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Dean Koontz: 500 million books sold and counting
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May 11, 2025 |
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James Lawrence "aka" Iron Cowboy: 100 full distance triathlons in 100 days
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Adam Galinsky: Unlocking the formula to inspiring leadership
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Diane Boyd: Wildlife biologist and wolf conservationist
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Laurie Santos: The Happiness Professor on the science of well-being
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Don Lemon: Award winning broadcast journalist and media trailblazer
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Guy Snodgrass: Former naval aviator, TOPGUN instructor, and speechwriter for Secretary of Defense James Mattis
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Craig Foster: My Octopus Teacher Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Adrian Newey: Greatest Formula 1 race car designer ever
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Maurice Ashley: Chess Grandmaster, glass ceiling breaker, life philosopher
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Gary Hunt: Ten-time world champion cliff diver
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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George Mumford: Psychologist, elite performance coach, and mindfulness guru
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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BJ Miller: Palliative medicine physician and educator on life and death and everything in between
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Kara Swisher: Tech journalist, digital media entrepreneur, and pioneer
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: Wildlife ecologist and first black woman to host a TV nature show
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Daniel Goleman: How to use Emotional Intelligence to Achieve an Optimal State Every Day
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Kristin Harila: Mountain Climbing World Record Holder
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Amy Edmondson: Harvard Business School Professor and Leadership Guru on the Art of Failing Well
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Chris Voss: Former top FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Jason Belmonte ("Belmo"): Greatest Bowler of All Time
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Bubba Watson: Professional golfer and two-time Masters champion
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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Frans Lanting: Internationally Renowned Wildlife and Nature Photographer
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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Carol Tomé: Chief Executive Officer of UPS
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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Bob Waldinger: Psychiatrist, Professor, Zen Master, Happiness Guru
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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John Mather: Nobel Laureate in Physics and senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope
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Feb 05, 2023 |
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Cindy Timchal: Winningest Coach in Division I Women's Lacrosse History
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Dec 11, 2022 |
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Will Guidara: Restaurateur Extraordinaire and Hospitality Innovator
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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David Copperfield: Magician, Entertainer, Storyteller
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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James Burrows: King of Sitcoms
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Marshall Goldsmith: The Father of Executive Coaching
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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Bertrand Piccard: Psychiatrist, pilot, explorer, adventurist, environmentalist, and humanitarian
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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Gary White: Water.org and WaterEquity Cofounder and CEO
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May 23, 2022 |
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Andre Rush: Celebrity chef and yes, that guy with the 24-inch biceps
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May 09, 2022 |
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Jack Garcia: Undercover FBI Agent
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May 02, 2022 |
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Robert O'Neill: Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Barry Sonnenfeld: Director, Producer, Cinematographer
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Monica Aldama: 14 national cheerleading championships and counting
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Eileen Collins: First female pilot and commander of a Space Shuttle
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Katharine Hayhoe: Climate scientist and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Maya Gabeira – Big wave surfing legend
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Howard Shore: Academy Award-winning composer
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Erin Brockovich: Consumer advocate and environmental activist
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May 18, 2021 |
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Ed Stafford: Extreme adventurer, explorer, and reality TV competitor
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Francis Collins: Director of the National Institutes of Health
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Robert Lefkowitz: Nobel Laureate in chemistry
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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BJ Fogg: Behavior Scientist and Expert on Habit Formation
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Jim McKelvey: Co-Founder of Square on Art, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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John Mackey: Founder and CEO of Whole Foods
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Jimmy Wales: Founder of Wikipedia
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Al Roker: Weatherman, TV producer, journalist, and author
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Jim McCloskey: Founder of Centurion Ministries and father of the innocence movement
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Sarah Frey: The Pumpkin Queen of America
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Deepak Chopra: Medical Doctor, Spiritual Advisor, and Mindfulness Guru
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Scott Boras – Baseball Power Agent
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Alain Robert: The "French Spiderman"
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Colin Follenweider: One of Hollywood's top stuntmen
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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David Fajgenbaum: Chasing a cure for the rare Castleman Disease
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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Steve Case: AOL founder and Revolution CEO
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Victor Vescovo: Record setting adventurer and explorer
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Alan Alda: Actor, Director, Author, Communications guru
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Ben Lecomte: Ultra endurance swimmer and environmental activist
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Terry Fator: Ventriloquist, comedian, impressionist and singing sensation
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Dan Buettner: Blue Zones Founder and Longevity Explorer
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Charles Schwab: The big entrepreneur looking out for the small investor
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Safi Bahcall: Physicist, Biotech Entrepreneur, Organizational Behavioral Guru
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astrophysicist and Master of the Universe
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Jon Dorenbos: Former NFL star, magician, and survivor
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Steve Schwarzman: Co-founder and CEO of Blackstone
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Jill Heinerth: Underwater Cave Explorer
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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Cindy Eckert: Serial healthcare entrepreneur behind the "female Viagra"
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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Rich Karlgaard: Publisher of Forbes
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Chris Wilson: From a life in prison to a life of purpose
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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Eduardo Strauch: Andes Mountains plane crash survivor
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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Jerry Colonna: VC-turned executive leadership coach
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Jul 16, 2019 |
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Roger McNamee: Tech investor, musician, activist
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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Joe De Sena: Founder and CEO of Spartan
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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Ep 41: Albert–Laszlo Barabasi: Unlocking the formula for success
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Mar 26, 2019 |
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Seth Godin: Marketing Maven
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Feb 26, 2019 |
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Ben Saunders: Extreme Polar Explorer
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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Mark Tercek: The Nature Conservancy CEO
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Nov 27, 2018 |
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Clint Harp: Craftsman, TVman, Journeyman
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Oct 09, 2018 |
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Scott Hamilton: Champion on and off the ice
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Oct 02, 2018 |
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Beth Comstock: Disrupter, Innovator, Change Agent: The Former Vice Chair at GE
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Sep 19, 2018 |
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Doug Bernstein: Founder and CEO of toy company Melissa and Doug
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Sep 04, 2018 |
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Daniel Negreanu: World-Renowned Poker Legend
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Aug 07, 2018 |
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Scott Jurek: Ultrarunning Legend Conquers the Appalachian Trail
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Jun 12, 2018 |
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Nicola Benedetti: Vibrant Violin Virtuoso
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Apr 25, 2018 |
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Josh Blue: Uber-talented comedian with cerebral palsy
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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"The Birdman" Jeb Corliss: Fearless BASE Jumper
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Mar 06, 2018 |
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Cat Hoke: Defying the Odds: Giving Current and Former Convicts, Herself, and the Rest of US a Second Chance
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Feb 20, 2018 |
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Kristin Beck: A Navy SEAL, a Purple Heart, and a Transgender Activist
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Feb 13, 2018 |
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Daniel Pink: Behavioral science guru and bestselling author
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Feb 06, 2018 |
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Bill Browder: Superstar investor turned human rights activist
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Jan 16, 2018 |
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Christian Picciolini: Reformed White Supremacist now leading the fight against extremism
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Jan 09, 2018 |