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Clear all filters- The Diary Of A CEO1h 0m
Behaviour Change Scientist: How I Lost 120lbs With Kindness: Shahroo Izadi | E222
Former gastric band patient Sheru Izadi challenges diet culture by reframing behavioral change as a trust-building exercise rooted in self-compassion rather than "tough love." Drawing from her personal struggle with severe weight and a childhood stammer, she advocates for replacing all-or-nothing thinking with practical tools like the "snapshot letter" and "friction" techniques to dismantle shame-driven habits. Izadi argues that ending the cycle of powerlessness requires stopping the wait for self-care until weight goals are met, ultimately allowing individuals to regain their relationship with food and internal worth.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 29m
David Moyes Reveals The Truth About Man United, West Ham & His Future | E213
David Moyes, David William Moyes, Steve
Following an abrupt appointment by Sir Alex Ferguson and a subsequent departure in 2014 under controversial circumstances, former Manchester United manager David Moyes has shifted his focus to rebuilding West Ham United's culture by prioritizing character and youth development over expensive transfers. Moyes draws upon decades of experience to advocate for modern management styles that balance psychological safety with accountability, while warning against owner interference and the isolation inherent to the profession. His current tenure aims to stabilize the club's inconsistent identity, though he acknowledges the enduring personal toll of high-stakes leadership and his continued willingness to contribute to football in an advisory capacity once his active career concludes.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 20m
Gary Vee’s Emotional Confession About His Success & Family! | E207
Gary Vee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Steve
Gary Vaynerchuk discusses his evolved motivation to prioritize being admired and making others happy over self-validation, drawing on insights from his family's escape from the Soviet Union and his shift in goals from buying the New York Jets to supporting others' success. Speaking to an audience of global leaders and community members, he outlines a parenting philosophy balancing deep confidence with strict accountability while defining his current "wisdom years" as a period focused on legacy and leaving collateral for future generations. The session addresses his vulnerability regarding emotional candor, his strategy for combating algorithmic negativity, and concludes with channel host Steve Bartlett highlighting growth targets to launch a major community event.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 45m
Louis Theroux: "The Thing That Makes Me Great At Work, Makes Me Bad At Life!" | E198
Documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux explores the duality between his professional success in extracting intimacy from strangers and his lifelong struggle with personal relationships, anxiety, and a fear of failure. He details how his past reliance on academic perfectionism and work to mask vulnerability has evolved into a conscious effort to prioritize family and launch his own production company under the guidance of his wife. The conversation further clarifies his unique interview methodology, which prioritizes psychological curiosity over confrontation while addressing his past regrets regarding missed opportunities and his complex self-perception as an anhedonic individual.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 33m
Jaackmaate: The Untold Story Of My Battle With Health Anxiety & OCD | E127
In a candid reflection on his career and personal life, YouTuber Jack Mate details how a difficult upbringing and severe OCD shaped his transition from viral comedy to authentic long-form podcasting on Spotify. Despite achieving financial milestones like paying off his house, Mate navigates a "Rival Fallacy" that has replaced his early dopamine with a search for purpose through deeper connections and stand-up comedy. His current strategy prioritizes meaningful content and family support over algorithmic ad revenue, marking a strategic shift away from the "cancel culture" persona that once defined his mainstream YouTube success.
- Goldman Sachs42 min
A Conversation with David Solomon - Goldman Sachs 2020 Investor Day
David Solomon, Julian Wellesley, Brennan, Mike, Kiana Wilson, Doug, Christian Bolu, Glenn, Betsy, Devin, Steve, John, Gerard Cassidy, Matt O'Connor, Jeff Hart
Goldman Sachs is executing a strategic pivot to diversify its Global Markets client base and expand Consumer and Wealth Management operations, specifically targeting a $1.3 billion expense reduction while simultaneously building toward $125 billion in deposits. CEO David Solomon and leadership team emphasized a "One Goldman Sachs" ethos to break internal silos, with management deferring specific payout ratios in favor of a CET1 target of 13% to 13.5% to fund accretive growth. The firm projects a three-to-four-year J-curve for new lending and transaction banking initiatives, planning to report progress against these capital allocation and efficiency milestones on an annual basis rather than quarterly.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
How the New Tax Cuts Are Shaping the U.S. Economyand Our Fiscal Future
Josh Barro, Eric Cantor, Jason Furman, William Lee, Maya MacGuineas, David Freeman, Jr., Steve
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor joined economists Jason Furman, Bill Lee, and Maya McGinnis to debate the new tax law's projected 0.7% annual GDP boost against concerns that rising debt will soon crowd out investment and hinder entitlement reform. While the group agreed the legislation offers short-term demand stimulus, they warned that without permanent spending cuts or revenue offsets, the resulting $1.5 trillion deficit will likely triple interest payments and force long-term interest rates higher. The panelists further noted that despite potential competitive advantages against China, the temporary nature of the cuts creates political uncertainty that may undermine the very productivity growth the law aims to stimulate.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
London Summit 2015 - Institutional Investors: Examining the Long Term (I)
David Blood, Stefan Dunatov, Torben Möger Pedersen, Eugene O'Callaghan, Stefan Diletov, Trevor Kalserdine, Scott Young, Faith Ward, Ekaterina Scharschitz, Steve
Representatives from Coal, Pension Denmark, and Ireland's Strategic Investment Fund convened to align diverse mandates ranging from closed pension schemes to sovereign wealth objectives amidst a global backdrop of elevated asset valuations. Participants detailed strategic pivots toward non-listed income-generating assets and blended finance structures to manage permanent loss risks while navigating the inherent trade-offs between commercial returns and domestic economic impact. The dialogue further emphasized rigorous governance frameworks and ESG integration, rejecting direct corporate board oversight in favor of leveraging third-party proxies to drive sustainable value creation.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
The Future of Higher Education
Carol Quinlan, Eduardo Padron, Mitch Daniels, Steve, Ted Mitchell, Jeff, Mike Milken, William Bonvillian, Michael Schrag, Elizabeth Lee, Elizabeth Bell, Mike Downer, Chris Hartz
A panel of higher education leaders including Eduardo Padron, Ted Mitchell, and Carol Quinlan identifies a systemic failure to convert increased student access into degree completion and employability. The discussion highlights critical barriers such as state disinvestment, regulatory rigidity regarding seat time, and a misalignment between curricula and labor market needs. To resolve these issues, experts propose shifting toward student-centric competency portfolios, establishing seamless regional pathways, and renegotiating the sector's social contract to prove tangible value to taxpayers.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Credit Markets: What's Next?
Mike Milken, Rich Byrne, David Warren, Tom, Steve, Michael
Regulatory constraints have forced banks to retreat from middle-market lending, creating a liquidity vacuum now filled by alternative capital providers such as Business Development Companies and institutional investors actively engaging in bespoke direct origination. This structural shift compels pension funds and credit managers to abandon passive index strategies in favor of deep fundamental analysis and flexible capital deployment across complex assets like legacy CMBS and emerging market debt to achieve realistic returns. By acting as both lenders and equity partners in distressed or restructuring scenarios, these active managers are capitalizing on a sustained "golden era" of institutional credit investment driven by regulatory disintermediation.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Future of Higher Education
President Obama, Secretary Duncan, Steve, Janet, Joe, Rob, Barry, Gene
Panelists from George Washington University, the University of California, and Northeastern University discussed a shifting higher education landscape defined by $80 million public health investments, a reversal of state funding reliance, and the adoption of output-based success models. The discussion highlighted critical systemic challenges, including stagnant graduation rates, a reliance on adjunct faculty, and the risk that low-income students face a "reverse digital divide" while facing restrictive new regulations. Experts concluded that to avoid obsolescence, institutions must disrupt traditional vertical integration by decoupling research, teaching, and credentialing while advocating for a unified response to federal policy changes that threaten the viability of public higher education.
- Milken Institute49 min
Trust and the Markets: A Debate on High-Frequency Trading
Jim McCoggin, Rishi Narang, Katie, Amy Goodman, David Brooks, Jim Lecinski, Mark Blyth, Jr., Steve
Industry experts Jim McCoggin and Rishi Narang debated the evolution of high-frequency trading, analyzing how regulatory milestones like Decimalization and Reg NMS drove an arms race in automation while compressing profit margins to less than 0.1% of trade face value. The discussion highlighted a stark divide regarding market transparency, with McCoggin advocating for the elimination of dark pools and payment for order flow while Narang defended them as necessary tools for institutional protection. Both agreed that current market conduct rules have failed to keep pace with technology, necessitating SEC intervention to equalize data speeds and penalize excessive order cancellations without banning the practice itself.
- Milken Institute57 min
America's Debt and the Economy: A Hard Look at Public Spending and Finance
Doug, Maya, Gene, Maria, Steve, Jean
Federal officials warn that rising mandatory spending on entitlements and surging interest costs have eroded U.S. fiscal flexibility while displacing investment in research and infrastructure. Despite the absence of immediate market panic, deep political gridlock and a collapsed bipartisan consensus are preventing the structural reforms needed to address long-term debt projections. Experts suggest that avoiding a grand bargain will likely result in continued incremental stagnation unless leaders adopt a culture of principled compromise to reallocate resources toward future growth.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Debt and the Deficit: What's Really on the Table?
Steve, Bob Corker, Peter Hotez Jr., Dave Cody, Maya
A bipartisan panel of policymakers and business leaders, including Senators Bob Corker and Patty Murray and CEO Dave Coudy, warned that the U.S. fiscal trajectory is unsustainable due to entitlement costs and emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive tax and debt reforms before the September 15th deadline. The group outlined contrasting budget strategies from President Obama, Congressman Ryan, and others, ultimately agreeing that stabilizing the debt-to-GDP ratio requires eliminating tax loopholes and restructuring Medicare rather than relying on temporary sequestration cuts. Without direct presidential leadership to bridge partisan gridlock, experts predicted that failure to act by mid-September could trigger market instability and add trillions in future interest costs to the national debt.