Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

Can design shape not just how things look, but how we see the world? Debbie Millman, host of the legendary "Design Matters" podcast and chair of the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts, answers this question and more in this captivating conversation. From her childhood drawings predicting her future career to her insights on what makes brands truly connect with audiences, Millman shares wisdom cultivat...

Can we truly understand what drives desperate families to risk everything at the border? Rachel Rutter, Executive Director of Project Libertad and CNN Hero, delivers a powerful reality check about America's immigration system. Her organization provides legal representation and wraparound services to unaccompanied immigrant children navigating a complex and often hostile immigration system. Rachel dispels common immigration...

Can a volleyball coach's mindset transform your leadership approach? In this captivating episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki talks with legendary volleyball coach John Cook, who led Nebraska to four national championships and more Division I wins than any other coach this century. Cook shares his coaching philosophy centered on "coaching with love" rather than anger, and reveals how social media has dramatically cha...

Can dance transform how girls engage with STEM? Yamilée Toussaint, founder of STEM From Dance and 2024 CNN Hero, is breaking barriers by fusing creative movement with technical learning to empower young girls of color. Her innovative approach has reached over 4,000 girls nationwide, helping them build confidence in math and science through dance. In this inspiring conversation, Yamilée shares her journey from teaching high...

Can a secretary to a billionaire become his business partner and go on to lead communications for Google and Netflix in the Middle East? Maha Abouelenein proves that with self-reliance and value creation, extraordinary paths unfold. Born in Minnesota but building her career across Egypt and Dubai, Maha shares her journey from small-town America to international communications maven. Her book Influence reveals seven powerfu...

"Is American democracy more fragile than we realize?" This question anchors Guy Kawasaki's riveting conversation with Philip Klinkner, professor of government at Hamilton College. Throughout this eye-opening episode, Klinkner dissects the current challenges facing our constitutional system, comparing today's expansion of executive power with historical precedents during the Civil War and Great Depression. What makes our cu...

What if the secret to innovation isn't having a dedicated innovation department, but rather unleashing the creative potential in every employee? In my latest Remarkable People episode, I sat down with Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, who transformed how one of the world's most creative companies approaches innovation. Through captivating stories - like "borrowing" presidential turkeys for ...

From the halls of Harvard to the pages of The Atlantic, Yoni Appelbaum's story defies conventional career paths. As Deputy Executive Editor and author of Stuck, Appelbaum illuminates how America's declining mobility is transforming our social fabric and political landscape. Drawing from his unique background as both historian and journalist, he examines the intersection of housing policy, community dynamics, and democratic...

Guy Kawasaki sits down with Steve Gordon, Director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Gordon, a former Cisco Systems executive, shares how he transformed one of the state's most crucial yet historically frustrating agencies into a customer-focused operation. From implementing digital signatures to managing a network of 220+ offices, Gordon reveals the innovative approaches that revolutionized the DMV exp...

Step into the fascinating world of moral psychology with Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill, who explores the psychology of outrage and moral understanding. As director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, Kurt unveils how we can bridge America's deepest divides through his groundbreaking CIV approach - Connect, Invite, and Validate. His new b...

What can your Google searches reveal about your personality? In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki explores the fascinating world of psychological targeting with Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School.

Matz shares eye-opening insights about how our digital footprints expose our deepest traits and behaviors. She reveals how companies predict our personalities through social media posts, explains the ...

Join Guy Kawasaki for a fascinating conversation with Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk. As the creator of the innovative "How to Talk Gooder" course, Brooks reveals the science behind great conversations, sharing insights on everything from the power of asking sensitive questions to navigating difficult discussions. Learn her TALK framework and discover why small talk isn't a waste o...

Buckle up for a mind-bending journey into the heart of startup innovation! On this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki goes deep with Silicon Valley's master of disruption, Mike Maples Jr. As the wizard behind Floodgate who spotted Twitter and Twitch before they exploded, Mike shatters conventional wisdom about what makes startups soar. Forget everything you think you know about "better products" – Mike reveals why ...

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the physician-scientist who helped steer America through its greatest public health challenges, joins Guy Kawasaki for an illuminating conversation on Remarkable People. From his early days combating the AIDS epidemic to leading the nation's COVID-19 response across seven presidential administrations, Dr. Fauci takes us behind the scenes of the most pivotal moments in modern public health. He shares unto...

Step into a world where poetry meets medicine and authenticity breaks barriers. Guy Kawasaki shares an unforgettable conversation with Dr. Chika Oriuwa, a groundbreaking physician, poet, and advocate who made history as the only Black student in her class of 259 at the University of Toronto Medical School. Together, they explore her journey from being a nationally ranked slam poet to becoming a pioneering doctor and Barbie...

Join Guy Kawasaki for an enlightening conversation with Keith Ferrazzi, pioneering thought leader and bestselling author. In this episode of Remarkable People, they explore the groundbreaking concept of "teamship" and why traditional leadership models need to evolve. Ferrazzi shares powerful insights from his decades of research on high-performing teams and introduces practical methods for transforming group dynamics. Disc...

In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki engages in a fascinating dialogue with Terry Sejnowski, the Francis Crick Chair at the Salk Institute and Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego. Together, they unpack the mysteries of artificial intelligence, exploring how AI mirrors human learning in unexpected ways. Sejnowski shatters common misconceptions about large language models while sharing compelling insights a...

Dive deep with host Guy Kawasaki and Poppy MacDonald, the pioneering force behind USAFacts and former Politico executive. As misinformation challenges our democracy, MacDonald reveals how transparent government data can rebuild trust and empower citizens. Through her leadership at USA Facts, she's transforming complex statistics into actionable insights that help Americans make informed decisions about their nation's futur...

In this episode of Remarkable People, join Guy Kawasaki for an illuminating conversation with Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal and former Google AI ethics researcher. Discover how she led the historic Google walkout, her vision for private communication technology, and her critical perspective on AI's impact on society. Whittaker shares insights on leadership, challenging tech industry norms, and building ethical al...