Are You a Bad Listener?
You know that feeling when someone’s really listening to you, not just nodding while waiting to talk, but actually tuning in? It’s rare. In our noisy, fast-talking world, real listening has become a l...
24 Jul 202518min
How We Evolved to Compete in a Cooperative World
In Invisible Rivals, Jonathan Goodman argues that the real story of human nature isn’t about picking sides: it’s about understanding how our ancient instincts for cooperation and competition are still...
23 Jul 202512min
The Radical Power of Enjoying Your Job
Bree Groff argues that fun isn’t frivolous. It’s the secret to better teams, better lives, and better business. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen �...
22 Jul 202517min
Your Doctor Might Be Ignoring What’s Making You Sick
According to Wendy Johnson, real wellness starts with community, nature, and rethinking everything we’ve been told. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you ...
21 Jul 202513min
The Elements of Meaningful Communication
Fred Dust, former senior partner and global managing director at the legendary design firm IDEO, is here to teach you how to design conversations and meetings that are creative and impactful. 📱 Foll...
18 Jul 202514min
The Surprising Truth About Shamans
In his new book, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, anthropologist Manvir Singh travels from Indonesian rainforests to Burning Man in search of what makes shamanic traditions so enduring — and so human...
17 Jul 202514min
Reclaim Your Physical Power. Transform Your Life.
Anne Marie Chaker went from journalist to competitive bodybuilder at 50. Now, with her book Lift, she wants to change how we think about aging, power, and what our bodies are capable of. 📱 Follow T...
16 Jul 202514min
Like, Get Over It Already
The most hated word in English might just be a storytelling superpower—and a tool for empathy, nuance, and emotional truth. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever y...
15 Jul 202510min
