Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

What does leadership look like when the world keeps shifting beneath you? Dara Treseder—Chief Marketing Officer of Autodesk—joins Guy to share how people-first decision-making and focusing on what you can control help...

Ann Wolbert Burgess is no ordinary nurse or researcher—she helped shape the FBI’s profiling program and redefined forensic nursing. In this episode of Remarkable People, she shares gripping insights from the Menendez...

What does it take to stay grounded when the world feels increasingly disconnected and tech-driven? That’s the question at the center of this conversation with Baratunde Thurston. A cultural critic, outdoor explorer...

Behind every delayed diagnosis and dismissed symptom is a woman who deserved better. In this moving conversation, Guy Kawasaki talks with Rebecca Bloom, author of When Women Get Sick, about how women’s pain is too often...

What if the key to real leadership isn’t standing tall—but standing firm? In this episode, Brené Brown and Guy Kawasaki unpack the lessons behind her new book Strong Ground. From pickleball injuries to the physics of...

When democracies falter, it’s easy to lose hope. Harvard’s Erica Chenoweth reveals how organized, nonviolent resistance has repeatedly restored freedom where violence failed—and why democracy endures through the courage...

What happens when a world-class chef learns that success doesn’t taste like he imagined? David Chang—the culinary force behind Momofuku and author of Eat a Peach—joins Guy Kawasaki to talk about ambition, burnout...

Dr. Tom Frieden has spent his career on the front lines of public health, leading the fight against smoking, tuberculosis, influenza, and more as NYC Health Commissioner and CDC Director. In this episode of Remarkable...

Before you can lead others, you have to know what leads you. In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki talks with Robert Glazer — bestselling author of The Compass Within — about the hidden forces that shape...

What if the secret to organizational success isn’t another management fad but a return to the basics of how work actually gets done? Don Kieffer, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan and former Harley-Davidson executive, joins...

Jane Goodall transformed how we see the natural world and our place in it. In this tribute episode, Guy Kawasaki revisits their past conversations filled with humor, courage, and wisdom. Jane reflects on her early...

What happens when a former CIA operative turns bestselling novelist? Barry Eisler has the answer. In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki explores Barry’s transformation from covert missions to crafting...

What does it take to truly reinvent yourself? Ilana Golan knows. From breaking barriers in her career to building new paths where none existed, Ilana’s story is proof that reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s necessary...

What does it take to build a brand that dominates the mind—and outlasts the competition? Positioning strategist Laura Ries has the answer. As the president of Ries & Ries and co-author of the classic 22 Immutable Laws...

We’ve got a bonus episode for you on Remarkable People! This feedswap with Rapid Response features Canva co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht. For more than a decade, Canva has made design accessible to everyone. Now, as AI...

What happens when one man reshapes movies, television, e-commerce, and tech—then tells you exactly how he did it, flaws and all? That’s Barry Diller. From running Paramount Pictures and Fox to steering IAC and Expedia...

What if the path to building a lasting company isn't about explosive growth and quick exits? Dave Whorton, former venture capitalist, challenges Silicon Valley's "get big fast or die" mentality in this eye-opening...

What happens when the Secretary of State becomes a target for standing up to the most powerful person in America? Meet Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's fearless Secretary of State who has faced down violent mobs, presidential...

What happens when you combine groundbreaking genetic research with deep spiritual wisdom? Meet Francis Collins - the physician-geneticist who led the Human Genome Project, directed the NIH under five presidents, and...

What happens when a high school government teacher becomes America's most trusted voice on democracy? Sharon McMahon transformed from classroom educator to social media sensation by explaining politics with facts...

What if the secret to effective communication isn't adding more—but cutting ruthlessly? Harvard behavioral scientist Todd Rogers joins Guy to reveal the counterintuitive science behind writing that actually gets read...

Can cynicism actually be killing us? Stanford psychology professor Dr. Jamil Zaki reveals the shocking truth about how our negative assumptions about humanity are destroying our health, relationships, and success. In...

What drives us to seek revenge, and why does it feel so satisfying yet leave us worse off? Guy Kawasaki sits down with James Kimmel Jr., a lawyer turned behavioral science researcher who presents a radical...

What if the secret to better relationships isn't fixing problems but simply making people feel understood? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck reveals why validation—not agreement—transforms how we connect with others...

What if the secret to high-performing teams isn't hiring the smartest people, but creating the right environment? Vanessa Druskat, organizational psychologist and associate professor at the University of New Hampshire...