Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who... more
In this very special edition of “the mini podcast with major optimism,” host Bill Burke confesses to falling off the... more
David McCullough got the idea for The American Exchange Project (AEP) after a cross-country trip showed him how diverse and... more
While studying acting in college, Erica Halverson decided that while she loved the theater, being on stage would not be... more
When Earl B. Hunter’s son was seven years old, he took him on three-month, multi-state camping. It was a positive,... more
On this month’s installment of “A Bit of Blue Sky,” and in honor of National Optimism Month, host Bill Burke... more
Sal Khan is one of the great innovators in education and in this Blue Sky episode, he discusses his book,... more
Leslie and Richard Strauss are a husband-and-wife team who oversee Spirit Series, an innovative educational program in which young students... more
Business school professor and author Amy Edmondson shares her views on how we can make our workplace more productive, enriching,... more
On this installment of “A Bit of Blue Sky,” host Bill Burke describes five books he recommends that will help... more
Neal Foard is an accomplished marketing expert and storyteller. On this episode, Neal describes why, after helping build household name... more