Chloe Valdary shares her unique way of thinking about – and training others – in the field of diversity and... more

Bill Burke hosts this first-ever installment of “A Bit of Blue Sky.”  In this shorter episode, Bill explains that on... more

This is an encore presentation of the 50th episode of Blue Sky, when Bill was joined by someone who has... more

Don Carpenter has spent the bulk of his career working on youth development.  Today he’s executive director of the Rural... more

When Olivia Clarke was first diagnosed with cancer and began treatment, she looked for ways to keep her spirits up... more

November is Gratitude Month at the Optimism Institute and this episode wraps up our celebration while kicking off Thanksgiving weekend. ... more

Kevin Adler grew up with a beloved uncle, Mark, who never forgot to send him a Hallmark card on his... more

In a culture that celebrates competence and achievement, we often label people struggling to get things done as “lazy,” “disorganized,”... more

Melissa Connelly had a rocky start to her high school career, being placed in her school’s truancy program after missing... more

Jamie Metzl is one of the world’s leading authorities on the implications of the intersecting AI, genetics, and biotechnology revolutions... more