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Blue Sky
Blue Sky
The Optimism Institute

Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who... more

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Episodes

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Bestselling Author and Podcast/TV Host Kelly Corrigan on Why She Believes There Is “A Pretty Big Payoff to Every Hard Moment”

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

19 Dec 2024 · 57 minutes
Don Carpenter on Closing “The Aspirations Gap” with Rural Youth

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

11 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
Olivia Clarke Describes Her Passion for Helping Herself and Others Find Humor in Their Battle with Cancer

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

04 Dec 2024 · 49 minutes
Special Episode for Gratitude Month, Featuring Reflections on Gratitude from Bill Burke and Blue Sky Alums

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

27 Nov 2024 · 37 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: Kevin Adler Discusses His New Book, 'When We Walk By,' and Explains Why He’s Optimistic About Our Ability to End Homelessness in America

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

21 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
Sucheta Kamath Describes Her Optimistic Approach to Enhancing the Lives of Others Through Executive Function Training

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

13 Nov 2024 · 58 minutes
Melissa Connelly Describes Her Optimistic Journey From Eighth Grade Truant to CEO of OneGoal

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

30 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
Author Jamie Metzl on His New, Optimistic Book, “Superconvergence”

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

23 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: Motley Fool’s David Gardner on Optimism and Investing, Entrepreneurship, and More

This is a special encore presentation of the very first episode of Blue Sky!  This conversation with David Gardner first... more

17 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Lee Ellis on Taking Lessons Learned as a Vietnam POW to Shape a Lifetime of Leadership

Today, Lee Ellis is an acclaimed and accomplished author and leadership coach.  But in 1967, while flying a combat mission... more

09 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson Shares His Pragmatic and Optimistic Views on America’s Founding Ideals and How They Can Guide Us to a Better Future

Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson served twenty years in the United States Navy before becoming a columnist and author.  His latest... more

02 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
Lee Woodruff on Her Family’s Extraordinary Story of Optimism and Resilience in the Face of Tragedy

Lee Woodruff and her husband Bob were, in many ways, on top of the world.  She was with her children... more

25 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: David Novak on the Role of Optimism in How Leaders Lead

This is a special encore edition of an episode which first aired in March of 2023.  In the time since... more

19 Sep 2024 · 55 minutes
Immaculata De Vivo Discusses the Optimism of Scientists and the Remarkable Research Findings in Her Book, “The Biology of Kindness”

Known in the science community primarily for her work as a geneticists and epidemiologist with a focus on oncology, Immaculata... more

11 Sep 2024 · 50 minutes
Mary Louise and Bruce Cohen on Supporting Skilled Refugees Through Their NGO, Talent Beyond Boundaries

The husband and wife team of Mary Louise and Bruce Cohen have impressive backgrounds in law and government and for... more

04 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
Christina Menkemeller on Facing Adversity, Finding Purpose in Suffering, and Lifting the Lives of Others

At a time in her life that should have been one of her happiest – just prior to her wedding... more

28 Aug 2024 · 46 minutes
Pediatrician, Parent Coach and Best-Selling Author Dr. Liz Henry Shares Her Optimistic Approach to Raising Kids and Building Strong Families

Dr. Liz Henry is highly-regarded professional in the fields of pediatrics and parenting and in this Blue Sky conversation, she... more

21 Aug 2024 · 46 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: Kevin Kelly on His Book, 'Excellent Advice for Living' and His Long-Held Belief That, “Over the Long Term, the Future Is Decided by Optimists.”

Note for Encore Presentation:  This episode originally dropped in April of 2023 and in the time since, you’ve no doubt heard... more

15 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
Author Alexandra Hudson on Her Book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves'

Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson was raised by a philosopher father and a mother who is a recognized manners expert.  As a... more

07 Aug 2024 · 43 minutes
Tim Fitzpatrick’s on His Company’s Inspiring Mission to Empower Patients Through Virtual Reality

Tim Fitzpatrick learned about healthcare the hard way, as a long-term inpatient undergoing a battery of surgeries to address injuries... more

31 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
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Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson served twenty years in the United States Navy before becoming a columnist and author.  His latest book, If... more