Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who... 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
This is a special encore presentation of the very first episode of Blue Sky! This conversation with David Gardner first... more
Today, Lee Ellis is an acclaimed and accomplished author and leadership coach. But in 1967, while flying a combat mission... more
Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson served twenty years in the United States Navy before becoming a columnist and author. His latest... more
Lee Woodruff and her husband Bob were, in many ways, on top of the world. She was with her children... more
This is a special encore edition of an episode which first aired in March of 2023. In the time since... more
Known in the science community primarily for her work as a geneticists and epidemiologist with a focus on oncology, Immaculata... more
The husband and wife team of Mary Louise and Bruce Cohen have impressive backgrounds in law and government and for... more
At a time in her life that should have been one of her happiest – just prior to her wedding... more
Dr. Liz Henry is highly-regarded professional in the fields of pediatrics and parenting and in this Blue Sky conversation, she... more
Note for Encore Presentation: This episode originally dropped in April of 2023 and in the time since, you’ve no doubt heard... more
Alexandra “Lexi” Hudson was raised by a philosopher father and a mother who is a recognized manners expert. As a... more
Tim Fitzpatrick learned about healthcare the hard way, as a long-term inpatient undergoing a battery of surgeries to address injuries... more
Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson served twenty years in the United States Navy before becoming a columnist and author. His latest book, If... more