Remarkably Candid: Insights from Guy Kawasaki 6 | 31

Amy and Kim sit down with the remarkable Guy Kawasaki , Chief Evangelist at Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast . The conversation delves into Guy's storied career, his insights on leadership, and his newest book, Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference . They explore the concept of being remarkable, the importance of saying yes, and the value of grit, growth, and grace in both personal and professional life. With humor and candor, Guy shares anecdotes from his journey, offering listeners valuable lessons on how to make a difference and lead a meaningful life. Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast . Episode Links: Transcript Guy Kawasaki Books | Guy Kawasaki Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast Think Remarkable | Guy Kawasaki Guy Kawasaki | Substack Is There Better Than Better | Ellen Langer Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck Mindset | Carol Dweck Kim Scott: The Power of Radical Respect and Candor | YouTube The Problem With Passion 3 | 9 | Radical Candor Beyond 'Sorry': How to Apologize and Mean It 6 | 22 | Radical Candor Connect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Kim and Amy introduce guest Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist, author and host of the Remarkable People podcast . (00:03:31) The Power of Saying Yes Guy discusses his "default to yes" philosophy and its impact on his career. (00:07:29) Defining Remarkable Exploring what it means to be remarkable and how everyone can make a difference. (00:12:29) Jane Goodall on Remarkable People The serendipitous chain of events that led to Jane Goodall being the first podcast guest. (00:16:42) The Importance of Environment in Growth How the right environment is crucial for fostering a growth mindset. (00:22:02) The Difference Between Passion and Interest Challenging the definition of passion, and the idea that interests can evolve into passions. (00:25:23) Get Interested in Your People A personal story that illustrates the importance of sharing interests with others . (00:31:40) Dealing with Stereotypes Personal experience with racial stereotyping and advice on handling it with humor and grace. (00:40:14) Connecting with People of Opposing Viewpoints The approach of asking “how” instead of “why” to foster understanding in difficult conversations. (00:44:48) Be Curious, Solve Problems, Do Good Stacey Abrams' mantra and how it aligns with the themes in Guy’s book. (00:47:34) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Advice on recognizing and overcoming imposter syndrome. (00:57:02) The Art of Making Decisions Right Focus on making decisions right, not just making the right decision. (01:01:26) Lessons in Motivation A story about mistaken identity and the unexpected sources of motivation. (01:07:44) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices