This week’s episode of Outside Insights is a special one.

I had the chance to sit down with Peter Samuelson, film producer, philanthropist, and now, author of Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine. Before our conversation, I got an early read of the book (it officially released June 10), and I couldn’t put it down. It’s heartfelt, funny, profound, and packed with stories that will make you think a little deeper about your own life, and how you might use it to help someone else.

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Are You a Farmer or a Fisherman? A New Take on Purpose at Work

What if the secret to long-term success wasn’t the hustle, but the harvest?

This week on Outside Insights, I’m joined by Jonathan Stanley—purpose strategist, author of Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding, and surprise TikTok star with a viral story that proves empathy still wins in business (and in bookstores).

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Each year around this time, as college graduation season rolls around, I’m reminded of one of the questions I ask most often on the Outside Insights podcast: “What advice would you give your 21-year-old self?”

That early post-college chapter, full of odd jobs, uncertainty, and big questions, felt like a turning point in my own life. It marked the start of what I hoped would be my first “real” career move.

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What Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start Serving?
In Episode 58 of Outside Insights, I sit down with one of the most influential voices in business and leadership—Bob Burg, bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver.
We dive deep into what makes success sustainable, meaningful, and surprisingly simple: giving value first.

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What happens when you stop managing people like employees—and start treating them like internal entrepreneurs?

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