Episode
E162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
1:40:02
Published: Thu Jul 21 2022
Description
Malcolm Gladwell is an author who across his six bestsellers has sold millions and millions of books, and his podcast Revisionist History is listened to by millions and millions of listeners every week. Malcolm blessed us with his insights on everything on how to deal with regrets to how to keep the memory of our loved ones alive, from America’s mass incarceration crisis to what was Steve Jobs actually good at? Malcolm’s book, The Bomber Mafia, is out now in paperback, and his podcast, Revision History, is currently releasing its seventh season. Topics: Early years How did you learn humility When did you know you'd be a journalist? The impact location has on your career Are people that work too much happy? If you could make an amazing contribution to society at the cost of your happiness? The key to Innovation is delusion and lucky timing The importance of timing The power of writing Public speaking tactics Are you an emotional person? Why some relationships last and other don’t Feedback & meaningful work Why too much information is bad Is alcohol bad? Last guest question Malcolm: https://www.instagram.com/malcolmgladwell/ https://mobile.twitter.com/gladwell Malcolms book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bomber-Mafia-Story-Set-War/dp/024153500X Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/diaryofaceo Sponsors: BlueJeans - https://www.bluejeans.com/ Huel - https://my.huel.com/Steven
Chapters
Stephen Bartlett discusses the importance of feeling a sense of belonging and making a contribution to society in order to achieve happiness.
00:00 - 01:47 (01:47)
Summary
Stephen Bartlett discusses the importance of feeling a sense of belonging and making a contribution to society in order to achieve happiness. Neglect and isolation can lead to harm and reduce the quality of life.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on their childhood in a place where there was no fear or broader anxieties, and they were able to indulge their curiosity and read lots of books.
01:47 - 16:38 (14:51)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their childhood in a place where there was no fear or broader anxieties, and they were able to indulge their curiosity and read lots of books. However, they discuss the difference between benign neglect and lack of parental involvement and how situational and environmental factors impact outcomes.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker explores the relationship between happiness and self-actualization.
16:38 - 22:13 (05:34)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker explores the relationship between happiness and self-actualization. He delves into the idea that while happiness may represent itself differently for different people, self-actualization is a key factor in achieving a sense of fulfillment.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The language of happiness should go hand in hand with the contribution an individual makes to the world.
22:13 - 31:31 (09:18)
Summary
The language of happiness should go hand in hand with the contribution an individual makes to the world. Personal contentment may not always matter as people can still make enormous contributions without achieving happiness.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Sometimes sheer serendipity allows innovators to turn their frustrations into a successful idea.
31:32 - 38:24 (06:52)
Summary
Sometimes sheer serendipity allows innovators to turn their frustrations into a successful idea. This can happen when unexpected events create opportunities that were otherwise unnoticed.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Happiness comes from striving towards a meaningful goal while being challenged and surrounded by loved ones, and the ultimate goal is just a thing that gives us orientation.
38:25 - 43:47 (05:21)
Summary
Happiness comes from striving towards a meaningful goal while being challenged and surrounded by loved ones, and the ultimate goal is just a thing that gives us orientation. However, when it comes to handling money, people are extremely conservative and it takes a long time to warm up to new ideas.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The author discusses how their curiosity has played a role in shaping their writing style and how it is a habit that should be exercised regularly, not just a personality trait.
43:47 - 54:45 (10:58)
Summary
The author discusses how their curiosity has played a role in shaping their writing style and how it is a habit that should be exercised regularly, not just a personality trait.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Creating a memorable story requires delivering a strong punchline and making sure the end of the experience is just as strong as the peak.
54:45 - 1:02:04 (07:18)
Summary
Creating a memorable story requires delivering a strong punchline and making sure the end of the experience is just as strong as the peak. Top YouTubers and big tech companies have harnessed this psychological principle to create memorable and successful customer experiences.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Reflecting on his own father's death, the speaker shares how the opportunity to reflect on someone over an extended period of time can clarify one's thoughts about the person and their legacy.
1:02:04 - 1:17:35 (15:31)
Summary
Reflecting on his own father's death, the speaker shares how the opportunity to reflect on someone over an extended period of time can clarify one's thoughts about the person and their legacy. He also talks about the importance of not casting someone out, and how expressions of anger do not necessarily indicate a relationship's failure.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the significance of employee retention and company culture for a thriving organization.
1:17:35 - 1:25:20 (07:45)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the significance of employee retention and company culture for a thriving organization. He acknowledges the negative impacts of spineless virtue signaling and scared CEOs on employee retention and suggests that reverse engineering the company's mission can help in building the company's culture and creating a sense of community among employees.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Norms around female alcoholic consumption have changed dramatically over the past 50 years with a great expectation for women to match men drink for drink in colleges and universities.
1:25:20 - 1:35:31 (10:10)
Summary
Norms around female alcoholic consumption have changed dramatically over the past 50 years with a great expectation for women to match men drink for drink in colleges and universities. Meanwhile, heavy drinking today is more centered around binge-consumption and over-consumption, especially among young people.
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker expresses his gratitude towards people doing essential but thankless tasks such as janitors, cleaners, and nurses but admits he has neglected to thank them enough in the past.
1:35:31 - 1:39:49 (04:17)
Summary
The speaker expresses his gratitude towards people doing essential but thankless tasks such as janitors, cleaners, and nurses but admits he has neglected to thank them enough in the past. The interviewer acknowledges the rarity of actively listening to people, which the speaker exemplifies.