Episode
Thinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
38:52
Published: Tue May 25 2021
Description
Every now and then, I get to meet someone who sees the world differently. Matthew Barzun is one of those people. He was early to see opportunities that others didn’t - in the internet, in political fundraising and even as US Ambassador. Put simply, Matthew helps us see the world differently. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
In this podcast, the speaker shares his vision of a world where people wake up inspired, feel safe and fulfilled by their work.
00:00 - 01:45 (01:45)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker shares his vision of a world where people wake up inspired, feel safe and fulfilled by their work. He talks about publishing individuals and ideas that contribute to the greater good and take us a little closer to that ideal world.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares their experience of witnessing a distinct kind of leadership where people give away power instead of sharing it, which ultimately leads to a sense of unity among the team.
01:45 - 08:18 (06:32)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of witnessing a distinct kind of leadership where people give away power instead of sharing it, which ultimately leads to a sense of unity among the team.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The traditional model of political fundraising involves seeking max contributions from a few major donors, but micro-donations from many people can be more lucrative.
08:18 - 14:30 (06:12)
Summary
The traditional model of political fundraising involves seeking max contributions from a few major donors, but micro-donations from many people can be more lucrative. This approach, pioneered by President Obama's campaign, allows more people to participate and can result in higher overall funds raised.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker compares relaxed driving to open-mindedness, stating that just as it's important to check all mirrors and look around while driving, it's crucial to be open to different perspectives and ways of thinking.
14:30 - 21:08 (06:37)
Summary
The speaker compares relaxed driving to open-mindedness, stating that just as it's important to check all mirrors and look around while driving, it's crucial to be open to different perspectives and ways of thinking.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast episode explores the challenges and innovations in the creation of the first mobile phones.
21:08 - 26:54 (05:46)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the challenges and innovations in the creation of the first mobile phones. From the bulky car phone to the first flip phone, we see how dialing a number while driving presented a challenge that was solved with a new approach.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker recounts how she learned to ask questions, listen to answers and ask for help at a young age.
26:54 - 31:14 (04:19)
Summary
The speaker recounts how she learned to ask questions, listen to answers and ask for help at a young age. She also reflects on the importance of being specific when recalling happy childhood memories.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker enjoys learning from older people and values getting in "the little boat" to absorb knowledge, while also acknowledging that many people in positions of power tend to lecture and not learn from others.
31:14 - 35:29 (04:15)
Summary
The speaker enjoys learning from older people and values getting in "the little boat" to absorb knowledge, while also acknowledging that many people in positions of power tend to lecture and not learn from others.
EpisodeThinking Differently with Matthew Barzun
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker talks about passing out in public and being caught by a security guy who she wakes up to, feeling both humiliated and relieved.
35:29 - 38:46 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker talks about passing out in public and being caught by a security guy who she wakes up to, feeling both humiliated and relieved. She then makes her way to the bathroom as people saw what happened.