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The Art of Excellence — 124 episodes

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Frank Weisser: High trust at mach speed

2

Aron Ralston: Turning Boulders into Blessings

3

Aimee Boorman: Coaching Simone Biles beyond medals and perfection

4

Elizabeth Rowe: Former Principal Flutist on Redefining Excellence Beyond the Spotlight

5

Stanley McChrystal: Four-star General (Ret.) on character and leadership

6

Dr. Kwane Stewart: CNN Hero of the Year and Founder of Project Street Vet

7

Michael Grab: Rock Balancing Artist on Making the Impossible Possible

8

Dean Koontz: 500 million books sold and counting

9

James Lawrence "aka" Iron Cowboy: 100 full distance triathlons in 100 days

10

Adam Galinsky: Unlocking the formula to inspiring leadership

11

Diane Boyd: Wildlife biologist and wolf conservationist

12

Laurie Santos: The Happiness Professor on the science of well-being

13

Don Lemon: Award winning broadcast journalist and media trailblazer

14

Guy Snodgrass: Former naval aviator, TOPGUN instructor, and speechwriter for Secretary of Defense James Mattis

15

Craig Foster: My Octopus Teacher Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker

16

Adrian Newey: Greatest Formula 1 race car designer ever

17

Maurice Ashley: Chess Grandmaster, glass ceiling breaker, life philosopher

18

Gary Hunt: Ten-time world champion cliff diver

19

George Mumford: Psychologist, elite performance coach, and mindfulness guru

20

BJ Miller: Palliative medicine physician and educator on life and death and everything in between

21

Kara Swisher: Tech journalist, digital media entrepreneur, and pioneer

22

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: Wildlife ecologist and first black woman to host a TV nature show

23

Daniel Goleman: How to use Emotional Intelligence to Achieve an Optimal State Every Day

24

Kristin Harila: Mountain Climbing World Record Holder

25

Amy Edmondson: Harvard Business School Professor and Leadership Guru on the Art of Failing Well

26

Chris Voss: Former top FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group

27

Jason Belmonte ("Belmo"): Greatest Bowler of All Time

28

Bubba Watson: Professional golfer and two-time Masters champion

29

Frans Lanting: Internationally Renowned Wildlife and Nature Photographer

30

Carol Tomé: Chief Executive Officer of UPS

31

Bob Waldinger: Psychiatrist, Professor, Zen Master, Happiness Guru

32

John Mather: Nobel Laureate in Physics and senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope

33

Cindy Timchal: Winningest Coach in Division I Women's Lacrosse History

34

Will Guidara: Restaurateur Extraordinaire and Hospitality Innovator

35

David Copperfield: Magician, Entertainer, Storyteller

36

James Burrows: King of Sitcoms

37

Marshall Goldsmith: The Father of Executive Coaching

38

Bertrand Piccard: Psychiatrist, pilot, explorer, adventurist, environmentalist, and humanitarian

39

Gary White: Water.org and WaterEquity Cofounder and CEO

40

Andre Rush: Celebrity chef and yes, that guy with the 24-inch biceps

41

Jack Garcia: Undercover FBI Agent

42

Robert O'Neill: Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden

43

Barry Sonnenfeld: Director, Producer, Cinematographer

44

Monica Aldama: 14 national cheerleading championships and counting

45

Eileen Collins: First female pilot and commander of a Space Shuttle

46

Katharine Hayhoe: Climate scientist and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy

47

Maya Gabeira – Big wave surfing legend

48

Howard Shore: Academy Award-winning composer

49

Erin Brockovich: Consumer advocate and environmental activist

50

Ed Stafford: Extreme adventurer, explorer, and reality TV competitor

51

Francis Collins: Director of the National Institutes of Health

52

Robert Lefkowitz: Nobel Laureate in chemistry

53

BJ Fogg: Behavior Scientist and Expert on Habit Formation

54

Jim McKelvey: Co-Founder of Square on Art, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

55

John Mackey: Founder and CEO of Whole Foods

56

Jimmy Wales: Founder of Wikipedia

57

Al Roker: Weatherman, TV producer, journalist, and author

58

Jim McCloskey: Founder of Centurion Ministries and father of the innocence movement

59

Sarah Frey: The Pumpkin Queen of America

60

Deepak Chopra: Medical Doctor, Spiritual Advisor, and Mindfulness Guru

61

Scott Boras – Baseball Power Agent

62

Alain Robert: The "French Spiderman"

63

Colin Follenweider: One of Hollywood's top stuntmen

64

David Fajgenbaum: Chasing a cure for the rare Castleman Disease

65

Steve Case: AOL founder and Revolution CEO

66

Victor Vescovo: Record setting adventurer and explorer

67

Alan Alda: Actor, Director, Author, Communications guru

68

Ben Lecomte: Ultra endurance swimmer and environmental activist

69

Terry Fator: Ventriloquist, comedian, impressionist and singing sensation

70

Dan Buettner: Blue Zones Founder and Longevity Explorer

71

Charles Schwab: The big entrepreneur looking out for the small investor

72

Safi Bahcall: Physicist, Biotech Entrepreneur, Organizational Behavioral Guru

73

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astrophysicist and Master of the Universe

74

Jon Dorenbos: Former NFL star, magician, and survivor

75

Steve Schwarzman: Co-founder and CEO of Blackstone

76

Jill Heinerth: Underwater Cave Explorer

77

Cindy Eckert: Serial healthcare entrepreneur behind the "female Viagra"

78

Rich Karlgaard: Publisher of Forbes

79

Chris Wilson: From a life in prison to a life of purpose

80

Eduardo Strauch: Andes Mountains plane crash survivor

81

Jerry Colonna: VC-turned executive leadership coach

82

Roger McNamee: Tech investor, musician, activist

83

Joe De Sena: Founder and CEO of Spartan

84

Ep 41: Albert–Laszlo Barabasi: Unlocking the formula for success

85

Seth Godin: Marketing Maven

86

Ben Saunders: Extreme Polar Explorer

87

Mark Tercek: The Nature Conservancy CEO

88

Clint Harp: Craftsman, TVman, Journeyman

89

Scott Hamilton: Champion on and off the ice

90

Beth Comstock: Disrupter, Innovator, Change Agent: The Former Vice Chair at GE

91

Doug Bernstein: Founder and CEO of toy company Melissa and Doug

92

Daniel Negreanu: World-Renowned Poker Legend

93

Scott Jurek: Ultrarunning Legend Conquers the Appalachian Trail

94

Nicola Benedetti: Vibrant Violin Virtuoso

95

Josh Blue: Uber-talented comedian with cerebral palsy

96

"The Birdman" Jeb Corliss: Fearless BASE Jumper

97

Cat Hoke: Defying the Odds: Giving Current and Former Convicts, Herself, and the Rest of US a Second Chance

98

Kristin Beck: A Navy SEAL, a Purple Heart, and a Transgender Activist

99

Daniel Pink: Behavioral science guru and bestselling author

100

Bill Browder: Superstar investor turned human rights activist

101

Christian Picciolini: Reformed White Supremacist now leading the fight against extremism

102

Nik Wallenda: Living Life High on the Wire

103

Lonnie Johnson: Serial Inventor: From Super Soakers to Solar Systems

104

Scott Kelly: Astronaut Extraordinaire

105

Morten Andersen: Professional Football Hall of Fame Kicker

106

Alan Eustace: Record-Setting 26 Mile Free Fall Jump

107

Anders Ericsson: The Expert on Experts

108

Jeff Seder: The scout behind Triple Crown winner American Pharoah

109

Jon Sebastiani: Krave Jerky Founder and serial food entrepreneur

110

Seth Goldman: Co-Founder of Honest Tea

111

Dave Perkins: Master Whiskey Entrepreneur

112

Rich Wilson: Record-Setting Solo Sailor

113

Morris Robinson: Opera Star

114

Doug Ammons: Kayaking Pioneer

115

Kevin Gillespie: Celebrity Chef

116

Marquis Grissom: Baseball Legend

117

Jay Faison: Serial Entrepreneur and Visionary Philanthropist

118

Steve Koonin: Atlanta Hawks CEO and Marketing Mastermind

119

Mandy Rae Krack – Fearless, Freediving Phenom

120

MIchael Coles: The Cookie King

121

Sid Mashburn: Men's Fashion Aficionado with Southern Hospitality

122

Raj Raghunathan: Happiness Guru

123

Andrew Skurka: Extreme Backpacker, Extreme Adventurer and Extremely Happy

124

Strauss Zelnick: Media Mogul, Turnaround Artist, Fitness Buff