David Aaker: “Father of Modern Branding” and AMA Marketing Hall of Fame® Inductee

Leon Panetta: Presidential Chief of Staff, CIA Director, and Secretary of Defense: This week's Remarkable Person is Leon Panetta. Leon had humble beginnings, his parents were Italian immigrants who owned a walnut farm in the Carmel Valley of California. He's had an impressive career as an attorney, White House Chief of Staff for Bill Clinton, Director of the CIA for Barack Obama, and he was the twenty-third secretary of defense. He authored Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace. He has experienced Washington and American politics from the inside and he's not afraid to share his opinions. He's principled and stood up for his beliefs against power. Leon's story is one that you won't want to miss. Enjoy Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast with Leon Panetta. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

51 min listen

Roy Yamaguchi: James-Beard award winner, flyin’ Hawaiian, and culinary comic: This episode’s guest on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast is Roy Yamaguchi, the founder of Roy’s Restaurants, Tavern by Roy Yamaguchi, and Eating House 1849. Roy was born and raised in Japan but now lives in Hawaii. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is also a television personality who starred in six seasons of Hawaii Cooks with Roy Yamaguchi on PBS. He has won many awards including the James Beard “Best Pacific Northwest Chef” Award in 1993. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

52 min listen

Dr. Robert Cialdini: The Godfather of Influence: Bob Cialdini is a professor emeritus at Arizona State University. He influences almost every marketing, evangelism, and sales decision that Guy Kawasaki makes. His book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, is the guiding light for how Guy conducts business—and in many ways how Guy lives his life. In short, Cialdini is the “godfather of influence.” He is to changing people’s minds what Martha Stewart is to changing people's lifestyle. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

43 min listen

Phil Zimbardo: Social Psychologist and Professor: Dr. Phil Zimbardo, the psychologist behind The Stanford Prison Experiment, looks back at how the experiment was planned, what Dr. Zimbardo's role was and what he would do differently in this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

32 min listen

Wee Man: Pro Skater, Actor, and Comedian: Jason Acuna, better known by his stage name, Wee Man, is a skateboarder, actor, tv personality, and stuntman. As you'll learn, he's far deeper than a funny guy in movies. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

36 min listen

Jane Goodall: Biologist, Teacher, and Inspiration: Jane Goodall shares remarkable lessons from her life abroad and talks about current issues such as climate change and her hope for the future in this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

29 min listen

Steve Wozniak: Pirate, Co-founder of Apple, and Hardware Wizard: Meet Steve Wozniak - better known simply as Woz. He's the co-founder of Apple, a pirate, computer geek, hardware wizard, and cultural icon. If you're reading this on an Apple product, you have Woz to thank. Learn more about Woz on this interesting episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

51 min listen

Andrew Yang: Crazy Smart Asian and 2020 Presidential Hopeful: Meet Andrew Yang, 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate. He's not a politician, he's a parent, patriot, and entrepreneur. He's known as "the internet's favorite candidate" with super fans calling themselves The Yang Gang. Could Andrew Yang be the future President of the United States? In this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast, Guy finds out where Andrew stands on some important issues. It's never been more important to research our Presidential candidates and to vote. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

32 min listen

Shaun Tomson: Surfer, Code Maker, and Flow Evangelist: Meet Shaun Tomson, one of the greatest surfers of all time. Surfing is a great metaphor for life. Fall off the board and afraid to get back on? Soak in Shaun's Code designed to spread positive energy and encourage self-confidence in this week's episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People. The world needs more people like Shaun. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

47 min listen

Margaret Atwood: Mirth and Writing Magic with Canada's Favorite Author: Have you ever wondered how Margaret Atwood writes books? In this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast she explains her tactics and techniques. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

33 min listen

Sir Ken Robinson: Creativity Expert, Author, and Viral Ted Speaker: On this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki interviews Sir Ken Robinson whose viral TED talk, Do Schools Kill Creativity, has been watched over 65 million times. An expert in creativity and innovation, Robinson shares why he thinks school is stifling children's creativity in favor of math. His delightful stories mixed with gold nuggets of wisdom will truly entertain and inspire you. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

91 min listen

Melanie Perkins, CEO and Co-Founder of Canva: This week's remarkable person is Melanie Perkins, CEO of Canva. Melanie co-founded the start-up from her mother’s living room. Canva, an online design software company, is based in Australia, thousands of miles from tech’s Silicon Valley power corridor. Getting a meeting—much less funding—proved tough. Perkins heard “no” from more than 100 investors. Let's listen to Melanie talk about how Canva got its humble beginnings and how she handled all the no's that they heard over the years. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

49 min listen

Shane Claiborne - Social Activist, Author, and Speaker: What can you do to make the world a better place? Listen to Guy Kawasaki interview social activist Shane Claiborne and be inspired by his ideas on hope, where the change we need is going to come from and much more. Another compelling episode of the Remarkable People podcast is just a click away. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

46 min listen

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston - Japanese American Internment Camp Survivor, and Memoirist: A conversation about racism in America with author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston who was forced to live in a Japanese concentration camp in California during World War II. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

39 min listen

Esther Wojcicki: Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a super-family: Esther Wojcicki — “Woj” to her many friends and admirers — is famous for three things: Teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of students Raising three daughters who have each become famously successful as, the CEO of YouTube, the Founder and CEO of 23andMe, and a top medical researcher Inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Woj’s secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Simple lessons, but the results are radical. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

54 min listen

Arianna Huffington: Thriving, Redefining Success, and Creating a Life of Well-Being: Are you interested in thriving, not merely surviving? This episode's remarkable person is Arianna Huffington. She is the queen of thriving--that elusive and seemingly oxymoronic combination of health, wealth, and happiness. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

16 min listen

Stephen Wolfram: Physicist and Youngest MacArthur Award Winner: Have you ever wondered what it's like to get a PhD in Physics at twenty and win a MacArthur Award at 21? You'll get to find out with this episode's interview of Remarkable People with Stephen Wolfram. Saying he is a "physicist" is like saying Labron James is a "basketball player." If you're a math geek, you've probably used a product he created called Mathematica. He's also built a knowledge engine called Wolfram Alpha that you have used in Siri, Alexa, Bing, or DuckDuckGo. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

68 min listen

Guy Kawasaki: How to Be a Remarkable Speaker: In this week's Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki will share his best tips for being a remarkable speaker from decades of experience to fast-track your speaking. You'll be getting standing ovations in no time. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

13 min listen

Trailer: Introducing Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People. Launching December 4th. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

2 min listen

Learn from UCSC Coronavirus Team on Remarkable People: Learn from the UCSC Coronavirus Team this week on Remarkable People. The UCSC Genomics Institute has been working around the clock to combat the coronavirus. Guy Kawasaki led a discussion on the pioneering research and results. Learn about how UCSC is accelerating research on SARS-CoV-2 virus for diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

58 min listen

Gary Vaynerchuk: Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Author: Investor, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk is this week's guest on Remarkable People. Gary Vee is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, speaker, author, and investor. He started in his father’s liquor-store business, but his goal is worldwide domination--and buying the New York Jets. His current focus is Vaynermedia, a digital ad agency with large brands such as Pepsi and General Electric as clients. There’s an interesting factoid you’ll learn in this episode. Guess who’s Facebook stock he bought and made a killing on? If you’re interested in social media, entrepreneurship, communication, and kicking butt, this is the episode of Remarkable People for you. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

43 min listen

Chris Bertish: Big-wave surfer, trans-Atlantic paddle boarder, speaker, and author: This week's guest is Chris Bertish: big-wave surfer, trans-Atlantic paddle boarder, speaker, and author. Among his many accomplishments, he won the 2010 Mavericks Big Wave Invitational surfing contest. He almost died that day, but he didn’t let that minor detail stop him. And he’s a Guinness World Record holder.” by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

66 min listen

Julie Packard: Ocean Lover, Philanthropist, and Conservationist: Julie Packard is the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and an international leader in the field of ocean conservation. She is also a leading voice for science-based policy reform in support of a healthy ocean. Can you guess what sea animal she’d like to come back as? Stay tuned, and you’ll soon find out. Her philosophy is to learn something every day, work with great people, and motivate them to make the world a better place. Listen to Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast and be inspired by Julie Packard. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

56 min listen

Martha Stewart: Crafter, Baker, and Empire-Maker: Martha Stewart created a personal brand long before anyone with a phone and Instagram account could do it. Everyone who uses social media for branding and promotion can learn from her. Martha is a household name and the original “influencer.” by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

7 min listen

David Aaker: “Father of Modern Branding” and AMA Marketing Hall of Fame® Inductee: This week on Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki interviews David Aaker, hailed the “Father of Modern Branding,” serves as Vice-Chair at Prophet, a global marketing and branding consultancy. He’s a recognized authority on branding, has developed several recognizable concepts including the Aaker brand vision model and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the science of marketing. In 2015, David Aaker was inducted into the American Marketing Association Hall of Fame for his lifetime achievements in marketing. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

51 min listen

Andrew Zimmern: Award-Winning Chef, World Traveler, and TV Host: This week on Remarkable People, Guy interviews James Beard winning Chef Andrew Zimmern. You may know Andrew from one of his many TV shows, Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List, or his latest, What’s Eating America. You'll love this lively conversation about food, culture, and life. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

70 min listen

Suzy Batiz, Founder of Poopourri, Innovator, and Creative Spirit: You'll be inspired by this resilient entrepreneur. Suzy Batiz is the founder and CEO of Poo-Pourri and is on Forbes list of America’s richest self-made women and she faced many struggles and challenges along her journey. This episode is more about spiritual evolution than business success. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

52 min listen

David Ige: Governor of Hawaii: Governor David Y. Ige was sworn in as the eighth governor of the State of Hawai‘i on December 1, 2014. Governor Ige is focused on improving the lives of Hawaiʻi’s people and making the islands a place future generations choose to call home. He is increasing affordable housing, reducing homelessness, moving toward the state’s 100% renewable energy goal, and remodeling public education to prepare students for the innovation economy of the 21st century. Under his leadership, the state has aggressively moved to ensure financial sustainability and enable future growth. He believes that we can achieve our shared goals because we have always been better together than alone. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

40 min listen

Dr. Sinan Aral: MIT Professor and Social-Media Scientist: Dr. Sinan Aral is the David Austin Professor of Management and Professor, Information Technology and Marketing at MIT. He’s a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University. He has Master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and Harvard University. And he has a PhD from MIT. He recently published a book out called The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health--and How We Must Adapt. In short he is an expert in social media and its impact on society. We cover a lot of ground in this interview including: - The structural reform of social media - Data portability between platforms - The tension between security and privacy - The inexplicable reality of the Tik Tok deal - The wisdom and madness of the crowd - How to determine if a social media account is a bot - The psychology of online ratings - Why false news spreads faster, farther, and deeper than truth - The implication by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

64 min listen

The Art of Perseverance: This bonus episode of Remarkable People features practical and tactical for entrepreneurs and small businesses to persevere during the pandemic. There isn't any pixie dust or singing kumbaya while holding hands. We're talking do-or die-decisions. Buckle up and get real advice from Guy Kawasaki based on his experiences working in Silicon Valley. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

9 min listen

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