Greatness Machine

217 | Katy Milkman | How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 19, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Katy engage in a captivating conversation covering a range of topics. They explore how Katy’s passion for research ignited during her undergraduate studies and delve into the motivations behind her pursuit of behavioral economics. Katy opens up about her purpose in writing her book, How to Change: The Science of…

TGM Classic | Brian Robertson | Holacracy: A Management System Designed For Humans

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 17, 2023 /

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Brian Robertson, seasoned entrepreneur, organization builder, recovering CEO, and developer of holacracy, a management practice that promises to embrace people’s individual humanity, autonomy, and creative problem-solving capacities. In this episode, Brian and I talked about: Meet Brian: Brian J. Robertson created Holacracy and founded HolacracyOne,…

Darius Classic | The Biggest Lie in the Whole World

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 14, 2023 /

In today’s show, Darius shares HOW discovering your core values and leading a purpose-filled life will resolve this conundrum for you. In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine LIVE. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is…

216 | Henk Rogers | Bringing Tetris to the World, Saving the Planet, and More!

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 12, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Henk discuss the factors that contributed to the massive success of The Black Onyx as the pioneering role-playing game in Japan. They also delve into Henk’s four missions in life, emphasizing his commitment to creating positive change through technology, sustainability, and the power of human potential. In this episode, Henk…

TGM Classic | David Osborn | Fuel for Success: Like Father, Like Entrepreneur

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 10, 2023 /

Join Darius and David as they map out the unusual path of an entrepreneur, and discuss why money should be more of a means to a goal rather than a goal in and of itself. In this episode, David and I talked about: Meet David: David Osborn was raised in Europe and educated in Great…

215 | What Are You Attached to That You Are Willing to Let Go Of?

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 7, 2023 /

Join me in this captivating episode, where I explore the emotional rollercoaster of success, failure, and the unexpected changes that exposed the depth of my attachments. Prepare to delve into the depths of self-reflection and gain valuable insights into the potential limitations and opportunities that arise from our attachments. In this episode, I talked about:…

214 | Sean Magennis | The Key to Transformation: Unlocking Your Infinite Possibilities

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 5, 2023 /

In this thought-provoking episode, Darius and Sean delve into the importance of recognizing our responsibilities and the impact we can have on society and ourselves. They also share some insights into the transformative power of resilience and reinvention, especially during challenging times, and how support networks can make all the difference. In this episode, Sean…

TGM Classic | John Lee Dumas | Discovering Your Common Path to Uncommon Success

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 3, 2023 /

Join Darius and JLD as they light the spark that will help you ignite your business and take it to new levels! In this episode, JLD and I talked about: Meet JLD: JOHN LEE DUMAS (JLD) is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire. Past guests include Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran,…

213 | Stacy Madison | Reviving the Art of Snacking: The Story of a Snack Revolution

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 30, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Stacy delve into her inspiring journey from clinical social worker to food cart entrepreneur. They discuss Stacy’s bold transition and the challenges she faced attracting customers despite the negative perception of carts. They explore the secrets of successful brand-building and the importance of customer understanding during pivotal moments. In this…

212 | Michael Bungay Stanier | How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 28, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Michael reveal the secrets behind building strong working relationships, the power of coaching to drive behavior change, and the art of navigating organizational change. Michael will also share insights from his new book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, offering valuable strategies for creating impactful connections and embracing transformation. In…