Let Me Save You 25 Years

How often do the best leaders lead by example, not title? This week Shawn is joined by podcast host and the CEO of Calm, David Ko, to unpack the power and discipline behind the Shawnism: “Rarely Pull the CEO Card.”

In a noisy world where everyone’s eager to be heard, slow down, ask better questions, and practice the lost art of presence. Talk less. This week Shawn sits down with executive producer, philanthropist, and CEO of Explore.org, Charles Annenberg, to explore the overlooked power of listening.

When life knocks you off balance, do you fight it—or learn to roll with it? In this episode, Shawn sits down with renowned fitness personality, Steve Cook, to unpack the reason why adaptability might just be the most underrated superpower you can build.

If emotions drive your behavior, mastering them just might change your life. This week Shawn Nelson talks with Dr. Travis Bradberry—bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and The New Emotional Intelligence—to break down the hard truth behind personal growth: It’s not complicated, but it is hard.

Your life isn’t defined by what happens to you—it’s defined by the decisions you make in response. This week Shawn sits down with author, keynote speaker, and podcaster, John R. Miles, to unpack the Shawnism: The Quality of Your Decisions Determines the Quality of Your Life.

Look at any object and there is a business behind it—probably a dozen or more. Look at any activity—there is a business behind it. Probably a dozen or more. There’s a million ways to make a million bucks. This week, Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, business mogul, and one of the most influential investors in the world, Mark Cuban, to talk about the art of choosing the right business path, preparing a plan for success, and adapting to the bumpy ride that it may entail.

What does it really mean to “Be Michael Jordan” in your own life and career? This week Shawn catches up with author and executive coach, JM Ryerson, to explore the mindset of becoming invaluable—to your organization, your family, and everyone around you—and how to earn it, even if you already “own it.”

Business never happens in isolation—there are always larger trends, technologies, demographics, and movements shaping the world around us. This week Shawn invites Alexander McCobin, Founder and CEO of Liberty Ventures Network, onto the show to break down the Shawnism: “Connect the Context.”

Sometimes safety nets don’t just hold you back—they quietly pull you under. This week Shawn sits down with actor, writer, and producer, David Dastmalchian, for a conversation about the Shawnism, “Ditch the Safety Net.”

Failure isn’t final… unless you let it be. This week Shawn sits down with Samir Mezrahi—the hilarious mind behind Zillow Gone Wild—to explore the surprisingly freeing truth behind the idea: “Fail Successfully.“

Sometimes perspective is everything, and you likely wouldn’t trade your problems for anyone else’s if you really knew the full story. This week Shawn welcomes the hilarious comedian, actress, and viral legend behind the iconic nail salon video, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, to talk about the Shawnism: “Be Thankful for the Problems That You Have.“

Confidence isn’t something you have, it’s something you decide to live with. This week Shawn is joined by world-renowned violinist, dancer, and creative powerhouse, Lindsey Stirling, to talk about the Shawnism: “Choose Confidence.“