#134. The Cool Kids

Today we talk about Baby Metal, a popular Japanese Kawaii-Metal band. We talk about Asian countries re-appropriating Western culture such as Heavy Metal music and why its controversial to some. We talk about the concept of "being cool" and the need to fit into a tribe during our youth. We share our opinions on what "cool" actually means and talk about "artsy fartsy" people versus those truly rebelling against the status quo. We also compare American players to European players in the NBA. We speculate on the cultural differences that might account for the perceived difference in problematic behaviors on and off the court. We get into the idea of American exceptionalism and question if that sort of attitude is really only unique to Americans. We ask if Americans are less humble today than they were in the past and how a rich economy attracts better talent. We talk about the immigrant work mentality and if foreigners have an advantage over the local residents of a country like the US when it comes to chasing the American dream. We also talk about growing up rich vs growing up poor and what we would change about the way we were raised. ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Follow Us On Instagram: @thehonestdrink_ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Email: [email protected] Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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#133. Gabor Holch: Beneath The Armor

Gabor Holch is an intercultural leadership coach, speaker and author. He has coached public leaders, CEO’s and high-level decision makers in some of the largest multinational companies in over 25 countries. A former diplomat, he holds degrees in international relations, diplomacy and certifications in several assessment and coaching methodologies. His latest book "Dragon Suit" is available now. Today we discuss our human responses towards isolation, change, identity crises and technology. We talk about its affect on our careers and personal life. We talk about the power of confronting the very real question of "what is wrong with me?". We get into the difficulties of adjusting back to normal life after an acute crisis, how it may strip you of self-confidence and how these changes result in a feeling of lost identity. We talk about life's upward and downward curves, the "suit of armor" executives wear to hide their insecurities and when it might be good to show vulnerability at work and home. We are reminded not to define ourselves based on temporary weakness in our abilities. We discuss the perceived threats and benefits of AI, how many people have bosses that are now algorithms, and human fascination with fear and technology. We also get into Gabor's latest book "Dragon Suit" which exposes the complicated human stories of expat life in China over the last several years and the revealing lessons and struggles learned from his clients curated throughout his coaching career. ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Follow Us On Instagram: @thehonestdrink_ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Email: [email protected] Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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#127. Jonathan Rechtman: The Noise

Jonathan Rechtman is one of the worlds top Chinese-English simultaneous interpreters and communication coach. He has served as interpreter for multiple Presidents, Prime Ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities and Nobel Prize winners. He has also coached some of the most influential business leaders helping them with high-stakes communication skills. He is a co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate and is passionate about helping people cross more than just linguistic barriers, but to create connection, trust and find meaning in our pursuits. Today he shares stories about his career as an interpreter, we analyze how we’re interpreting the world around us, the idea of transmission loss and the quality of which we are interpreting our lived experience. We talk about being present, being aware and intentional with our life and the balance between being prepared and reactive. We talk about the widening gaps in our understanding of each other and the cycles of peace and war. We talk about high-stakes investor pitch meetings, remembering to be human and how AI may force all of us to find answers about ourselves sooner than we’d like. We also talk about interpreting what truly matters in your life and making meaning out of all the noise. ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Follow Us On Instagram: @thehonestdrink_ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Email: [email protected] Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili or anywhere you get your podcasts.

88分钟
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