When it comes to making a real difference, being remarkable isn’t about fame or titles—it’s about how you show up for others and yourself. Kim and Amy are joined by Guy Kawasaki—chief evangelist at Canva, bestselling author, and host of the Remarkable People podcast—to talk about what it really means to be remarkable. Guy shares stories from his book Think Remarkable and reflects on how growth, grit, and grace can help us create meaningful work and stronger relationships. From learning to embrace imposter syndrome, to saying “yes” when opportunity knocks, to finding joy in unexpected places (like surfing and parenting), Guy offers practical guidance for anyone who wants to make a difference. Tune in and discover how to bring more meaning—and more remarkable moments—into your life.



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Guy Kawasaki



  
Books | Guy Kawasaki 



  
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast 



  
Think Remarkable | Guy Kawasaki



  
Guy Kawasaki | Substack



  
Is There Better Than Better | Ellen Langer 



  
Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck



  
Mindset | Carol Dweck



  
Kim Scott: The Power of Radical Respect and Candor | YouTube



  
The Problem With Passion 3 | 9 | Radical Candor



  
Beyond 'Sorry': How to Apologize and Mean It 6 | 22 | Radical Candor



  
Remarkably Candid: Insights from Guy Kawasaki 6 | 31






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Chapters:



(00:00:00) Introduction

Amy and Kim introduce Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist, author and host of the Remarkable People podcast. 



(00:03:02) Power of Saying Yes

Guy discusses his “say yes" philosophy and its impact on his career.



(00:06:54) What It Means to Be Remarkable

What it means to be remarkable and how everyone can make a difference.



(00:09:26) Being Remarkable with Jane Goodall 

The story of Jane Goodall writing his foreword and being on the podcast. 



(00:16:04) Growth Mindset & The Right Environment 

How the right environment is crucial for fostering a growth mindset.



(00:20:59) Passion, Interests & Ikigai  

The value of exploration and interests over forced passion.



(00:24:05) Get Interested in Your People 

Lessons from taking up kids’ interests and parallels to leadership.



(00:29:43) Dealing with Stereotypes

Personal experiences and learning to respond with humor or candor.



(00:37:40) Bridging Viewpoints 

Understanding opposing perspectives by asking how instead of why.



(00:42:02) Grace, Grit, & Growth

Connecting with Stacey Abrams and her alignment with Guy’s book.



(00:47:07) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Advice on recognizing and overcoming imposter syndrome.



(00:53:45) Making Decisions Right

Focus on making decisions right, not making the right decisions.



(00:55:52) Lessons in Motivation

A story about mistaken identity and unexpected sources of motivation.



(01:00:40) Conclusion
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Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler

How to Be Remarkable: Growth, Grit, and Grace with Guy Kawasaki 7 | 40

NOV 5, 202563 MIN
Radical Candor: Communication at Work

How to Be Remarkable: Growth, Grit, and Grace with Guy Kawasaki 7 | 40

NOV 5, 202563 MIN

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When it comes to making a real difference, being remarkable isn’t about fame or titles—it’s about how you show up for others and yourself. Kim and Amy are joined by Guy Kawasaki—chief evangelist at Canva, bestselling author, and host of the Remarkable People podcast—to talk about what it really means to be remarkable. Guy shares stories from his book Think Remarkable and reflects on how growth, grit, and grace can help us create meaningful work and stronger relationships. From learning to embrace imposter syndrome, to saying “yes” when opportunity knocks, to finding joy in unexpected places (like surfing and parenting), Guy offers practical guidance for anyone who wants to make a difference. Tune in and discover how to bring more meaning—and more remarkable moments—into your life. Get all of the show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadicalCandor.com Episode Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcript Guy Kawasaki Books | Guy Kawasaki  Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast  Think Remarkable | Guy Kawasaki Guy Kawasaki | Substack Is There Better Than Better | Ellen Langer  Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck Mindset | Carol Dweck Kim Scott: The Power of Radical Respect and Candor | YouTube The Problem With Passion 3 | 9 | Radical Candor Beyond 'Sorry': How to Apologize and Mean It 6 | 22 | Radical Candor Remarkably Candid: Insights from Guy Kawasaki 6 | 31 Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Amy and Kim introduce Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist, author and host of the Remarkable People podcast. (00:03:02) Power of Saying Yes Guy discusses his “say yes" philosophy and its impact on his career. (00:06:54) What It Means to Be Remarkable What it means to be remarkable and how everyone can make a difference. (00:09:26) Being Remarkable with Jane Goodall The story of Jane Goodall writing his foreword and being on the podcast. (00:16:04) Growth Mindset & The Right Environment How the right environment is crucial for fostering a growth mindset. (00:20:59) Passion, Interests & Ikigai The value of exploration and interests over forced passion. (00:24:05) Get Interested in Your People Lessons from taking up kids’ interests and parallels to leadership. (00:29:43) Dealing with Stereotypes Personal experiences and learning to respond with humor or candor. (00:37:40) Bridging Viewpoints Understanding opposing perspectives by asking how instead of why. (00:42:02) Grace, Grit, & Growth Connecting with Stacey Abrams and her alignment with Guy’s book. (00:47:07) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Advice on recognizing and overcoming imposter syndrome. (00:53:45) Making Decisions Right Focus on making decisions right, not making the right decisions. (00:55:52) Lessons in Motivation A story about mistaken identity and unexpected sources of motivation. (01:00:40) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices