Behind the business: stories of risk, resilience & leadership from the world’s top performers.

Joined October 2025
"What's the best advice you've ever received?" Julian Scadden didn't mention business strategy, leadership, or success. His answer was five simple words—and they changed everything. 🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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The summit isn't the finish line. Ryan Rivard explains why more climbers die on the way down—and why reaching your goal is only half the journey. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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The "Death Zone" isn't just about thinner air—it's about losing the ability to think clearly. Ryan Rivard explains why even experienced climbers can make decisions they never would at sea level. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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The deadliest part of Mount Everest isn't always what people think. Ryan shares a story that highlights how dangerous high altitude can be—and how quickly a routine decision can become life-threatening. 🎥 Full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Ryan's biggest lesson from climbing Mount Everest wasn't about endurance. When the summit looked impossible, he stopped thinking about the top. He focused on the next 10 steps. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #mindset #motivation
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Most people think climbing Everest is one long hike. Ryan Rivard explains what it really takes to reach the summit—and why the final push alone takes 12 hours. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #everest #mountaineering #adventure
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You don't climb Mount Everest expecting a good night's sleep. Ryan Rivard says sleeping at extreme altitude feels like you're suffocating. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #clearedfortakeoff #Everest #Altitude
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The conversations that matter most about your leadership... are probably happening when you're not in the room. 🎧 Rich Bracken on Cleared For Takeoff.
The best leaders aren't the ones who never make mistakes. They're the ones who know what to do after they happen. 🎧 Rich Bracken on Cleared For Takeoff.
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The biggest leadership blind spot? Believing your team experiences you the same way you experience yourself. 🎧 Rich Bracken explains why emotional intelligence changes everything on Cleared ForTakeoff.
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What if trying to be perfect is making you less resilient? It's a question most of us never think to ask. 🎧 Rich Bracken explores why on Cleared For Takeoff.
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Everyone talks about AI replacing people. Rich Bracken argues AI should do the opposite. If AI saves you 30 minutes today, use it to strengthen relationships—not just finish more tasks. That's where the real advantage is. 🎧 Full episode: Cleared For Takeoff
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EQ may be one of the most valuable skills you can invest in—for your career, your leadership, and your relationships. 🎧 Full episode: Cleared For Takeoff #RichBracken #EQ #IQ
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The higher you climb in leadership, the easier it becomes to carry stress in silence. According to Rich Bracken, that's exactly what fuels burnout. Great leaders don't pretend everything is fine—they learn how to manage it. 🎧 Full episode: Cleared For Takeoff
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What if the advice given to millions of women had unintended consequences? Dr. Paul Nystrom shares a perspective on hormones, aging, and long-term health. #WomensHealth #Hormones #Health #Podcast #DrPaulNystrom
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Trying harder isn't always the answer. Dr. Paul Nystrom says most people focus on the wrong variable when trying to lose weight. #WeightLoss #Health #Nutrition #Podcast #DrPaulNystrom
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How much of the nutrition advice we've heard for decades is actually backed by science? Dr. Paul Nystrom shares a perspective that challenges a very common belief. #Nutrition #Health #Wellness #Podcast #DrPaulNystrom
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How much of what we believe about nutrition is based on health... and how much is based on something else? Dr. Paul Nystrom shares a perspective that gets people talking. #Nutrition #Health #Wellness #Podcast #DrPaulNystrom
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Why do some researchers refer to Alzheimer's as "Type 3 Diabetes"? Dr. Paul Nystrom shares a perspective that connects brain health, nutrition, and metabolism. 🎙️ Dr. Paul Nystrom's episode is live today. #BrainHealth #Health #Nutrition #Podcast #DrPaulNystrom
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How much trust should we put in the words printed on food packaging? Dr. Paul Nystrom says that's a bigger question than most people realize. #Health #Nutrition #Wellness #Podcast #DrPaulNystrom
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