Jean Oelwang on Who and What Will You Love into Being? EP 164
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John R. Miles
4.7 • 779 Ratings
🗓️ 19 July 2022
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
- 0:00 Announcements
- 2:52 Introducing Jean Oelwang
- 4:43 Becoming founding CEO of Virgin Unite
- 8:35 Story of the Elders' creation
- 10:32 Magnetic moments
- 12:42 Interviewing President and Rosalyn Carter
- 15:23 The importance of adult play in partnerships
- 20:20 Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina discovered that CFCs destroyed the ozone layer
- 26:17 The first solar flight called Solar Impulse
- 30:52 Relationship of love in strong partnerships
- 34:34 Virtues on purpose
- 36:56 Epidemic of chronic loneliness
- 41:00 Importance of systems change
- 44:19 Forming of the B-Team
- 48:51 TED's Audacious Project
- 56:23 Last Mile Health
- 1:00:03 Why the millions of moments matter
- 106:37 Wrap up and synthesis
Where you can find Jean Oelwang: * Virgin Unite: https://unite.virgin.com/unite/person/jean-oelwang * Plus Wonder: https://pluswonder.org/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeanOelwang * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanoelwang/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginUnite * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-oelwang/ Links from the show * My interview with Jeff Walker on the importance of collaboration in systems change: https://passionstruck.com/jeffrey-c-walker-collaboration-systems-change/ * My interview with Sara Mednick Ph.D. on the power of the downstate and its impact on performance and health: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/ * My interview with Katy Milkman Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/ * My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/ * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.: https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/ * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m
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| 0:00.0 | Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast. |
| 0:03.1 | Love was at the center of all of these companies. |
| 0:05.6 | And I think John, we're taught to think that we can have love in a company. |
| 0:09.7 | We have to just focus on the goal. It has to be transactional. |
| 0:12.8 | And I think that's such a mistake. |
| 0:14.8 | Because when you build love and deep connection at the center of a company, |
| 0:19.5 | of a partnership, of movement to change the world, |
| 0:22.8 | that's what's going to keep that bond strong. |
| 0:25.1 | And that's what's going to bring really light and joy into our lives. |
| 0:29.0 | Are these deep connections that we build and one another? |
| 0:31.7 | Welcome to Passion Struck. |
| 0:33.2 | Hi, I'm your host, John Armiles. |
| 0:35.0 | And on the show, we decipher the secrets, |
| 0:37.8 | tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people |
| 0:41.2 | and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. |
| 0:45.9 | Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality |
| 0:50.3 | so that you can become the best version of yourself. |
| 0:53.3 | If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. |
| 0:58.5 | We have long form interviews the rest of the week with guest ranging |
| 1:02.5 | from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, |
| 1:07.2 | scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. |
| 1:11.0 | Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck. |
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