Gillian Tett is a bestselling writer, journalist and chairman of the US editorial board at the Financial Times. She has a PhD in social anthropology and it’s this anthropological perspective that has played such a key part in her award-winning journalism and inspired her brilliant new book, Anthro Vision. She’s best known for predicting the […]
Preview of The Art of Work: highlights from Work Interrupted
How can we build a work life that brings some meaning, fun and even joy? In this preview of The Art of Work, Christina offers highlights from the two seasons of Work Interrupted. Tech entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan talks about how she livened up a boring project with live rabbits. Artistic Director of English National Ballet […]
Daisy Buchanan, award-winning journalist, author and podcaster on desire and ambition
“It only counts as being brave if you’re scared. I’m really, really scared.” Daisy Buchanan talks about sexual desire, being broke, envy and how to own your ambition.
David Bodanis, bestselling author and futurist on how nice guys (and girls) can win
“The trick is to make your boring side of the table the best side of the table”. David Bodanis talks about how to write a bestseller, how to spot a toxic workplace and how nice guys (and girls) can win.
Viv Groskop, writer and stand-up comedian on money, power and finding fun at work
“What kind of shit sandwich do you do want to eat?” Viv Groskop talks about money, power, the shock of a blank diary and finding fun at work, even in a pandemic.
Guy Spier, investor and bestselling writer on money, markets and shame
Guy talks about his journey from wannabe Gordon Gekko to reflective “value investor” via Jungian analysis and some big bumps in the road