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The Profile Classic: 100 Couples Share Their Secrets to a Successful Relationship
 • Polina Pompliano
How to Become More Likable Using 9 Techniques From the World’s Most Charismatic People
 • Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, the Most Likable Person In the World
 • Polina Pompliano
14
The Profile Dossier: Amaryllis Fox, the ex-CIA agent performing the most clandestine operations
 • Polina Pompliano
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Interviews

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Zus Health CEO Jonathan Bush on Getting Targeted by Wall Street’s Most Feared Activist Investor
Watch now (47 mins) | “Failure is good for you, but it’s not fun.”
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Polina Pompliano
Ezra, the Cancer Screening Startup, Is Bringing Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Secrets to the Public
Ezra founder Emi Gal shares his insights on how full-body MRI scans could transform early cancer detection & how Bryan Johnson helped spark the…
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Polina Pompliano
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How CAVA’s Founders Built a $15-Billion Fast-Casual Empire
CAVA co-founder Ted Xenohristos shares his insights on constant iteration, building a brand people love, and knowing when to step aside to let an expert…
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Polina Pompliano
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Meet Evan Mawarire, the Pastor Who Stood Up to a Dictator
Mawarire reflects on the power of ordinary people to drive change, the sacrifices of speaking truth to power, and the courage it takes to challenge…
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Polina Pompliano
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The Immortal Anthony Scaramucci
Scaramucci has never been one to accept defeat, and his latest bet—doubling down on Bitcoin—might just be his boldest yet.
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier

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The Profile Dossier: James Cameron, the Director Behind Hollywood’s Most Expensive Films
“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
1
The Profile Dossier: David Sedaris, the Writer Fusing Humor with Pain
“Everything’s funny eventually.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
1
The Profile Dossier: Josh Waitzkin, the Man Who Can Master Any Craft
“Growth comes at the point of resistance.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
2
The Profile Dossier: Daniel Amen, the Psychiatrist Offering Practical Tools for a Healthier Brain
“Don’t believe everything you hear — even in your own mind.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
The Profile Dossier: Ms. Rachel, the YouTube star that toddlers love
She has been described as “the Beyoncé for kids.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
The Profile Dossier: Stephen King, the Master of Suspense
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Brian Grazer, the Producer Leading a Curious Life
"Life isn’t about finding the answers, it’s about asking the questions.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
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Alexis Derickson
The Profile Dossier: Nicholas Sparks, the Master of Tragic Love Stories
“By definition, all love stories have to end in tragedy."
 • 
Polina Pompliano

Learning Guides

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9 Techniques to Help You Become a ‘Master of Disaster’ in Any Crisis
This is a deeply-reported, practical guide on crisis management.
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Polina Pompliano
3
How to Become a Master Negotiator Using These 7 Practical Negotiation Techniques
This is the most practical guide to everyday negotiation.
 • 
Polina Pompliano
12
How to Become More Likable Using 9 Techniques From the World’s Most Charismatic People
Learn how to command attention by becoming the most charismatic person in the room.
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Polina Pompliano
43
11 Public Speaking Techniques from the World’s Greatest Speakers
This is a deeply-reported, practical guide on public speaking techniques from the world's greatest speakers.
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Polina Pompliano
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10 Interview Techniques From the World’s Best Interviewers
This is the most comprehensive and practical guide on interviewing techniques from the world's very best conversationalists.
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Polina Pompliano
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10 Practical Pieces of Advice for First-Time Parents
"Parenting is the most important job we’ll ever do and the one for which we are least prepared."
 • 
Polina Pompliano
8
100 Couples Share Their Secrets to a Successful Relationship
“Love is not just an emotion; it is a skill. It has to be worked on; sharpened regularly.”
 • 
Polina Pompliano
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