Perennial Meditations

In this episode, I speak to Matthew Barzun the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go. Matthew is a former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden and served as President Obama’s National Finance Chair. He has always been fascinated with how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. In the conversation, Matthew and I discuss:The constellation mindset Downsides of the traditional pyramid mindset The importance of broadening our perspectiveWhy we should embrace uncertaintyHow to think about wisdom and much moreConnect with Matthew Barzun:Homepage: matthewbarzun.com/Twitter: twitter.com/matthewbarzunFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Show Notes

In this episode, I speak to Matthew Barzun the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go. Matthew is a former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden and served as President Obama’s National Finance Chair. He has always been fascinated with how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. 
In the conversation, Matthew and I discuss:
  • The constellation mindset 
  • Downsides of the traditional pyramid mindset 
  • The importance of broadening our perspective
  • Why we should embrace uncertainty
  • How to think about wisdom and much more

 Connect with Matthew Barzun:

 Follow In Search of Wisdom:
Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

What is Perennial Meditations?

Perennial Meditations is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode delivers a quote, a meditation, and a practice—inspired by the writings of Stoics, Saints, and Sages. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.