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Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks… and just might shape your life and career.
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Are You in a Cult? Red Flags from Amanda Montell’s “Cultish”
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Have you recently found yourself at a company offsite thinking …. Am I about to be indoctrinated into some freaky cult as soon as we circle back from this deep dive thought shower slash mandatory team yoga? The answer, to quote the title of a super mid rom com starring Ryan Reynolds, is…. Definitely Maybe. On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt B…
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What's on Taylor Swift's Bookshelf? Her Favorite Non-Fiction Books
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On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt AKA Dr. Books delves into the shelves of Taylor Swift’s bookcase, to discuss T Swi’s fave 3 books based on the real lives of real people. Part armchair therapist, part soothsayer, part pop culture historian — Dr. Books entertains a few working theories around just WHY Taylor might love these books. We’re tal…
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Ultimate Power Moves from Nancy Pelosi’s New Book
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On this episode of Book Wise, our host Britt Brewer AKA “Dr. Books” reviews Nancy Pelosi’s new book, The Art of Power. But fear not dear listeners, this is NO snooze fest book report. Dr. Books will explore the title through 3 of the biggest, boldest, most bada$$ power broker trade secrets as shared by Nancy Pelosi — one of the greatest power broke…
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On this episode of Book Wise, Britt opens up her third eye, dusts off her heart chakras, and delves into the meaning of life with radio veteran Gary Scott, currently a producer of the hit true crime series Small Town Dicks, and former longtime Program Director at KCRW — LA’s iconic public radio station. This cat knows his stuff. And Britt and Gary …
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This Book Reveals the Secret to a Meaningful Life
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On this episode of Book Wise, Jonathan Munk talks to Britt Brewer about a book that made a huge impact on both his life and career, “How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton Christensen. As always, our Book Wise hosts dig into the weeds — from death bed confessions, to what truly matters in life, and how the U.S. presidential race between Obama …
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Inside the Mind of a Sociopath: Patric Gagne’s “Sociopath”
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The term sociopath has long been considered a label given only to those living in the shadows of society — typically hardened, violent criminals. But those are the sociopaths who acted on their disorder. What about the sociopaths who don’t? The ones who perform surgery? Or get elected to office? Or hover a wee bit too close to you in line at Sweetg…
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J.D. Vance’s "Hillbilly Elegy": Who is Trump’s New Heir?
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Before J.D. Vance catapulted into the spotlight, he was a bestselling author. On this episode, we’ll give you the scoop on his 2016 book, “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis.” Britt Brewer is joined by BookClub CEO Jonathan Munk, who sets the scene for Vance’s upbringing in a small Ohio town hit hard by the decline of Ameri…
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"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell: Is Talent Overrated?
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On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer, A.K.A. “Dr. Books,” takes a call from a listener debating one of the timeless questions: is success more about talent or hard work? Dr. Books’ top recommendation to settle the debate is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. We break down success stories and answer questions like: What led to Fleetwood Mac's …
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“Educated” by Tara Westover: From Rural Idaho to Harvard
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On this episode of Book Wise, our host Britt Brewer A.K.A. “Dr. Books” takes a caller from the request line in search of an aspirational, hardscrabble, up-from-the-boot-straps type of book. Dr. Books’ ultimate suggestion is “Educated” by Tara Westover. But the good doctor pairs her final pick with some outstanding, aspirational memoir genre-type ru…
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5 Must-Read Books on Queerness as a Revolutionary Act ft. @jpreads6
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On this episode, Britt Brewer welcomes popular BookTok influencer John-Paul Kunrunmi (@jpreads6) to discuss groundbreaking titles on queerness by some of the most thought-provoking BIPOC authors of our time. What did bell hooks have to say about queerness? Is being queer really a revolutionary act? And what does sex have to do with politics? Britt …
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Michelle Obama's "Becoming": The Most Popular First Lady Memoir Ever
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In this exciting first edition of “Paging Dr. Books,” host Britt Brewer A.K.A “Dr. Books” opens up the request line to a book-loving caller on the hunt for an inspirational read. You can probably surmise from the name of the episode what title Dr. Books will ultimately recommend. However, before we delve into the Becoming of it all, let Dr. Books g…
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5 Must-Read Books for Aspiring Entrepreneurs ft. Degreed CEO David Blake
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On this episode, Britt Brewer sits down with the CEO of Degreed and Founder of BookClub, David Blake, to discuss the 5 books that defined his career, and helped to ignite his entrepreneurial spirit. The two engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from polarizing tech disrupters, to late 90s alt-rock, to the very essence of human dev…
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Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act": A Creativity Playbook?
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On this episode, Britt Brewer is joined by BookClub CEO Jonathan Munk. She walks him through the “Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin – a meditation of sorts on the intersection of creativity and commerce. And, much like the notoriously zen Rubin – Britt and Munk don’t shy away from philosophical debates over the very nature of creativity, …
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Introducing Book Wise: Leadership Through Books
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Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks… and just might shape your life and caree…
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Meet Book Wise Host (and Fellow Bookworm) Britt Brewer
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Britt Brewer, Sr. Director of Creative Experience at BookClub.com, takes a moment to welcome you to Book Wise.By BookClub.com
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Diana Nyad’s “Find a Way”: A 110-Mile Swim at Age 64
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On this premiere ep of BookWise, BookClub.com CEO Jonathan Munk and Sr. Director of Creative Experience Britt Brewer dive deep (pun intended) into Find a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman’s Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream, by famed swimmer, Diana Nyad. Nyad notably swam from Havana, Cuba, to Key West, Florida ( 110 miles - roughly 1936 football fie…
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5 Must-Read Books for Women in the Workplace ft. Samantha Dockser
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On this episode, Britt Brewer welcomes to the pod popular BookTok influencer Samantha Dockser to discuss trending titles grappling with the big, hot-button issues facing a thoroughly modern economy. How do you avoid burnout? Can certain brands of feminism be downright toxic to your fellow fem-aligned colleagues? What do halos have to do with Taylor…
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