Never Stand Still Podcast

Never Stand Still

Never Stand Still with Dan Schulman
I'm Dan Schulman, the President and CEO of PayPal. Welcome to Never Stand Still, a podcast focused on conversations with other leaders and executives about business, innovation and entrepreneurship. I start each morning practicing martial arts because it brings me balance and focus. But it's also taught me scores of life lessons, including "If you stand still, you're asking to be hit." And I've applied that lesson throughout my career, not just in business, but in life. And that's the inspiration for this show.
Ibram X. Kendi on the Survivor’s Mindset
Our society is facing an overdue reckoning with racial injustice. Author and professor Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discusses eliminating racial inequity and injustice, and speaking up for and defending yourself.
Feb 1, 2022
28 min
Howie Mandel on the Art of the Pivot
We can all learn from our mistakes. Comedian Howie Mandel discusses being okay with failure, saying “yes” instead of “no”, and his book, Here’s the Deal.
Jan 25, 2022
41 min
Maria Sharapova on the Best Piece of Advice She’s Ever Received
In sports, and in life, no matter how hard you push yourself physically, success most often comes when your mind is focused. Maria Sharapova discusses why tennis is a mental game, what she’s learned from her coaches, and how her tennis success has translated to business success.
Jan 18, 2022
37 min
Arianna Huffington on Overcoming the Pressure to be a Supermom
Oftentimes, the pressure to be “always on” can lead to burnout. Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington discusses her upbringing, how her love of learning has influenced her decisions, motherhood, and why we need to prioritize our wellbeing.
Jan 11, 2022
38 min
Matthew McConaughey on Taking Risks
In business and in life, you can’t always control what’s going to happen, but you can control how you react to it. Actor Matthew McConaughey discusses taking risks, listening to your instincts, the evolution of his acting career, and his book, Greenlights.
Jan 4, 2022
33 min
Suzanne Ehlers on Overcoming the Position of Underdog
One of the most valuable lessons we learn in life is that it isn’t always fair. Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of The Malala Fund, discusses gender equality, changing a system that wasn’t built for you and how to turn a position of weakness into a strength.
Dec 14, 2021
32 min
Beth Paretta on Working Hard for What you Have
The challenges we face have the potential to shape how we approach life. Paretta Autosport CEO Beth Paretta discusses breaking gender barriers in auto racing and why she views life as a glass “three-quarters full.”
Dec 7, 2021
34 min
Tory Burch on Leading With Purpose
The presence of purpose in business can transform the process of working toward a goal. Fashion designer, philanthropist, and businesswoman Tory Burch discusses the art of leading with her heart, and the power of leading with passion and purpose.
Nov 30, 2021
28 min
Introducing Season Four of Never Stand Still
We're excited to announce a new season of Never Stand Still. PayPal's President and CEO Dan Schulman explores some of the guiding principles he's learned in martial arts and interviews world-class CEOs, creators, and change-makers about how those philosophies apply to their lives as they perform at the top of their game. Season four guests include Mark Cuban, Maria Sharapova, Tory Burch, Matthew McConaughey, Howie Mandel, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and more. Check back on November 30th for the first episode.
Nov 23, 2021
2 min
Salesforce Founder & CEO Marc Benioff on Compassionate Capitalism and His First Piece of Software
Marc Benioff, the founder and CEO of Salesforce, talks about his first job cleaning jewelry cases, writing and selling his first piece of software, and how he built and operationalized Salesforce’s core values from day one of the company’s founding.
Dec 1, 2020
25 min
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