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Never Stand Still

Never Stand Still

By 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.
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World-Renowned Cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Music as a Cultural Connector

Never Stand StillSep 22, 2020

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Salesforce Founder & CEO Marc Benioff on Compassionate Capitalism and His First Piece of Software

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 01, 202025:08
Fortune 500 Board Member, Advisor, and Author Shellye Archambeau on Being “Unapologetically Ambitious”

Fortune 500 Board Member, Advisor, and Author Shellye Archambeau on Being “Unapologetically Ambitious”

Shellye Archambeau shares her journey to becoming a CEO, her plea for business leaders to use their power, and how she came up with the title of her book, “Unapologetically Ambitious.”

Nov 11, 202030:20
MercadoLibre Co-Founder Marcos Galperin on the Future of Payments

MercadoLibre Co-Founder Marcos Galperin on the Future of Payments

Marcos Galperin, co-founder of MercadoLibre, discusses how he conceptualized the Latin American eCommerce platform, the dramatic impact of COVID-19, and his goals for the future of payments.

Oct 21, 202024:29
Banco Santander Executive Chairman Ana Botín on Combining the Wisdom of Age with the Spirit of Youth

Banco Santander Executive Chairman Ana Botín on Combining the Wisdom of Age with the Spirit of Youth

Ana Botín, executive chairman at Banco Santander, discusses how she built a culture at Santander with inclusion at the core, how she views public-private sector partnerships, and the experience she gained after being asked to leave the company by her father.

Oct 07, 202032:25
World-Renowned Cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Music as a Cultural Connector

World-Renowned Cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Music as a Cultural Connector

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his purpose as a musician, why it’s not as painful to learn something if you do it incrementally, and how we can emerge from the pandemic with an understanding of what we want in our society long-term.

Sep 22, 202049:15
Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David on Embracing Intersectionality and Advocating for Marginalized Communities

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David on Embracing Intersectionality and Advocating for Marginalized Communities

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David discusses how he’s advancing equality, focusing on multiply marginalized communities, pushing for an increased understanding of the ways identities intersect, and protecting Americans’ right to vote.

Sep 09, 202029:59
Nike CEO John Donahoe on Human Potential, Leadership Lessons, and Defeats

Nike CEO John Donahoe on Human Potential, Leadership Lessons, and Defeats

PayPal Chairman and Nike President and CEO John Donahoe shares how Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It,” encompasses the power of human potential, which leadership lessons he takes from his favorite coaches, and how he navigated a challenging moment in his career.

Aug 25, 202037:49
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Dawn Porter On Telling Other People’s Stories

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Dawn Porter On Telling Other People’s Stories

Trilogy Films Founder and documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about her latest film, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” her role in telling other people’s stories, and how she followed her own passion.

Aug 11, 202029:39
WNBA Player Diana Taurasi on Success and Staying Grounded

WNBA Player Diana Taurasi on Success and Staying Grounded

WNBA Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of a personal circle of supporters, showing up on time, working hard, and using your voice to advocate for others.

Jul 29, 202023:40
Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant on The Importance of Financial Dignity

Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant on The Importance of Financial Dignity

Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of financial dignity, combating systemic racism, his proposal for a New Marshall Plan, and building bridges.

Jul 08, 202045:47
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright On Leading with Diplomacy

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright On Leading with Diplomacy

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Madeleine Albright discusses her path to becoming the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, why human rights are “everyone’s business,” and how she views current world issues.

Oct 31, 201946:36
DICK’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack On Businesses’ Responsibility To Lead

DICK’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack On Businesses’ Responsibility To Lead

On this episode of Never Stand Still, DICK’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack talked about how he eventually fell in love with the family business he never wanted to run, and how a national tragedy shaped his view of businesses’ responsibility to help solve societal issues.

Oct 01, 201923:28
Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman On Running Towards Opportunities

Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman On Running Towards Opportunities

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman shared two important perspectives: that it’s important to run towards opportunities, and that companies should focus on customers, rather than competitors, to stay ahead of the curve.

Aug 27, 201927:41
Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson On The Human Touch In Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson On The Human Touch In Healthcare

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson shared the personal experiences that led him to pursue a professional career in healthcare and how his organization is leveraging emerging technology to improve the patient experience and prioritize prevention.  

Aug 06, 201946:06
CNBC’s “Mad Money” Host Jim Cramer On Doing Work You’re Proud Of

CNBC’s “Mad Money” Host Jim Cramer On Doing Work You’re Proud Of

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Jim Cramer shared thoughts on the intersection of business and creativity, how he spots companies that are “winners,” and why perseverance and integrity will get you where you want to go. 

Jul 16, 201928:20
World Cup & Olympic Champion Abby Wambach On Finding Your Inner Wolf

World Cup & Olympic Champion Abby Wambach On Finding Your Inner Wolf

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Abby Wambach shared the key moment that led to her “Wolfpack” movement, how her large family taught her teamwork, and why she decided to turn one of her lowest points into the best thing that ever happened to her. 

Jun 25, 201933:54
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner On Compassionate Management, Having A To Learn List, And More

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner On Compassionate Management, Having A To Learn List, And More

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke to Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn. I enjoyed hearing his perspectives on compassionate management, what’s on his list of things to learn, the trends he’s seeing for the future of work, how he’s overcome challenges in his career, and more.
May 22, 201927:47
S1E12: Ellevest CEO and Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck

S1E12: Ellevest CEO and Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck

On the final episode of Never Stand Still season one, I spoke with Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest. It was inspiring to hear about Sallie’s passion for engaging more women in investing, her no-nonsense attitude for making the workplace more diverse, and her move from Wall Street to startups.
Nov 13, 201834:09
S1E11: Author and Creative Adviser Joanna Coles

S1E11: Author and Creative Adviser Joanna Coles

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Joanna Coles, author of “Love Rules” and former Chief Content Officer at Hearst Magazine. I enjoyed hearing about her early passion for writing and the role she thinks trust plays in today’s media landscape. Since filming this episode, Joanna has joined CBS This Morning as their creative adviser. I’m looking forward to seeing her impact on their newsroom!
Oct 30, 201827:47
S1E10: Levi Strauss & Co. President & CEO Chip Bergh

S1E10: Levi Strauss & Co. President & CEO Chip Bergh

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Chip Bergh, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., about the life lessons he learned in the military, how our liberal arts educations shaped the way we lead as CEOs, and the importance of being a champion for your customers.
Oct 16, 201833:28
S1E9: American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern

S1E9: American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, about the incredible work they are doing in the wake of Hurricane Florence, her journey from the business world into nonprofits, and leading with your heart as well as with your head.
Oct 04, 201824:04
S1E8: The RealReal Founder & CEO Julie Wainwright

S1E8: The RealReal Founder & CEO Julie Wainwright

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Julie Wainwright, CEO and founder of one of the fastest growing online luxury consignment retailers, The RealReal. After overcoming significant personal and professional setbacks, Julie reclaimed her career and is now on track to lead a billion dollar business. We discussed the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity and how she rediscovered her sense of purpose.
Sep 25, 201832:46
S1E7: Journalist and CNN Host Fareed Zakaria

S1E7: Journalist and CNN Host Fareed Zakaria

On this week’s episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with CNN host and Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria about his passion for international relations, the importance of understanding human society and how his desire to impact the world has propelled him through the biggest challenges in both his personal life and career.
Sep 04, 201833:57
S1E6: Village Capital President Ross Baird

S1E6: Village Capital President Ross Baird

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I had the chance to catch up with Ross Baird, president of Village Capital and a great PayPal partner. We spoke about his time working at a micro finance bank in India and how that experience led him to launch Village Capital. Ross also shared his advice for entrepreneurs, which is to focus on small innovations that can have big differences.
Aug 21, 201818:02
S1E5: Teach For All CEO and Co-Founder Wendy Kopp

S1E5: Teach For All CEO and Co-Founder Wendy Kopp

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with my long-time friend Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All, whose senior year thesis at Princeton turned into one of the largest nonprofit educational organizations in the world today. We talked about optimism as a key to success and the responsibility of organizations – whether in corporate America or the nonprofit sector – to nurture peoples’ desire to make a positive impact in the world.
Aug 07, 201821:12
S1E4: Clif Bar CEO Kevin Cleary

S1E4: Clif Bar CEO Kevin Cleary

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I had the pleasure of speaking with Clif Bar & Co. CEO Kevin Cleary. With 20 years of industry experience, Kevin is passionate about fostering a unique workplace culture that’s grounded in creating shareholder value through community and employee engagement. In our discussion, we talked about living our values and embracing passions both in and out of the office, which – for Kevin – includes coaching Little League.
Jul 24, 201825:21
S1E3: Etsy CEO Josh Silverman

S1E3: Etsy CEO Josh Silverman

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Etsy CEO Josh Silverman about his short tenure as a Theater Major, what attracted him to Etsy, and our shared belief that businesses can be profitable and still be good citizens.
Jul 10, 201827:46
S1E2: Goldman Sachs President & COO David Solomon

S1E2: Goldman Sachs President & COO David Solomon

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I sat down with Goldman Sachs President and COO David Solomon to talk about his time on Wall Street, his focus on diversity and inclusion, and his side gig as an electronic DJ. We also discovered a shared passion for Shakespeare and that one of us once played a sub-par Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Jun 26, 201827:01
S1E1: Senator Tammy Baldwin

S1E1: Senator Tammy Baldwin

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I was honored to speak with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. A lifetime public servant, she is the first female Senator from Wisconsin and the first openly LGBTQ Senator in American history. Through our conversation, we learned that we both got our start on the middle school student council and talked about her long commitment to public service.
Jun 12, 201827:04
Never Stand Still - Introduction

Never Stand Still - Introduction

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.
Jun 06, 201800:38