Getting to Yes, And… | Daryl Davis – ‘The Klan Whisperer’
02/06/2026
Kelly meets Daryl Davis, a noted musician who is even more widely known for his extraordinary journey seeking out conversations with members of the Ku Klux Klan – a feat made more astonishing when you learn that Daryl is a Black man. In this conversation, we learn why Daryl has made this work his life […]
Getting to Yes, And… | Marcus Buckingham – ‘Why Love is the Most Important Word in Business’
26/05/2026
Kelly welcomes Marcus Buckingham back to the podcast. For over 25 years, Marcus has been the world’s leading researcher on strengths, engagement, and human performance. He began his career at Gallup and was the co-creator, with Donald O. Clifton, of StrengthsFinder. He is a bestselling author with a brand-new book: “Design Love In: How to Unleash the Most […]
Getting to Yes, And… | Stephanie Weaver – ‘Storytelling and Family Estrangement’
19/05/2026
Nearly ten years ago, Kelly got connected with Stephanie Weaver, a speaking coach assigned to him for a TEDx-style talk in Chicago. Now, Stephanie has written a book, “Bitter, Sweet: How to Heal Yourself When Your Family is Broken.” Warning: this episode contains discussion of family sexual abuse. Please listen with care. “I help people […]
Getting to Yes, And… | Daisy Christodoulou – ‘Seven Myths About Education’
12/05/2026
Kelly goes across the pond to speak to educator Daisy Christodoulou, whose provocative books on education take aim at a lack of teacher autonomy, fact-based curricula, and the misuse of technology in the classroom. “You cannot unscramble knowledge and skills.” “Modern technology can’t do the memorizing for us.” “Good readers are those who tend to […]
Getting to Yes, And… | Benoit Denizet-Lewis – ‘The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation’
05/05/2026
Acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis joins Kelly to talk about his new book “You’ve Changed: The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation.” “Any identity is a kind of performance.” “Humans are broken meaning-making machines.” “There’s no freedom without the perception of change.”