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There’s power in loving what you do. In this episode of The Art of Good, I have the honor of sitting down with Rich Lyons, the Chancellor of UC Berkeley. Rich is an economist, an academic, a musician, a father—and above all, a visionary. From his early days growing up in Los Altos to his groundbreaking work shaping the culture at Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Rich shares insights about leadership, resilience, and how UC Berkeley fosters resourcefulness, and a sense of agency in its students. His reflections on “confidence without attitude” and “questioning the status quo” show why Berkeley stands out as an institution.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Meet Rich Lyons
07:17 Returning to Berkeley: A Dream Come True
09:07 The Unique Culture of Haas School of Business
12:53 Berkeley's Commitment to Free Speech
15:00 Institutional Neutrality and Reinvention in Education
23:21 The Importance of Optimism and Empathy
26:38 Balancing Leadership and Presence
33:15 Embracing Technology in Nonprofits
35:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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