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Masters of Scale

Masters of Scale

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<p>On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise.</p>

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β€œI am the most stressed out CEO you will ever meet... because every second of every day, someone is turning to us for help.”

β€” David Ko
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APR 7, 2026WaitWhat

The β€œmost stressed” wellness CEO, with Calm’s David Ko

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    Leadership must embrace mental health initiatives

    β€œIf it's not embraced at the leadership level, I think things can get muted or it's just another benefit.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Vulnerability is a critical leadership strength

    β€œI do try to practice what I preach. And the biggest thing that I do is I try to be very vulnerable in front of them.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Executives face immense hidden stress levels

    β€œMany of them said, no, they didn't feel safe yet to have these conversations in more of a public format.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Mental health is a global systemic movement

    β€œIt's really not just about one individual, one company. It's really more about how do you create more of a movement.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Calm users drive constant CEO pressure

    β€œI am the most stressed out CEO you will ever meet... because every second of every day, someone is turning to us for help.”

    β€” David Ko
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APR 2, 2026WaitWhat

How to think faster and talk smarter, with Matt Abrahams

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    Start pitches like an action movie

    β€œYou should start pitches and presentations like an action movie.”

    β€” Matt Abrahams
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    Anxiety is part of the human condition

    β€œWe believe it's part of the human condition.”

    β€” Matt Abrahams
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    Exhale twice as long as you inhale

    β€œYou want your exhale to be twice as long as your inhale.”

    β€” Matt Abrahams
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    Move with purpose to channel adrenaline

    β€œIf you move with purpose, you can give that adrenaline a place to go.”

    β€” Matt Abrahams
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    Prioritize emotion over information for retention

    β€œNeuroscience has taught us emotion gets into our brains differently than information.”

    β€” Matt Abrahams

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