This episode features Marianne Williamson, a 2020 presidential candidate, discussing her unconventional campaign. She delves into the challenges of running as a non-establishment candidate, her experience with social media negativity, and her views on the tech industry. It offers insights into navigating public perception and maintaining a campaign amidst scrutiny.
Key takeaways
Understand the difficulties non-establishment candidates face in gaining traction and media attention against traditional political structures.
Learn strategies for managing and responding to online negativity and criticism, a crucial skill for any public-facing figure or brand.
Consider the broader societal impact and ethical responsibilities of tech companies, particularly social media platforms, from a critical, outsider perspective.
Explore how an individual's unique background and entrepreneurial journey can shape their approach to leadership and public service.
Recognize the importance of clear communication and reframing controversial stances to effectively engage with a diverse audience.
Author and spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her campaign to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2020. Williamson explains why she's still in the race even though she didn't qualify for the third debate and talks about what she has learned from running as an non-establishment candidate, negativity and anger on social media, and how she thinks about the tech industry — and vice versa. She and Swisher also discuss her entrepreneurial journey, her divisive comments about religion, vaccines, and medication, and what Williamson would do if she were CEO of Twitter.
Featuring:
Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson), 2020 presidential candidate
Hosts:
Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large
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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand the difficulties non-establishment candidates face in gaining traction and media attention against traditional political structures.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Learn strategies for managing and responding to online negativity and criticism, a crucial skill for any public-facing figure or brand.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Consider the broader societal impact and ethical responsibilities of tech companies, particularly social media platforms, from a critical, outsider perspective.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Explore how an individual's unique background and entrepreneurial journey can shape their approach to leadership and public service.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Recognize the importance of clear communication and reframing controversial stances to effectively engage with a diverse audience.
