The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From TaskRabbit to Trailblazing VC: Leah Solivan’s Unprecedented Path

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reaching for the Sky by Tom Sawyer

[https://thechrisvossshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/61WkTer47zL._SL1360_-1-200x300.jpg] Reaching for the Sky by Tom Sawyer https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Sky-Tom-Sawyer/dp/B0H381DRN6 [https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Sky-Tom-Sawyer/dp/B0H381DRN6] Reaching for the Sky is a powerful and inspiring memoir that chronicles the life and career of Tom Storey from his early childhood shaped by World War II influences to his adventurous years in the U.S. Navy, and ultimately to a remarkable career in broadcasting. Through vivid storytelling, the author shares first-hand experiences of serving aboard aircraft carriers during the Vietnam era, navigating dangerous flight deck operations, and witnessing history unfold. The journey continues into civilian life, where persistence, timing, and resilience lead him into the competitive world of radio and television broadcasting in Los Angeles. From humble beginnings and career setbacks to becoming an airborne news reporter covering major events from above, this memoir captures the highs and lows of a life driven by courage and opportunity. Along the way, it reflects on family, love, personal growth, and the importance of seizing life’s “sliding door” moments that can change everything. Rich with real-life stories, historical moments, and behind-the-scenes insights into media and military life, this book is both a personal legacy and an प्रेरational account of chasing dreams against the odds.

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Children of Light by CB Anslie

[https://thechrisvossshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/61PX1IKuG9L._SL1499_-200x300.jpg] Children of Light by CB Anslie https://www.amazon.com/Children-Light-CB-Anslie/dp/9697192685 [https://www.amazon.com/Children-Light-CB-Anslie/dp/9697192685] Cbanslie.com [https://cbanslie.com/] A rabbi with a secret will surrender his life in an incomprehensible battle against evil, while his friend, a priest with a dark past wrestles personal demons. The priest is called upon to prevent divorce and comfort grieving widows as he attempts to unravel the mystery of Masada with its deep connections to a unique vision heritage. The priest must confront the truth about his connections to an ancient race when the responsibility falls to him to take up the torch as the next keeper of the Light. “Children of Light” is a unique premise that uncovers the power of collective memories. Despite the premise having the potential to build a horror story, it was great to see the the author takes the story’s direction to an unexpected turn instead by focusing on relationships and the age-old debate of “Destiny vs. coincidence.

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams by Ron Friedman

[https://thechrisvossshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/61WOOJ-ggFL._SL1500_-198x300.jpg] Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams by Ron Friedman https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/198218633X [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/198218633X] https://Superteamsquiz.com/superteams-masterclass [https://www.superteamsquiz.com/superteams-masterclass] Ronfriedmanphd.com [http://Ronfriedmanphd.com] The ultimate playbook for building high-performing teams, packed with counterintuitive insights, surprising science, and real-world lessons from the most comprehensive study of elite groups ever conducted. What do the best teams do differently? To find out, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman surveyed thousands of teams and pinpointed the precise habits that separate the best from the rest. The results upend everything we think we know about teamwork. It turns out that the most successful teams aren’t the ones that collaborate most, get along best, or put in the longest hours. What really sets them apart is the way they manage their energy and attention, bring out the best in one another, and keep improving over time. Blending eye-opening discoveries with unforgettable stories, Superteams takes you inside the writers’ room of Succession and Bridgerton, the recording studio of ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, the kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants, the laboratories of Nobel Prize–winning scientists, the locker rooms of NBA and NFL teams, and the boardrooms of the world’s most innovative companies. You will learn: -A simple rule that instantly cuts meeting time in half -How the best teams make focus easier, not harder -The one question that makes team decisions up to 30% smarter -The only office perk that improves performance (spoiler: it’s not coffee) -How personal productivity hacks make teamwork harder -Why feeling like the smartest person in the room is a red flag -Why top performers care more about disappointing their peers than their boss -How the best teams avoid burnout without working fewer hours -The science of truly restorative breaks, evenings, and vacations -How to build a team that keeps getting better (even when you’re not in charge) Smart, insightful, and relentlessly practical, this is your science-backed guide to turning your team into a Superteam. About the author Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist who helps leaders build high-performing teams. He is the bestselling author of The Best Place to Work and Decoding Greatness, and the founder of Superteams, Inc., where he delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive advisory to senior leaders around the world. An expert on human motivation, Friedman has served on the faculties of the University of Rochester, Nazareth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He contributes regularly to Harvard Business Review, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, Financial Times, Bloomberg, NPR, CBS, FOX, NBC, Fast Company, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Inc.

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Man That I Would Become by Victor L Bretting

[https://thechrisvossshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/611IvMMzcAL._SL1499_-200x300.jpg] The Man That I Would Become by Victor L Bretting Brettingtexanranch.com [https://brettingtexanranch.com/] https://www.amazon.com/Man-That-Would-Become/dp/B0GVPR4SC9 [https://www.amazon.com/Man-That-Would-Become/dp/B0GVPR4SC9] Raised by a hardworking single mother whose grit, sacrifice, and faith shaped his life, Victor Bretting learned early that perseverance, responsibility, and character are forged through adversity. An eighth-generation Texan descended from Stephen F. Austin’s original Old 300 families, Victor began his career as a water boy on a nuclear power plant construction project at nineteen years old. Over the next fifty years, he worked his way through the ranks of the construction industry, eventually retiring as a vice president. Along the way, he became an internationally recognized outdoorsman, setting multiple world hunting records across six continents. But The Man That I Would Become is not a book about success. It is a book about becoming. Through stories of faith, failure, leadership, family, hunting, adversity, and personal growth, Victor shares the hard-earned lessons that shaped his life. From football fields and construction sites to hunting camps around the world, each chapter reveals the struggles, setbacks, victories, and moments of grace that helped form the man he would become. This inspiring memoir explores what it means to take responsibility, persevere through hardship, lead with integrity, and trust God’s plan when the road ahead is uncertain. It is a story for anyone who has ever faced adversity, questioned their purpose, or wondered what truly matters in life. Today, Victor and his family continue that mission through Bretting Texan Ranch (B-Tex Ranch) in North Texas, where wounded veterans, terminally ill children, and young men seeking purpose are welcomed to experience faith, fellowship, and the healing power of the outdoors. The Man That I Would Become is more than a memoir. It is a reminder that life’s greatest achievement is not measured by titles, wealth, or accomplishments, but by becoming the person God created you to be. This is Victor’s story and an invitation to visit the place where it all comes together: B-Tex Ranch. About the author Victor Bretting is an 8th-generation Texan part of the original Old 300 families who settled this land under Stephen F. Austin. He started his career as a water boy at a nuclear power plant at nineteen is an executive nearly fifty years later. He holds multiple world hunting records across six continents. At his ranch in North Texas, he opens the gates to combat veterans, terminally ill children, and young men who need to meet God. This is his story. And it is an invitation to visit the place where it all comes together at The Bretting Texan Ranch (B-Tex Ranch). With nearly five decades in the construction industry, he built his career from the ground up—earning every lesson through long days, hard work, and real responsibility. That same grit carried over into the outdoors, where he became a lifelong hunter and international sportsman, harvesting many species across five continents and earning multiple world records and top honors in the hunting community. Victor is the owner of Bretting Texan Ranch (B-Tex Ranch) in North Texas, where he has created more than a hunting operation. He’s built a place where people come to reconnect with the land, with each other, and with something greater than themselves. His ranch stands as a reflection of his values: hard work, stewardship, faith, and treating people like family. Victor is deeply committed to giving back through organizations like Hunting with Soldiers, which brings combat veterans into the outdoors to find healing from the weight of war, and Cross Trail Outfitters, a faith-based ministry dedicated to guiding young men and women through outdoor experiences rooted in Christ. At his ranch, these aren’t just events—they are moments of restoration, mentorship, and purpose. Whether it’s a veteran finding peace in the stillness of the land or a young hunter learning discipline and faith for the first time, Victor believes the outdoors is one of the last places where real transformation still happens.

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From TaskRabbit to Trailblazing VC: Leah Solivan’s Unprecedented Path

[https://thechrisvossshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/https___s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com_redwood-labs_showpage_uploads_images_f17ce290-c28d-4e9c-8101-ba9fb75c89e5-300x300.webp] From TaskRabbit to Trailblazing VC: Leah Solivan’s Unprecedented Path Breakingprecedent.com [https://www.breakingprecedent.com/] Leahsolivan.com [https://www.leahsolivan.com/] About the Guest(s): Leah Solivan is the trailblazing entrepreneur behind TaskRabbit, a platform that revolutionized the gig economy by allowing people to outsource small jobs and tasks. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s 100 most creative people in business, Leah is now making waves in venture capital as the founder of Precedent VC, a fund that focuses on AI-powered marketplaces. Beyond her pioneering efforts in business, she is an author and podcast host, with her upcoming book and podcast—both titled “Breaking Precedent”—aimed at highlighting leaders who are transforming their industries and societies. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss converses with Leah Solivan, a visionary in the startup and venture capital domain. Leah delves into her influential journey from founding TaskRabbit to her bold foray into venture capital with Precedent VC, which centers on investing in pioneering AI-powered marketplaces. An equally accomplished author and podcaster, Leah explains how her podcast, “Breaking Precedent,” evolved into a book filled with narratives from various societal leaders. This podcast episode becomes a revelation of entrepreneurship, innovation, and paving new paths in unprecedented times. Throughout the episode, Leah shares her insights on nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset, which she describes as being able to view common situations through a transformative lens—what she terms “vuja day.” Highlighting breakthroughs in AI technology as a modern-day inflection point reminiscent of the dawn of smartphones and social media, Leah discusses how the current technological landscape is redefining entrepreneurship, echoing the pivotal period of 2008. Leah’s inspiring anecdotes and motivational wisdom impart vital lessons in audacity, creativity, and adaptability for budding founders and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. Key Takeaways: Leah illustrates the profound potential AI has in revolutionizing consumer behavior and entrepreneurship, positing that now is an inflection point for groundbreaking business ideas. The origins of TaskRabbit and its eventual acquisition by IKEA reveal the strategic partnerships and market evolution possible in the gig economy. The genesis of Lyft, boosted by TaskRabbit, underscores how collaborative ideas can spur new business models and successes. Leah shares her concept of “vuja day,” encouraging individuals to view everyday experiences with innovative eyes, ready to disrupt conventional norms. Leadership and mentorship have been critical factors in Leah’s journey, driving her commitment to supporting new founders through her venture capital endeavors. Notable Quotes: “We live in a really exciting time if you look at it that way… everything right now is unprecedented.” “This concept of instead of deja vu… I talk about the opposite feeling, which is vuja day.” “In 2008 when all this was happening, I had just left a very cushy job at IBM. My parents thought I was insane.” “We are seeing habit formation happening. We are seeing the consumer mindset changing in real time.”