- American overconfidence
America is a nation of confident people. But sometimes that confidence means we overestimate our abilities. Midmorning looks at the roots of American immodesty.9:06 a.m.Jean Twenge: Professor of psychology at San Diego State University and author of "The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement."
Annabelle Gurwich: Comedian, actress and cultural critic and co-author of, most recently, "You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up." She also hosts the show "Wasted" on Planet Green.
How to make a good idea great
Guy Kawasaki is a man of the moment and a man of the future. He helped Apple achieve dominance, became a successful entrepreneur, and now is a Twitter sensation. His 10th book explains how to influence people while maintaining high ethical standards.10:06 a.m.Guy Kawasaki: Author of "Enchantment" and former chief evangelist of Apple.
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