Temple Grandin: Different Minds for Different Times

Welcome to Remarkable People, where we bring you conversations with the world's most accomplished and influential individuals. Today, we are honored to have Temple Grandin as our guest. Temple is a renowned professor of animal sciences, a bestselling author, and a leading advocate for autism awareness. Time Magazine has recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and she has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Temple has also been the subject of numerous documentaries and biopics, including the Emmy-winning HBO film "Temple Grandin," chronicling her life and achievements. In this episode, Temple discusses her new book, Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions. She shares her insights into how individuals who think in visual patterns and abstractions can leverage their unique talents to succeed in a world that values linear thinking. Throughout the conversation, Temple reflects on her remarkable life journey, including her experiences with autism, her groundbreaking work in animal behavior, and her contributions to engineering. So join us for an illuminating conversation with one of the most extraordinary individuals of our time. Tune in to Remarkable People with Temple Grandin. 00:20 to 01:47- Intro 23:38 to 24:36 - Why visual thinkers could be useful in jobs that could fix equipment 38:46 to 39:18 - Teaser for next segment 39:18 to 39:42 - CTA + Rejoiner 55:01 to OUT - OUTRO ******************** Remember to follow the show so you don't miss upcoming episodes! ******************** Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People. Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable. Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopology Listen to Remarkable People here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827 Text to get notified of new episodes: https://joinsubtext.com/guy Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Thank you for your support; it helps the show!