“I have a dream…Ask not what your country can do for you…The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…” Why do some words and phrases lodge in our memories, while most of what we hear passes by barely noticed? This is the quality Chip and Dan Heath call “stickiness,” and it doesn’t happen by accident. In this week’s episode, the Guys discuss the qualities that make words “sticky,” and describe 5 ways to make sure your words will be remembered.

The end of summer; the beginning of school or college; the buildup to that all-important 4th quarter at work. For many people, this time of year is a season that calls for courage. This is the season when millions of people prepare to face new challenges and tackle new ventures. But some have managed to all but eliminate risk from their lives—then wonder where the thrill of life has gone. In this special episode, the Guys honor those who are facing a season of quiet courage, and discuss the need for all of us to continue to take risks, regardless of age or accomplishment.

Have you ever struggled with shyness? 48% of Americans say they do. Overcoming shyness is a struggle for everyone at some point in their lives. For some, it’s a recurring and debilitating condition that hinders their personal lives and limits their chance for advancement at work. In this episode, the Guys reveal the 4 phases of the “Shyness Cycle” and recommend 5 practical methods for overcoming shyness and communicating with confidence.

Did you ever have to raise funds for a school trip, band camp, or charitable cause? How did it go? How much were you able to raise? Meet Caleb Chung, a young man who felt a burden to help children in Africa obtain clean drinking water and raised thousands of dollars to help out—at the tender age of eleven. What gives a young man the confidence to attempt so much at such an early age? In this fascinating interview, the Guys explore the attitudes and habits of this remarkable young man that communicators everywhere can learn from.