Nothing is Impossible: Diplomacy, Leadership, and Acceptance with Ted Osius

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today I am joined by an incredibly fascinating guest, Ted Osius. Ted is a retired Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. He spent many years with the Department of State and is known as a diplomat. He is a professor, author, and most recently, was the Google Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Asia-Pacific.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ted has an underlying belief that international diplomacy can create a better world which has fueled his passion throughout his career. In this episode, he shares stories that illustrate this belief, takes us through the journey of his illustrious career, catches us up to the current state of affairs with Vietnam, and details about his upcoming book,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam. </span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ted also speaks about the</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">critical component to being a great leader, the qualities that make a great diplomat, how his leadership style has evolved over the years, his experience in transitioning from a career as a public servant to working for a technology company, how to build a culture of inclusion, and advice for fellow leaders looking to make waves.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“That’s the art of diplomacy; it’s taking what you’ve learned and creating action that brings people together.” —</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ted Osius</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[:50] About today’s episode with</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ted Osius.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:33] Welcoming Ted to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:44] What led Ted to become a diplomat.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[3:02] How did Ted get his start in working for the government?</span></p> <p><span styl