PODCAST: Rob Portman

Former US Senator, Former US Trade Representative, Former Head of OMB, Former Congressman

In this episode of Navigating Uncertainty, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Rob Portman, a dedicated public servant who has served America for more than three decades as a Senator, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, US Trade Representative, and Congressman. Senator Portman shares the story of working at a family business while growing up and how his love of the outdoors led him to Dartmouth (and kayaking down the Yangtze River!). He also shares his optimism (despite—or perhaps because of?—his time in Washington) that government can actually work for Americans if we restore our focus on finding common ground. The episode concludes with Senator Portman offering fabulous advice on how to navigate uncertainty: Find your North Star and don’t let the cross-currents of uncertainty prevent you from making progress.

CLICK HERE TO LIST TO AUDIO