Today's program is a special edition of The Tavis Smiley Show, as legendary talk show host Phil Donahue turns the tables and interviews Tavis about his 20th year in broadcasting. In conjunction with that milestone, Tavis is releasing a new book: Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure.
Recorded before a live audience at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Phil has a candid and personal discussion with Tavis on how he learned to “Fail Up” and find success after failure.
"Tavis Smiley: Success After Failure" - PART ONE
Phil Donahue asks Tavis how he handled public scrutiny of his criticism of President Obama, life growing up in Indiana and how his mother, Joyce, helped him overcome his early humility issues.
"Tavis Smiley: Success After Failure" - PART TWO
The conversation continues as Tavis opens up about his one-time arrest for mismanaging money in college and reflects on the importance of public trust.
"Tavis Smiley: Success After Failure" - PART THREE
Finally, Tavis reveals his thoughts on President Obama and how he believes the American people need to help “push” Obama into his greatness.
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