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(Ep. 135) Things I Know, Part 1
Part 1 in a special series: "Things I Know" // There's no feedback without failure. The first step in righting a wrong is to recognize that something is wrong: Unless we bring ourselves to acknowledge a mistake or misstep, feedback hits a wall. Failing to admit failure cost doctors their careers...and maybe even cost patients their lives. In this solo episode, I explore why failure is the best teacher and offer some ideas on how to absorb its lessons for success.
Make feedback fearless: www.joehirsch.me
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May 30, 2023
(Ep. 134) Sally Helgesen: Inclusion is a behavior, not a belief
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Inclusion isn't a belief - it's a behavior. To create a truly inclusive workplace, we need to act our way into new thinking. In Episode 134, Sally Helgesen shows us how our actions shape our attitudes and why trainings alone rarely bring desired results. Sally explores two triggers that get in the way of meaningful relationships, provides tactics that help us overcome divisiveness, and shares ways that well-placed questions can drive career development and growth. After listening to Sally, you'll walk away with specific ways to foster inclusion at work so that teams can rise together.
ABOUT SALLY HELGESEN:
Sally Helgesen is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She's been cited by Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, has been inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, and has worked with companies in 37 countries around the world. Sally's latest book is Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace.
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May 23, 2023
(Ep. 133) Amantha Imber: Smart tips for saving time
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It pays to work smarter, not harder -- but the biggest time savers may come through small shifts. In Episode 133, Amantha Imber shares smart tips for saving time. Drawing from the practices of top producers, Amantha explores how to conduct a "frustration audit"; why batching conserves time and focus; the time-saving benefits of seeking early-stage feedback; and why you should occasionally "kill zombies" in the workplace. We're all given the same amount of time in a day, but after listening to Amantha, you'll make the most of your time.
ABOUT AMANTHA IMBER:
Dr. Amantha Imber is an organizational psychologist and founder of Inventium, a behavioral science consultancy. She's been named as one of the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence and has also won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award. Amantha has worked with top companies like Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, and Atlassian; is the host of the How I Work podcast, and is the author, most recently, of Time Wise.
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Podcast: https://www.amantha.com/podcast/
https://www.amantha.com/books/
https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/
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May 16, 2023
(Ep. 132) Marcus Collins: Stay close to the culture
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You can't reach the consumer unless you understand the culture. In Episode 132, Marcus Collins shows us how effective marketing stays close to the culture by embracing the stories, values and beliefs of the people inside it. Marcus explains why it's better for products and ideas to be "culturally contagious," not viral; why marketing to specific demographics misses the point; and how to infuse marketing with ethical purpose. Regardless of your job, persuasion and marketing is everyone's business -- and after listening to Marcus, you'll know how make your message land and last.
ABOUT MARCUS COLLINS:
Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and Chief Strategy Officer at Wieden+Kennedy New York, one of the world's largest independent ad agencies. Marcus was awarded a "40 under 40" award by Advertising Age and Crain Business, ran digital strategy for Beyonce, and is a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. His latest book is For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be.
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May 9, 2023
(Ep. 131) Sarah Noll Wilson: Curiosity cures conflict
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When it comes to conflict, avoidance is worse than aggression. We tip toe around the elephant in the room -- even as we continue to feed it with beliefs and behaviors that make conflict worse. In Episode 131, Sarah Noll Wilson explores the cost of conflict and why it pays to be curious - first with ourselves (our feelings and expectations), then with others (their motives and behaviors). She shares specific strategies for engaging others in hard conversations, describes the importance of recovery, and highlights ways to frame the exchange. After listening to Sarah, you'll find the words and will to stay curious -- and make difficult conversations just a bit easier.
ABOUT SARAH NOLL WILSON:
Sarah Noll Wilson is an executive coach, speaker and researcher who helps leaders manage real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Her work has appeared in major outlets like Harvard Business Review and she hosts a great podcast, "Conversations on Conversations." Sarah's most recent book is "Don't Feed the Elephants: Overcoming the art of avoidance to build powerful partnerships
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Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NBC14N6/ref=sr_1_1?tag=scribemedia-20&keywords=sarah%20noll%20wilson&qid=1639084399&sr=8-1&geniuslink=true
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahnollwilson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmL_py6d8rukmwPy51BMKg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.nollwilson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahnollwilson/
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May 2, 2023
(Ep. 130) Laura Gassner Otting: Get out of Wonderhell
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We imagine that success will feel exhilarating, liberating and fulfilling. So why do so many people experience the exact opposite when they finally achieve it? In Episode 130, Laura Gassner Otting explores the rollercoaster ride of success - an increased desire to do more, achieve more, and the swirling mix of uncertainty, self-doubt, anxiety and stress that follows. Laura shares practical tips for staying grounded and clear-eyed in the pursuit of our goals, offers suggestions for maintaining focus and clarity, and reveals the people in her inner circle who keep her hungry and humble. Success is a waypoint, not an endpoint - and after listening to Laura, you'll find your way to more success and satisfaction.
ABOUT LAURA GASSNER OTTING:
Laura Gassner Otting is an executive coach and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of three books. She's a frequent contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House where she helped shape AmeriCorps; founded, ran, and sold her own global search firm, and is a self-described "punch in the face wrapped in a warm hug." Her latest book is Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel as It Should, and What To Do About It.
LINKS:
Website: www.lauragassnerotting.com
Facebook: @heyLGO
Instagram: @heyLGO
Twitter: @heyLGO
LinkedIn: /in/heyLGO
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Apr 25, 2023
(Ep. 129) Pamela Slim: Find your watering holes
IN EPISODE 129: To build a business or an organization, you need an ensemble. And the best way to do that is to find your watering holes. In Episode 129, Pamela Slim helps us identify our ideal customers and partners through a systematic approach. By creating the "widest net," we can operate within the right ecosystems, forge strategic partnerships with the right people, and nurture relationships the right way.
ABOUT PAMELA SLIM: Pamela Slim is an award-winner author, speaker and business coach who works with small business owners ready to scale their businesses and IP. She's advised thousands of entrepreneurs as well as companies serving the small business market such as Keap, Progressive Insurance, Constant Contact and Prezi. Together with Susan Cain, Pam has helped build and launch the Quiet Revolution that's changed the whole conversation on what it means to be an introvert. She is the co-founder with her husband Darryl of the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a grassroots, community-based think tank for small business economic acceleration, and is the author of three books, most recently, The Widest Net: Unlock Untapped Markets and Discover Customers Right in Front of You.
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Website: https://pamelaslim.com Book, The Widest Net: https://pamelaslim.com/the-widest-net Main Street Learning Lab: https://pamelaslim.com/ke
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Apr 18, 2023
(Ep. 128) Stephen Shapiro: Invisible solutions
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Innovation isn't about producing more ideas. It's about focusing more on the right ideas. In Episode 95, innovation expert Stephen Shapiro provides a roadmap for achieving breakthrough innovation by revealing the invisible solutions that are hiding in plain sight. He outlines a four-part process to create new ideas ("FAST") and how organizations can become future-ready innovators by reframing problems, asking the right questions and broadening their range of expertise. From baggage carousels to cardiology breakthroughs, Stephen explains how the biggest innovations are right in front of us - if we're willing to reveal them.
ABOUT STEPHEN SHAPIRO:
Stephen Shapiro helps leaders and their teams cultivate innovation by building the models and cultures that support breakthrough ideas and solutions. Stephen formerly led a 20,000 person innovation practice for Accenture, has worked with major brands like Nike, P&G, Microsoft and 3M, was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and is the author of six books, most recently: Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems.
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Website | Book
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Apr 4, 2023
(Ep. 127) Todd Henry: Cracking the motivation code
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Why do we do what we do? It turns out the traditional view of motivation - a system of rewards and repercussions - doesn't account for the highly nuanced, deeply ingrained factors that drive our behaviors and beliefs. To understand motivation, we need to crack the code - and that's exactly what Todd Henry does for us in Episode 127. Drawing on decades of research and interviews with over 100,000 people, Henry shows that motivation is hardly one size fits all: Some people are energized by a race against the clock while others put in extra effort only when they feel part of a team. For still others, nothing is as motivating as the possibility of public recognition. Henry shows, in fact, that there are twenty-seven “motivational themes,” each with its own unique DNA. After hearing this episode, you'll have a better understanding of what makes people tick - including yourself.
ABOUT TODD HENRY:
Todd Henry is founder of Accidental Creative and has worked with some of the world's biggest brands and companies on developing creativity, leadership and a passion for work. As a speaker and trainer, Todd teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He host the Accidental Creative podcast and is the author the bestselling author of five books, most recently The Motivation Code: Discover the Hidden Forces That Drives Your Best Work.
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Mar 28, 2023
(Ep. 126) Jonah Berger: Use magic words
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We spend most of our day communicating, but spend far less time thinking about the significance of our words. In Episode 126, Jonah Berger returns to the show to share the power of "magic words" - how small shifts in everyday language can help us get the outcomes we want, from boosting voter turnout to increased helpfulness and around the house and stronger customer service. By appreciating how language works and how we can use it, and understanding the power of magic words, we can increase our impact in every aspect of our lives.
ABOUT JONAH BERGER:
Jonah Berger is a Marketing Professor at Wharton, an internationally bestselling author, and a world‐renowned expert on change, word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. Jonah's work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review and he's consulted for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, 3M, and The Gates Foundation. Jonah's most recent book is Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way.
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Book: Magic Words
Book: The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’sMind
LinkedIn: JonahBerger
Twitter: @j1berger
Website: JonahBerger.com
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Mar 21, 2023
(Ep. 125) Tara Renze: Be who you came to be
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We aren't the product of our thoughts and always get to choose who we become. In Episode 125, Tara Renze shares practical tips on how to develop and practice emotional intelligence in our professional and personal lives. From developing our self-awareness to filling our lives with the people who help us evolve, Tara provides a road map for becoming more complete versions of the people we are meant to be.
ABOUT TARA RENZE:
Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, emotional intelligence & positive intelligence practitioner. She built and led two multi-million-dollar sales teams and then went on to create a nationwide, multi-million-dollar social selling business. Tara is the author of "Be Who You Came To Be" and a wife and mom to her two boys.
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https://www.tararenze.com/quicklinks
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Mar 14, 2023
(Ep. 124) Kim Scott: Radical caring
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Some of our best relationships begin with a good disagreement. In Episode 124, Kim Scott offers fresh takes on radical candor and shares why we don't need to choose between love and truth. We explore how radical candor should look and feel (and debunk myths about how to use it); discuss how candor can be used, no matter your personality type; highlight techniques to seek authentic feedback; and identify the surprising ways radical candor has been applied in the field. The only way out of discomfort is through...and after listening to Kim, you'll be ready to bring more candor and caring to life's most important conversations.
ABOUT KIM SCOTT:
Kim Scott is the best-selling author of Just Work and Radical Candor, and is the co-founder of Radical Candor. Previously, Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics and Twitter; was a faculty member at Apple University; and led the AdSense, YouTube and DoubleClick teams at Google.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…
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Mar 7, 2023
(Ep. 123) Chris Barton: Start from Zero
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Shazam is the one of the most downloaded apps of all time, but the secret to its success wasn't being first in its category -- it was first principles. In Episode 123, Chris Barton, Shazam's founder and first CEO, explains why he chose to "start from zero" and built an app based on fundamental truths, not convenient tactics. We discuss creative persistence (and why most good ideas fail to get off the ground), how to apply "first principles" in other facets of life (like finding a coveted apartment), and how companies can bring this type of innovative thinking to their own ranks.
ABOUT CHRIS BARTON:
Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, which has been downloaded over 2 billion times. He's a serial entrepreneur who pioneered mobile partnerships at Google and Dropbox and holds 12 patents, including one found within the Google search algorithm. Chris speaks about innovation to audiences around the world and is the founder of Guard, which uses AI to detec…
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Feb 28, 2023
(Ep. 122) Ann Hiatt: Engineer your career
IN EPISODE 122: We can have careers by design, not default -- so long as we position ourselves for change. In Episode 122, Ann Hiatt shares the lessons she learned from more than 15 years reporting directly to CEOs like Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt and Marissa Mayer. We explore Ann's "ROI" model for upleveling your career, discuss ways to generate feedback from up, down and across your organization, and map out ways to align personal and professional goals. Ann shares her biggest surprise while working side-by-side with Jeff Bezos and reveals the most important quality that is key to his success. If you want a behind-the-scenes take from the power centers of Silicon Valley, you won't want to miss this episode! ABOUT ANN HIATT: Ann Hiatt is a bestselling author, executive leadership consultant, speaker, and investor. She's a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years experience reporting directly to CEOs like Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer and Eric Schmidt. Ann's work has appeared in outlets like…
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Feb 21, 2023
(Ep. 121) Carmine Gallo: Simple is the new superpower
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Jeff Bezos built Amazon into an everything store that touches nearly every aspect of our lives. But it's his use of the written and spoken word that truly set him apart as a CEO. In Episode 121, Carmine Gallo explores Bezos's blueprint for clear and concise communication: From shareholder letters to public addresses, Bezos turned simple into a superpower and became Amazon's "repeater in chief." From banning PowerPoint in senior-level meetings to making Amazon's mission memorable, Bezos unlocked the power of simplicity and clarity -- and after listening to Carmine, you can too!
ABOUT CARMINE GALLO:
Carmine Gallo is a popular keynote speaker, instructor at Harvard's Graduate School of Design, and CEO communication coach. He's a senior contributor for Forbes, Inc, Harvard Business Review, and Business Insider and is the bestselling author of ten books that have been translated into more than 40 languages. His latest book is The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of t…
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Feb 14, 2023
(Ep. 120) Chris DeSantis: Managing generational differences at work
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Chances are you work with someone a generation above or below you. And chances are you find that person irritating, bewildering, or just utterly different. Generational friction causes all sorts of workplace headaches: team dysfunction, productivity drags and the occasional culture war. In Episode 120, Chris DeSantis offers sound and straightforward advice on managing across the generational divide. From mentorship and sharing feedback to recognizing and amplifying talent, Chris will help you see generational differences as a strength, not a liability -- and use those insights to create a healthier, more engaged workplace.
ABOUT CHRIS DESANTIS:
Chris DeSantis is a speaker, author, consultant, and co-host of the podcast, Cubicle Confidential. He's worked with global brands and companies like Adobe, Microsoft, Google and Abbot on ways to bridge the generational divide that leads to so many problems at work and is the author of Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating…
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Feb 7, 2023
(Ep. 119) Deb Mashek: Collaborate without the hate
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Collaboration is an essential part of work, but whether it leads to breakthroughs or breakdowns depends on our approach. In Episode 119, Deb Mashek explores ways to drive stronger relationships that push people together, not apart. We discuss the importance of shared purpose, how to build viewpoint diversity, ways organizations can foster collaboration and the behaviors that forge tighter workplace bonds. After listening to Deb, you'll stop the collaboration hate...and might even celebrate!
ABOUT DEB MASHEK:
Dr. Deb Mashek is a business advisor, professor, and nonprofit executive whose work has appeared in MIT-Sloan Management Review, Fortune, ReWorked and Psychology Today. She's spoken about collaboration and viewpoint diversity at leading organizations, including the United Nations and the American Psychological Association, and is the author of a great new book, Collabor(h)ate: How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work (Even if You’d Rather Wor…
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Jan 31, 2023
(Ep. 118) Patti Sanchez: Powerful presentations that stick
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Virtual presentations aren't going away anytime soon. In order to connect and communicate with online audiences, we need a plan and a process. As Chief Strategy Officer at Duarte, a leading communications firm, Patti Sanchez knows a thing or two about making powerful presentations. In today's episode, we explore ways to communicate online with impact, including:
* Make the audience the hero with your "sparkline"
* Grab and keep the audience's attention and keep them distraction-free
* Maximize your message with "human tech" - your voice, pitch and expression
ABOUT PATTI SANCHEZ:
Patti Sanchez is the Chief Strategy Officer at Duarte, a leading communication firm whose clients include almost half of the top 50 brands, notable experts, respected causes, and global consulting firms. Patti is the co-author of Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols, and her latest book is Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect With Online…
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Jan 24, 2023
(Ep. 117) Oscar Trimboli: Become a deep listener
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Listening is a skill, a strategy and a practice -- and it's something we often get wrong. In Episode 117, Oscar Trimboli teaches us how to listen deeply for what is unsaid. We explore five levels of listening, identify four listener behaviors that interfere with understanding, and lay out specific techniques to improve our listening superpowers. Oscar presses Joe on his own listening habits and hang-ups, and they discuss the surprising discoveries that Oscar has made after studying listening for almost three decades. After listening to Oscar, you'll never listen quite the same again.
ABOUT OSCAR TRIMBOLI:
Oscar Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million Deep Listeners. He's the host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, has worked for and with some of the most admired brands in the world and is the author of How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication.
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Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/
Listening quiz: https://www.osca…
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Jan 17, 2023
(Ep. 116) Devora Zack: How thinkers and feelers can get along
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You've worked with all sorts of personality types. Get ready to get reacquainted with the "cactus" and the "snowflake" -- thinkers and feelers whose opposing styles often collide. In Episode 116, Devora Zack shows us how the rationale and sensitive can get along and even thrive side by side. We debunk popular myths and misconceptions about personality types, highlight useful ways to identify these styles in your workforce, explore ways to deal with team friction, and talk tips on giving effective feedback to others, regardless of their style.
ABOUT DEVORA ZACK:
Devora Zack is a best-selling author, global keynote speaker, and CEO of Only Connect Consulting, which provides leadership and team programs to clients like Smithsonian, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, National Institutes of Health, John Deere, London Business School, Deloitte, Delta and many others. Her work appears regularly in the popular press, and she's the bestselling author of four books, most r…
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Jan 10, 2023
(Ep. 115) Chester Santos: Mastering memory skills
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Memorization isn't just a way to retrieve and recall - it's how we achieve and succeed. In Episode 115, U.S. memory champion Chester Santos makes the case for memorization and offers practical techniques to help anyone master memory skills. Using the power of visualization, we can remember dates and details, recall people's names with ease, and even repeat a long sequence of random words -- something Chester and I do in a live role play. Chester also offers tips on how to preserve memory as we age and deliver memorable stories that help audiences retain key messages. Whether you're trying to stand out from the stage, win more business, or just remember what to buy at the grocery store, this episode will help you sharpen your skills for success!
ABOUT CHESTER SANTOS:
Chester Santos is the U.S. Memory Champion and is recognized as the world's leading memory skills expert. His tips on improving memory have been featured throughout the media and popular press, includin…
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Jan 3, 2023
(Ep. 114) Kandi Wiens: How to achieve burnout immunity
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Stress is a constant, but burnout is a choice -- and if we tap our emotional intelligence, we can stop burnout before it sets in. In Episode 114, Dr. Kandi Wiens shares her research and strategies for achieving burnout immunity. She explores the concept and causes of burnout; shares the tools that leaders across all industries can use to keep burnout rates low among their teams; and offers three questions people can ask themselves to recover and heal from burnout. After listening to Kandi, you'll learn how to get out of burnout and restore a sense of wholeness in your personal and professional life!
ABOUT KANDI WIENS:
Dr. Kandi Wiens is a Senior Fellow at The University of Pennsylvania where she's taught at the Wharton Executive Education program and Graduate School of Education. Kandi is also an executive coach and speaker, a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Burnout Immunity: How to Use Your Emotional Inte…
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Dec 27, 2022
(Ep. 113) Countdown 2022: Happiness
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In the second part of a special year-end series, we look back on some of your favorite episodes from 2022. In Episode 113, we explore why happiness is a matter of choice, not chance -- and what we can do to lead happier and more fulfilled lives. Featuring insights from Marshall Goldsmith, Keren Eldad and April Hansen.
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Dec 20, 2022
(Ep. 112) Countdown 2022: Influence
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In the first of a special year-end series, we look back on some of your favorite episodes from 2022. In Episode 112, we explore the hidden side of influence -- and how getting what we want is about giving others what they need. Featuring insights from Vanessa Bohns, Jonah Berger and Rene Rodriguez.
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Dec 13, 2022
(Ep. 111) Scott Tillema: Lead like a hostage negotiator
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To achieve the best outcomes, hostage negotiators don't use force or control. They forge a connection built on understanding, attentiveness and respect. In Episode 111, Scott Tillema shows us how to communicate in high-stakes and high-stress situations. He shares four principles used by hostage negotiators to gain influence, shows how just two words can lead to breakthroughs, and describes the powerful effect of making small changes in our conversational tone and timing. When applied to everyday conversations about work and relationships, these techniques can help you turn tense interactions into transformative results.
ABOUT SCOTT TILLEMA:
Scott Tillema is a FBI trained hostage negotiator and spent over seven years as a negotiator with one of the largest SWAT teams in the US. He's trained thousands of law enforcement negotiators across the country and is the co-founder of The Negotiations Collective, which offers negotiation and conflict resolution training and coach…
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Dec 6, 2022
(Ep. 110) Stacy Mayer: Women need to show their work
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For many women, promotions aren't just a matter of chance, but choice - they're a deliberate process that can be planned, shaped and controlled. In Episode 110, Stacy Mayer shows women how to advance in their careers by design, not default. You'll learn why it's critical for women to "show their work," how women can create powerful alternatives to traditional networking, and why it's more natural and empowering for women to share credit instead of seeking recognition. After listening to Stacy, you'll be ready to breakthrough to your next career milestone!
ABOUT STACY MAYER:
Stacy Mayer is a bestselling author, a certified executive coach and promotion strategist, and the creator of Executive Ahead of Time, a lifetime access group coaching program she founded to help corporate women get promoted to the executive suite on their terms. Stacey is a wife, a mother and the host of the podcast, "Women Changing Leadership," which empowers women to create change within their…
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Nov 29, 2022
(Ep. 109) Bill Hall: How to simulate success
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How do you give leaders real-world development without risking real-life problems? By simulating them. In Episode 109, Bill Hall shows how business simulations can provide the exposure, skills and attitudes most needed in times of great strategic change. You'll learn how simulations pair corporate development with strategic thinking; what happens when leaders play the role of CEO; and how the model of "try-fail-apply" drives learning retention and engagement. Small experiments can deliver big insights -- and after listening to Bill, you'll be amazed at how a simple simulation can prepare leaders to solve their most complex business problems!
ABOUT BILL HALL:
Bill Hall is the President of Simulation Studios, which creates business simulations to for corporate and leadership development. He's worked for and with companies like Sony, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Korn Ferry, Caterpillar and Sephora. Before starting Simulation Studios, Bill managed Skype’s global stra…
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Nov 23, 2022
(Ep. 108) BONUS: Thankful for feedback
We're told that feedback is a gift...and who wouldn't be thankful for that? But feedback doesn't always feel like a gift, and depending on how it was shared, doesn't leave us feeling very thankful at all. In this Thanksgiving edition of the show, we confront the challenge -- and opportunity -- of being thankful for feedback. It's something we can all achieve...with a few helpings of "feedback math." Use this three-part function to accept feedback with grace, goals and gratitude, and you might even want seconds on the feedback you receive!
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Nov 15, 2022
(Ep. 107) David Sylvester: How to be a fast mover at work
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Why do some people flourish in new roles while others fail? Too often, transitioning managers and employees don’t live up to their organizations’ expectations. In Episode 107, David Sylvester shows how "fast movers" — the people who are the most productive, innovative, and engaged in new roles — thrive through a combination of broad networks, beneficial relationships, and a bias for action. You'll learn the five behaviors of fast movers and how you can adopt these practices and ensure that your next career transition succeeds from the start.
ABOUT DAVID SYLVESTER:
David Sylvester is the Director of Global Executive Recruiting at Amazon Web Services, where he builds the mechanisms designed to hire and accelerate success for the top 1% of AWS’s executive leadership globally. Prior to joining AWS, he was the Director of Global Learning & Development at Booz Allen Hamilton. David is a member of the Connected Commons research consortium and has written about r…
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Nov 8, 2022
(Ep. 106) Tracy Holland: Female founders are a force
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Female founders can be a force - but they face tough choices on their way from potential to powerhouse. In Episode 106, Tracy Holland shares the struggles and superpowers of female founders, sharing advice to help women close the confidence gap and achieve success and balance in their personal and professional lives.
ABOUT TRACY HOLLAND:
Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, board member, and entrepreneur. She co-founded HATCHBEAUTY Brands, a globally recognized leader in beauty and wellness products, as well as Goodwill Brands, which invests in consumer focused, founder-led companies. Tracy is also the founder of Potential to Powerhouse, a podcast and member digital platform which brings world-class thought leaders together to inspire, support and empower the next generation of female entrepreneurs. She appears frequently in various print and television media and is a mother of three.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1xMs6fhUYN89JEphB4Tzw
Inst…
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Nov 1, 2022
(Ep. 105) April Hansen: Decisions that matter
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Have you ever made a decision that "looked right" to others, even though it wasn't right for you? Or tried making decisions by committee, only to see progress stall? In Episode 105, April Hansen shows us how to make decisions that matter -- for others and ourselves. Drawing on lessons from her small town upbringing and role as a healthcare executive, April shows us how to develop a strong process for decision-making that deliver results, activates workforce talent and paves the way for career advancement and fulfillment. The decisions we make matter -- and after to listening to April, you'll have the confidence and clarity to make better decisions that benefit you and the people you serve.
ABOUT APRIL HANSEN:
April Hansen is a nurse, tech entrepreneur, workforce expert and hypergrowth business executive. She's the EVP of Workforce Solutions and Clinical Services at Aya Healthcare and her leadership insights have been featured by CBS, CNBC, Forbes, NPR, New York T…
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Oct 25, 2022
(Ep. 104) Amy Gallo: How to get along (even with people you don't like)
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We spend most of our waking hours at work, and the interactions we have with coworkers either fill us or deplete us. In Episode 104, Amy Gallo shows us how to prioritize and nurture our work relationships, even with those we may not especially like. Amy outlines eight different types of conflict archetypes, shares her personal struggles and strategies for dealing with difficult bosses, explains why office gossip may serve a useful purpose, and offers suggestions on what leaders can do to create healthier workplace dynamics. Whether you work with a difficult person or might be stuck in a rut with a colleague, this episode will give you practical tips and tools for realigning your workplace relationships.
ABOUT AMY GALLO:
Amy Gallo is an expert in managing conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics. She's a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, co-hosts their Women at Work podcast, and is the author of HBR's Guide to Dealing with Conflict and co-author o…
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Oct 18, 2022
(Ep. 103) Rene Rodriguez: Claim the frame
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Why do some stories change lives while others go nowhere? It's not just the information they convey - it's the messages they impart. In Episode 103, Rene Rodriguez shows us how to influence others with story by "claiming the frame" - preparing the audience to hear what we have to say. Rene shows the power of story to influence beliefs and behaviors, explores how story frames create entry points for understanding, and provides a three-part sequence for amplifying your influence. After listening to Rene, you'll help your audience connect the dots and discover unseen value - giving you the influence you want and need to succeed!
ABOUT RENE RODRIGUEZ:
Rene Rodriguez is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. For nearly three decades, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change. His work has been featured in Fast Company,…
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Oct 11, 2022
(Ep. 102) Greg Scheinman: Maximizing midlife
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Midlife doesn't have to be a crisis. With the right intentions, it can give us a lift. In this episode, Greg Scheinman explains how to maximize midlife and design a life built around purpose, process and payoff. From devising a road map for living better to eliminating the drags on our time and energy, you'll learn how to flip the switch on midlife and experience the unique benefits that it brings to men and women alike.
ABOUT GREG SCHEINMAN:
Greg Scheinman is a performance coach who helps men navigate and maximize middle age to achieve a better quality of life. He built and sold two successful businesses, was a multimillion producer for one of the largest insurance groups in the US, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, AdWeek, Variety, ESPN and the New York Times. Greg hosts the popular podcast, "The Midlife Male," and is author of the forthcoming book, Maximizing Middle Age.
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Oct 4, 2022
(Ep. 101) Michelle Tillis Lederman: The connector's advantage
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Networking is what we do. Connecting is who we are. In this episode, Michelle Tillis Lederman shows us why connectors have an advantage when it comes to growing their impact and influence. Michelle shares the seven mindsets of connectors and explains how they make things happen faster, easier and better. You'll learn the do's and don'ts of effective connection and how to set boundaries to prevent yourself from feeling overextended by requests from others. If the thought of networking makes you gasp and groan, then this is the episode for you! After listening to Michelle, you'll think differently about how you connect with others -- and will be happy that you did.
ABOUT MICHELLE TILLIS LEDERMAN:
Michelle Tillis Lederman is the CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients. She's part of the MG100, has been named by Forbes as a Top 25 Networking Expert and has…
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Sep 27, 2022
(Ep. 100) Marshall Goldsmith: The Earned Life
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The recipe for success isn't achievement - it's the result of connecting our success and enjoyment to our higher purpose. In this special 100th episode of the podcast, Marshall Goldsmith explores the foundation of the "earned life" - the act of doing what's right and doing our best. Marshall explains why happiness and achievement are independent pursuits, why delayed gratification may leave us less fulfilled, and how to bridge the divide between our professional and personal selves. He also reveals for the first time a personal detail about his early years that changed his life's path. After listening to Marshall, you'll be ready to experience an earned life for yourself!
ABOUT MARSHALL GOLDSMITH:
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame. He is the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He has been ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coach and Top Ten Business Thinker for eight years. Marshall was chosen as the inaugu…
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Sep 20, 2022
(Ep. 99) Heather Hansen: Advocate to win
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It's not enough to share perspectives. We need to advocate for them. In Episode 99, Heather Hansen shows us how to advocate to win -- the act of getting something positive because we've earned it. Heather explores the three things advocates do to get more wins and how men and women approach advocacy differently. From learning how to set your non-negotiables to specific actions advocates take to build credibility, you'll learn how to get others to believe in your positions as much as you do.
ABOUT HEATHER HANSEN:
Heather Hansen helps leaders, sales teams and high powered individuals master persuasion and build credibility. She's is a former trial attorney who has worked with companies like Google, the American Medical Association and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, NBC, Fox Business and CBS. Heather is the bestselling author of The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself and hosts the Elegant Warrior p…
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Sep 13, 2022
(Ep. 98) Sue Ashford: Big intentions, small actions
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Improving our personal -- and even interpersonal -- effectiveness has always been important, but it's even more important today, argues Dr. Sue Ashford. In Episode 98, Sue explains why the key to big growth is small experiments: collecting feedback, testing assumptions, and making small adjustments. The trick isn't just to have lots of experiences, but to hone the intentions we bring to each one so that we maximize its learning value. From tapping your closest contacts for feedback to designing the right tests to track your growth, you'll find that your next big step forward may come from looking ahead, not back.
ABOUT SUE ASHFORD:
Dr. Sue Ashford is a professor of management at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Her work and research focuses on how leaders can develop their own capacity and the capabilities of their teams and organizations. Sue is an award-winning scholar whose work has appeared frequently in top academic journals as well as the po…
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Sep 6, 2022
(Ep. 97) Leidy Klotz: Subtract your way to more
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Is the key to having more...less? In this episode, Leidy Klotz explores the science and strategies of of subtraction -- the conscious act of doing away with tasks, items and even ideas that prevent us from experiencing fuller lives. You'll understand why people treat less as a loss, how to create the right conditions for subtraction and what we can do to keep away from subtraction's dark side.
ABOUT LEIDY KLOTZ:
Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, where he directs the university’s Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and teaches in the schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in the popular press, including the Washington Post, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American as well as in journals like Nature and Science. He's the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.
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Aug 30, 2022
(Ep. 96) Halelly Azulay: Leadership is learnable
Are good leader born or made? In today's episode, leadership development strategist Halelly Azulay makes the case for learned leadership -- the set of skills, behaviors and beliefs that separate bad bosses from inspirational leaders. She explores the essential leadership competencies that can be nurtured over time and how workplaces can develop structured support to bring out the best capabilities of current and aspiring leaders.
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ABOUT HALELLY:
Halelly Azulay is an author, speaker, facilitator, and leadership development strategist and an expert in leadership, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. She is the author of two books, Employee Development on a Shoestring and Strength to Strength: How Working from Your Strengths Can Help You Lead a More Fulfilling Life. Her books, workshops and retreats build on her 20+ years of professional experience in communication and leadership development in corporate, government, nonprofit and academic organizations.
In 2006, Hal…
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Aug 23, 2022
(Ep. 95) Stephen Shapiro: Innovation and invisible solutions
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Innovation isn't about producing more ideas. It's about focusing more on the right ideas. In Episode 95, innovation expert Stephen Shapiro provides a roadmap for achieving breakthrough innovation by revealing the invisible solutions that are hiding in plain sight. He outlines a four-part process to create new ideas ("FAST") and how organizations can become future-ready innovators by reframing problems, asking the right questions and broadening their range of expertise. From baggage carousels to cardiology breakthroughs, Stephen explains how the biggest innovations are right in front of us - if we're willing to reveal them.
ABOUT STEPHEN SHAPIRO:
Stephen Shapiro helps leaders and their teams cultivate innovation by building the models and cultures that support breakthrough ideas and solutions. Stephen formerly led a 20,000 person innovation practice for Accenture, has worked with major brands like Nike, P&G, Microsoft and 3M, was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fam…
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Aug 17, 2022
(Ep. 94) Liz Wiseman: Leadership is a trait, not a title
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Leadership isn't a title - it's a trait. And when we give ourselves permission to lead, we don't just make a contribution - we make an impact. In today's episode, Liz Wiseman explains five ways impact players differentiate themselves from everyday contributors, how they amplify their voice and presence, and what they do to maximize their impact instead of undermining it.
ABOUT LIZ WISEMAN:
Liz Wiseman is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm, and the bestselling author of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. She's been ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the top leadership thinkers in the world. Her latest book is Impact Players.
LINKS:
The Wiseman Group | Impact Players | About Liz
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Aug 9, 2022
(Ep. 93) Shep Hyken: How customers come back
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Getting customers to come in is how you sell products. Getting customers to come back is how you build brand loyalty.
In Episode 93, customer experience expert Shep Hyken shows us how to get customers to come back, again and again. You'll learn the two elements of exceptional customer service and a multi-step process that will help you align and refine the customer experience. After listening to Shep, you'll keep customers in the keep column! ABOUT SHEP HYKEN:
Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He works with companies and organizations that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees and is a regular contributor to Forbes and other major outlets. Shep is the author of eight books, including his latest, I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again and Again. He's also the creator of The Customer Focus™, a customer service training program that helps…
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Aug 3, 2022
(Ep. 92) Bruce Tulgan: Become indispensable
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You know the old saying: "Saying yes to anything is like saying no to everything." For ambitious individuals looking to advance, the perceived risk of saying no may lead to unnecessary errors and conflicts. The key is to know when to say no, and in Episode 92, Bruce Tulgan provides a sweeping guide to avoiding over-commitment. Bruce shares ways to cultivate real influence, explores why specialization is our strongest asset, and shows how just about everyone can become indispensable at work.
ABOUT BRUCE TULGAN:
Bruce Tulgan is the founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., a research, training, and consulting firm, and RainmakerLearning, an online training resource. He's the author or co-author of 20 books, including his best-selling It's Okay to Be the Boss, the classic Managing Generation X, and the popular Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: How to Manage the Millennials. Bruce is frequent lecturer at Yale School of Management and other business schools, and is the author, mos…
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Jul 26, 2022
(Ep. 91) Keren Eldad: Choosing happiness
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It's the most elusive human trait, but it's also fully within our grasp: Happiness. In Episode 91, Keren Eldad offers a science-based blueprint for living with a heightened sense of purpose and meaning. Keren explores why high achievers often fall into an unhappiness trap, how she overcame her own self-limiting behaviors, and what happens when we choose a happier path. After listening to Keren, you'll begin to unburden yourself from unhappiness and find the joy that's waiting to be discovered!
ABOUT KEREN ELDAD:
Keren Eldad is a personal and executive coach and the founder of With Enthusiasm, where she works with high-profile athletes, media personalities, founders and executives at corporations like Nike, Estee Lauder and Salesforce. She's a guest lecturer at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC and The Today Show. Keren's TEDx talk, “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Kno…
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Jul 19, 2022
(Ep. 90) Rae Ringel: Meetings by design
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Are our meetings with people...meeting people's needs? In Episode 90, Rae Ringel urges us to take a closer look at how we gather and to design our meetings with greater purpose and perspective. From checking our assumptions ("Do we even need to meet?") to practicing the art of facilitation ("How we will interact?"), Rae delivers a step-by-step plan for holding more versatile, inclusive and engaging meetings that inspire joy, participation and progress. After hearing Rae, you can say goodbye to boring meetings...and maybe even to meetings altogether!
ABOUT RAE RINGEL:
Rae Ringel is a certified executive coach and president of The Ringel Group, a leadership development consultancy specializing in facilitation, coaching, and training. She is a faculty member at Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership, the founding director of their certificate program in the Art of Facilitation and Design, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review.…
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Jul 12, 2022
(Ep. 89) Jacob Goldstein: Grow the pie
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Is the world hopelessly divided into winners and losers, or are we all winning more over time? Jacob Goldstein thinks so - and in this episode, he explains why productivity gains have replaced zero-sum thinking with positive-sum realities. He shares data to support the notion that the pie has actually gotten bigger and that people are living better than ever before. One person's loss is not another person's gain -- and after listening to Jacob, you'll be motivated to keep expanding possibilities for yourself and others!
ABOUT JACOB GOLDSTEIN:
Jacob Goldstein is the host of the podcast What's Your Problem? where he explores the cutting-edge problems the world's global entrepreneurs and engineers are trying to solve. He spent more than a decade as co-host of the Planet Money podcast - such a great show. He's also the author of the book Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing. Before he discovered podcasts, Jacob worked as a staff writer at the Wall Street Journal, th…
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Jul 5, 2022
(Ep. 88) Eddie Alterman: What cars say about us
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Cars are more than just a pile of metal, glass, and rubber. They tell a story - about their drivers and the forces that drive us. In Episode 88, Eddie Alterman discusses how the auto industry has shaped our lives: the loss of privacy, the push for automation, and the relationship between man and machine. Eddie shares hilarious insights about what cars say about their drivers and offers a fresh take on why self-driving cars may take years to get off the assembly line.
ABOUT EDDIE ALTERMAN:
Eddie Alterman is the Chief Brand Officer for Hearst Autos where he works to shape editorial strategy for Hearst's automotive brands, including Car and Driver, Road & Track, Bring a Trailer, and Autoweek. He was previously the Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive publication. Eddie's writing on cars has appeared in Men's Journal, the New York Times and GQ. He's the host of Car Show!, a podcast in partnership with Pushkin Industries.
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Car Sho…
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Jun 28, 2022
(Ep. 87) Tessa West: Handling jerks at work
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Chances are you've dealt with a jerk or two at work. But there's an even stronger possibility you've gone about it the wrong way -- and possibly made a bad situation worse. In Episode 87, Tessa West deconstructs jerky behavior and helps us place it into a larger context. You'll learn how to identify different jerk profiles (they come in different shapes and sizes), how to gather helpful intel and allies, and how to resolve problems with losing your standing or sanity. This is a great conversation for anyone dealing with those tricky interpersonal dynamics at work and may even shed some light on our own subtle tendencies to play the part of the jerk without realizing it. After listening to Tessa, you'll have a whole new set of strategies for handling jerks at work.
ABOUT TESSA WEST:
Tessa West is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and a leading expert in the science of interpersonal communication. Her work has appeared numerous outlets in…
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Jun 21, 2022
(Ep. 86) Vanessa Bohns: Your hidden influence
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We tend to believe that influence belongs only to the most visible or powerful people in the room. But as Vanessa Bohns explains, we have more influence than we think. In Episode 86, we explore the reason people doubt their power to persuade, how we undermine our own influence, and the surprising (and even outrageous) things we can get people to do on our behalf. There's a ton of practical takeaway value here for leaders at all levels, so don't miss this great conversation!
ABOUT VANESSA BOHNS:
Dr. Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist and a tenured professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. Her research and writing have appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic and Harvard Business Review. Vanessa is the author of You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters.
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Website
Twitter
Book
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Jun 14, 2022
(Ep. 85) Josh Linkner: Creativity is for everyone
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Creativity isn't a hidden talent that belongs to a select few -- it's a native force that resides in all of us, and it's a discipline that can practiced and learned. In this episode, Josh Linkner shows us how to become everyday innovators and develop a creative capacity for making gains in every aspect of our lives. Josh breaks down the beliefs and behaviors that lead to creative breakthroughs, how to develop big ideas through testing and experimentation, how leaders can foster creativity within their organizations, and when we should move on from ideas that aren't working.
ABOUT JOSH:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He passionately believes that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author o…
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Jun 8, 2022
(Ep. 84) Ned Johnson: Struggle towards success
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Whether it's how kids fare at school or the way adults perform at work, we've developed a disabling attitude towards achievement.
Too much grooming, not enough patience and an unhealthy outlook on the value of struggling have gotten in the way of progress. It turns out that if you want to build emotionally strong, determined and ambitious adults, the best thing to do is get out of the way. This episode is a must-listen for parents, coaches and anyone who wants to raise a successful adult - or help employees become their most successful selves.
ABOUT NED JOHNSON:
Ned Johnson is an author, speaker, and the founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning and standardized test prep.
A professional “tutor-geek” since 1993, Ned has spent more than 40,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests and honing his insights on communicating with students and parents. A battle-tested vete…
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Jun 1, 2022
(Ep. 83) Amy Herman: Be a better noticer
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Have you ever looked at something only to discover that you haven't really seen it? Bestselling author and visual intelligence expert Amy Herman knows why. In this episode, Amy explores the impact of engaging deeply with our surroundings, how to fight distraction, and the benefits of bringing a heightened awareness to our everyday interactions and transactions.
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ABOUT AMY HERMAN:
Amy Herman is the bestselling author of Visual Intelligence and is the president and founder of The Art of Perception, which uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis and communication skills. Amy has trained members of the NYPD, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies -- as well as medical students, first responders, and even fundraisers and New York City doormen -- to see their work from a whole new angle. Her latest book is Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving.
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The Ar…
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May 24, 2022
(Ep. 82) Alan Stein Jr.: Sustain your game
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It's one thing to achieve peak performance. It's another to sustain it. In Episode 82, Alan Stein Jr. shows us how to manage stress, avoid stagnation and beat burnout by fine-tuning the body's performance drivers and drags. You'll learn how beliefs and behaviors influence performance, how to stay energized by aligning your goals and values, and how top performers like Kobe Bryant never got bored with the basics. What's easy in principle isn't simple in practice - but after listening to Alan, you'll know what it takes to perform, pivot and prevail at the highest levels.
ABOUT ALAN STEIN JR.:
Alan Stein Jr. is a performance coach, speaker and author. He spent nearly two decades helping elite athletes elevate their performance skills and habits, including NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry and has showed companies like Pepsi, Charles Schwab, American Express and Starbucks how to increase their organizational effectiveness. His latest book i…
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May 17, 2022
(Ep. 81) Jeff Sanders: Make a productivity plan
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Why do we always feel like we're working so hard and yet have so little to show for it? We might be busy, but we're hardly productive - but that can change when we've got the right plan. In this episode, Jeff Sanders shows us how to develop deep focus by getting our priorities in place. From choosing the right tasks to setting the right environment, you'll learn how to develop effective habits and routines to feel more personally and professionally accomplished at the end of each day.
ABOUT JEFF SANDERS:
Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, productivity coach, author of The 5 AM Miracle, The Free-Time Formula, and founder of The Rockin’ Productivity Academy. He also hosts The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts in the Self-Improvement and Business categories and has been nominated for 7 Podcast Awards.
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May 10, 2022
(Ep. 80) Kelli Thompson: Grow sideways in your career
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We're told that professional success follows a series of upward steps. But what if our career ladders are pointing in the wrong direction? In this episode, Kelli Thompson challenges us to rethink our assumptions about career growth and shares a career alignment tool to help us know if we're pointed in the right direction.
ABOUT KELLI THOMPSON:
Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She's the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program and has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create careers they love. Kelli's work has appeared in Forbes, MarketWatch, Parents Magazine, HuffPost, and Working Mother. She's the author of the forthcoming book, Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing in Fall 2022.
LINKS:
Website: www.kelliraethompson.com
Book: closingtheconfidenceg…
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May 3, 2022
(Ep. 79) Todd Henry: Don't wait to motivate
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Why do we do what we do? It turns out the traditional view of motivation - a system of rewards and repercussions - doesn't account for the highly nuanced, deeply ingrained factors that drive our behaviors and beliefs. To understand motivation, we need to crack the code - and that's exactly what Todd Henry does for us in Episode 79. Drawing on decades of research and interviews with over 100,000 people, Henry shows that motivation is hardly one size fits all: Some people are energized by a race against the clock while others put in extra effort only when they feel part of a team. For still others, nothing is as motivating as the possibility of public recognition. Henry shows, in fact, that there are twenty-seven “motivational themes,” each with its own unique DNA. After hearing this episode, you'll have a better understand of what makes people tick - including yourself.
ABOUT TODD HENRY:
Todd Henry is founder of Accidental Creative and has worked with some of the…
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Apr 26, 2022
(Ep. 78) Christine Porath: Turn workplaces into communities
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If we're more reachable than ever before, why do so many people feel isolated? And is the modern workplace increasing our happiness and belonging, or making us lonelier and more disconnected? Christine Porath has a message for our moment: Work needs to be a community where individuals share concern for one another. Through uniting people and sharing information, unleashing them with autonomy, creating a respectful environment, practicing radical candor, providing a sense of meaning, and boosting personal well-being, anyone can help a community truly flourish.
ABOUT CHRISTINE PORATH:
Dr. Christine Porath is a tenured professor of management at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Her work and research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and other major media outlets. Christine is a two-time TED speaker, has worked with Google, the UN, the World Bank, Microsoft, and the Cleveland Clinic. Her latest b…
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Apr 19, 2022
(Ep. 77) Pamela Slim: Build together, not alone
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To build a business or an organization, you need an ensemble. And the best way to do that is to identify your ideal customers and partners, then build together. In Episode 77, Pamela Slim shows us how creating the "widest net" helps us operate within the right ecosystems, forge strategic partnerships with the right people, and nurture relationships the right way.
ABOUT PAMELA SLIM:
Pamela Slim is an award-winner author, speaker and business coach who works with small business owners ready to scale their businesses and IP. She's advised thousands of entrepreneurs as well as companies serving the small business market such as Keap, Progressive Insurance, Constant Contact and Prezi. Together with Susan Cain, Pam has helped build and launch the Quiet Revolution that's changed the whole conversation on what it means to be an introvert. She is the co-founder with her husband Darryl of the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a grassroots, community-based think tank f…
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Apr 12, 2022
(Ep. 76) Derek Irvine: The power of thanks
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Expressing thanks isn't just a nice way to let others know you appreciate them. It's a powerful driver of business success. From boosting employee engagement and inclusion to deepening connections within teams, recognition plays a crucial role in improving our work and well-being. In Episode 76, Derek Irvine explores the benefits of expressing thanks authentically and often -- and it's more relevant now than ever.
ABOUT DEREK IRVINE:
Derek Irvine is senior vice president for client strategy and consulting at Workhuman. He's one of the world’s foremost experts on employee recognition, engagement and continuous performance management, helping business leaders set a higher vision and ambition for their company culture. Derek is the co-author of three books, most recently, Making Work Human: How Human-Centered Companies are Changing the Future of Work and the World.
NOTES:
Register for WorkhumanLive and save 15% with code WHL22-SPKRS: https://www.workhumanlive.c…
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Apr 5, 2022
(Ep. 75) Chris Lovett: Don't confuse less with loss
Is the key to having more...having less? In Episode 75, Chris Lovett shows how a minimalist mindset gives us more room to reach our highest aspirations. Decluttering the personal and professional junk from our lives frees us to understand that we what we let go isn't as important as what we let in.
ABOUT CHRIS LOVETT:
Chris Lovett is a TEDx speaker and the author of Discovery of Less: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned.
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Mar 29, 2022
(Ep. 74) Jonah Berger: Perfect your persuasion skills
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The key to changing someone's mind isn't to push harder, but to push aside hard issues. In this episode, Jonah Berger explores the science and skills of persuasion and why the most convincing people help others convince themselves. Berger offers practical ways to put people in control of their decision-making while still guiding them to a desired outcome, help others let go of legacy thinking and behaviors, and create a menu of choices to increase adoption rates. After listening to this episode, you'll change your view of how persuasion works.
ABOUT JONAH BERGER:
Dr. Jonah Berger is a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. He's a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the internationally bestselling author of Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. Popular accounts of his research have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street…
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Mar 22, 2022
(Ep. 73) Beth Wonson: Leaders should self-manage
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Leaders spend a lot of time checking up on others, but do they spend enough time checking in with themselves? Ultimately, leaders are the ones responsible for the energy in the room -- and unless they self-manage, they could be draining morale and motivation. In this episode, Beth Wonson offers great tips to help leaders get feedback, build self-awareness, and stay grounded. Great managers make time to manage themselves.
ABOUT BETH WONSON:
Beth Wonson is a communication expert and founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®. Through the lens of emotional self-management and self-awareness, Beth supports leaders to change the work cultures where toxic communication is endemic. She is the author of Mastering Feedback - Everything You've Never Been Told About Giving Feedback.
RESOURCES:
* Website: www.ncdsolution.com
* Book: https://ncdsolution.com/mastering
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethwonson/
* Tips and tools: https://ncdsolution.com/subscribe
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Mar 14, 2022
(Ep. 72) Grant Baldwin: Everyone has a story
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Our story matters more than we think. You may not have climbed Everest or survived a plane crash, but every story matters and can make immeasurable impact on the lives of others. In this episode, Grant Baldwin explores the power of a personal narrative, how to overcome self-limiting beliefs, tips for dealing with performance fears and why it pays to put yourself out there to your audience. Whether you're pitching an idea, closing a deal, or sharing from the stage, make sue you package your personal narrative.
ABOUT GRANT BALDWIN:
Grant Baldwin is founder and CEO of The Speaker Lab, which has helped speakers in all 50 states and in 45 countries around the world build successful and sustainable speaking businesses. He's been featured in the Inc. 5000, Forbes, and Entrepreneur; is the author of The Successful Speaker; and hosts The Speaker Lab podcast, one of the top-rated shows in its category. He lives in Nashville with his wife and their three daughters.
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Mar 8, 2022
(Ep. 71) Josh Linkner: Creativity is everyone's business
IN THIS EPISODE:
Creativity isn't a hidden talent that belongs to a select few -- it's a native force that resides in all of us, and it's a discipline that can practiced and learned. In this episode, Josh Linkner shows us how to become everyday innovators and develop a creative capacity for making gains in every aspect of our lives. Josh breaks down the beliefs and behaviors that lead to creative breakthroughs, how to develop big ideas through testing and experimentation, how leaders can foster creativity within their organizations, and when we should move on from ideas that aren't working.
ABOUT JOSH:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He passionately believes that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author…
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Mar 1, 2022
(Ep. 70) Liane Davey: Make your workplace less toxic
The toxic workplace - every employee's worst nightmare. From difficult bosses to annoying coworkers and outrageous clients, workplace toxins drain our energy, inhibit our work, crush our spirits and diminish our productivity. In today's episode, Dr. Liane Davey offers powerful and straightforward techniques for taking control of those toxins and creating healthier conditions that allow us to do and feel our best. If you're struggling with your boss, your coworkers, your customers or even yourself, you'll find great suggestions here to make your workplace -- and your work life -- less toxic.
ABOUT LIANE DAVEY:
For the past 25 years, Dr. Liane Davey has researched and advised teams on how to achieve high performance. As the co-founder of leadership advisory 3Coze, she’s worked with hundreds of organizations, including 26 global Fortune 500 companies (and counting), to develop solutions that help teams thrive.
Beyond her work in the boardroom, Liane is a New York Times bestselling…
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Feb 22, 2022
(Ep. 69) Jordan Harbinger: Return on relationships
People loathe networking. It reeks of superficiality and can even make us feel dirty (quite literally, according to one study). But when we change our mindset and method around relationship-building, we can generate stronger returns for ourselves and others. In today's episode, Jordan Harbinger shares a more sensible and seamless approach to networking that you'll be able to adopt and even enjoy. You'll learn his simple tips for strengthening weak ties, extending your network's range and reach, and adding value through generosity. After listening to Jordan, you'll realize that anyone can do this - and you'll be happy you did!
ABOUT JORDAN:
Jordan Harbinger hosts The Jordan Harbinger Show, which was named a "Best of the Year" podcast by Apple and receives 15 million downloads each month. Jordan consults for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is the father of two children.
LINKS:
The Jordan Harbinger Show
6-minute networking (free course)
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Feb 15, 2022
(Ep. 68) Carolyn McChesney: Making work more joyful
Work can be hard, but it doesn't have to be soul-crushing. To find more joy in work, start by eliminating the joy killers, says Carolyn McChesney -- bad meetings, email overload, too much distraction and not enough energy. In this episode, Carolyn shares "joy hacks" to help us work smarter -- and more joyously.
ABOUT CAROLYN:
Carolyn McChesney is an Engagement Leader with Stop Meeting Like This, a professional services firm that partners with forward-looking companies to transform how work gets done. She brings deep experience in leadership development and organizational strategy across a wide range of sectors. Working closely with each client’s unique set of circumstances and goals, Carolyn empowers organizations to transform daily work experiences and drive business outcomes.
Carolyn is passionate about helping leaders and teams realize their true potential and make lasting impact with their work.
When Carolyn’s not working, she’s traveling, mentoring, reading, spending t…
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Feb 8, 2022
(Ep. 67) Mark Bowden: Become a more followable leader
The best communicators understand that how they speak matters just as much -- if not more -- than what they say. And to become truly followable, leaders need to communicate with consistency to earn trust. In this episode, world-renowned body language expert Mark Bowden demonstrates how to become a more followable leader in both word and action and offers tips for anyone trying to become more followable in their field.
ABOUT MARK BOWDEN:
Mark Bowden is a world-renowned body language expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Voted Global Gurus’ #1 Body Language Professional in the world, Mark’s unique GesturePlane system of nonverbal communication helps audiences maximize the power of using their own body language to stand out, win trust, and gain credibility every time they communicate.
Founder of communication training company TRUTHPLANE®, Mark’s live and virtual keynote speeches and training prove invaluable to business leaders and teams from major companies across t…
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Feb 1, 2022
(Ep. 66) Deborah Riegel: Not all help is helpful
Not all help is helpful, says Deborah Riegel. The real measure of helpfulness isn't our intention, but our impact. In this episode, Deborah shows us how to make genuine offers of help, shift our thinking about asking for help, and determine who we should be asking for help in the first place. Whether you're on the giving or receiving end, this episode will help you help others...and yourself!
ABOUT DEBORAH RIEGEL:
Deborah Riegel is a keynote speaker and consultant who teaches leadership communication for Wharton Business School and Columbia Business School. She is a regular contributor for Harvard Business Review, Inc., Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fast Company. The author of “Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life,” she consults and speaks for clients including Amazon, BlackRock, KraftHeinz, and The United States Army. Her work has been featured in worldwide media, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Oprah Magazine, and The New York Times.
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Jan 25, 2022
(Ep. 65) Phil Brown: Learning by doing together
In this episode, Phil Brown takes us into the world of adventure learning -- the cycle of experience, reflection and application -- and how it translates into deeper connections and more meaningful work. We blow past some misconceptions about adventure learning (you don't need to jump off cliffs or swim in shark-infested waters) and identify the conditions in which real learning occurs (hint: get outside your comfort zone). Whether you're managing training for your team or teaching new lessons to your students, this episode will help you achieve better outcomes through shared learning experiences.
ABOUT PHIL BROWN:
Phil is a trainer at High Five Adventure, which uses adventure education as a driver for leadership development, team connections and positive change. He's the co-author of “Tinker: Building Purposeful Experiences from Classic Adventure Activities” and is the producer/host of “Vertical Playpen,” a podcast all about adventure and experiential education.
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Jan 18, 2022
(Ep. 64) Nate Zinsser: Cultivate your confidence
Confidence is a skill that can be taught, improved, and applied by anyone to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives and careers. So what's getting in our way? In this episode, Dr. Nate Zinsser shares principles he's used to help West Point cadets and elite pro athletes develop a "confident mind" -- and his cognitive tools and techniques can help you stay composed and succeed in the face of distraction and setbacks.
ABOUT NATE ZINSSER:
Dr. Nate Zinsser is the director of West Point’s Performance Psychology Program, a position he has held for three decades. He's served as a consultant for the FBI Academy, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the Fire Department of New York. Nate has also mentored numerous elite athletes, including the Philadelphia Flyers and two-time Super Bowl MVP Eil Manning. His latest book is The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance.
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Jan 11, 2022
(Ep. 63) Leigh Thompson: How to negotiate the sweet spot
To get the most out of our negotiations, we need to optimize, not compromise. In today's episode, Leigh Thompson describes a more effective approach to finding the "sweet spot" in every negotiation and outlines practical steps we can take to maximize the value of our position.
ABOUT LEIGH:
Dr. Leigh Thompson is a distinguished professor at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Her work and research on negotiation, creativity and teamwork has appeared in popular outlets like Business Insider, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. Her most recent book is Negotiating the Sweet Spot: The Art of Leaving Nothing on the Table.
LINKS:
Book: Negotiating the Sweet Spot
LinkedIn
Should you negotiate your job offer (in a pandemic)?
Should I make the opening offer or let them talk first?
The art & science of the perfect counter-offer
No BATNA? Think again!
How to respond when they ask you about your BATNA?
The IDEAL opening offer?
Point offer or range…
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Jan 4, 2022
(Ep. 62) Rebecca Zucker: How to overturn overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed or know someone who is? Then you need to listen to my conversation with Rebecca Zucker, an executive coach and founding partner at Next Step Partners. In this episode, Rebecca discusses preventative strategies for managing overwhelm and shares practices that leaders can take to restore calm and control in the workplace. We have more agency than we think to overturn overwhelm!
ABOUT REBECCA:
As an expert in both leadership development and career transition, Rebecca Zucker has coached leaders across the globe, from high-potential managers to CEOs. Rebecca has worked with Genentech, Google, eBay, Expedia, First Republic Bank, Nielsen, Quizlet, The Hewlett Foundation, the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the Wharton School, among other organizations. She has conducted hundreds of workshops in the United States and abroad on leadership and career development, is a contributor to Harvard Business review and Forbes.com, and is frequently quoted in the press on c…
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Dec 27, 2021
(Ep. 61) Countdown 2021: Candor, courage and culture
If this past year taught us anything, it’s that we rarely get better on our own. We need a mix of candor and courage to help us identify where and how to improve. And when those forces come together, we can get high performing cultures where everyone thrives. In the third installment of our Countdown 2021 series, we focus on candor and courage - the hallmarks of great cultures.
Featuring clips from Jim Haskel (episode 27), Amy Edmondson (episode 21), and Jim Detert (episode 45).
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Dec 21, 2021
(Ep. 60) Countdown 2021: Rising together
This past year tested our resolve and resilience. Just when it looked like things were turning the corner, we suddenly found ourselves…turned around. But 2021 didn’t just challenge us to stand up for ourselves – it caused us to stand by others. In the second installment of our Countdown series, we explore the power of rising together.
Featuring clips from Deborah Riegel (episode 29), Andy Lopata (episode 55), Craig Kramer (episode 39), and Kelly Greenwood (episode 36).
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Dec 20, 2021
(Ep. 59) Countdown 2021: Lost signals
In the first of a special Countdown series, we explore the what's lost when we don't listen - and how to make sure our message and meaning gets received.
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Dec 14, 2021
(Ep. 58) Liz Wiseman: How to become an impact player
Leadership isn't a title - it's a behavior. And when we give ourselves permission to lead, we don't just make a contribution - we make an impact. In today's episode, Liz Wiseman explains five ways impact players differentiate themselves from everyday contributors, how they amplify their voice and presence , and what they do to maximize their impact instead of undermining it.
ABOUT LIZ:
Liz Wiseman is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm, and the bestselling author of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. She's been ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the top leadership thinkers in the world. Her latest book is Impact Players.
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Dec 7, 2021
(VAULT) Scott Anthony: Innovation is a discipline
There's nothing magic about innovation, but when organizations apply a disciplined approach, it can bring magical results, says Scott Anthony. In this episode, Scott describes how small-scale innovation can unleash larger shifts in the way teams think, design and execute big ideas, and how an organization's next breakthrough may be closer than they think. * * * ABOUT SCOTT: Scott Anthony is a Senior Partner in Innosight’s Singapore office, where he helps leaders design new growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, navigate disruptive innovation, and manage strategic transformation. Scott has written eight books, including most recently Eat, Sleep, Innovate (2020) and Dual Transformation (2017), which describe how forward-thinking organizations can navigate disruptive change and own the future. In 2021, Thinkers50 named him one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers. In his spare time, he is an avid reader, a competitive amateur Whack-a-Mole player and a…
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Nov 30, 2021
(Ep. 57) Amy Herman: Become a better noticer
Have you ever looked at something only to discover that you haven't really seen it? Bestselling author and visual intelligence expert Amy Herman knows why. In this episode, Amy explores the impact of engaging deeply with our surroundings, how to fight distraction, and the benefits of bringing a heightened awareness to our everyday interactions and transactions.
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ABOUT AMY:
Amy Herman is the bestselling author of Visual Intelligence and is the president and founder of The Art of Perception, which uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis and communication skills. Amy has trained members of the NYPD, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies -- as well as medical students, first responders, and even fundraisers and New York City doormen -- to see their work from a whole new angle. Her latest book is Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving.
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The Art of Perception
Visu…
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Nov 23, 2021
(Ep. 56) Patti Sanchez: Making powerful virtual presentations
Virtual presentations aren't going away anytime soon. In order to connect and communicate with online audiences, we need a plan - and thanks to today's guest, we've got one. As Chief Strategy Officer at Duarte, a leading communications firm, Patti Sanchez knows a thing or two about making powerful presentations. In today's episode, we explore ways to communicate online with impact, including:
- How to make your audience the hero of the story with "sparklines."
- How to distance your audience from distraction and keep them engaged.
- How to maximize your message with dynamic "human" tech - your voice, pitch and expressions.
ABOUT PATTI:
Patti Sanchez is the Chief Strategy Officer at Duarte, a leading communication firm whose clients include almost half of the top 50 brands, notable experts, respected causes, and global consulting firms. Patti is the co-author of Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols, and her latest book is Presenting Virtual…
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Nov 16, 2021
(Ep. 55) Andy Lopata: Your vulnerability advantage
Leaders don't need to have the all the answers -- they just need to answer the call of vulnerability. In this episode, Andy Lopata explores the power of vulnerability to earn trust, deepen relationships and set a course for empathic leadership.
ABOUT ANDY:
Andy Lopata is a professional relationships strategist and the author of 5 books, most recently "Just Ask: Why seeking support is your greatest strength." Financial Times has called Andy ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ and he hosts the Connected Leadership podcast.
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Nov 9, 2021
(VAULT) Alisa Cohn: From start up to grown up
FROM THE VAULT:
(Replay of Episode 24) Whether you're running a scrappy start-up or managing within a mature organization, there are beliefs and behaviors that guide our success, says Alisa Cohn -- executive coach, speaker and author of "From Start Up to Grown Up." In this episode, Alisa explores ways we can improve our own leadership and secure better results for our team -- starting with a realization that "the work is in you."
ABOUT ALISA:
Alisa Cohn is an executive coach who helps start-up founders develop into world-class CEOs. She was named #1 Start-Up Coach in the World at the Thinkers50 Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaching Awards. She writes for Harvard Business Review, Inc. and Forbes, and has been featured in The New York Times and on the BBC and Bloomberg. She is also a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, MIT, Cornell University, and Henley Business School.
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Nov 2, 2021
(Ep. 54) Robbie Samuels: Build and get out of the way
Why do some idea and initiatives sizzle while others stall? It may have less to do with the concept and more to do with the method, says Robbie Samuels, author of "Small List, Big Results" and an industry leader in networking and digital event design. In this episode, Robbie explains why so many launch strategies are backward, why we need to build support before bringing a solution, and how the process of co-creation can lead to better ideas and results. Whether you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, this episode will help you convince and convert -- and will provide a roadmap to help you work your network.
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ABOUT ROBBIE:
Robbie Samuels is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design by JDC Events.
Robbie is the author, most re…
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Oct 26, 2021
(Ep. 53) Allison Shapira: Public speaking is a learnable skill
Whether you're speaking to crowds or presenting to colleagues, public speaking is a skill, not just a talent -- one that can be learned and honed, says Allison Shapira, founder and CEO of Global Public Speaking. In this episode, Allison shares ways we can overcome public speaking barriers, offers three tips for crafting the right talk, and explains why speaking should focus on "searchlights" and not "spotlights."
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ABOUT ALLISON:
Allison Shapira is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm that helps people speak clearly, concisely, and confidently. She teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent the last 18 years working with Fortune 50 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world. She is the author of Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others (HarperCollins Leadership) which was a Washington Post best-seller.
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Oct 19, 2021
(Ep. 52) John Baldoni: Leading with grace
Good leaders don't just bring people together for common cause -- they serve as a catalysts for the greater good. In this episode, John Baldoni explores ways that leaders can demonstrate "other-directed" behaviors that create more engaged and involved workforces.
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ABOUT JOHN:
John Baldoni is a globally recognized leadership educator, certified Master Corporate Executive Coach, and author of 15 books that have been translated into ten languages.
John’s books include Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World, GRACE: A Leader’s Guide to a Better Us, MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership, Lead with Purpose, Lead Your Boss and The Leader’s Pocket Guide.
In 2021, the International Federation of Learning and Development named John a World-Class Mentor and named him to its Hall of Fame. Also in 2021, Global Gurus ranked John a Top 20 global leadership expert, a list he has been on since 2007. In 2018 Inc.com named John a Top 100 speaker and Trust Across America ho…
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Oct 13, 2021
(VAULT) Amy Edmondson: Why fear fails in the modern workplace
In the modern workplace, fear fails. Renowned researcher and author Amy Edmondson explain why today's interdependent teams need psychological safety to survive - and thrive. Originally aired, Episode #21, January 5, 2021.
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Oct 5, 2021
(Ep. 51) Dorie Clark: Playing the long game
There's no shortcut to success. To play the long game, we don't need big splashes - just small steps, repeated diligently over time, even when they seem pointless, boring or hard. In this episode, bestselling author and business educator Dorie Clark shares tips from her new book, "The Long Game" and offers practical steps on how we can right-size and bite-size our prospects and potential.
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ABOUT DORIE:
Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She is a keynote speaker and teaches for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. She is also the author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she writes frequently for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and other major outlets.
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Sep 20, 2021
(VAULT) Rob Cross: Build a better network
When it comes to building our personal networks, is bigger really better?
Not according to Rob Cross. Rob is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts and the co-founder and director of the Connected Commons, a consortium of over 100 leading organizations accelerating network research and practice. His newest book is "Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead and Restore Your Well-Being."
The big idea: People should pay attention to the strength and structure of their networks, not just their size.
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Sep 14, 2021
(Ep. 50) Deborah Gilboa: From stressed to strength
Stress doesn't have to be a toxin. It can be a tool. In this episode, family physician and resilience expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa explores ways we can make stress a strength -- and how leaders can help others navigate the stress of change by providing greater compassion, clarity and control.
ABOUT DEBORAH:
Deborah Gilboa, MD, (aka “Dr. G”) works with families, educators, executives, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and is the Resilience Expert for The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and countless other digital and print outlets.
Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and is fluent in American Sign Language. She lives in Pittsburgh with her four boys.
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Sep 9, 2021
(Ep. 49) John Ruhlin: Earning a higher return on relationships
We spent a lot of time thinking about return on investment, but what about earning a higher return on relationships? In this episode, John Ruhlin, founder of Giftology Group and author of Giftology, debunks popular myths of gift-giving and explores how "radical generosity" can produce deeper and higher-yield relationships with our customers and even our loved ones.
ABOUT JOHN:
John Ruhlin is the founder of the Giftology Group, which has created gift packages for some of the largest companies and pro sports teams in the world, as well as mid-sized and privately owned businesses. John is the author of Giftology, which explores the art and science of giving gifts to increase referrals and strengthen retention.
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Aug 31, 2021
(Ep. 48) Alison Horstmeyer: Cultivating curiosity at work
Conformity weakens our tolerance for change. Curiosity strengthens it. In this episode, Dr. Alison Horstmeyer makes the case for curiosity and its impact on how we think, learn, lead and work. She shares great tips for how to foster a culture of curiosity and the steps leaders can take to help others tap into their natural creative states of mind and being.
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ABOUT ALISON HORSTMEYER
Alison Horstmeyer is the Managing Principal at Intrinsic Curiosity and is a research Fellow at USC's Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking and an adjunct professor at USC Marshall School for Executive Business Education. Her work on the impact of curiosity in the workplace has appeared in leading academic and leadership publications.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralisonhorstmeyer/
USC Center for Third Space Thinking: https://uscthirdspace.com/team-member/alison-horstmeyer/
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Aug 24, 2021
(Ep. 47) Greg Hawks: Embrace your weakness
When it comes to your weakness, don't give up. Give in. In this episode, corporate culture strategist Greg Hawks shares why acknowledging a weakness isn't an act of surrender, but a show of strength.
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ABOUT GREG:
Greg Hawks is a corporate culture specialist and the owner of the Hawkes Agency, which helps organizations shape environments where everyone gets to contribute their best daily.
The Hawks Agency: https://www.hawksagency.com/
Twitter: @greg_hawks
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Aug 18, 2021
(Ep. 46) Ruth Gotian: Learning to be a high achiever
High achievers don't just have potential - they have a plan. And the path to achievement can be learned and optimized, says Dr. Ruth Gotian. In this episode, Ruth outlines four dimensions of high achievers (passion, purpose, practice and perspective) and the role that mentors at all levels can play in turning our talents into transformational results.
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ABOUT RUTH GOTIAN:
Dr. Ruth Gotian is Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine, and former assistant dean for mentoring and executive director of its Mentoring Academy. Her work on optimizing success has appeared in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today and other major outlets. She's the author of the forthcoming book, "The Success Factor."
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Aug 10, 2021
(Ep. 45) Jim Detert: Courage is a matter of choice, not chance
We marvel at historic and contemporary figures who have demonstrated acts of courage in their lives and wonder, "how did they do it?" In today's episode, author and researcher Jim Detert shares why "competent courage" - the skillful and deliberate decision to do what's risky, because it's right - is not an innate quality possessed by only a few, but a calculated choice that can be developed by all. Jim highlights the qualities of courageous individuals and outlines an effective sequence for taking action.
ABOUT JIM:
Jim Detert is the John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration in the Leadership and Organizational Behavior area at the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration and a Professor of Public Policy at the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Jim's research focuses on workplace courage, improvement-oriented voice (why people speak up or stay silent at work), ethical decision-making and behavior, and other leadership-related…
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Aug 4, 2021
(Ep. 44) Halelly Azulay: Good leaders compel, not repel
Are good leader born or made? In today's episode, leadership development strategist Halelly Azulay makes the case for learned leadership -- the set of skills, behaviors and beliefs that separate bad bosses from inspirational leaders. She explores the essential leadership competencies that can be nurtured over time and how workplaces can develop structured support to bring out the best capabilities of current and aspiring leaders.
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ABOUT HALELLY:
Halelly Azulay is an author, speaker, facilitator, and leadership development strategist and an expert in leadership, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. She is the author of two books, Employee Development on a Shoestring and Strength to Strength: How Working from Your Strengths Can Help You Lead a More Fulfilling Life. Her books, workshops and retreats build on her 20+ years of professional experience in communication and leadership development in corporate, government, nonprofit and academic organizations.
In 2006, H…
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Jul 26, 2021
(Ep. 43) Jeff Kavanaugh: Creating a virtuous cycle in work and life
We can't control life's outcomes, but we certainly tilt them in our favor. Today's wish comes from Jeff Kavanaugh, vice president at Infosys and the global head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute. In this episode, Jeff shares the five elements of a "virtuous cycle" that's driven by service, selflessness and strategic decision-making.
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ABOUT JEFF:
Jeff is a vice president at Infosys and the global head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute, the company’s research and thought leadership arm focused on personal and professional development. He's a professor at UTD and the bestselling author of Consulting Essentials. His most recent book is The Live Enterprise: Create a Continuously Learning and Evolving Organization.
Website: https://jeffkavanaugh.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkavanaugh/
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Jun 29, 2021
BONUS: Giving feedback when you can't give it in person
In this bonus episode, we explore three practices to take the fear and friction out of feedback - especially when it can't be delivered in person.
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Jun 8, 2021
(Ep. 42) Scott Anthony: Innovation is a discipline
There's nothing magic about innovation, but when organizations apply a disciplined approach, it can bring magical results, says Scott Anthony. In this episode, Scott describes how small-scale innovation can unleash larger shifts in the way teams think, design and execute big ideas, and how an organization's next breakthrough may be closer than they think.
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ABOUT SCOTT:
Scott Anthony is a Senior Partner in Innosight’s Singapore office, where he helps leaders design new growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, navigate disruptive innovation, and manage strategic transformation. Scott has written eight books, including most recently Eat, Sleep, Innovate (2020) and Dual Transformation (2017), which describe how forward-thinking organizations can navigate disruptive change and own the future. In 2019 Thinkers50 named him one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers. In his spare time, he is an avid reader, a competitive amateur Whack-a-Mole player and…
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Jun 1, 2021
(Ep. 41) Ethan Becker: You need a communication strategy
Good leaders don't just communicate to inform but to inspire, says Dr. Ethan Becker. In this episode, Ethan shares ways that leaders can develop an effective communication strategy that validates others and gets results. From high-stakes announcements to everyday conversation, Ethan offers practical tips to help leaders better understand their own internal communication signals and styles while crafting a message that resonates with different audiences.
ABOUT ETHAN:
Dr. Ethan Becker, President, is a second-generation speech coach and trainer with The Speech Improvement Company, the oldest speech coaching firm in the United States. He's the bestselling author of "Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence" and holds a doctorate in psychology, PhD, from the Harold Able School of social behavior and sciences at Capella University, with a focus on industry and organizations; a second doctorate in humane letters, DHL, from Fitchburg State University; a M…
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May 25, 2021
(Ep. 40) Melody Wilding: Your sensitivity is a strength
Sensitivity isn't a flaw. It's a superpower. In this episode, Melody explores how "sensitive strivers" -- high achievers who are highly reflective and emotionally earnest -- can impact the workplace and how leaders can set the conditions for people to disclose, rather than disguise, these sensitive strengths.
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ABOUT MELODY:
Melody Wilding, LMSW is an executive coach for smart, sensitive high-achievers and author of _TRUST YOURSELF: STOP OVERTHINKING AND CHANNEL YOUR EMOTIONS FOR SUCCESS AT WORK_. Recently named one of Business Insider’s Most Innovative Coaches for her groundbreaking work on “Sensitive Strivers”, her clients include CEOs, C-level executives, and managers at top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, HP, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, IBM, Citibank, JP Morgan, and others. Melody has been featured on The New York Times, The Oprah Magazine, NBC News, and spoken at Stanford University, Walmart, Adweek, Burberry and more. She’s here to help you break free fro…
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May 19, 2021
(Ep. 39) Craig Kramer: Tell your story
Part 4 of our spotlight series on mental health: Craig Kramer, chair of Johnson & Johnson's global mental health awareness campaign, explores why your best employees may very well be the ones who struggle with some form of mental illness -- and why organizations should make it possible for them to tell their story.
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May 11, 2021
(Ep. 38) Adam Neuman: Athletes struggle with mental health (just like you)
Whether you're on the court or on the sidelines, mental health can affect your game -- and your wellbeing.
Part 3 of our spotlight series on mental health: Adam Neuman, Chief of Staff for Strategy and Operations and Deputy General Counsel for the Big 10, shares how mental health is taking center stage in the world of college sports.
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May 5, 2021
(Ep. 37) Joseph Gorordo: Recovering our best selves
Second in a four-part series on mental health and wellbeing.
Today's wish comes from Joseph Gorordo. In this episode, he explores how doing disciplined "inner work" - identifying cracks, asking for help and turning personal weaknesses into strengths -- allows others to recover the best part of themselves. Joseph shares the unique approach of Recovery Unplugged and lessons other organizations can apply in their own industries.
ABOUT JOSEPH:
Joseph is VP of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged, a national addiction treatment organization that integrates music into every aspect of its care. He's a member of the Texas state board of Addiction Professionals and is the father of three.
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Apr 27, 2021
(Ep. 36) Kelly Greenwood: Supporting mental health at work
First in a four-part spotlight series on mental health.
Today's wish comes from Kelly Greenwood. In this episode, Kelly explores the widespread impact of mental health in the workplace and how leaders can serve as allies and advocates for their employees' health and wellbeing.
ABOUT KELLY
Kelly Greenwood is the Founder & CEO of _Mind Share Partners_, a nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so that both employees and organizations can thrive. Kelly is a nationally recognized advocate and speaker for mental health. She has written for Harvard Business Review, is a Forbes contributor, and has spoken at Gap Inc., Pandora, Pinterest, SHRM and others.
She has a cross-sector background that includes corporate, nonprofit and foundation roles. Prior to Mind Share Partners, she served as the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of Techbridge Girls and was a Principal on the Portfolio Team at the Skoll Foundation. Previously, she worked as a management consult…
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Apr 20, 2021
(Ep. 35) BONUS: Listening is learning
If we really want to achieve better results in our work, our relationships – even our character – we need to do a lot less telling and selling and a lot more listening and learning. In this episode, Joe explores the high costs of reactive leadership and how being a reflective listener - not a reflexive listener - can raise the volume on life's most important communications. (It might have saved NASA $193 million.) Listen for an important announcement about the future of "I Wish They Knew" at the end of the episode!
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Apr 13, 2021
(Ep. 34) Alexandra Samuel: Remote work is a refresh, not a rewind
For many organizations, the future of work is hybrid, but that doesn't mean a return to the office should bring back old assumptions about how work gets done. Managing a work-from-anywhere world requires a more strategic plan, says Dr. Alexandra Samuel. In this episode, Alexandra shares tips on how leaders can adopt a team-based approach to managing remote schedules, optimize tasks for the home and office, and develop opportunities for "punctuated collaboration" that supports work flow and people's strengths.
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ABOUT ALEXANDRA:
Dr. Alexandra Samuel is a speaker, data journalist and tech writer. She is the co-author (with Robert Pozen) of Remote, Inc: How To Thrive at Work….Wherever You Are. She is regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The Harvard Business Review, Medium’s Forge and JSTOR Daily, and has written for many other outlets, including Macworld, Oprah.com, The Atlantic.com, The Toronto Star and CBC Radio. In addition to her data-driven stories for med…
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Apr 6, 2021
(Ep. 33) Christopher Littlefield: Developing a Valued-Employee Mindset
The best recognition programs are built on a set of beliefs, not behaviors, says Christopher Littlefield. In this episode, he shares ways that leaders can develop a "valued-employee" mindset that uses "reflective recognition" as a tool for boosting engagement, increasing trust and strengthening relationships -- no matter where employees do their work.
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER
Christopher is the founder of Beyond Thank You, which provides businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations with the skills and tools necessary to increase employee engagement, performance, and enhance organizational culture. He's also an international keynote and TEDx speaker, a contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, and the author of "75+ Team-Building Activities for Remote Teams."
LINKS
* Beyond Thank You
* LinkedIn
* What do you want to be acknowledged for? (TEDxBeirut)
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Mar 23, 2021
(Ep. 32) Sunil Mundra: Complex isn't complicated
Not all problems are created equal, says Sunil Mundra, Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks and author of Enterprise Agility. In this episode, Sunil explores the fundamental difference between "complex" and "complicated" problems (think hand surgery vs. changing a tire) and offers tips on how to shorten feedback cycles and expand risk tolerance given today's uncertainties.
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Mar 16, 2021
(Ep. 31) Jessica Lahey: Success is a winding road
Whether we treat failure as a setback or a starting point determines our short-term steps and long-term satisfaction, says Jessica Lahey. In this episode, we explore the winding road to success, the upside of falling down, and how to turn failure into fuel for growth and learning.
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Jessica is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Gift of Failure" and the forthcoming "The Addiction Inoculation." A veteran educator, she's a contributing writer for the New York Times, The Atlantic and the Washington Post.
About Jessica:
* Website
* The Gift of Failure
* The Addiction Inoculation
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Mar 9, 2021
(Ep. 30) Bill Flynn: Stay close to your constituents
Why do nearly half of all business close within five years? If founders and leaders stayed closer to their two most important constituents -- their employees and their clients -- they might actually learn how to adapt and thrive, says Bill Flynn.
In this episode, Bill explores the reasons too many leaders act like "a genius with 1,000 helpers" and offers practical tips on how to better connect with, listen to and recognize your organization's most important people.
More about Bill:
Website
Book: Further, Faster
Twitter
LinkedIn
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Mar 2, 2021
(Ep. 29) Deborah Riegel: Overcoming overthinking
Stress and anxiety are on the rise at work, but there are steps that we can take to restore control and wholeness, says Deborah Riegel. In this episode, she explores how small shifts in our mindset, behaviors and outreach can make a big difference in how we work and feel.
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Deborah is a keynote speaker and consultant who teaches leadership communication for Wharton Business School and Columbia Business School. She is a regular contributor for Harvard Business Review, Inc., Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fast Company. The author of “Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life,” she consults and speaks for clients including Amazon, BlackRock, KraftHeinz, and The United States Army. Her work has been featured in worldwide media, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Oprah Magazine, and The New York Times.
More about Deborah | Get the book: Overcoming overthinking
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Feb 23, 2021
(Ep. 28) Lisa McGregor: The purpose of place (and why the office isn't dead)
The office isn't dead...but it will look a lot different in the future, says Lisa McGregor. Lisa is the Global Lead for Space Strategies & People and Places Solutions at Jacobs, one of the world's largest construction management, consulting and advisory firms. In this episode, Lisa explores the purpose of place -- how offices of the future will serve as cultural hubs for knowledge sharing, co-creation, ideation and innovation, with the goal of delivering more organizational value, not just savings.
About Lisa | About Jacobs | Read: The Purpose of Place: Redefining the Future of Work
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Feb 16, 2021
(Ep. 27) Jim Haskel: Trust starts with truth
Feedback shouldn’t be soul crushing, but it doesn’t have to be sugar coated, either. The strongest feedback cultures operate with a mix of candor and caring, says Jim Haskel, senior portfolio strategist at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s premier asset management fund. In this episode, Jim shares what it’s like to live inside Bridgewater’s culture of radical transparency and idea meritocracy – including the time he called out Ray Dalio, the firm’s cofounder and CIO.
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Feb 10, 2021
(Ep. 26) Erica Keswin: The power of rituals
We often think about developing good habits or routines, but according to Erica Keswin - bestselling author of "Bring Your Human to Work" and the new book, "Rituals Roadmap" - we need to pay even more attention to rituals. In this episode, Erica shares the difference between a ritual and a habit, the benefits of incorporating rituals in our work and personal lives, and ways leaders can use rituals to drive employee experience and company values.
More about Erica | Rituals Roadmap
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Feb 2, 2021
(Ep. 25) Scott Miller: Repair your personal brand with feedback
Character growth requires uncharacteristic humility, says Scott Miller, former CMO at Franklin Covey, bestselling author and host of the #1 leadership podcast, "On Leadership." To be successful with others, we need to study ourselves. In this episode, you'll learn how to declare your intentions, evaluate the feedback you receive and devise a plan for follow-up.
About Scott | Podcast: "On Leadership"
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Jan 26, 2021
(Ep. 24) Alisa Cohn: The work is in you
Whether you're running a scrappy start-up or managing within a mature organization, there are beliefs and behaviors that guide our success, says Alisa Cohn -- executive coach, speaker and author of "From Start Up to Grown Up." In this episode, Alisa explores ways we can improve our own leadership and secure better results for our team -- starting with a realization that "the work is in you."
About Alisa | "The work is in you" (video)
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Jan 19, 2021
(Ep. 23) Dorothy Leonard: Distributing your organization's "deep smarts"
For organizations to level up, they need a system to pass knowledge down. That's when knowledge increases its life-span, says Dorothy Leonard, professor emerita at Harvard Business School and chief advisor at the Leonard Barton Group. In this episode, she shares practical advice on how to create a structure and system that allows every organization's "deep smarts" to transfer and thrive.
Leonard Barton Group | More about Dorothy
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Jan 12, 2021
(Ep. 22) Laurie Ruettimann: Bet on yourself
Could the key to achieving greater sanity and success be...more slacking? We get ahead when we give ourselves permission to pull back, argues Laurie Ruettimann, speaker, podcaster and author of the new book, "Betting on You."
Learn more about Laurie | Get the book
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Jan 5, 2021
(Ep. 21) Amy Edmondson: Why fear fails in the modern workplace
In the modern workplace, fear fails. Renowned Harvard psychologist Amy Edmondson explains why today's interdependent teams need psychological safety to thrive.
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Dec 22, 2020
(Ep. 20) Kelsey Carroll: Your past is your potential
In a year when the pandemic dealt a blow to many small businesses, many entrepreneurs found a way to bounce back -- changed, but resilient. In this year-end episode, Kelsey Carroll, co-founder of Stand Up Stations, shares her journey from running live events to making customizable hand sanitizing stations -- and how our past can shape our potential.
Stand Up Stations
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Dec 15, 2020
(Ep. 19) David Burkus: The power of progress
The best way to motivate others -- or even yourself -- is through the power of progress. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker David Burkus explores ways to systematically track and look back on individual and team achievements to help us see how far we've come.
More about David | More ways to lead and communicate with impact
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Dec 8, 2020
(Ep. 18) Stefanie Johnson: Your organization needs uniqueness
A truly inclusive workplace doesn’t just stress belonging – it celebrates uniqueness. Stefanie Johnson, management professor and author of “Inclusify,” makes a business case for creating diverse organizations where opposing views and backgrounds thrive.
More about Stefanie | Get "Inclusify"
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Dec 1, 2020
(Ep. 17) Cy Wakeman: Edit your story
In this episode, Cy Wakeman, founder of Reality-Based Leadership, explains why pain -- not suffering -- is a choice, and how we can gain control over our emotions, perceptions and choices by learning to "edit our stories" and co-create a different life narrative.
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More about Cy and Reality-Based Leadership | Watch the full conversation | Lead with impact
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Nov 24, 2020
(Ep. 16) BONUS: My wish for you
In this personal episode, I share a wish of my own: That more people think of feedback as a cause for joy, not fear.
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Nov 17, 2020
(Ep. 15) Debra Hotaling: Pivot with purpose
During the worst moments of this pandemic, we’ve witnessed people at their best. In this special episode, Debra Hotaling of Ford Motors shares the auto maker's pandemic pivot from making cars to producing life-saving devices and equipment -- and the lessons we can all learn about collaborating in times of crisis.
More about Debra | Ford's pandemic pivot
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Nov 10, 2020
(Ep. 14 ) Ned Johnson: Struggling towards success
Whether it's how kids fare at school or the way adults perform at work, we've developed a disabling attitude towards achievement.
Today's wish comes from Ned Johnson, the founder of PrepMatters, an international test prep company. Ned hosts the PrepTalks podcast and is the co-author of “Conquering the SAT: How Parents Can Help Teens Overcome the Pressure and Succeed” & “The Self-Driven Child." On Episode 14, Ned shares why we should change our outlook on struggle and success.
Watch full conversation // More about Ned: PrepMatters | The Self-Driven Child
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Nov 3, 2020
(Ep. 13) Amy Gallo: Getting comfortable with conflict
Not all conflicts are created equal, and according to Amy Gallo, a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and the author of HBR's "Guide to Dealing With Conflict," we need more conflict at work -- the good kind. Healthy conflict brings a host of benefits, from stronger relationships to boosts in creativity and better work outcomes. In this episode, Amy shares tips on how to turn conflict into a competitive advantage.
More about Amy | HBR's Guide To Dealing With Conflict
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Oct 27, 2020
(Ep. 12) Sabina Nawaz: Have more doing less
What if the secret to having more is actually doing less? It seems counterintuitive, but according to internationally acclaimed executive coach Sabina Nawaz, the most productive people have learned to do exactly that. In this episode, we explore the traps that prevent us from maximizing our potential and outline steps to reclaim our sanity, wellbeing and success.
About Sabina | Watch full conversation
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Oct 20, 2020
(Ep. 11) Leslie Scharfe: Inner work drives outer results
Inner work leads to emotional results. That's the key to staying connected even we're apart, says Leslie Scharfe, the director of leadership and professional development at First Interstate Bank. Learn how small gestures can drive emotional engagement in Episode 11.
Watch full conversation | More about Leslie | About First Interstate Bank
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Oct 13, 2020
(Ep. 10) Ron Carucci: Becoming an honest organization
What does it take to become an honest organization? It's a team sport, says Ron Carucci, co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, a leading training company. Learn how organizations can develop the three planks of honesty and go beyond good intentions in this episode of "I Wish They Knew."
Watch the full conversation | More about Ron | Navelent
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Oct 6, 2020
(Ep. 9) Sarah Gershman: Becoming a "generous" public speaker
Do you get anxious before speaking in public? Focus on the "audience of one" and shift your mindset from stardom to service, says Sarah Gershman, CEO of Green Room Speakers and a professor of communication at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business.
Learn more about Sarah | Watch the full conversation
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Sep 29, 2020
(Ep. 8) Steve Browne: Helping new employees with nuance
How are you helping your new employees adjust to life in your organization? According to HR leader and author Steve Browne, it all comes down to nuance -- the cultural and structural signposts that guide life within the company.
Watch the full conversation | Learn more about Steve
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Sep 22, 2020
(Ep. 7) Laura Gassner Otting: Achieving our limitless potential
How do we achieve our fullest potential? Laura Gassner Otting, the author of "Limitless," offer a road map for personal and professional satisfaction.
Watch the full conversation | More about Laura | Get Laura's book, "Limitless" |
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Sep 16, 2020
(Ep. 6) Tracy Cote: Making remote work...work
The work-from-home movement is in full swing and doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Tracy Cote, Chief People Officer at Zenefits, offers tips for making the most of flex work -- starting with how managers trust their teams.
SHOW NOTES:
* Watch the full conversation
* Learn more about Tracy
* Zenefits - WORKEST
* Zenefits - Twitter
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Sep 8, 2020
(Ep. 5) Rob Cross: Creating a more efficient personal network
When it comes to building our personal networks, is bigger really better?
Not according to Rob Cross. Rob is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts and the co-founder and director of the Connected Commons, a consortium of over 100 leading organizations accelerating network research and practice.
His wish: That people pay attention to the strength and structure of their networks, not just their size.
Learn more about Rob: https://www.robcross.org
For more ways to communicate and lead with impact: www.joehirsch.me
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Sep 1, 2020
(Ep. 4) Kelly Leonard: The upside of imperfection
Today's wish comes from Kelly Leonard, the creative genius behind The Second City, the world's premier comedy club, comedy theater, and school of improvisation.
His wish: That more people saw imperfection as a gateway to authenticity, empathy and growth.
Learn more: www.joehirsch.me
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Aug 25, 2020
(Ep. 3) Sally Helgesen: Women redefine the way we work
Today's wish comes from Sally Helgesen, rated by Forbes as the #1 authority on women's leadership, and the co-author, most recently, of "How Women Rise."
Her wish: That more people understood how women have redefined the way we work.
Learn more: www.joehirsch.me
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Aug 18, 2020
(Ep. 2) Mo Katibeh: 5G is about experiences, not just speed
Mo Katibeh, EVP and Chief Product and Platform Officer at AT&T Business, explains how 5G is about more than just a faster smartphone.
Listen to the episode here, or catch the video version here: https://youtu.be/EXZQdPoCijA
For more resources on how to learn and lead, visit www.joehirsch.me.
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Aug 10, 2020
(Ep. 1) Art Markman: Better to be resilient than right
Art Markman is a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, and the author, most recently, of Bring Your Brain To Work. He explains why it's better to be resilient than right. In this episode, he explains why it's better to be resilient than right.
Learn more about Art: www.smartthinkingbook.com/
For more resources on how to learn and lead, visit www.joehirsch.me.
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Aug 5, 2020
Trailer: I Wish They Knew
Introducing "I Wish They Knew" -- a show where business and educational leaders share a quick tip, practice or insight they wish others knew more about.
Hosted by Joe Hirsch | www.joehirsch.me
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