Amanda Mitchell, the founder of OurCorporateLife.com, shares hidden sources of workplace politics that may hinder productivity — and how you can prevent it. You’ll learn: Approaches to identify and eliminate unnecessary suffering at work How to deal with “pot-stirrers” at your job The importance of focusing on your agenda before anyone else’s About Amanda Amanda is an executive coach and strategist specializing in helping senior executives deal with disruptive drama within their teams. An advert...
Aug 22, 2016•34 min
James E. Lukaszewski, the man known as America’s Crisis Guru, shares how to handle and resolve crises within organizations from a strategic perspective. You’ll learn: 1. The power of being a strategist and thinking differently than everyone else 2. The 7 disciplines of being a trusted advisor 3. The 3 steps to giving impactful 3-minute advice About James James (Jim) E. Lukaszewski is one of America’s most visible corporate go-to people for senior executives when there is trouble in the room or o...
Aug 19, 2016•41 min
Positive psychology researcher (and former CBS News anchor) Michelle Gielan discusses correlation and causation between happiness and career success. You’ll Learn: 1. How happiness truly translates into career performance 2. How to use “small shifts” to talk about solutions instead of problems 3. The “4 C’s” of delivering bad news better About Michelle Michelle Gielan is national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, who is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Miche...
Aug 17, 2016•41 min
Executive development consultant Brook Manville shares how creatively collaborate with others to solve problems that keep evolving. You’ll learn: 1. How to deal with “wicked problems” 2. How to channel your imagination for extra creativity 3. What the “trap of advocacy” is — and why you should avoid it About Brook Brook Manville is Principal of Brook Manville LLC, providing consulting and executive development on strategy and organization. He publishes on leadership, networks, and learning commu...
Aug 15, 2016•42 min
Architect and author Leigh Stringer shares how to adjust your workspace to enhance your performance. You’ll learn: 1. The powerful connection between relaxation and creativity 2. What “biophilia” means and how it can improve your performance 3. The difference between good workers and great workers we learned from athletes About Leigh Leigh Stringer, LEED AP, is a workplace strategy expert and researcher whose work has been covered by national media, including CNN, USA Today, the Wall Street Jour...
Aug 10, 2016•42 min
Inventor extraordinaire Afif Ghannoum shares tactics for conceiving, testing, and selling great ideas. You’ll learn: 1. The conditions necessary for creativity to flourish 2. How to successfully borrow, tweak, and validate ideas from giants 3. The three credibilities you need for a compelling story About Afif Afif Ghannoum is the founder of NapkinToShelf.com . He is a formerly frustrated lawyer, who has launched over ten products that have sold in over 27,000 stores and online. Afif also has two...
Aug 06, 2016•35 min
Leadership thinker/author/speaker/consultant Emmanuel Gobillot lays out how people really work best together. You’ll learn: 1. What charisma actually is and how to project it 2. When collaboration is ideal vs. inappropriate 3. The four steps to collaborative success About Emmanuel Emmanuel Gobillot is one of Europe’s most sought-after leadership speakers and has been described as ‘the first leadership guru for the digital generation’ and ‘the freshest voice in leadership today’, He is the author...
Aug 05, 2016•36 min
ABC news anchor Dan Harris shares how meditation has helped him and other high-achievers accomplish even more. You’ll learn: Dan’s wild story of how he came to discover meditation and its benefits--including a panic attack on national television The key question to reign in sub-optimal ruminations The meditation dose required to see substantial benefits About Dan Dan Harris is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller 10% Happier, the co-creator of the '10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety S...
Aug 03, 2016•34 min
Legendary vocal coach Renee Grant-Williams offers powerful tactics for making your voice make a bigger impression. You will learn: 1. The most powerful and underutilized speaking tools 2. Why Renee is “obsessed with consonants” 3. Benefits of incorporating silence into speeches and negotiations About Renee Renee Grant-Williams is a vocal coach to hundreds of successful singers including legends like Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, Tim McGraw, Christina Aguilera, and Garth Brooks. She’s the author of V...
Aug 01, 2016•33 min
Popular productivity blogger Ben Elijah of inkandben.com fame teaches how to form effective habits and provides pro-tips on determining optimal contexts to rock your to-do list. You’ll learn: 1) The importance of context in your day-to-day to-do list, and how you can use it most effectively 2) How Ben jots down ideas while in the shower (and now I do too) 3) How to ingrain new habits by using the habit loop About Ben Author of The Productivity Habits , Ben studies how our relationship with infor...
Jul 29, 2016•34 min
Legendary speech coach Dr. Nick Morgan shares verbal and nonverbal keys to making a powerful impression. You’ll Learn How to hook audience attention in presentations What vocal cues can unconsciously undermine how your peers see you Keys to cooperating with the adrenaline that speaking produces About Nick Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. He has spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at venues around the world. Nick is a former Fellow at the Cent...
Jul 27, 2016•41 min
Business communication guru Casey Hawley shares tips and tricks for delicate conversations around the office. You’ll learn: 1. How to deal with your ‘dragons’ 2. Key words and phrases for dealing with a bad boss. 3. How to enroll others in mentoring you and championing your ideas About Casey Casey Hawley teaches at Georgia State University and has consulted clients such as the NFL, Department of the Interior, and over a dozen Fortune 500 corporations on communication. She conducts workshops on w...
Jul 25, 2016•32 min
Author William Poundstone discusses the importance of knowledge in your head the modern era. You’ll learn: 1. Why it’s important to still have general knowledge in the era of Google 2. Why those who listen to podcasts tend to be the most informed people of all 😉 3. It’s nearly impossible for humans to be unpredictable. About William William Poundstone is the author of 15 books, including Fortune’s Formula , which was named Amazon Editors’ pick for #1 Nonfiction Book of the year. He has written ...
Jul 22, 2016•32 min
Author Greg McKeown expounds the idea of essentialism--the disciplined pursuit of less, but better. You’ll Learn: The meaning of essentialism and why to eliminate non-essentials. How to use extreme criteria to determine priority. The power and importance of having some buffer time. About GregOriginally from London, England, Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and the founder of THIS, Inc, a company with a mission to inspire...
Jul 20, 2016•34 min
Jul 18, 2016•41 min
Old friend and Team Clock originator Steve Ritter shares his experiences on the key differentiators of toxic vs. healthy teams… and key steps for making the leap. You’ll learn: 1. Why strategic planning is often a monumental failure 2. The pillars of Ritter’s Team Clock model for successful teaming 3. Common behaviors that cause dysfunction in teams –and how to correct them About Steve Steve Ritter has served as a human resources leader, teacher, author, and consultant. He is a fellow of the Ame...
Jul 15, 2016•41 min
Lee Caraher separates fact from fiction when it comes to millennials, and discusses how to work through intergenerational conflict. You’ll learn: 1) Just what defines a millennial, exactly? And why do 72% of us reject the label? 2) What’s actually different about millennials vs. traditional generational bashing? 3) How to coordinate well cross-generationally. About Lee Lee Caraher started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her friends and colleagu...
Jul 13, 2016•43 min
Globetrotting trainer Kevan Hall shares how to minimize waste and frustration in work environments complicated by multiple bosses, countries, and priorities. You’ll learn: 1) The “star vs spaghetti” perspective to minimize unnecessary meeting attendance 2) Approaches to getting needed clarity at work 3) Frameworks for quickly sizing up and adapting to cultures About Kevan Kevan is CEO of Global Integration and author of the books “ Making the Matrix Work : How Matrix Managers Engage People and C...
Jul 11, 2016•47 min
User Experience designer and recovering alcoholic Victor Yocco speaks about habit formation–good and bad. You’ll Learn: 1. Victor’s personal story and implications for forming effective habits and breaking ineffective ones 2. The power of teaming up with others to achieve your ambitions 3. How to use a design approach to construct and reach your career goals About Victor Victor is a Philadelphia-based research director, author, and speaker. He received his PhD from The Ohio State University, whe...
Jul 08, 2016•36 min
Chris Bailey’s extreme commitment in productivity self-experimentation has yielded a boatload of insight into channeling your time, attention, and energy for maximum achievement. He shares the best of the best with us today. You’ll learn: What 35 hours of weekly meditation does to your productivity How to galvanize your daily attention using the rule of three The power of single-tasking and claiming the missing 47% of our attention About Chris When Chris Bailey graduated University, he received ...
Jul 06, 2016•45 min
Executive coach Julia Atkinson shares her experiences coaching teams across three different continents, and provides insight into how to thrive when cultures collide. You’ll learn: 1. The differences between Eastern and Western styles of communication 2. A quick rundown of the four different Myers-Briggs preferences, from ENFJ to ISTP 3. What is “Guanxi”? A Chinese word that worldview implications worldwide About Julia Julia Atkinson is an Executive Coach with more than 8 years experience of liv...
Jul 01, 2016•24 min
Leadership advisor Randy Street shares fascinating insights gleaned from his advisory firm’s in-depth analyses on thousands of senior leaders--the biggest database on leaders in the world. He then shares strategies and tactics for putting those insights to work. You’ll learn: The 5 essential interview questions to boost your hiring success rate from 50% to 90% The 3 key areas that full-powered leaders master (Priorities, Who, Relationships) How to say “no” perfectly About Randy Randy Street is t...
Jun 29, 2016•45 min
Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work. You’ll learn: The most critical ingredient for a successful transition How to accelerate your arrival at the “breakeven point” for your new role The key questions to discover what you REALLY need to know quickly About Michael Dr. Michael D. Watkins is a Co-founder of Genesis Advisers and Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD bus...
Jun 27, 2016•33 min
Human Resources uber-guru Rita Trehan shares anecdotes from her years of experience helping HR professionals grow and succeed, and talks about how we can maximize our full potential at work. You’ll learn 1) The positive benefits of acknowledging the ‘elephant in the room’ 2) Tips for giving effective and constructive feedback to others 3) The truth about what goes on in the HR department at the office About Rita Ranked among the Top 100 Human Resources Officers, Rita has helped improve performan...
Jun 24, 2016•29 min
Author and consultant James Sudakow takes a sledgehammer of silliness to corporate jargon to help boost your credibility and relatability in corporate communications. You’ll learn: 1) Why do we do this jargon in the first place? 2) How the use of such jargon can actually damage our credibility and make people take us less seriously 3) Some key phrases to avoid right away–and what to use in their place About James James Sudakow is the author of Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit… and Other Stupid Stuf...
Jun 22, 2016•32 min
Master facilitator Tim Hurson shares some of his favorite insights and approaches for creativity and problem-solving. You’ll learn: 1) The know-wonder and GPS tools for sparking additional creative ideas 2) The mighty benefits of the “third third” when coming up with creative ideas 3) A wonderfully obvious secret of productivity Tim Hurson is a founding partner of thinkx intellectual capital ( www.thinkxic.com ), a firm that provides global corporations with training, facilitation, and consultat...
Jun 20, 2016•44 min
“Competition” within an organization is often frowned upon, but “workplace provocateur” Dan Rust discusses the benefits and tactics associated with competition, politics and more. You’ll learn: 1) When internal competitiveness can be positive for an organization 2) A secret tip for crushing your next yearly performance review 3) The massive benefits of bringing just a little bit more energy to each work day About Dan Dan Rust is the founder of Frontline Learning, an international publisher of co...
Jun 17, 2016•39 min
Entrepreneur and app developer Anshul Bhagi introduces Ummo, a powerful app for public speakers, and the lessons learned along the process of making it. You’ll learn: 1) How the new speech-coaching app Ummo can enhance your speaking 2) When the use of filler words is helpful 3) What is “upspeak” and its implications on how you’re perceived About Anshul Anshul Bhagi is a 2017 Harvard MBA with an undergrad and Masters in Computer Science from MIT. Previously, Anshul did PM and development at Micro...
Jun 15, 2016•31 min
Michael Kerr shows us how to see the humor in our daily work frustrations, and the benefits it brings for long-term success. You’ll learn: 1) The critical link between humor and creativity 2) How to turn a stressful situation into something humorous with the three R’s (reframe, reward, relax) 3) Approaches to building a humor“first-aid” kit About Michael Michael is listed as one of Canada’s most in-demand speakers. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), best-selling author, and one of on...
Jun 13, 2016•44 min
Former marketing VP and current speaker/author Catherine Kaputa discusses strategies for developing and communicating your personal brand at the workplace. You’ll learn: 1) How smart elevator conversations can catapult your career 2) Approaches to take the ‘work’ out of networking 3) Techniques to subtly communicate your value About Catherine Catherine Kaputa is a personal brand strategist, speaker and author of the newly released “Graduate to a Great Career: How Smart Students, New Graduates an...
Jun 10, 2016•32 min
