Fellow podcaster Jeff Sanders discusses what really makes up your time, how to avoid burning out while remaining productive, and how to prioritize tasks without sacrificing your goals. You'll Learn: What a trip to the ER taught Jeff about the need for taking legit breaks How to unplug optimally Steps to define your top priorities About Jeff: Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of The Free-Time Formula, The 5 AM Miracle, and founder of The Rockin' Productivity Academy. Jeff is also the host...
Feb 26, 2018•38 min
Peter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply. You'll Learn: 4 simple rules to be more productive Tricks to eliminate distraction Why you should always ask for a deadline About Peter: Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corpora...
Feb 23, 2018•31 min
Ron Carucci shares his groundbreaking research on the patterns of successful–unsuccessful–rises to greater organizational power. You’ll Learn: 1) How resumes and interviews routinely mislead 2) How to minimize alienation 3) The four patterns of successful leaders About Ron Ron is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken ...
Feb 20, 2018•34 min
Scott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking. You'll Learn: How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes Questions that spark great conversations How to introduce yourself with impact About Scott: Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo and founder of YEC and Forbes Councils. He is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs and pro...
Feb 16, 2018•45 min
Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment–and how to prevent it! You’ll Learn: 1) Two questions to ask yourself to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses 2) Frequently-occurring risk factors to watch out for 3) The two critical things that put you in the 98 percentile of your company About Carter Carter Cast is a clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Previously he’s played a pivotal role in building numerous iconic consumer brands including Tostit...
Feb 13, 2018•50 min
PowerPoint gurus Heather and Alan Ackmann share perspectives on how to take full advantage of PowerPoint for more impactful presentations. You’ll Learn: When, why and how you should PowerPoint – and when you shouldn’t The three fundamental factors to consider when designing your slides When to use emotionally-driven graphics About Heather & Alan Alan Ackmann is the professional writing for business coordinator in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse department at DePaul University in Chicago...
Feb 12, 2018•49 min
Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction. You'll Learn: Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value Dean’s six P’s of Progress About Dean: Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Netwo...
Feb 08, 2018•27 min
Adrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently. You’ll Learn: 1) The differing forces that motivate each generation 2) How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions 3) The best ways to disagree without causing offense About Adrian Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and engagement. He is founder of the training company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times ,...
Feb 06, 2018•40 min
Broadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality. You'll Learn: The litmus test for your passion The “nuclear option” for dealing with a difficult teammate or boss What to do when you’re burnt out at work but can’t leave just yet About Ken: Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. Ken is an acclaimed interviewer and br...
Feb 05, 2018•44 min
Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving. You’ll Learn: 1) The importance of human empathy in problem solving 2) Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization 3) Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate About Turi Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design. Turi’s 15+ years in design encompasses design research, interaction and service design, and currently focuses on ...
Feb 01, 2018•42 min
Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work. You'll Learn: Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work Common phrases that create defensiveness Why having a difficult conversation is better than just fixing the problem yourself About Mark: Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, weekly contributor to Forbes, ranked as a Top 30 Leadership Guru and the Founder of Leadership IQ. He’s trained leaders ...
Jan 31, 2018•51 min
Tradecraft founder Russ Klusas discusses optimal decision-making amid life goals, recognizing avoidable failures, and learning from the successes and failures of Silicon Valley. You’ll Learn: 1) How to understand and use bounded rationality 2) How to identify avoidable failures 3) The good and the bad from Silicon Valley About Russ Russell Klusas is the Founder of Tradecraft, a full time, in-person immersive training program for people who want to work in startups. He was also previously the CEO...
Jan 28, 2018•52 min
Fellow podcaster Paula Pant shares her expertise on mastering your personal finances, caring for your career, and making wise decisions. You'll Learn: How to afford anything...but not everything Why self-care is career care How to successfully prep for newer and bigger obstacles About Paula: Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business and real estate investing. She has been featured more than four dozen times ...
Jan 26, 2018•44 min
Stanford instructor Matt Abrahams teaches techniques to calm speaking anxieties…from managing procrastination to cooling body temperatures, and more. You’ll Learn: 1) How to attack both the symptoms and sources of speaking anxiety 2) Why to envision communication as a conversation instead of a performance 3) How long to make eye contact About Matt Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He teaches Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic...
Jan 23, 2018•49 min
Edgar Papke explores “design thinking” and best practices to foster unpredictable, creative, innovative ideas. You’ll Learn: 1) How three distinct workplace cultures solve problems differently 2) The process of successful curious confrontation 3) How to choose which problems are worth pursuing About Edgar Edgar Papke is an author, speaker and globally recognized expert in business alignment, leadership and organizational culture. He is the author of True Alignment : Linking Company Culture to Cu...
Jan 21, 2018•45 min
Mike Lewis shares his journey from professional private equity to professional squash and provides perspective on how/when/why to jump into what you really want to do. You’ll Learn: 1) When it’s time to jump 2) The right mindset for taking your jump 3) Actionable ways to tune into your internal voice and deepest desires About Mike Mike Lewis is the Founder and CEO of When to Jump, a global curated community featuring the individuals, stories, and ideas relating to leaving something comfortable i...
Jan 18, 2018•40 min
Technology mogul Magdalena Yesil shares how to boost your gravitas, results, and ability to be heard at the workplace. You’ll Learn: 1) What is the professional ask and why you should do it 2) How to access and convey greater gravitas 3) Tips for being heard better in meetings About Magdalena Magdalena Yeşil is a founder, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist of many of the world’s top technology companies, including Salesforce, where she was the first investor and founding board member. Yesil is...
Jan 16, 2018•46 min
Clay Scroggins discusses how to lead without being in the top position. You'll Learn: Three simple questions to help you collaborate better The equation for powerful leadership How to have difficult conversations with your boss About Clay: Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor of North Point Community Church, providing visionary and directional leadership for all the local church staff and congregation. Clay understands firsthand how to manage the tension of leading when you’re not in charge. Clay h...
Jan 15, 2018•49 min
Professional speaking guru Grant Baldwin shares lessons learned for becoming a better public speaker. You’ll Learn: 1) The one thing that distinguishes professional speakers from the rest 2) Top things NOT to do when presenting 3) Helpful ways to make a huge upgrade to your presentation skills About Grant Grant is a veteran speaker who started his public speaking career as a youth pastor. Since then, he has given thousands of presentations in conferences, assemblies, conventions, and other event...
Jan 11, 2018•35 min
Professor Eddie Davila discusses how to identify, view, handle, and thrive amidst pressure at work. You'll Learn: Why pressure is really an honor and a gift What to do when you get stressed in low-pressure situations How to use stress to prep for high-pressure situations About Eddie: Eddie Davila is a faculty member in Arizona State University’s highly ranked supply chain management program. At ASU he teaches over 3000 students per year in person and online. He has a 12-part intro to supply chai...
Jan 10, 2018•45 min
Professional organizer Suzanna Kaye shares her tips on optimal to-do lists for optimal productivity. You’ll Learn: 1) How to cope when your tasks are too overwhelming 2) A common mistake when working the to-do lists and apps 3) Guidelines for identifying your priorities About Suzanna Suzanna Kaye is a speaker with a passion! She can be found training and speaking to audiences both locally and internationally about how to structure their lives in new ways to be more productive and organized. Suza...
Jan 07, 2018•43 min
Author and researcher Steven Kotler lays out the pathways to the optimal state of consciousness called flow. You'll Learn: The golden rule of flow How to find flow using psychological and neurobiological triggers How to take breaks without interrupting your flow About Steven: Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. V...
Dec 22, 2017•38 min
Caroline Webb reveals actionable insights from the latest science behind living our best days. You'll Learn: The power of micro-mindfulness Pro-tips for maintaining focus and motivation Best ways to keep up your energy throughout your day About Caroline: Caroline is CEO of Sevenshift, a firm that shows people how to use insights from behavioral science to improve their working life. Her book on that topic, How To Have A Good Day, is being published in 16 languages and more than 60 countries. She...
Dec 20, 2017•46 min
Mitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability. You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability in meetings How and why to distinguish between the two kinds of popularity: likability and status How to get people to stop looking at their phones to talk to you About Mitch: Mitch is a professor, scientist, university administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and an exhausted dad. He and his research hav...
Dec 18, 2017•44 min
PR consultant Deirdre Breakenridge teaches how to handle tricky audiences, identify different audience member profiles, and deliver great presentations in tough situations. You’ll Learn: 1) The best approaches for understanding your audience upfront 2) Three universal practices to command attention 3) Handy strategies to prepare you for the tough questions About Deirdre Deirdre has been in PR and marketing for 25+ years helping senior executives in midsize to large organizations communicate to t...
Dec 14, 2017•38 min
Dave Crenshaw gives his expert insights on the importance of scheduling in fun, meaningful breaks, and shares practical tips on setting up your own personal oasis and managing your time. You’ll Learn: 1) Why having fun is critical to your success 2) How to build your own oasis 3) Perspectives to switch from a culture of now vs. the culture of when About Dave Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His...
Dec 12, 2017•37 min
Michael J. Gelb walks us through the power of connectedness, the importance of being aware of the people around you, and practices that can help your internal wellness. You'll Learn: Why uber-busy global leaders make time for face-to-face interactions How to consciously spread positive emotion Practicing the opposite of stress response About Michael: Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development and a pioneer in the fiel...
Dec 11, 2017•42 min
Sam Carpenter explores how you can effectively work with the collection of systems that make up your work and life. You’ll Learn: 1) The benefit of seeing your complex life as a simpler collection of systems 2) How to analyze and fix the kinks in your system 3) Top systems that are most often dysfunctional About Sam Sam has a background in engineering, journalism, publishing, forestry, construction management, and telecommunications. An author and entrepreneur, he is president and CEO of Centrat...
Dec 07, 2017•37 min
Executive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression. You'll Learn: The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them Four universally-appreciated social gifts that you can give How to bounce back from a bad first impression About Ann: Ann Demarais, the founder of First Impressions, has more than 20 years of experience in applied psychology, specializing in interpersonal communication, impression management, social skill...
Dec 06, 2017•47 min
Carmen Simon shows how to become impossible to ignore by integrating the right components to influence our audience’s minds. You’ll Learn: 1) The three components of a good story 2) Why causation in a story can be both sexy and tricky at the same time 3) Why relatable emotions are more important than strong emotions About Carmen Dr. Carmen Simon is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of Memzy. She has applied the latest neuroscience research findings to deliver workshops, design, and consulti...
Dec 03, 2017•39 min
