The 1-3-20 Podcast

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Get the biggest ideas from the best business books. In each episode, #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink selects 1 important book, asks its author 3 key questions (What’s the big idea? Why should I care? What should I do?), and wraps it all up in under 20 minutes.

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Episodes

Networking that Works - with David Burkus

Most of us hate networking. But that could be because we’re doing it wrong. In an episode full of tips on networking without feeling slimy, Daniel Pink talks with David Burkus, author of Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career.

May 14, 2018•18 min

Leading and Innovating with Excellence - with Tom Peters

Daniel Pink talks with legendary management guru Tom Peters, whose new book THE EXCELLENCE DIVIDEND offers a lifetime’s worth of advice on working, leading, and innovating.

Apr 09, 2018•25 min

The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups - with Dan Coyle

Why do some teams flourish and others flounder? This episode has the answer. Daniel Pink talks to Daniel Coyle, author of THE CULTURE CODE: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups.

Mar 20, 2018•18 min

Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness - with Melissa Dahl

If you’re a human being, you’ve felt awkward. But what if those uncomfortable moments are actually valuable on the job and in the rest of your life? Daniel Pink interviews Melissa Dahl, author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness.

Feb 20, 2018•21 min

Thinking in Bets - with Annie Duke

What if life is really like a game of poker? That's what Annie Duke believes and she's here on the 1-3-20 podcast to tell you how to play .. and win at the game of life. Based on her book 'Thinking in Bets - Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts'.

Feb 20, 2018•19 min

The Power of Moments in Business, Work, and Life, with Dan Heath

While much of life can be forgettable, certain moments hit us with a jolt. They change our experiences, boost our well-being, and reshape our memories. Daniel Pink talks with Dan Heath, author of 'The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact' about how we can harness the power of moments in business, work, and life.

Dec 13, 2017•18 min

What Makes a Leader Great? with Nancy Koehn

What makes a leader great? And what can the rest of us learn from figures like Ernest Shackleton, Abraham Lincoln, and Rachel Carson? Harvard historian Nancy Koehn talks with Daniel Pink about her book, Forged in Crisis - The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times.

Dec 13, 2017•19 min

Everybody Lies, with Seth Stephens Davidowitz

Sex, lies, and horse racing --believe it or not they can make you better at your job! Daniel Pink interviews Seth Stephens Davidowitz on his book, 'Everybody lies - Big data, new data, and what the internet can tell us about who we really are.' The world is not what it seems. Find out what everyone is lying about in this super interesting interview with Seth

Oct 12, 2017•20 min

Psyched Up - The Science of Mental Preparation

How you can replicate the mental preparation, rituals, and processes of olympic athletes and rockstars to be more successful and powerful than you've ever dreamed. Interview with Dan McGinn, author of Psyched Up - The Science of Mental Preparation.

Oct 04, 2017•31 min

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