273. Frans Johansson: Diversity Is Your Competitive Advantage
In 15th century Florence, the Medici family was well-known for patronizing great artists, scientists, engineers, and writers. This investment in cross-disciplinary thinking planted the seeds of the Renaissance, a time […]
272. Anne Chow: There’s No Such Thing as Failure – Only Success & Learning
Getting your “big break” rarely comes down to luck. But it’s also hard to engineer a breakthrough moment. Anne Chow believes it’s a combination of science and serendipity: Planning ahead […]
271. Sarah Jaffe: “Work Won’t Love You Back”
When we spend 50-60 of our waking weekly hours at the office, our “work family” sometimes eclipses our actual one. Companies capitalize on this. Our jobs become our identities. Our […]
270. Russ Wheeler: Hire Athletes, Then Teach Them the Sport
Any career contains thousands of S Curves, large and small, and Russ Wheeler’s journey certainly embodies this. He’s the CEO of BBQGuys, a retailer for all things grilling, smoking, and […]
269 Susan Cain: The Upside of Seeking Sadness
Nobody wants to be sad. We actively avoid it, and use all the technology in our power to distract ourselves from it. But Susan Cain says, maybe we should seek […]
268 Roger Martin: The Single Worst Thing You Can Say to an Employee
“The way we’ve always done it” is often not the best way. This is the very definition of disruption, but getting “stuck” on old habits can sneak up on us […]
267. Marshall Goldsmith: If You Want Happiness, Redefine Your Success
Achieving something that’s important to you: That’s probably a big reason you’re listening to this podcast. But what is it about success that drives us? Do we achieve for its […]
266. Patrick McGinnis: FOMO Isn’t Always Bad (Until It Is)
“Fear of Missing Out” or “FOMO” is wired into our brains for a reason. When our ancestors flocked to greener pastures, it was advantageous to follow. FOMO can inform modern, […]
265. John David Mann & Ana Gabriel Mann: 5 Secrets to Improve Any Relationship
John David Mann is a writer and the co-author of more than 30 books. Ana Gabriel Mann is a professional therapist, speaker and coach. Together, they’ve been married for more […]
264. Jami & Jeffery Downs: Why Tiny, Laughable Steps Lead to Huge Achievements
Running a marathon, writing a book, or learning piano. These are big undertakings that require discipline and practice. The harder we work each day, the faster we’ll succeed, right? Wrong, […]