Best Alisa Cohn Podcasts (2024)

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755: Stefan Gössling: Busting self-serving myths about flying 1:03:42

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People who fly think most people fly, but it's more like a few percent. A small fraction of people fly, let alone across oceans or multiple times per year. If you fly, it's probably your action that hurts people most through its environmental impact, but you probably rationalize and justify it. Unlike many other polluting activities, most of the mo…

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#66, Mary-Catherine Lader, COO of Uniswap Labs — How you know you're ready to take on more risk, why you should create anti-values, and the importance of community 1:05:37

1h ago1:05:37

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Mary-Catherine Lader is the Chief Operating Officer of Uniswap Labs. She previously was a Managing Director at BlackRock, and Chief Operating Officer of the firm’s Digital Wealth business and head of its climate tech business, Aladdin Sustainability. She began her career as an investment analyst with Goldman Sachs’ Special Situations Group and serv…

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754: (Aunt) Trish Ellis and (Niece) Evelyn Wallace, part 1: Not Even Cancer Holds Her Back 1:16:14

4h ago1:16:14

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"What I do doesn't matter" is one of the more common sentiments of our time. We use it to avoid acting when we see problems. A similar rationalization not to act: "I have faith that younger people will solve our environmental problems. After all they will be affected more." People say these things to avoid acting, avoiding personal responsibility. …

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#65, Gregory Galant, Co-Founder and CEO of Muck Rack — Pros and cons of bootstrapping, building a scrappy culture, the importance of building a network 1:20:45

13d ago1:20:45

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Gregory Galant is the co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack, a platform enabling PR teams to work together to find the right journalists for their stories, send customized pitches, build meaningful relationships with the media, monitor news and quantify their impact. It’s used by thousands of organizations, including Taco Bell, Pfizer, Golin, Internation…

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753: Martin Doblmeier, part 2: Sabbath and Sustainablity 58:45

18d ago58:45

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A blackout struck New York City and a large part of the U.S. northeast in 2003. It happened only two years after 9/11. How could we not first wonder if it was terrorism. I had been at work at the time. After waiting maybe an hour, we all walked down the stairs and went home. Phones worked for a while, so I called the woman I was dating and coordina…

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752: Dave Kerpen, part 1: Delegation for leaders and entrepreneurs 42:04

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Dave and I go back years, to when we both wrote columns at Inc. I'm surprised I didn't bring him on before. He helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and aspiring leaders develop social and emotional skills, as well as college students aspiring to internships. We recorded now on the occasion of his new book, Get Over Yourself! How to Lead and Delegate Effec…

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751: Erica Frank, part 1: Living More Joyfully Sustainably for Decades 55:52

25d ago55:52

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I met Erica in a online meeting of academics who promote avoiding flying. A major perk for many academics is that universities pay for flying to academic conferences, for research, and for other academic reasons, of where there are many. In other words, they often fly for free. (As an aside, since academics learned about our environmental problems …

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#64, Kristi Herold, Founder and CEO of JAM — Pivoting during a crisis, leading through playfulness, and creating joy in the workplace 57:16

27d ago57:16

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Kristi Herold is the CEO of JAM, a global business connecting people through play, and one of the largest recreational sports leagues in the world. Since 2020, JAM has produced 3,500+ corporate team-building events in over 30 countries. Kristi consults and speaks on how to move a culture from surviving to thriving. Her bestselling book, "It Pays to…

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#63, Matt Abrahams, Author and Lecturer at Stanford University — Embracing vulnerability in leadership, the art of feedback, and how to personalize your pitch 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

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If you've ever found yourself stumbling over words in a high-stakes presentation or wondering how to turn a dinner party into a deeper connection, this is the conversation you need to hear. Plus, for all the leaders out there, we have expert insights on managing emotional reactions to feedback and fostering a culture of open dialogue for transforma…

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750: Alden Wicker: To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Poisoning Us. You'll Be Shocked 1:12:50

2M ago1:12:50

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Since recording this conversation, I've mentioned to a lot of people, "you wouldn't believe the situation with dyes and poisons in our clothes." The most common response has been something like, "Oh yeah, I've heard. It's terrible." Then I share some of what Alden shares in this conversation and they say, "Wow, I didn't realize it was that serious,…

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749: Sven Gierlinger, part 1: Transforming the Culture of a New York Hospital Chain as a Chief Experience Officer 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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I heard about Sven through the articles below about the cultural change at Northwell, a chain of hospitals around New York City. I recommend reading the Post article before listening to this episode. It may read overly positive about the food, but Sven and I ate just after recording at the hospital the regular food they serve patients. It was incre…

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748: Stephen Broyles, part 2: A Calming, Life Change From One Small Commitment 52:32

2M ago52:32

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About fifteen minutes into this conversation, it hit me how powerfully Stephen's commitment affected him. (Sorry I took so long to catch on, Stephen!) All he had to do was volunteer around a body of water. His experience shows the impact of intrinsic motivation. Maybe observing and spending time by the water means as much to you as to Stephen. Mayb…

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#62, Sal Di Stefano, Co-Founder of Mind Pump Media — How authenticity drives growth, how you know you have the right cofounders, why being right is not the goal, and how physical strength drives your leadership ... 1:26:51

2M ago1:26:51

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Get pumped for this episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up! I sat down with Sal Di Stefano, the co-founder of Mind Pump Media. You’ll learn how he and his co-founders propelled a fitness podcast into a multifaceted business empire. I loved his perspective on embracing the journey, how authenticity drives growth, and the importance of NOT being right.…

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#61, Rob Ryan, Co-Founder of Ascend Communications — Embracing a bootstrap mentality, picking the right spouse, and handling the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship 1:11:57

2M ago1:11:57

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My guest for the latest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up is Rob Ryan, Co-Founder of Ascend Communication. Ascend was acquired by Lucent Technologies in 1999 by Lucent Technologies. Rob is a fount of knowledge about entrepreneurship and courageous leadership. He’s also a great story teller and a hoot! Check out this clip for a sneak peek into ou…

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Exclusive Interview with Alisa Cohn, the Mastermind Behind "From Start-Up to Grown-Up" 30:55

3M ago30:55

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📚 About the Book: "From Start-Up to Grown-Up" is your ultimate guide to navigating the tumultuous journey from a nascent start-up to a flourishing business. Penned by the illustrious executive coach Alisa Cohn, this book is infused with the wisdom she's gained from propelling companies like Etsy, Foursquare, InVision, and The Wirecutter into the li…

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747: Go Alan Go!, part 1: The drummer rocking Washington Square Park 1:08:27

3M ago1:08:27

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Regular listeners and blog readers know I talk about litter and how much we wreck nature, especially my neighborhood's back yard, Washington Square Park. Click the links below to see some of the worst litter you've seen, in a supposedly nice part of town. Today the opposite: someone who brings joy, fun, creativity, music, and dancing to the park. A…

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746: Martin Doblmeier, part 1: What We Can Learn from Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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I'm searching for role models including people who changed cultures and undid dominance hierarchies, particularly people who came from status. I can think of many who came from subjugated classes, but not many who could have declined to engage, but did instead. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one. I could share more about him, but my guest today, Martin Dob…

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#60, David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, and Peter Goldstein, Entrepreneur and author of The Entrepreneur's IPO — The surprising way money impacts your life, the three forms of ignorant arrogance ... 33:20

3M ago33:20

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This new episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up features a dynamic tag team of David Meltzer, the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, and Peter Goldstein, entrepreneur and the author of “The Entrepreneur’s IPO”! You’ll hear about David’s complete rebirth in his life and career journey as he shares the surprising ways that money impacts your life, and P…

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Interview with Tiffani Bova, Author of Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth 39:05

3M ago39:05

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🎥 Welcome to Best Seller TV! In this episode, an extraordinary guest is joining us - Tiffani Bova, the renowned author of the best-selling book, "Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth." 📚 Tiffani Bova is a globally recognized growth and innovation evangelist and has been featured in top publications like Forbes, Harvard Busine…

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745: Mattan Griffel, part 2: Is our dependence on polluting behavior "addiction"? 54:37

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I have spoken and written at length how I see our relationship with polluting behavior as qualifying as addiction, a view that I think helps frame the challenge of sustainability. Overcoming addiction is harder than creating new technologies or taxing things. It takes powerful internal social and emotional skills. Just acknowledging one is addicted…

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"How to Work with (Almost) Anyone" live with author Michael Bungay Stanier on Best Seller TV 33:14

3M ago33:14

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Join us for an insightful interview with author Michael Bungay Stanier, who shares his expertise from his latest book, "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone."This conversation explores practical strategies for effective collaboration, communication, and building productive relationships. Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to excel in tea…

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#59, Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of Block (formerly Square)— Building a team of missionaries, what true innovation takes, and the importance of timing 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

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How do you find your new idea? What does it take to attract a team of true believers? And what does glass-blowing have to do with entrepreneurship? Hint: the key is timing. All of these questions are answered in my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up with Jim McKelvey, the Co-Founder of Block (previously known as Square)! Jim McKelvey is be…

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744: Stephen Broyles, part 1: What Is Social Work and How Does It Relate to Leadership and Action? 1:18:45

3M ago1:18:45

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Regular listeners and readers of my blog will know my sustainability leadership workshops and one of the participants of the first, Evelyn (she's in the video on that link). After being the teaching assistant for a couple cohorts, she is leading this winter's session. Often when I talked to her about leadership, she would comment, "We do that in so…

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743: Benjamin Hett: The Death of Democracy: Hitler’s Rise to Power and the Downfall of the Weimar Republic 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

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Regular listeners know how I look for role models in similar situations to ours regarding the environment. We know our polluting and depleting are bringing us toward collapse, but instead of acting, we procrastinate on acting. We rationalize and justify our inaction. We abdicate our responsibility, capitulate, and resign to complacency and complici…

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Author Robert Glazer discusses his book "Elevate Your Team" with Best Seller TV's Rhett Power 33:49

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Step into the world of leadership and team excellence with our latest podcast episode featuring bestselling author Robert Glazer. In this enlightening conversation, we delve deep into the pages of his newest book, "Elevate Your Team." Join host Rhett Power from Best Seller TV as he engages Robert in a dynamic exploration of the fundamental principl…

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742: John Brooke, part 2: American slavery transformed to today's industry and anti-stewardship of our environment 1:38:54

4M ago1:38:54

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If John's specialty in deep history weren't valuable enough to understand how our culture's dominance hierarchy formed from the material conditions of the dawn of agriculture, he also specializes in American history, including slavery from before the Revolutionary War through to the Thirteenth Amendment. We start with his sharing what drew him to t…

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741: Tony Hansen, part 2: Volunteering hard labor creating meaning and generosity 38:01

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You'll hear Tony's story of rolling up his sleeves and doing some hard labor. You'll also hear the labor being just the start of the reward. He shares about the less tangible but not lesser results in community, emotional reward, enthusiasm to do more. Given his leadership role and experience, we talk about the Spodek Method. I took the liberty of …

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Interview with Dr Luana Marques, Author of "BOLD MOVE: 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power" 29:26

4M ago29:26

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Welcome to our enlightening interview with Dr. Luana Marques, the brilliant author behind "BOLD MOVE: 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power." Join us as we delve deep into the transformative insights and empowering strategies that Dr. Marques shares in her groundbreaking book. Discover how to harness anxiety as a source of strength and unlock…

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740: Christopher Ketcham, part 3: Inside the mind of an “ecoterrorist” 1:10:53

4M ago1:10:53

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I was reading Harper's magazine and Christopher's story was on the cover: Inside the mind of an “ecoterrorist”! It begins In the summer of 2016, a fifty-seven-year-old Texan named Stephen McRae drove east out of the rainforests of Oregon and into the vast expanse of the Great Basin. His plan was to commit sabotage. First up was a coal-burning power…

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#58, Josh Reeves, CEO and Co-Founder of Gusto — Upholding the platinum rule, taking control of your attention, and a framework for hiring people who are in love with your problem 1:11:17

4M ago1:11:17

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If you’re looking for inspiration to upgrade your leadership for 2024, you’ll want to listen to my conversation with Josh Reeves, CEO and Co-Founder of Gusto on the newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up. These are just three topics from our talk that are fantastic guides to follow into the new year: ➡️ The key to hire the right people for you…

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739: John Brooke, part 1: Deep history and how our culture formed 1:28:45

5M ago1:28:45

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Greenhouse gas and ocean plastic levels don't rise on their own. The cause of our environmental problems is our behavior, which results from our culture. The world's dominant culture pollutes, depletes, addicts, and imperially takes over other cultures. Yet each person wants clean air, land, water, and food. How did humans create a culture that man…

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738: Jacqueline Bicanic, part 2: Sustainability doesn't cost time and energy, it gives it 1:02:23

5M ago1:02:23

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People complain they don't have time, money, or energy to live more sustainably, I think because marketers see the demand so come up with things to sell people to address the demand. Since neither buyer nor seller understand how nature or systems work, the offerings don't help sustainability. Meanwhile, high demand and low supply means high prices,…

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