Best The 420 Project Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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PPP 427 | Why Attachment Theory is a Game-Changer for Leading Teams and Projects, with Dr. Judy Ho 36:42

2h ago36:42

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Summary In this episode, Andy speaks with Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, about her new book, The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision . Seriously? Attachment theory? Reparenting your inner child? What does this have to do with leading teams and proje…

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PPP 426 | Sal Khan on AI’s Role in Education and Project Management 28:20

2d ago28:20

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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, about his new book

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EP 111: CUMIA'S CUCKS (KARL HEBERGER IS A GRIFTER AND PURE SCUM) 1:38:26

7h ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Best show of the week! Today we showcase how Karl Heberger is one of the most unoriginal people I have ever come across. From his podcast, to his band, to his Jocktober show, to Silk City Hot Sauce, and to his new AI voices tips. Everything he does is copied from someone else and we showcase that. We also check in with Chrissie and her statement th…

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PPP 425 | Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management, with author James Louttit 39:44

2h ago39:44

39:44

Summary In this conversation, Andy interviews James Louttit about his book Leading Impactful Teams: Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management. They discuss the challenges of leading projects and teams and what it means to be an impactful project manager. James introduces the SAVE meeting facilitation technique and discusses prioritizing va…

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EP 103: CUMIA'S CUCKS! (WHEN THE CUCKS TURN) 2:09:26

1d ago2:09:26

2:09:26

We watch Steel Toe in real time destroy his life daily with bad decision after bad decision. Ever since coming at the Mud Shark in late 2022, Aaron has been constantly losing. Not only has he lost cohosts, he lost his latest wife, and now the biggest name drops he has with Keanu and Geno. Just to make matters worse, he lost his idol and major influ…

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PPP 424 | Project Management Trends You Can't Ignore, with Karla Eidem 35:58

18h ago35:58

35:58

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Karla Eidem, the Managing Director of North America region at Project Management Institute (PMI). The discussion focuses on the latest trends and developments in project management. They explore the evolution of project managers from executing technical aspects to becoming strategic partners in organizations…

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PPP 423 | The Hidden Cost of Bad Team Habits and How to Fix Them, with author Charlie Gilkey 56:25

4d ago56:25

56:25

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Charlie Gilkey, author of Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. They discuss how small, often overlooked habits shape team culture and performance. The conversation explores practical approaches for enhancing team dynamics, instilling a sense of belonging, improving decision-making, a…

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PPP 422 | Project Manager Productivity Hacks, with Nigel Creaser 57:19

8d ago57:19

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Nigel Creaser, an active project professional and author of the book Project Manager Productivity Hacks. Nigel shares insights from his career and discusses strategies for managing interruptions and improving productivity. They also touch on the use of mobile devices and AI tools in project management. Overa…

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PPP 421 | A Leader's Guide to More and Better Sleep, with sleep specialist Dr. Bijoy John 37:48

11d ago37:48

37:48

Summary In this episode, Andy dives deep into the world of sleep with Dr. Bijoy John, author of Nobody's Sleeping: Seven Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health. Dr. John shares his personal journey with sleep issues, discusses the widespread impact of poor sleep on health and performance, and offers practical advice for improving sleep quality. …

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PPP 420 | Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, with FranklinCovey's Kory Kogon 53:55

16d ago53:55

53:55

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey’s Vice President of Content Development, about her updated book, Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager. They discuss the prevalence of unofficial project managers in various industries, especially post-pandemic, and the unique challenges they face. Kory shares insigh…

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PPP 419 | How to Fix Your Boss (and Your Team), with Molly McGrath 39:10

18d ago39:10

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Molly McGrath, author of the book Fix My Boss: A Simple Plan to Cultivate Respect, Risk Courageous Conversations, and Increase The Bottom Line. They discuss practical ways to improve the relationship between bosses and employees, including having courageous conversations, setting clear expectations, and impl…

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PPP 418 | How to Be Unoffendable, and Other Leadership Lessons About Excellence, with Randy Fox 39:26

25d ago39:26

39:26

Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews his friend Randy Fox about his book The Call to Excellence: Influential Leadership for Impactful Results. Randy shares the backstory of his signature story, the Silver Platter Service, and how it can apply to leadership. They discuss the pursuit of excellence and the difference between being perfect …

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PPP 417 | Secrets to Building Your Character (and the Character of Your Team), with Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong 56:03

30d ago56:03

56:03

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong to discuss their book, The Character Compass. They explore the concept of character and its importance in leadership. Mary and Bill debunk myths and misconceptions about character and highlight the interconnected nature of its dimensions. The framework they introduce consist…

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PPP 415 | AI Tools in Project Management: Myths vs. Reality, with Keto Software 48:12

1M ago48:12

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Summary In this episode, Andy is joined by Veijo Hytti and Timothy Bull from Keto Software. They explore the impact of AI on project management and the integration of AI into enterprise software. The discussion addresses the hype and misconceptions surrounding AI, as well as the practical applications and benefits of AI in project management. The d…

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PPP 416 | Timeless Lessons About Why People Follow You as a Leader, with Jim Kouzes 45:22

1M ago45:22

45:22

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Kouzes about the Seventh Edition of the classic book The Leadership Challenge (7th Edition): How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. They discuss the fundamentals of leadership, the impact of the global pandemic on leadership, leading across generations, and more. Jim shares practical i…

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PPP 414 | The 12 Biggest Presentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, with Terri Sjodin 41:15

2M ago41:15

41:15

Summary In this episode, Andy is joined by Terri Sjodin, author of Presentation Ready. They discuss strategies to improve presentation outcomes and avoid common mistakes. Terri shares her research, based on a multi-year study, identifying the 12 most common presentation errors. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, understanding the audienc…

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PPP 413 | Meeting Goblins and How to Deal With Them, with Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart 55:29

2M ago55:29

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart about their book Great Meetings Build Great Teams: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists. They discuss the common reasons why people dislike meetings, such as lack of purpose and poor facilitation. They introduce the concept of 'meeting goblins,' which are negative personalit…

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PPP 412 | What A Hostage Negotiator Can Teach You About Influencing Stakeholders, with Scotland Yard detective Scott Walker 43:53

2M ago43:53

43:53

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Scott Walker who spent 16 years as a Scotland Yard detective. Scott and Andy delve into lessons on emotional intelligence and negotiation skills gleaned from Scott's new book Order out of Chaos: Win Every Negotiation, Thrive in Adversity, and Become a World-Class Communicator. Key takeaways include seeking t…

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PPP 411 | Google’s Top Productivity Expert on Boosting Your Productivity and Well-Being, with Laura Mae Martin 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Mae Martin, Google's productivity expert and author of the book Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. They discuss the concept of productivity and how it is often misunderstood. Laura shares her perspective on productivity, emphasizing the importance of intention and executi…

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PPP 410 | How to Grow Excellence In Yourself and Those You Lead, with Ryan Hawk 48:49

3M ago48:49

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Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews Ryan Hawk, host of the Learning Leader podcast and author of the book The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead. They discuss the importance of valuing excellence and pursuing personal growth, as well as the dangers of comparing oneself to others and keeping score base…

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PPP 409 | Beyond Blaming and Cutting Corners: The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk, with author K. Scott Griffith 53:56

4M ago53:56

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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with K. Scott Griffith about his new book, The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk. The book explores the importance of building resilience and reliability in projects, teams, and life. The conversation delves into the social and technical aspects of producing results, the need for human-resilient systems, and the im…

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PPP 408 | When You Have to Deliver Bad News, Fire Someone, or Deal With A Dysfunctional Boss, with author Paul Falcone 46:51

4M ago46:51

46:51

Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Paul Falcone to discuss his book The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis. The conversation dives into common challenges faced by managers such as performance conversations, dealing with dysfunctional teams or bosses, and navigating situations like having to fire an employee or dealing with a younger (or…

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PPP 407 | How to Get Your Message Read, Understood, and Acted Upon, with author Ben Guttmann 37:32

4M ago37:32

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Ben Guttmann about his book, Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win and How to Design Them. They discuss how to design and deliver messages that not only capture attention but also evoke meaningful responses. They delve into concepts like simplicity, fluency, and minimal messaging. Ben demonstrates how linguisti…

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PPP 406 | How to Successfully Lead Teams and Deliver Projects: Career Lessons from Tara Miller 45:35

5M ago45:35

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Tara Miller, a successful project manager and the founder of Artemis, a management consulting business. Tara shares her journey into project management and highlights the misconceptions about the role. She also discusses important lessons she has learned about leading people and delivering projects. Tara emp…

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PPP 405 | How to Deliver Better Results, with Gil Broza 46:54

5M ago46:54

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Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews Gil Broza about his new book, Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential. They discuss the importance of systems thinking in value delivery and the six aspects of system fitness. Gil shares practical strategies for improving value delivery and emphasizes the significance of m…

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PPP 404 | How Project Managers Can Move Fast and FIX Things, with Anne Morriss 43:08

5M ago43:08

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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews author Anne Morris about key concepts from her book Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader's Guide to Solving Hard Problems. She emphasizes the importance of building trust and moving fast in change initiatives. Morris introduces the FIX Map, which illustrates the relationship between trust and speed. …

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PPP 403 | The Project Manager's Path to Freelancing Success, with Kayla McGuire 33:40

6M ago33:40

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Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews Kayla McGuire, a seasoned project manager and coach who runs a boot camp to help people learn and prepare for becoming a freelancer. They discuss Kayla's journey to project management and freelancing, lessons in leading projects, practical tips for running projects, reasons for pursuing freelancing, …

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PPP 402 | Surprising Insights About the Growth Mindset that Project Managers Need to Know, with Eduardo Briceño 41:31

6M ago41:31

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Summary In this in-depth discussion, Andy is joined by Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset Into Action, to delve into the concepts of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. The conversation covers how these mindsets are not as binary or mutually exclusive as we may think, but rather can be found within…

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PPP 401 | Customer Service Secrets Every Project Manager Must Know, with Micah Solomon 36:52

6M ago36:52

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Summary In this conversation, Andy Kaufman interviews Micah Solomon, author of the book Can Your Customer Service Do This? Create an Anticipatory Customer Experience that Builds Loyalty Forever. They discuss the importance of customer service and how it applies to project managers and leaders, not just people in hospitality or retail. They explore …

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PPP 400 | Celebrating Episode 400 with Adam Grant 22:44

7M ago22:44

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Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman celebrates the 400th episode of the People in Projects Podcast with special guest Adam Grant. They discuss Adam's new book, Hidden Potential, and the importance of assessing and unlocking potential in individuals. The conversation covers various topics, including keeping projects on track, the truth about hirin…

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PPP 399 | Don't Wait For Someone Else to Fix It, with Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer 50:17

7M ago50:17

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Summary In this conversation, Andy interviews Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer about their book Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It! They discuss the importance of managing ourselves effectively, practicing self-awareness, and mastering our behavior. They also emphasize the significance of integrity and responsibility in leadership. The conver…

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EP 421: SDZ NIGHT LIVE! (Classic movie night) 1:00:29

8M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

The SDZ is in transition from a little girl to a little boy. Stay with me during these troubled times. A lot of the content will be on YouTube and Patreon page considering that's where the revenue stream is these days. This show translates to video better than audio but I listen to audio podcasts only. However, I have rejected the free outlets for …

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PPP 398 | The Burnout Wake-up Call, with Dr. Neha Sangwan 55:30

8M ago55:30

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Project Manager Burnout There is so much focus these days on getting more done with less. Delivering faster. Increasing efficiency. Being excellent at work while rocking it all well at home too, right? And though I’m all for staying focused and productive, here’s something I’ve observed. One consequence of trying to stay hyper-productive and being …

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PPP 397 | Keeping Your Poise When Emotions are Rising, with Neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi 59:39

8M ago59:39

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When Emotions Are Rising On Your Project Let’s say you’re sitting in a meeting tomorrow for a project you are leading. You’re looking to get sign-off and, based on the pre-meetings you had with key stakeholders, the meeting should go smoothly. But seemingly out of the blue, a key stakeholder speaks up and starts sharing objections. Right there in f…

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PPP 396 | Do You Tend to Be a Perfectionist? Embracing the Power of Good Enough, with author Thomas Curran 50:08

9M ago50:08

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Stop Saying You're a Perfectionist There’s a classic question that is often asked somewhere during a job interview: “So, what’s your biggest weakness?” Perhaps you’ve been asked that somewhere along your career journey. My favorite answer to that is from Michael Scott in the television show The Office: "I work too hard, I care too much, and sometim…

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PPP 395 | Feeling Low on Energy? Ideas for You and Your Team, from Josefine Campbell 35:54

9M ago35:54

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Your Power Barometer There is so much focus these days on optimizing our time, right? And though I’m all for staying focused and productive, here’s something I’ve observed: one consequence of trying to stay hyper-productive can be increased stress. Less downtime. More hours. More caffeine. Less sleep. And all of that can lead to burnout. A lot of u…

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SDZ UPDATE! NEWS FLASH! 7:58

9M ago7:58

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A lot of liars in the Podcasts Wars of 2023 and Patrick Melton might be the biggest one of them all. Let's break down his career together, can we? SHOUT OUT TO THE NEW $100 Patreon sponsors Ken Mosca, Jared Thompson, Let's Go Brandon, Victoria, Twinkle Hoe 99, Tucker Pucker Steve, David Chandler, Randy P, JACK, Anthony, and Stu Jon. 🏀 Subscribe: ht…

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PPP 394 | Practical Ways To Improve Your Emotional Intelligence, With EQ Expert Joshua Freedman 48:13

9M ago48:13

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What Is Emotional Intelligence, Really? You’ve heard of emotional intelligence, right? You know it’s important. But a lot of us haven’t had formal training on the topic--or maybe it’s been a while. In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Joshua Freedman, author of the international best-selling book At the Heart of Leadership: How to Get R…

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EP 420: SDZ (WELCOME BACK! I HAVE COVID AGAIN) 1:03:20

10M ago1:03:20

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A lot of liars in the Podcasts Wars of 2023 and Patrick Melton might be the biggest one of them all. Let's break down his career together, can we? SHOUT OUT TO THE NEW $100 Patreon sponsors Ken Mosca, Jared Thompson, Let's Go Brandon, Victoria, Twinkle Hoe 99, Tucker Pucker Steve, David Chandler, Randy P, JACK, Anthony, and Stu Jon. 🏀 Subscribe: ht…

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PPP 393 | Lessons On Leading And Delivering, With My Friend And Colleague Molly Beran 33:55

11M ago33:55

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Inspiring Women in Project Management Most days, you can find me working with a group of people, helping them learn how to improve their ability to lead and deliver. If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you may recall hearing me saying this previously--in our project management courses, the majority of participants are women. It’s charac…

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PPP 392 | Leading When You Can't Know It All, With Wanda T. Wallace 49:16

10M ago49:16

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Leading In The Age of Deep Expertise Not everyone aspires to be a VP or higher someday, nor should they. But could it be that some of us are held back because the deep expertise that got us to our current position isn’t what is needed to get to additional levels of responsibility? Or, if that additional responsibility is given to us anyway, we stru…

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EP. 24 - RAINBOW FARM REMEMBERED (with guest Boss Crosslin Jr.) 1:30:45

11M ago1:30:45

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On Labor Day weekend 2001, two gay cannabis activists were gunned down by police on their farm in Vandalia, Michigan, after a five-day siege that some have called “The Waco of Weed.” Tom Crosslin and Rollie Rohm were the owners and operators of Rainbow Farm—a 35-acre property where they hosted annual pro-cannabis festivals (such as Hemp Aid, the Ro…

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PPP 391 | How Ambitious Managers Make The Jump To Leadership, With Adam Bryant 43:41

11M ago43:41

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Do You Really Want to Lead? Making the leap to leadership can be one of the most rewarding--and challenging--moves we can make. And I’m excited in this episode to bring you what I think is the best guide I’ve come across to date on how to make that jump. Adam Bryant joins us to talk about his new book The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make…

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PPP 390 | From Brain Tumor Survivor To Leadership Expert: The Inspiring Journey Of Jen Dary 52:10

11M ago52:10

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Introducing Jen Dary In most of our episodes, I’m introducing you to an author of a new book, looking for ways to apply key ideas from what they’ve written. But every once in a while, I come across someone who I just think is interesting--someone who brings a fresh perspective to the discussion that would help all of us who want to get better at le…

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PPP 389 | Your Past As An Asset: How Experiential Intelligence Empowers Leaders And Teams, With Author Soren Kaplan 45:03

11M ago45:03

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Your Past as an Asset Have you ever noticed how two people can go through something similar? For one person, it takes them under. And the other person? They seem to get past it—maybe even grow from it. I ask because going through challenging—even traumatic—experiences is part of the human experience. I’m not saying it’s equally distributed. But cle…

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