Best FranklinCovey Podcasts (2024)

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Allan Dib: Lean Marketing 36:37

3h ago36:37

36:37

Allan Dib, author of the bestselling book The 1-Page Marketing Plan, returns for a second time. Allan discusses his new release, Lean Marketing: More Leads, More Profit, Less Marketing, and shares the nine principles of lean marketing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear target market, message, and media strategy, as well as the value of…

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Behaviour Change in a Hybrid World with Paul Coates from FranklinCovey 1:09:07

9d ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Special Guest: Paul Coates, FranklinCovey In the second of our podcasts with special guests, in this we interview Paul Coates, Head of Consultancy with one of the top leadership development and behaviour change companies in the world, FranklinCovey. You will have heard of the founding and best-selling business book that started it all 30-odd years …

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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

36:42

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

28:20

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

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Matthew Ball: Understanding the Spatial Internet 38:04

1d ago38:04

38:04

Wrap your mind around high-level technological concepts in a forward-thinking way with impactful insights from Matthew Ball. With his extensive background in finance, venture capital, and technology, Matthew provides a comprehensive understanding of the Metaverse and its key technologies. He discusses the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead…

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Nicholas Kristof: Chasing Hope 35:04

4d ago35:04

35:04

Scott Miller engages in a thought-provoking conversation with one of the most respected voices in journalism, Nicholas Kristof, longtime op-ed columnist for The New York Times and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. With a career spanning decades and taking him to over 160 countries, Nicholas shares his incredible experiences as a foreign correspondent…

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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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William Vanderbloemen: Be the Unicorn 32:49

1h ago32:49

32:49

Level up your game in all aspects of life by developing an understanding of some of the habits that make you a unicorn in today’s business world. William Vanderbloemen shares insights and practical advice on leadership, drawing from his own experiences as the CEO and founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group. He discusses the importance of responsivene…

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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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Penn & Kim Holderness: ADHD is Awesome 38:05

1d ago38:05

38:05

Known for their viral social videos and Penn's unique ability to wrap everyday situations, Penn and Kim Holderness bring a refreshing and relatable perspective to the topic of ADHD in this episode discussing their latest book, ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD. They share their personal experiences, from Penn's career as a spo…

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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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Jay Schwedelson: Mastering Digital Engagement 45:52

4d ago45:52

45:52

Jay Schwedelson, CEO of Outcome Media, joins On Leadership to discuss the ins-and-outs of digital marketing and media as he shares his expertise in five specific areas: email marketing, social media, podcasting, online events, and thought leadership. Whether you're looking to refine your current strategies or explore new avenues for growth, Jay sha…

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ITO Special Guest: Dr Jeff Standridge (Part 2) 56:18

4d ago56:18

56:18

Welcome to part two of Adam Scorey’s interview with Dr. Jeff Standridge, an innovation consultant, investor, entrepreneur, author and educator from Arkansas, USA. Jeff and Adam discuss Dr. Standridge's experience in helping organisations transform their culture, processes and products through innovation, as well as his insights on leadership, finan…

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Israel Del Toro: A Patriotic Promise 39:15

8d ago39:15

39:15

The lessons we can all learn from US Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro Jr.’s unwavering determination and commitment to service are palpable. Del Toro's story is one of immense courage and resilience, as he shares his experiences serving in Afghanistan and the life-altering injuries he sustained in defense of his country. From surviv…

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

8d ago57:19

57:19

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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Episode 1 | Unlocking Trust and Innovation in Leadership 39:52

9d ago39:52

39:52

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Inclusion Advantage, a podcast series by FranklinCovey South Africa. Hosted by Sean Madliwa, this episode features insightful conversations with distinguished guests Busisiwe Hlatshwayo and Antoinette Roberts. Join us as we explore the critical role of trust and inclusion in driving innovation and change with…

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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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Terry Real: Building Better Relationships 38:52

12d ago38:52

38:52

Unpack some practical strategies to help any relationship with Terry Real. Terry joins On Leadership to explore relational life therapy and the importance of reframing your mindset in relationships. He shares insights on how to communicate most effectively with others and repair conflicts, specifically by taking turns in addressing issues, being em…

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ITO Special Guest: Dr Jeff Standridge (Part 1) 1:06:59

23d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Special Guest: Dr Jeff Standridge In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with an extraordinary individual who wears so many hats. As a growth strategist, Dr Jeff Standridge has helped businesses thrive in competitive markets, uncovering hidden opportunities and charting new paths to success. In his role as an innovation consul…

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Vivian Tu: Winning Money Mindset 38:14

15d ago38:14

38:14

Our society often values people who have done things, but we like to shoot down people who are doing things. Rich AF author Vivian Tu shines a spotlight on this issue in her conversation On Leadership, where she also shares her personal journey of leaving a successful career on Wall Street to pursue her passion in the media space. Vivian discusses …

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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

39:10

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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John Mackey: The Whole Story 39:45

19d ago39:45

39:45

Join the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey, as he discusses his new book, The Whole Story: Adventures in Life, Love, and Capitalism, which delves into his 44-year journey with Whole Foods. John shares insights on balancing profit and mission, the importance of operational efficiency, and the lessons he learned from mistakes alon…

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Thomas Curran: The Perfection Trap 33:09

23d ago33:09

33:09

Learn some new ways to steer clear of the perfection trap with practical tips and insights from author Thomas Curran. The London School of Economics professor shares what he’s learned from his journey with perfectionism and discusses the impact it can have on the workplace and society as a whole. He offers advice on how leaders can balance high sta…

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Episode 1: Leadership Insights in Times of Great Change 49:36

1M ago49:36

49:36

In this episode of "The Leadership Pulse with Marlinie Ramsamy," we are honoured to have Adriaan Groenewald as our guest. Adriaan is a Leadership Activist dedicated to discovering, acknowledging, and mobilizing 30,000 successful leaders by 2030. Drawing from over two decades of interviewing top leaders and experts, Adriaan shares his vision and str…

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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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Angela Duckworth: The Power of Passion and Perseverence 39:53

25d ago39:53

39:53

Passion and perseverance are a powerful duo for your personal and professional life. MacArthur genius grant winner and bestselling author of Grit, Angela Duckworth joins On Leadership to discuss the role grit plays in career longevity and long-term goal-setting. Angela emphasizes the need to make external changes, such as setting boundaries and rem…

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Danny Warshay: See, Solve, Scale 33:25

1M ago33:25

33:25

Danny Warshaw, a professor of entrepreneurship at Brown University and author of the book See, Solve, Scale, aims to demystify how to flourish as an entrepreneur. Danny emphasizes the importance of identifying the problem to solve, iterating through solutions on a small scale, and ultimately scaling the solution for long-term impact, and says this …

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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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Tom Bilyeu: Taking Control 49:54

1M ago49:54

49:54

It's up to you. You have to take control of your own life by defining your values and using them as a starting point for everything else. No one else can do it for you. That is one of many takeaways offered by filmmaker, billion-dollar entrepreneur, and award-winning screenwriter, Tom Bilyeu, in his conversation On Leadership. Tom shares his story …

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The Philosophy of AI: Examining the Ethical Implications with David Danks (Part Two) 22:20

1M ago22:20

22:20

In the second half of the episode, the conversation dives deeper into the practical applications of AI that entrepreneurs can leverage. David explains time series models for forecasting how situations evolve over time and how founders can use causal discovery techniques to identify the true drivers of outcomes rather than just correlations. They di…

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Howard Behar: Putting People First 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

In this episode of On Leadership with Scott Miller, the spotlight is on Howard Behar, the former president of Starbucks International and author of the book It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks. With over 21 years of experience at Starbucks, Behar shares his insights on building an organization that pr…

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

1M ago48:12

48:12

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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Hitendra Wadhwa: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact 43:51

1M ago43:51

43:51

Master yourself in ways that make you a more well-rounded, positive, impactful human with the insights from this episode of On Leadership. Hitendra Wadwha joins host Scott Miller to discuss the importance of differentiating between inner mastery and outer impact and how to focus your time most effectively as a result. Hitendra discusses the five co…

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The Philosophy of AI: Examining the Ethical Implications with David Danks (Part One) 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

In this fascinating episode, Greg talks with David Danks, Professor of Data Science and Philosophy at UC San Diego. David's research explores the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and machine learning to tackle complex interdisciplinary problems around AI. They dive into the philosophical considerations around the rapid advancement of …

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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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Andrew McMahon: Own Your Voice 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

A lot can change in 20 years, but the piano has been a constant for Andrew McMahon throughout. The Something Corporate frontman joins On Leadership for a candid conversation on what the music industry has taught him about leadership, business, and the importance of slowing down enough to focus on his own personal growth over time. Andrew reflects o…

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Karena Kilcoyne: Rise Above Your Story 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

In her powerful and transformative book, Rise Above Your Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want, Karena Kilcoyne takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Karena joins On Leadership to guide listeners and viewers through the process of shedding the victim mindset and reclaiming your true self. With a focu…

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ITO on Hybrid Working at The Homeworker May 2024 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

In Episode 7 of intheOffice Cast, Jon is a special guest on The Homeworker podcast with its founder, Louise. Between them, they talk about the definition, challenges and benefits of hybrid working, discussing how hybrid working can improve productivity, creativity and well-being. In addition, how it poses some difficulties in terms of communication…

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Michele Rigby Assad: What Are You Fighting for? 39:17

2M ago39:17

39:17

Bestselling author and former CIA agent Michele Rigby Assad encourages people to think introspectively about their answer to that question in her book, Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What’s Worth Fighting For. Michele joins On Leadership to share her unique journey into the CIA, discussing the importance of un…

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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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Sebastian Junger: In My Time of Dying 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

A brush with death changes your approach to living. At least it did for Sebastian Junger, multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, who has brought his own near-death experience to life in his latest book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. Sebastian recounts his experience, delving into the fascinati…

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Daniel Goleman: Maximizing Optimal Days 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

In a time when distractions are plenty, being present is a gift to all of us. Dr. Daniel Goleman joins On Leadership to discuss some practical tips for training attention and building mindfulness in our daily lives. Daniel explores how to create “optimal days” and the importance of finding purpose and meaning in our work. Manage Your Time Like a Pr…

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Grace Puma & Christiana Smith Shi: Building a Career Path 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

Manage your career more effectively with the practical strategies offered up by two inspiring former C-suite executives, Christiana Smith Shi and Grace Puma. The former president of Consumer Direct for Nike and former Chief Operating Officer of PepsiCo join On Leadership to share some relatable lessons they’ve learned from their own career journeys…

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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

55:29

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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Hasard Lee: The Art of Clear Thinking 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

Mental resilience and confident decision making are important skills to master, whether you’re a leader of people or a United States Air Force combat pilot. Wall Street Journal bestselling author Hasard Lee is both, and joins On Leadership to share his journey from a childhood interest in fighter jets to becoming a highly skilled combat pilot flyin…

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Kim Scott: How to Work Together Better 52:59

3M ago52:59

52:59

New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kim Scott returns to On Leadership for a third time to discuss Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better, which focuses on creating a workplace culture that optimizes collaboration and honors individuality. Kim shares insights on how leaders can demonstrate institutional courage, disrupt …

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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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Sheila Heen: Do the Prep Work 29:54

3M ago29:54

29:54

Be more prepared for the difficult conversations in your life, thanks to the invaluable insights offered up by Sheila Heen in this episode of On Leadership. The New York Times bestselling author and Harvard Law School professor joins us to discuss how you can more effectively navigate challenging conversations. Sheila emphasizes the need for leader…

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Melina Palmer: The Truth About Pricing 44:15

3M ago44:15

44:15

Make smarter choices when deciding how to price your product or service by arming yourself with an understanding of the psychology that contributes to consumer behavior. Behavioral economist, author, and Brainy Business Podcast host Melina Palmer joins On Leadership to share how to build consumer curiosity, present information in a clear and concis…

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