Best Molly McMahon Podcasts (2024)

There are a number of reasons why we might not gel with a co-worker - some personal, some not. But luckily, being chummy isn't a requirement for great work, and there are tactical approaches to working in spite of interpersonal challenges. In this Upshots episode, product and marketing leader Natalie Kubitz shares her insights on identifying signs …

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KINSELLACAST 318: Eylon Levy on the Information War, with Adler and Lilley - and songs my Mom liked: Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Daniel Johnson, Sinead O'Connor 1:18:19

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Upshots: Managing Overwhelm with Courtney Kaplan 9:30

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If you're human like us, chances are you've had times where you've felt like you're drowning in commitments. But there's a way to keep your head above water, as Micah learns from Courtney Kaplan, the force behind Iconic Leadership Coaching, who shares a powerful approach for conquering overwhelm. Discover the transformative "whiteboard" technique t…

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KINSELLACAST 317: A bad week for Joe and Justin, with Adler, Lilley, Kheiriddin, Brady, Belanger - plus Wilderado, Graduating Life, Hot Water Music, Michael Cera Palin, Joey Cape & Tony Sly 1:33:49

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KINSELLACAST 316: The antisemites get bolder - plus Lilley, Pierson, Kheiriddin, Belanger and Pointed Sticks! 1:06:33

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Upshots: Managing Up with Katie Bolz 8:34

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When people talk about managing up, they don't usually dig into what that actually means. But becoming your boss's biggest ally can have a profound affect on your career and professional well-being. In this episode, product management leader Katie Bolz, shares her profound and practical insights on aligning with your boss's goals, tackling tasks th…

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Upshots: Taking Action on Company Culture with Leonardo de la Rocha 9:12

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It's no secret that the gap between stated company culture and the reality of the employee experience can be enormous. And we've all been there when the employee survey rolls back around with no real change from the last one. In this Upshots episode, designer and executive Leonardo De La Rocha returns to Unserious to share real ways to take action …

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KINSELLACAST 315: Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, Brady, Belanger and more - plus Molly Payton, Angel Olsen, Slow Pulp, Lucy Dacus 1:03:15

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Upshots: Embracing Ambiguity with Andrew J. Coate 9:28

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Uncertain times have a tendency to stop us in our tracks. But marketing leader and mental health advocate Andrew J. Coate posits that life may be more ambiguous than not and offers a practical and effective approach for managing ourselves during times of flux. Embracing the situation might not just be a matter of survival, but can even be a catalys…

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KINSELLACAST 314: Yossi Klein Halevi from Israel, plus Kheiriddin and Belanger - and Buzzcocks, Bauhaus, Magazine, PIL 1:09:55

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Season Two Wrap-Up: Surprises and Takeaways 30:03

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The "sophomore slump" is a notorious curse for artists who set high expectations with the debut. Luckily here at Unserious, our expectations for season 2 were just to keep shining the light on more brilliant people and their wonderful ideas - and we were not disappointed! In this season closer, J.B. and Molly are joined by producer Micah to look ba…

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Upshots: Summit is Only Halfway with Natala Menezes 8:59

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Work and life are often defined by milestone moments. But getting to the top of the mountain is only halfway; we need to plan for and manage energy to get all the way back down safely. In this Upshots episode, product and marketing leader and founder of PRUXM, Natala Menezes, shares her insights for keeping the momentum post-launch. From setting st…

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KINSELLACAST 313: Honest reporting on how things are honestly terrible - plus Worriers, Gurriers and more 37:16

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KINSELLACAST 312: The hero of Nova with Kheiriddin, Belanger - plus Smoke or Fire, Joe McMahon, Break to Broken and more 1:10:16

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Finding Your Leadership Voice with Dr. Vignetta Charles 33:59

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The journey to finding your own leadership voice is very personal and can be wildly confusing. Yes, it’s about authenticity, but it takes a long time to figure ourselves out. Dr. Vignetta Charles is the CEO of ETR, which is committed to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity for youth, families, and communities, and is a lifelong adv…

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Upshots: Casual Mentorship with Kim-Long Nguyen 8:45

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In today's lean and efficient corporate world, the traditional mentor-mentee relationship may feel like a thing of the past. But in this Upshots episode, Kim-Long Nguyen, an operations leader in Asia and Europe, lowers the stakes through targeted conversations with leaders or peers. Kim-Long's approach of low pressure conversations on specific topi…

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KINSELLACAST 311: From Israel to Canada with those who know the truth - plus Against Me, Joyce Manor, Fugazi, Smoke or Fire, Wailers 1:14:58

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Management of Motherhood: Embracing Flexibility and Levity with Laura Krafka 26:40

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For many, a mother is the original mentor and manager in the job of life. The foundational lessons we learn in those early days at home quietly leave an imprint on our professional behaviors and relationships. The management of motherhood is hard enough, and moms who also work outside the home rarely get the rest they need or deserve. In this episo…

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Upshots: The Chair of Focus: Rethinking Feedback with Chase Harden 9:24

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The thing about feedback is that we're often not open or trusting enough to give or receive it — as much as our culture statements might say otherwise. Having a structured method for advice and feedback is key to transforming teams into circles of confidants that accelerate growth. In this Upshots episode, Chase Harden, Lead Facilitator and head of…

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KINSELLACAST 310: Me on the way to Israel - with Adler and fine Jewish punk rock! 52:28

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AI and the Creative DNA with Manjula Nadkarni 31:45

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When we set out last year to explore how creative people make outsized impact during times of rapid change, generative AI was shaping up to be a huge part of the conversation. We have a lot of questions, an underlying sense of uncertainty, maybe even dread. But ready or not, here it comes. In this episode, we're inspired by Manjula Nadkarni, a crea…

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Upshots: How Vision Writing Can Change Your Life with Jennifer Kattula 8:26

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The practice of vision writing can be challenging yet profoundly rewarding for personal and professional growth. In this Upshots episode, Jennifer Kattula, General Manager of Global Marketing at Microsoft Advertising shares her secrets to not just getting it done, but having fun. Jennifer's approach is an annual personal tradition of vision writing…

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KINSELLACAST 309: A happy and sad week - with good friends and good music 1:11:44

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Co-creating Incredible Cultures with Leonardo De La Rocha 38:40

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Peter Drucker famously said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Search for resources on building company culture and you’ll get lots of variations on a tried and true playbook: mission, vision, and values, strong narrative, great leaders - you know the drill. That playbook hasn’t changed - but the world sure has. In this episode, Leonardo D…

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KINSELLACAST 308: Lilley, Kheiriddin, Adler, Belanger, Brady - plus Bass Drum of Death, Mannequin Pussy, Porridge, Wavves 1:31:35

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KINSELLACAST 307: The end of multiculturalism? With Lilley, Kheiriddin, Adler plus Israel Vibration, Wailers and more! 1:25:25

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Equitable Transformation with Nancy Gutierrez 35:23

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We’ve all heard the stories of that young person who pulled themselves up by their bootstraps, made it out of that small town or that rough neighborhood, and moved to the big city to make something of themselves. That concept of “I made it out” is so prevalent that we accept the premise without much thought. In this episode, Nancy Gutiérrez, Lead E…

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Upshots: The Feedback Barometer with Sarahlyn Bruck 7:14

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We've all struggled with delivering or receiving feedback on work. Feedback given at the wrong time or in the wrong format can cause all kinds of problems. In this episode, Sarahlyn Bruck, an award-winning author and professor of writing and literature, introduces us to an ingenious solution. The Feedback Barometer is a game-changer for navigating …

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Mastering the Message: Strategic Communications with Elisabeth Diana 33:20

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At work we constantly have to stand up to tell our stories, advocate for resources, and convince our teams and leaders to join us. Navigating internal and external workplace communication can be daunting, but in this episode Elisabeth Diana, Head of Communications at HR one stop shop Deel, shares her playbook for developing messages that are on-poi…

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KINSELLACAST 306: From Jamaica, Irie (sort of) - Lawfare Project plus Toots, Wailers and Desmond Dekker! 41:09

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Upshots: Rethinking Icebreakers with Lauren Vono 9:24

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Do your team icebreakers ever elicit a groan? Have you ever stressed out being asked to share your innermost feelings at the top of a meeting? In this episode of Upshots, learning experience designer Lauren Vono shares a treasure trove of strategies for creating inclusive team-building icebreakers that aren't just fluff - but generate real connecti…

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KINSELLACAST 305: SFH RIDES AGAIN! Brady, Liedtke, Adler - plus Television, SFH and Hot Nasties! 1:03:50

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Lead, Laugh, Love with Adria Marquez 36:21

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Great relationships are crucial to producing great work - at home and in the workplace. Striking the perfect chord between personal life and a demanding career with high-profile notables is not an easy task. In this episode, J.B. and Molly explore the delicate balance with guest Adria Marquez, founder of Latidos Media and former Director of Digital…

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Upshots: Sharing ownership as a player-coach with Ian Saville of the collabic 8:11

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Introducing Upshots, a new Unserious short format to kick off your Monday morning with one quick idea that you can put to use today. Have you ever unwittingly held your team back by being overly hands-on? In this first episode of Upshots, producer Micah Vono is joined by Ian Saville, a coach and founding partner at the collabic, who casts a spotlig…

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KINSELLACAST 304: Lilley, Belanger, Smyth and Brady - plus Jeff Rosenstock, Gladie and Sidney Gish 1:27:26

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Dynamics of Power with Ebele Okobi 36:55

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We’ve all complained about office politics… someone was able to influence a decision or get a project over the line through the shear force of their personality or relationships. But what are we really complaining about? Power. In this episode, Ebele Okobi, CEO of The New Humanitarian, discusses the dynamics of power: challenging it, finding it, us…