Podcast Episodes

Invisible Workers Get Cut First | Rebecca Hinds

AJ and Johnny sit down with Rebecca Hinds, author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to uncover why meetings aren’t broken — they’re just poorly designed. Rebecca shares how better meeting design can acceler…

Published on 11 hours ago

Why Trying is Ruining You | Carla Ondrasik

AJ and Johnny sit down with Carla Ondrasik, author of Stop Trying, to unpack why the word try is secretly holding you back from real change. Carla shares how “trying” tricks your brain into feeling p…

Published on 1 week ago

Why Smart Ideas Stall — And What’s Really Happening | SIB

AJ and Johnny unpack why great ideas often get rejected — even when the logic and data are flawless. The truth? You didn’t lose the argument; you triggered someone’s identity.

In this episode, they r…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Friendship Fuels Achievement | Matt Ritter

AJ sits down with Matt Ritter, co-host of Man of the Year, to unpack the male loneliness epidemic and why so many men lose friendships as they get older. Matt shares his TCS framework for keeping fri…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Stop DESTROYING Your Status | Social Intelligence Briefing

AJ and Johnny break down the real status game — and why working harder, proving yourself, or chasing approval can actually lower your value. They reveal how true high-status people create influence e…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

The Secret Power of Losing | Dave Berke

AJ and Johnny sit down with Dave Berke, retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, Top Gun instructor, and leadership coach with Echelon Front. Dave shares lessons from the cockpit, the battlefield, and the…

Published on 3 weeks ago

How High-Value People Hold Frame | Social Intelligence Briefing

AJ and Johnny break down how to hold your frame when someone takes a subtle dig or tries to knock you off balance. Whether it’s a jealous coworker, a critical friend, or a family member pushing your …

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Are You Chasing a Prize You Don’t Even Want? | Bree Groff

What if the reason change feels so hard is because you're using the wrong psychological model to navigate it? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with transformation expert Bree Groff to break do…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Stop Trying to Be Liked — Start Being Chased | Social Intelligence Briefing

AJ and Johnny break down the X-Factor Operating System — the mindset and skill set that turns overthinkers into magnetic communicators. If you’ve ever wondered why people seem to like you less the mo…

Published on 1 month ago

Start Designing a Life That Matters

AJ and Johnny sit down with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Stanford professors and authors of Designing Your Life, to explore how to build a more meaningful, fully alive existence. They share why “foll…

Published on 1 month ago