Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy High-Value People Don’t Avoid Conflict | Social Intel Brief
Do you avoid conflict—or use it to grow your influence? In this episode, AJ and Johnny share a science-backed framework for conflict resolution that transforms tense moments into opportunities for tr…
Published on 2 months ago
The Truth About Psychological Safety | Colin M Fisher
Why do brilliant individuals so often create dysfunctional groups? AJ and Johnny sit down with organizational behavior professor Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, to unpack the science of …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Magnetic Entrance: Why Charisma Isn’t About Being Loud
What if your charisma started before you even spoke a word? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal how to make a magnetic entrance—one that commands attention, sparks curiosity, and creates an instant…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Playing It Safe Holds You Back | Elizabeth Weingarten
What if the very questions keeping you up at night were the key to moving forward? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with author Elizabeth Weingarten to challenge the tired advice to “embrace u…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Social Domino Effect [Social Intelligence Brief]
What if the biggest wins in your career, relationships, and social life didn’t require three separate strategies? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the Social Domino Effect—how one small, high-le…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Strengths Become Weaknesses | Martin Dubin
Executive coach and former CEO Martin Dubin joins AJ and Johnny to reveal the hidden blind spots that quietly sabotage leaders and high performers. From the Dunning–Kruger effect to the “fishbowl” an…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
5 Levels of Listening [Social Intelligence Brief]
Ever leave a meeting thinking it went fine… but something didn’t land? In this concise training, AJ and Johnny unpack the five levels of listening and the “conversation radar” that lets you hear what…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
How Modern Life Makes Us Unhappy | Bill von Hippel
Economist and researcher Bill von Hippel joins AJ and Johnny to unpack a surprising question: if modern life is safer, richer, and more comfortable than ever, why do studies suggest hunter-gatherers …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
You’re Listening Wrong: Why Charisma Is About What You Feel, Not What You Say [Social Intelligence Brief]
AJ and Johnny reveal the hidden layer of charisma most people ignore—what they call “conversation radar.” It’s not about perfect lines or clever comebacks, but tuning into tone, timing, and what’s le…
Published on 3 months ago
Perception Beats Perfection | Laura Huang
Why do some people stand out and get ahead—even when they’re not the most qualified? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Harvard professor and author Laura Huang to unpack the hidden force s…
Published on 3 months ago