Podcast Episodes

The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted

Have you been languishing in the same role at work, frustrated that you haven't been promoted to a higher position with more pay and different respon…

2 years, 7 months ago

The Heroic Exploits of WWII’s Pacific Paratroopers

When people think of the paratroopers of World War II, they tend to think of the European theater — the 101st Airborne Division and the Band of Broth…

2 years, 7 months ago

Answers to the FAQ of Modern Etiquette

The charge to be well-mannered, to treat others with civility, kindness, and respect, is perennial. But the rules for how to carry those manners into…

2 years, 7 months ago

The Art and Science of Getting Unstuck

Do you feel stuck in life — that you aren’t making progress in a relationship, job, or goal and you don’t know how to fix the problem and move forwar…

2 years, 7 months ago

The Essential Guide to Visiting and Camping in the National Parks

America’s national parks are one of the country’s greatest treasures, and many people have it on their bucket list to visit one or more of these gems…

2 years, 8 months ago

Thoreau on Making a Living

We don't often think of work when we think of Henry David Thoreau. We think of Thoreau living with his family, or loafing around at a cabin at Walden…

2 years, 8 months ago

Optimize Your Testosterone

When men think about optimizing their hormones, they tend only to think about raising their testosterone. But while increasing T can be important, an…

2 years, 8 months ago

Leadership Lessons From Military Mentors

When Daniel Zia Joseph decided to join the Army at the unusually late age of 32, he solicited advice from his buddies who had served in the military …

2 years, 8 months ago

Become a Focused Monotasker

Writing an email while on a Zoom call. Talking on the phone while walking. Scrolling through social media while watching a movie.

In both our work and…

2 years, 8 months ago

Generations — The Surprising Truths and Persistent Myths

Different generations love to cast aspersions on each other. Boomers think Millennials and Gen Zers are fragile narcissists. Those younger generation…

2 years, 8 months ago