Podcast Episodes

How to Solve Your Company’s Toughest Problems

Episode 63

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Move fast and break things.” But Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei says speed and experimentation are not enough on their own. Instead, she argues that y…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How GitLab Leads Its Fully Remote Workforce

Episode 62

GitLab, which builds and manages an open-source software development application, started off with employees fully dispersed and has stayed that way. Now with more than 1,300 people spread across mor…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Deloitte’s Pixel: A Case Study on How to Innovate from Within

Episode 61

In 2014, Deloitte launched Pixel to facilitate open talent and crowdsourcing for client engagements that need specific expertise — like machine learning or digital production. But uptake across the o…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How to Make Your Leadership Potential More Visible

Episode 60

Do people see your leadership potential?

Suzanne Peterson says many talented professionals miss out on leadership roles for relatively intangible reasons. But she argues that aspiring leaders can lea…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

How to Make Your Leadership Potential More Visible

Do people see your leadership potential?

Suzanne Peterson says many talented professionals miss out on leadership roles for relatively intangible reasons. But she argues that aspiring leaders can le…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Is Your Team Keeping You Up at Night?

Episode 59

Managing difficult personalities, stalled productivity, and conflict are inevitable parts of leading a team. But how do you know if your leadership is part of the problem?

Melanie Parish says that ma…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Is Your Team Keeping You Up at Night?

Managing difficult personalities, stalled productivity, and conflict are inevitable parts of leading a team. But how do you know if your leadership is part of the problem?

Melanie Parish says that ma…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What It Takes to Build Influence at Work

Episode 58

Do you know how to influence people who don’t report to you? That might include your boss, clients, or even your peers.

Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you unders…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What It Takes to Build Influence at Work

Do you know how to influence people who don’t report to you? That might include your boss, clients, or even your peers.

Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you unders…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

When Your Star Employee Leaves

Episode 57

If you’ve invested in someone you manage, it’s natural to feel hurt when that person tells you they’re leaving—especially if they’re a strong contributor.

The classic management advice is: Don’t take…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago