Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Right Way to Manage Emotions on Your Team
Episode 982
Many managers don't know what to say when a team member appears angry, frustrated, or sad. They might even feel it is unprofessional to acknowledge t…
1 year, 8 months ago
An Astronaut's Advice on High-Stakes Collaboration
Episode 981
It's hard to imagine a more challenging work environment than the International Space Station. During her 24 years as a NASA astronaut, including a s…
1 year, 8 months ago
Trying to Persuade and Other Big Mistakes Marketers Make
Episode 980
Many marketers today focus on getting consumers to consciously change their behavior. But that’s a sure path to failure, according to Leslie Zane, fo…
1 year, 8 months ago
Is People-Pleasing Holding You Back?
Episode 979
There's a fine line between pitching in to help your team and taking on too much at the expense of your mental health and performance. Author and coa…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why We Should Pay More Attention to Departing CEOs
Episode 978
When news breaks of a CEO succession, much of the attention is given to the new leader and how they will change the company. But new research shows t…
1 year, 9 months ago
Darius Rucker on Resilience and Reinvention
Episode 977
Darius Rucker has reached the top of the music charts in not just one but two genres: first as the lead singer of the 1990s band Hootie and the Blowf…
1 year, 9 months ago
When Your Employee Is Underperforming
Episode 976
Many managers struggle with initiating difficult conversations around an individual’s subpar performance. Often, leaders wait way too long to sit dow…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why Managers Play Favorites - and How They Can Change
Episode 975
While most good bosses try to be fair and balanced with their direct reports, it's only human to prefer the company and work styles of some team memb…
1 year, 9 months ago
Tech at Work: The Future of Spatial Computing
Episode 974
The Apple Vision Pro is the latest in a long line of trendy, expensive spatial computing headsets. (Remember Google Glass?) But the augmented reality…
1 year, 10 months ago
Yum! Brands’ Former CEO on Why You Should Never Stop Learning
Episode 973
After 15 years leading the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, David Novak wanted to help others become better leaders. He believes the …
1 year, 10 months ago