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Let's Spend Some Time Together... With Our Younger Selves
Episode 25
In 1967, the Rolling Stones were instructed to sing "Let's spend some time together" on the Ed Sullivan show, because the actual lyrics ("Let's spend…
1 year, 7 months ago
Definitely Not a Bag of Drugs
Episode 24
Last week, police in Portland, Oregon, searched a stolen car and found fentanyl, oxycodone, methamphetamines, a loaded gun, and a wad of cash.
That’s …
1 year, 7 months ago
Psychological Safety and the Magic of Dingulation
Episode 23
I’m a big believer in fostering psychological safety at work.
Without it, people will play it safe.
They won’t take big swings.
They’ll keep their conce…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Tame a Stressed-Out Mind
Episode 22
When I work with a client to help them achieve what matters most to them, we spend a great deal of time and focus on the relationship between them an…
1 year, 7 months ago
I'm Not an Achiever — So What?
Episode 21
When someone you care about is struggling with a problem, you might be tempted to give them advice. While coming from a well-meaning place, unsolicit…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Rosemary's Baby Test
Episode 20
When someone you care about is struggling with a problem, you might be tempted to give them advice. While coming from a well-meaning place, unsolicit…
1 year, 8 months ago
I Don’t Know What a Zig-a-Zig-ah Is, But I Really Really Want One Too
Episode 19
The song is “Wannabe,” by the Spice Girls. I’ve had its intro in my head since I first heard it in the late 90s:
“Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what …1 year, 8 months ago
Oy Was I Thirsty
Episode 18
Old Jewish joke: Old man on a train, repeatedly complaining, “Oy, am I thirsty. Oy, am I thirsty.” Over and over. The other passengers are getting ag…
1 year, 8 months ago
That's My Story and I'm Sticking To It
Episode 17
Even in humming, high performing teams, conflict occurs. (In fact, little to no conflict is a giant flashing sign that what you’ve got is a polite te…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why Most Training Doesn't Improve Soft Skills
Episode 16
We’ve known for decades that most soft skills training doesn’t change behavior or improve business outcomes.
And despite all the innovations in adult …
1 year, 9 months ago