Podcast Episodes

How to Turn a Conversation into a Public Park

Season 8 Episode 6

Sometimes the bold goals we set out to achieve actually happen, and sometimes something even more amazing happens - something better than we can imagine.

Usually that happens because of the people we…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Art that Changes the Conversation

Season 8 Episode 5

Art has the power to change and even lead the conversation, to spark curiosity and fuel real engagement.

But what comes first in a powerful creative project?  The idea and the message? The tools and …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Leadership is Designing Moments of Impact

Season 8 Episode 4

Today my guests are Lisa Kay Solomon and Chris Ertel, the co-authors of the powerhouse 2014 book Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change, which celebrates its …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Problem with Change and the Power of Stability, Humanity and Praise with Ashley Goodall

Season 8 Episode 3

My guest today is Ashley Goodall, a leadership expert who has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside, most recently as an executive at Cisco. He is the co-author of Nine Lies …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Reunion: Leadership and Creating a Culture of Belonging

Season 8 Episode 2

Rabbi Tarfon said: The day is short, and the work is plentiful…It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it. (Pirkei Avot 2:15-16)

My conversation today with J…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Intentional Conversations that Build Powerful CoFounder Relationships

Season 8 Episode 1

My guests today are Rei Wang and Anita Hossain, Co-founders of coaching platform The Grand, which was seed funded by Alexis Ohanian’s firm Seven Seven Six in 2023. Rei is the Chief Product Officer an…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

From Transaction to Participation

Season 7 Episode 17

My guest today is James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at COOK, the pioneering frozen food company, where he oversees internal and external branding and communications. COOK is a founding UK B Corp, …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Divorce by Design - Shifting the Default Conversation with Suzanne Vickberg

Season 7 Episode 16

Today I share my conversation with Suzanne Vickberg, aka Dr. Suz. She is a social-personality psychologist and a Research Lead at Deloitte Greenhouse. Along with her Deloitte Greenhouse colleague Kim…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Conversation Wisdom from an AI-savvy CEO

Season 7 Episode 15

My guest today is Jay Ruparel, co-founder and CEO of VOICEplug AI, a Voice-AI company empowering restaurants to leverage AI and automate food ordering using natural language voice ordering at drive-t…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Designing Conversations to Unlock Strategic Foresight and Innovation with Kevin Bethune

Season 7 Episode 14

I’m excited to share my conversation with Kevin Bethune, a multidisciplinary design executive, entrepreneur, best-selling author and keynote speaker based in Redondo Beach, California. He’s been a VP…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago