Every Little Model Podcast

Every Little Model Podcast

By John Norcross and Tricia ConyersSociety & CultureBusinessManagement
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Every Little Model Podcast episodes

  • S4 Ep6 The Emotions That Kill Your Productivity (and how to hack them)

    In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia delve into the impact of emotions on productivity.

    They challenge the belief that emotions are detrimental to productivity and should be suppressed in work settings, and they share stories illustrating how emotions, both positive and negative, influence personal and organizational productivity. 

    They also discuss practical strategies for creating emotionally supportive work environments.

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    39 min
  • S4 Ep5 - How Your Thinking Is Sabotaging Your Productivity

    In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia delve into the impact of mindsets on personal productivity.

    Key topics include the influence of self-labels, the importance of reframing negative thoughts and the role of experience in shaping beliefs.

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    Learn more about Carol Dweck's Fixed vs Growth Mindset 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ

    33 min
  • S4 Ep4 - Why You’re Always Tired (And What It Means for Your Productivity)

    In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia delve into the connection between energy and productivity. They discuss various aspects of energy management, including sources of energy, the impact of environment and teamwork, as well as the societal obsession with busyness and the 'burnt out hero' archetype.

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    36 min
  • S4 Ep3 - The Secret Weapon for Productivity You’re Overlooking

    In this episode of 'Every Little Model' podcast, hosts John and Tricia explore the intricate connections between habits, rituals, practices, routines, and patterns.

    They debate how these concepts often overlap but can hold distinct meanings based on intentionality. The episode raises questions about the value of disrupting defaults to cultivate more meaningful routines.

    We hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your own habits and intentional choices how they connect with your productivity and growth.

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    29 min
  • S4 Ep2 - Why the Way YOU Think About Your Time Is All Wrong

    In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia explore the intricacies of time management.

    They discuss some of the common beliefs about time, the impact of control versus choice, and practical strategies for managing time effectively.

    They touch on time management techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, calendar management, and the significance of understanding personal values and priorities and how these affect productivity.

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    40 min
  • S4 Ep1 - What YOU get wrong with GOALS

    In this episode, John and Tricia explore goals and goal setting and how traditional ways of goal setting lead us astray.

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    28 min
  • S3 Ep9 – Why Your Brain Fears Change (And What to Do About It)

    In this episode, John explores the SCARF model by David Rock with leadership and organizational coach Rachelle Thauren. They discuss how this model helps us to navigate change AND social situations.

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    Connect with Rachelle
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellethauern/

    19 min
  • S3 Ep8 – What People Know About You That You Do Not

    In this episode, John explores the JOHARI Window with facilitator Robin Parsons. They discuss how this model helps teams learn, explore, and problem-solve together.

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    Connect with Robin
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/parsonsrobin/

    23 min
  • Bonus Episode: How to Think About the Future

    How do we move through our present to step into and create better or more desirable futures? How do we position ourselves in order to realize our potential as agents of change in our organizations … and our world?

    Every Little Model co-host John Norcross shares his thoughts on how to think about the future using Bill Sharpe’s Three Horizons framework in this special bonus episode. 

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    8 min
  • S3 Ep7 – Why Getting Teams to Agree Feels So Hard (And How to Push Through)

    In this episode, Tricia explores some of the dynamics of the GROAN Zone model by Sam Kaner, a model that is helpful in consensus decision making with groups.

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    Additional Resources
    Download the ten steps in the consensus decision-making process here

    16 min

About Every Little Model Podcast

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A podcast about the models and frameworks we use to make sense of our organizations and our world. The models and frameworks we use to make sense of our world matter.Whether we are looking outward to…