Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction.

You'll Learn:

1. Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan
2. What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value
3. Dean’s six P’s of Progress

About Dean:

Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Networking Guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal. His books, How to Achieve Big PHAT Goals, THE PROGRESS CHALLENGE: Working & Winning in a World of Change, and CRACKING THE NETWORKING CODE: 4 Steps to Pri

Adrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently.

You'll Learn:

1. The differing forces that motivate each generation
2. How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions
3. The best ways to disagree without causing offense

About Adrian:

Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and engagement. He is founder of the training company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers All In and The Carrot Principle. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold 1.5 million copies

Broadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality.

You'll Learn:

1. The litmus test for your passion
2. The “nuclear option” for dealing with a difficult teammate or boss
3. What to do when you’re burnt out at work but can’t leave just yet

About Ken:

Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. Ken is an acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster who equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfill

Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving.

You'll Learn:

1. The importance of human empathy in problem solving
2. Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization
3. Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate

About Turi:

Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design.

Turi’s 15+ years in design encompasses design research, interaction and service design, and currently focuses on driving change within innovative teams and organizations. Turi leads frog’s capability building and process design practice across frog’s global studios, and wi

Ezra Furman started writing songs when he was 14 years old after hearing Bob Dylan but while still wanting to be a member of Green Day. Ezra tells Marc how those seemingly contradictory preferences took hold in his music and performances, how comedy was his road not taken, and how he struggled with coming out to his bandmates and friends. Also, David Wain returns to the show after eight years to talk about his movie about the National Lampoon, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe. 

Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work.

You'll Learn:

1. Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work
2. Common phrases that create defensiveness
3. Why having a difficult conversation is better than just fixing the problem yourself

About Mark:

Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, weekly contributor to Forbes, ranked as a Top 30 Leadership Guru and the Founder of Leadership IQ. He’s trained leaders at the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Clinton Foundation, Microsoft, MasterCard, SHRM, and hundreds more organizations. He has written several award-winning books on lead

Tradecraft founder Russ Klusas discusses optimal decision-making amid life goals, recognizing avoidable failures, and learning from the successes and failures of Silicon Valley.

You'll Learn:

1. How to understand and use bounded rationality
2. How to identify avoidable failures
3. The good and the bad from Silicon Valley

About Russ:

Russell Klusas is the Founder of Tradecraft, a full time, in-person immersive training program for people who want to work in startups. He was also previously the CEO of Big Lobby, and the Entrepreneur-in-Residence of Founder Institute. He attended the University of Illinois.

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