Executive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression.

 

You'll Learn:

1. The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them
2. Four universally-appreciated social gifts that you can give
3. How to bounce back from a bad first impression

 

About Ann:

Ann Demarais, the founder of First Impressions, has more than 20 years of experience in applied psychology, specializing in interpersonal communication, impression management, social skills, and executive coaching. She works with senior executives who want to enhance their leadership impact.  She was a consultant to the Social Intelligence Program at Columbia University Business Scho

Dr. Carmen Simon shows how to become impossible to ignore by integrating the right components to influence our audience’s minds.

 

You'll Learn:

1. The three components of a good story
2. Why causation in a story can be both sexy and tricky at the same time
3. Why relatable emotions are more important than strong emotions

 

About Carmen:

Dr. Carmen Simon is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of Memzy. She has applied the latest neuroscience research findings to deliver workshops, design, and consulting services. Carmen is a published author and a frequent keynote speaker at conferences in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. She holds doctorates in instructional technology and cognitive psychology, a

Marc talks with actor Greta Gerwig, who wrote and directed the acclaimed new film Lady Bird.

Infomercial star Anthony “Sully” Sullivan shares his best lessons learned about the art and science of persuasion.

 

You'll Learn:

1. Approaches to understanding the pain and being the cure
2. How to make an entrance and take control
3. Why you should own your nerves and not hide them

 

About Anthony:

Best-known as the spokesman for OxiClean, Anthony is the pitchman of choice for dozens of innovative, practical usage consumer products including the X5 5-in-1 Steamer, the Sticky Buddy and Smart Mop. Star and Co-Producer of the Discovery Channel series “PitchMen,” Sully is also a regular guest of choice on a variety of television news and entertainment outlets including “The Today Show,”  “Good Morning A

Marc talks with Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron & Wine, about making soulful folk rock. Plus, Bob Saget stops by to talk about his new special.

Author and Simon Sinek colleague David Mead shares the importance of starting with why you do what you do – and how to find that why.

 

You'll Learn:

1. The benefits of starting with why
2. Examples of effective and ineffective “whys”
3. The process to find your why

 

About David:

David is committed to a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired to go to work, feel safe while they're there and go home at the end of the day fulfilled by the work they do. David co-authored Find Your Why, with Simon Sinek. The book provides a step-by-step, practical guide on how to discover the Why for any individual,

Mike Figliuolo ponders on why critical thinking is becoming increasingly important and how to maximize your critical thinking skills.

 

You'll Learn:

1. Why slowing down will help you better solve problems
2. How to differentiate facts from judgments
3. How to use the 5 “whys” and the 7 “so whats” to think more clearly about causes and effects

 

About Mike:

Mike Figliuolo is the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, a consulting and training firm that helps leaders think better. He’s authored numerous books on leadership, thinking, and communication.He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a commissioned officer in the Army. He then joined McKinsey and Company as

Actor and comedian Rob Huebel talks with Marc about getting his start in improv comedy just as the fabled UCB Theater was getting off the ground.

Pete lists some of his favorite things this year for people who want to be more awesome at their jobs.

 

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First, Marc sits down with filmmaker Kasper Collin and musician Bennie Maupin to talk about the documentary I Called Him Morgan. Then blues rocker Jimmie Vaughan jams in the garage.