In this “Pam & Scott Quick Take” episode, we share our insights from Scott’s “everyday adventure” of deciding to have shoulder surgery for an injury that wasn’t healing. We use it as a metaphor for leaders deciding to take a different approach to a persistent and frustrating situation. Just because something feels normal doesn’t mean […]

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We speak with executive coach Marc Wolfe, author of the 2025 book Yeah, But: Cut Through the Noise to Live, Learn, and Lead Better. We discuss how “Yeah, But” thinking can impact anyone (including top leaders); the surprising ways this thinking can show up; and what you can do to overcome it. As we’re all […]

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We speak with master negotiator Mori Taheripour, author of “Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly.”  We discuss how bringing your authentic self to negotiations can create even more value for you and others. From our previous conversations with guests about high-stakes negotiations, we see a common theme. That is, […]

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We speak with Kate O’Neill, CEO of KO Insights and author of the award-winning book “What Matters Next,” about being a “Tech Humanist,” and the challenges of making human-friendly tech decisions in the face of complexity and uncertainty. We also discuss why the opportunity for human betterment should be at the center of tech-driven business […]

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We speak with Nicole Mahoney, CEO of Travel Alliance Partnership and author of the book “Stronger Together,” about the keys to successfully leading transformational collaborations, even with apparent competitors. We discuss Nicole’s perspectives on how three different collaborative styles can impact successful outcomes, and ideas for leading from transactional coopetition to world-changing collaboration. With constant […]

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What image comes to your mind when we say, “with all of the changes over the past two years, it seems like we’re living in a whole new world”?  Maybe you’re imagining a scene from Disney’s “Aladdin.”  Or maybe you’re imagining some other scene. What memories or emotions are you experiencing?  This is the power […]

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If, like us, you’re a fan of the Richard Donner/Steven Spielberg cult classic film The Goonies, you may know that 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the film.  In honor of that milestone, we’re going back into our archives to revisit the conversation we had in 2015 with one of the child stars of the […]

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What does it take to boost credibility when you’re leading into the unknown for transformational growth? Not that many years ago, leaders built credibility over time, and this stayed fixed, sometimes for decades. You gained it by being consistent, predictable, and living up to expectations. Fast forward to today, and it’s a different story. Credibility […]

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In the face of increased volatility and uncertainty, how are you and your top leadership team approaching strategy? Recently we saw an article about this by one of our previous guests, Tara Rethore, CEO of Strategy for Real. Using a sports team metaphor, she asked.  “Are you playing offense or defense with your company’s growth?” […]

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How are you thinking even bigger to discover potentially game-changing opportunities for innovation and transformational growth? While podcasts, books and articles can help with this, having conversations with other people can have a unique impact. While it’s valuable to deepen your existing relationships,  we’ve found it’s also important to make time for sharing ideas outside […]

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