In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn:

• Why avoiding discomfort does more damage than the truth ever could.
• How to deliver tough messages with empathy, not ego.
• The mindset shift that turns hard talks into moments of leadership.
• The particular moment or conversation that inspired Mahesh to write this book.
• The title is bold — How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It. Mahesh explains why “getting away with it” was part of this title and content.
• Delivering bad news is part of a manager’s job, not a failure. Mahesh discusses how leaders shift their mindset to see these moments as opportunities rather than setbacks.
• How detecting early warning signs before bad news becomes unavoidable is critical, and what some of those warning signs would be.
• If you left with just one thing, what one idea to walk away with and implement would be.
• The impact Stephen King’s storytelling had on Manesh's writing style.

To learn more about this guest:

GUEST EMAIL [email protected]

GUEST WEBSITE: maheshguruswamy.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshguruswamy/

https://x.com/mahesh_gkumar

https://maheshguruswamy.substack.com/

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

• What prompted the third edition now.
• What challenges  leaders face when trying to adapt to AI-driven environments.  
• Where should we place our attention.  
• An explanation of ‘futureback thinking’ and why it effectively develops leadership skills.
• How entrepreneurs and sales leaders can use AI to sharpen their points without losing authenticity. 
• An explanation for the concept of “human calming” and why it’s essential given the rise of AI in the workplace.
• How leaders who feel overwhelmed by emerging tech, can shift their mindset right now.
• How we can avoid getting too dependent on AI?

To learn more about these guests:

Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johansen/

Jeremy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-kirshbaum-6294b01a1/

Gabe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-cervantes-ab147338/

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

• What prompted the second edition to the book.
• By definition, what is a point, and how has the "point" concept evolved since 2017?
• Applicable strategies on conquering public speaking jitters, which could certainly impact your point, and one small tweak speakers or salespeople can make to feel more confident on Zoom or in front of clients.
• Some tactics to amplify your point.
• How to make your point stronger in an email.
• A discussion on how to “Hook Audiences” and “End with the point.”
• How to make your point stronger on a slide so it will pass, as I call it, "The Joel Test!"
• How entrepreneurs and sales leaders can use AI to sharpen their points without losing authenticity.

To learn more about this guest:

Website:      www.joelschwartzberg.net

LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelschwartzberg/

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

• Why the simple act of asking questions and listening well is often misunderstood—and even more often, poorly executed.
• The biggest misconception leaders have about listening, and how it limits their ability to build trust and influence.
• How the practice of Humble Inquiry can help sales professionals uncover real pain points, hidden objections, and create stronger customer relationships.
• What’s changed about how we ask and listen in the era of remote and hybrid work—and how to turn Zoom into an advantage, not a limitation.
• A behind-the-scenes look at what Peter learned from working with his father, renowned organizational psychologist Edgar Schein—and how that experience shaped his own leadership and thinking.

To learn more about this guest:

[email protected]