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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This is part 2 of our conversation with guest Kate O’Neill, CEO of KO Insights and author of the award-winning book “What Matters Next.” We dig deeper into the challenges and opportunities for making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions under pressure, and conclude with three immediately useful ideas for ethical decision-making. Kate O’Neill, widely known as the […]

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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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In this quick take, we discuss how to take special experiences in business, such as conferences or executive retreats, beyond pleasant memories to create lasting impact that can shape the future of your company. We also offer three immediately useful ideas for keeping the impact of special experiences alive long after the moment has passed. […]

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We speak with René Sonneveld, executive coach and author of the book “The Elephant in the Family Room,” about why bringing silences in family businesses into the open can be pivotal to both short- & long-term success. We discuss René’s real-world stories of helping family enterprises trapped in silence, and useful ideas for banishing elephants. […]

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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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As you’re leading for transformational growth, here’s a question: What do you really want? A hidden challenge for even the most seasoned leaders is gaining clarity around their vision. Maybe you’ve faced this issue too. For instance, you might be considering transforming your company by moving into an emerging market. It seems right to do, […]

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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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One of the themes we and our guests often talk about is the importance of continuing to develop as a leader. If you have the belief, “Everyone can see my value because I do good work and I create strong value for the company,” consider this: Even you can benefit by discovering more deeply what […]

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