Workplace drama researcher Cy Wakeman shares why the guidance so many leaders receive today is wrong—and what to do about it.

Our coverage of Charles’ Duhigg’s Smarter Faster Better continues—this time from an altitude of 40,000 feet. Commercial airline pilots are the subject of an accumulating stack of human behavior research. So we decided to interview one. Host Ryan Mauter speaks with pilot Katina Malliarakis about her experience up in the air, and how it connects to research on human performance. Pilots manage both the complexities of actual flight and the demands of a varied team, so there’s plenty of opportunity for human error. And even when things go wrong, the black box doesn’t hold all the answers; the learned wisdom of the people who execute flight plans is crucial for improving aviation industry performance and safety. Malliarakis identifies one key to a productive and good life, and it's one that you wouldn't expect: we must care about each other, deeply, every day. It just so happens that Duhigg's research points to the same thing.

In part one of a two-part journey into Duhigg's latest book, Smarter, Faster, Better, we hone in on one of productivity's most critical elements: focus. But, how do we focus in a world full of distractions? People, our technology, and a wide array of possibilities confront us everyday, disrupting our lives and complicating our work teams. That's why, in this episode, we're answering that question. With Duhigg's help, we demystify what makes the best teams the best. And we explain how mental models can help you to win (or avoid total disaster).

You've read the headlines. You know the trends. People are stressed, sick, and frustrated. It's an almost universal cultural norm that digital connectivity, work pace, and yesterday's habits pummel us along our personal and professional journeys.

So, what's love got to do with it?

In our latest podcast, Dr. Sandra McLanahan shares hard science answers to this seemingly soft question. She sat down to share her decades of wisdom with our host, Ryan Mauter, and reflect back on Dr. Dean Ornish's 1987 book, Love and Survival. She's a nationally recognized practitioner and expert in the field of lifestyle medicine, who worked alongside Dr. Ornish for over 20 years, exploring meaningful and enduring pathways to health. She co-authored the book Surgery and Its Alternatives, and has also contributed to the books Dr. Yoga and After Cancer Care.

We've collected her tips, tricks, and personal story. Listen in and take them with you. And be prepared for her to challenge you to see the world as she sees it: heading in a beautiful direction.

You've read the headlines. You know the trends. People are stressed, sick, and frustrated. It's an almost universal cultural norm that digital connectivity, work pace, and yesterday's habits pummel us along our personal and professional journeys.

So, what's love got to do with it?

In our latest podcast, Dr. Sandra McLanahan shares hard science answers to this seemingly soft question. She sat down to share her decades of wisdom with our host, Ryan Mauter, and reflect back on Dr. Dean Ornish's 1987 book, Love and Survival. She's a nationally recognized practitioner and expert in the field of lifestyle medicine, who worked alongside Dr. Ornish for over 20 years, exploring meaningful and enduring pathways to health. She co-authored the book Surgery and Its Alternatives, and has also contributed to the books Dr. Yoga and After Cancer Care.

We've collected her tips, tricks, and personal story. Listen in and take them with you. And be prepared for her to challenge you to see the world as she sees it: heading in a beautiful direction.

You've read the headlines. You know the trends. People are stressed, sick, and frustrated. It's an almost universal cultural norm that digital connectivity, work pace, and yesterday's habits pummel us along our personal and professional journeys.

So, what's love got to do with it?

In our latest podcast, Dr. Sandra McLanahan shares hard science answers to this seemingly soft question. She sat down to share her decades of wisdom with our host, Ryan Mauter, and reflect back on Dr. Dean Ornish's 1987 book, Love and Survival. She's a nationally recognized practitioner and expert in the field of lifestyle medicine, who worked alongside Dr. Ornish for over 20 years, exploring meaningful and enduring pathways to health. She co-authored the book Surgery and Its Alternatives, and has also contributed to the books Dr. Yoga and After Cancer Care.

We've collected her tips, tricks, and personal story. Listen in and take them with you. And be prepared for her to challenge you to see the world as she sees it: heading in a beautiful direction.