Podcasts by Were All in This Together
On We're All In This Together, leadership, teamwork, and company culture expert Mike Robbins shares his wisdom and insight, and also interviews interesting and influential business leaders, thought leaders, and change makers. Over the past 20 years, Mike has partnered with people, leaders, and teams within top organizations like Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, the NBA, Genentech, eBay, the Oakland A's, and many others. He gets real about his own experience and with his guests, so that you can learn the truth behind his and their stories, how they've overcome challenges, and specifics tips about leadership, teamwork, culture, and life. These conversations are designed to give you practical ideas, insights, and techniques to enhance your success, impact, and the performance of your team. For more information on Mike Robbins and his work, visit www.Mike-Robbins.com
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Shake Things Up from 2023-12-06T04:21:01
It’s important for us to step out of our comfort zone and shake things up from time to time, in service of our own growth and that of those around us. When we consciously choose to mo...
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Embracing Multifaceted Truths from 2023-11-29T20:36:37
Remembering that multiple truths can coexist simultaneously is crucial for understanding complex situations and navigating work and life these days. This, however, is often much easie...
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Unveiling the Curious Mind: Embracing Wonder, Growth, and Exploration from 2023-11-14T23:47:23
Curiosity is essential to learning, collaboration, and creativity, yet it can be challenging to tap into our curious mind given the pace and demands of modern life. On this episode, I...
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Connecting with People on a Human Level from 2023-11-08T16:37:06
We have more communication platforms and tools than ever before, and yet, connecting with people in meaningful and effective ways seems as challenging as ever these days. On this epis...
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Artificial Intelligence - Friend or Foe? from 2023-10-31T18:38:21
Artificial intelligence is already disrupting many aspects of life and business…and it’s still in its infancy. Many of us,...
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The Power of Possibility from 2023-10-24T18:25:51
Possibility is such an important and powerful force for us to tap into - individually, in our work, with our teams, and as we look to create what matters most to us. However, it can b...
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8 Things to Do to Stay Peaceful Inside When Things Aren’t Peaceful Outside from 2023-10-16T21:06:53
The recent tragic violence in Israel and Gaza has been and continues to be so sad, scary, and upsetting. In the face of such horrific events, it’s often extremely difficult to find an...
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Why We Are Better Together with Ray Arata from 2023-10-10T15:22
The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion is front and center in so many aspects of life and work these days. However, these can be emotionally charged and challenging issues...
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What If It All Works Out? from 2023-10-03T14:14:32
If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself worrying from time to time about the people and things that matter most to you. While this makes sense for a number of reasons, worry...
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The Importance of Making Adjustments from 2023-09-26T20:40:02
Because things don’t always go as planned, it’s essential for us to make adjustments. However, making adjustments can be easier said than done, for a number of reasons. On this episo...
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Being Mindful of Our "Healthy" Habits from 2023-09-11T17:19:07
Healthy habits are important for our wellbeing and performance. However, if we become obsessive about our behaviors related to work, food, money, exercise, achievement, and more - it ...
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The Paradox of Hustling from 2023-09-05T19:37:32
For us to succeed individually and collectively, it’s important to be able to put forth the necessary effort and work hard. However, feeling the pressure and expectation of constantly...
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The Importance of Feeling Our Emotions…All of Them from 2023-08-29T20:44:10
Some of our emotions are easier for us to feel than others. We tend to avoid certain feelings, especially the ones that seem hard, scary, and not all that socially acceptable. Howeve...
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Navigating Change Authentically and Effectively from 2023-08-22T19:00
As the saying goes, “the only constant in life is change.” Like most cliches, this one has some real truth to it. During this back-to-school season, it seems like a lot of us, me inc...
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Let Things Be Different from 2023-08-16T00:15:33
In many important areas of our lives and businesses we often want things to be different (i.e. better) than they are. However, one of the things that gets in our way of creating the k...
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Toxic Productivity from 2023-08-02T01:24:56
Being productive is essential to many important aspects of our lives - both personally and professionally. However, when ...
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Shifting from Blame to Responsibility from 2023-07-25T17:06:43
We live in a world obsessed with blame; constantly focused on who’s at fault for the various challenges we face, individually and collectively. While this makes sense and is understan...
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What Do You Want? from 2023-06-20T16:47:28
Tapping into our desires is one of the best things we can do to create our desired reality. However, for a number of reasons, it can actually be hard to identify and share what we wan...
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You’ll Never Regret Being Kind from 2023-06-14T20:03:48
Being kind to others and to ourselves is one of the best things we can do. However, for a number of reasons, especially these days, it can be challenging to be kind in an authentic wa...
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The Importance of Accountability from 2023-06-07T17:32:17
Accountability is essential for success and performance - both personally and collectively. However, many of us have a complicated relationship with it since it can be uncomfortable t...
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Being Creative Together with Steven Kowalski from 2023-05-22T20:13:59
The world of work continues to change in significant ways. Our ability to be creative, individually and collectively, is essential to our success. My guest today, Steven Kowalski, kn...
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From Emotional Intelligence to Emotional Freedom from 2023-05-16T21:21:49
Emotional intelligence is so important to our success and fulfillment in business, relationships, and life. It’s also essential for strong leadership and healthy teams. However, beyo...
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The Power of Our Energy from 2023-05-09T17:27:17
The energy, attitude, and perspective we bring to things often has a big impact on the outcome of whatever we’re doing, as well as everyone else involved. However, this can sometimes ...
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Operating with Joy and Perspective from 2023-05-02T16:06:58
Inspired by NBA star Steph Curry’s brilliant performance against Sacramento, I’ve been thinking about the importance of operating with joy and perspective. While it often seems like t...
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The Importance of Holding Space from 2023-04-25T19:46:16
In our desire to support those around us, we often offer suggestions, advice, and feedback. And while this can be helpful and necessary at times, what’s usually most important, especi...
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Sensitivity is Not Fragility from 2023-04-19T18:21:25
We’re encouraged in our society to be strong and confident, and not to be fragile. While this makes sense, especially in our professional lives, we have someho bought into the erroneo...
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The Paradox of Winning from 2023-04-12T17:55:35
We live in a culture that is obsessed with winning - in business, sports, school, and life. And while I definitely prefer to win than to lose, there is often a real paradox in our pur...
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Our Most Important Relationship from 2023-03-28T07:00
Our relationship with ourselves is the most important human relationship we have, yet it tends to be filled with self-criticism, neglect, and lack of kindness. Being compassionate and...
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Creating the Space for Inspiration from 2023-03-21T18:55:48
Inspiration is so important, but it can be elusive, especially with the frenetic pace of work and life these days. For us to tap into the creativity necessary for our own success and ...
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Growth, Resilience, and Moving Forward from 2023-03-14T07:00
This week marks the third anniversary of when the pandemic took over life as we know it here in the United States. So much has happened over the past three years…lots of pain, challen...
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Synchronicity from 2023-03-07T18:05:12
Albert Einstein famously said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” I had an experience...
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The Only Way Out is Through from 2023-02-28T18:45:44
I went to see a powerful one-man show this week in New York called Without You, by Anthony Rapp, the actor who originated the role of Mark in the musical Rent on Broadway. Anthony sha...
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Operating with a Beginner’s Mind from 2023-02-21T17:42:59
Having a beginner's mind means we look at every situation we're placed in as if it's the first time we’re seeing it. On this episode talk about how this concept is easier said than do...
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How to Roll with the Punches from 2023-02-14T20:20:24
Work and life are filled with constant changes and challenges, especially these days. Our ability to navigate through uncertainty and difficulty has a lot to do with our level of succ...
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Making Peace with Yourself and Your Age from 2023-02-07T08:00
As I turn 49 years old this week, I’m thinking a lot about my age and age in general. While age is just a number, it is a pretty significant one for most of us. ...
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Navigating Uncertainty from 2023-01-31T08:00
There seems to be quite a bit of uncertainty and fear in the air these days, economically and otherwise. Even though we’ve been through so much uncertainty over t...
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We Belong to Each Other from 2023-01-24T08:00
For many reasons, both practical and emotional, it has been more challenging for us to connect with one another over the past few years. And while things have im...
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The Importance of Trust, Patience, and Letting Go of Control from 2023-01-18T15:39:14
Trust, patience, and letting go of control are all things that are important to our success and wellbeing, and that of our relationships, families, and teams. Ho...
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The Power of Silence from 2023-01-11T08:00
I spent this past weekend at a wonderful meditation retreat. Although I have had my own meditation practice for almost three decades and have been attending work...
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Let’s Be Kind to Ourselves from 2023-01-05T00:16
As the New Year gets underway there is a lot of focus on resolutions, goals, and intentions, which makes sense and can be both important and impactful. However, ...
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Embracing Joy from 2022-12-13T12:16
Joy is something most of us want to experience in life, yet it can often be elusive. For a number of reasons, especially these days, it is challenging to be joyf...
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The Importance of Showing Up from 2022-12-07T00:17
Our ability to support and empower others, as well as create success and fulfillment in our lives has to do with if and how we show up. For a number of reasons, ...
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Choosing Gratitude from 2022-11-22T18:39
Being grateful doesn’t mean everything is great, it means we’re willing to look for, find, and acknowledge the gifts, lessons, and blessings in our life. Doing t...
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Don’t Waste a Good Crisis from 2022-11-15T09:00
Many years ago, I heard Dr. Michael Beckwith say, “Don’t waste a good crisis.” At first, I thought this was a bit strange and even harsh, but the more I thought about it and experienced it, the...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Ray Arata from 2022-10-25T08:00
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential in business and life. They can be challenging to understand, discuss, and implement for many reasons. My friend a...
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If You’re Feeling Weird Right Now, You’re Not Alone from 2022-10-18T14:31
Even though things are much “better” these days in terms of our ability to gather with others, travel, go into the office, and more…it still feels weird in so man...
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The Power of Perspective with Sarah McDonald from 2022-10-11T08:00
At 44, Sarah McDonald was newly married, newly promoted, and planning pregnancy. It felt like a time of new beginnings in her life when suddenly she was diagnosed...
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The Importance of Marking Occasions and Celebration from 2022-10-04T08:00
This is the 300th episode of this podcast. As a way of acknowledging this milestone, I reflect back on some of the journey over the past six years - both with th...
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Why Bringing Our Whole Selves to Work is So Important, Yet Complicated from 2022-09-27T08:00
I was quoted in a recent New York Times op-ed entitled, “Do Not Bring Your ‘Whole Self’ to Work.” While I appreciated being mentioned in this piece, as you can i...
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The Power of Proximity with Tyler Merritt from 2022-09-20T08:00
My guest on this episode, Tyler Merritt, believes that proximity breeds empathy…and that with empathy, humanity has a fighting chance. I agree and am so inspired ...
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Embracing Change with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino from 2022-09-13T08:00
Change may be inevitable, but it definitely can be tricky, especially these days. Most of us seek and fear change at the same time, which is part of what makes i...
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Self-Reflection vs. Self-Criticism from 2022-09-07T08:00
Self-reflection is an important and necessary part of growth. Self-criticism, while common and understandable, is almost always detrimental to us and those aroun...
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Trust and Surrender from 2022-08-24T08:00
Trust and surrender are two things that I’ve found challenging for much of my life. I’ve recently been reminded of both the difficulty and importance of both of ...
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The Difference Between Discipline and Vigilance from 2022-08-16T08:00
I’ve often thought of vigilance as just a more intense version of discipline. And while there is some truth to this in a practical sense, as I’ve been unpacking ...
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We Are Not Alone from 2022-08-02T08:00
For a number of reasons, especially these days, it’s easy to feel like we’re alone. When things get hard, scary, and even painful, many of us, myself included, h...
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Dealing with Setbacks, Struggles, and the Messy Nature of Progress from 2022-07-26T08:00
I’ve been dealing with some setbacks recently - both personally and professionally. I’m also aware of the collective struggles many people and groups are dealing...
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Coping with Anxiety from 2022-07-12T08:00
The level of collective anxiety seems pretty high these days. The accumulation of stress related to the pandemic, violence, political divisiveness, uncertainty, ...
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The Power of Choice from 2022-06-28T13:19:14
With the United States Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe vs. Wade, I’ve been feeling angry, sad, and deeply concerned about the impact this decision will have....
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The Keys to Creating a Championship Team from 2022-06-22T13:28:31
As a lifelong Golden State Warriors fan I am, of course, fired up that they recently won another NBA championship - their fourth in the past eight seasons. Howev...
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Lean on Each Other from 2022-06-15T13:35:33
An essential element of any strong team is their ability to lean on one another. This takes trust, willingness, and safety…it is foundational to individual and c...
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Staying Out of the Blame Game from 2022-06-01T10:02:20
In response to the devastating tragedy last week in Uvalde, TX, I’ve noticed my own tendency to want to blame certain people, groups, and policies (or lack thereo...
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Just Do the Next Right Thing from 2022-05-24T08:11:51
I’m someone who likes plans, goals, and visions. For us to be successful individually and collectively, both in business and life, effective planning can be esse...
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You Deserve Rest and Relaxation from 2022-05-17T09:20:36
Resting and relaxing are two things I enjoy but find challenging to do. Living in a world that is obsessed with hard work, productivity, and results, it can be d...
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It’s Okay to Not Know from 2022-05-10T08:24:37
There are a lot of things I don’t understand or know how to do. However, I sometimes find not knowing to be quite frustrating, vulnerable, and uncomfortable. On...
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How to Stay Grounded in the Midst of Uncertainty from 2022-05-03T09:26:43
With all of the stress and uncertainty that we’ve been through these past few years (and continue to experience today), it can be challenging to stay grounded. I...
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Acceptance, Surrender, and Embracing Powerlessness from 2022-04-26T08:46:37
In a recent session with my counselor, Eleanor, the themes of acceptance, surrender, and embracing powerlessness came up once again. These things are both very i...
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What I’ve Learned from Testing Positive from 2022-04-19T09:00
I tested positive for Covid this past week. Thankfully, my symptoms were pretty manageable, my family members have all tested negative, and I’m feeling better. ...
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You Don’t Always Have to Suck it Up from 2022-04-12T13:13:18
Our 13 year old daughter Rosie said to me recently, “Dad, you don’t always have to suck it up.” Her feedback stopped me in my tracks. It had me reflect on how a...
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Trust Your Instincts from 2022-04-04T22:59:25
Trusting our instincts is an important aspect of growth and success in life, leadership, work, and more. And, even in the best of times, it can be challenging to...
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Navigating Mixed Emotions and Strong Reactions from 2022-03-28T23:18:11
I watched the Oscars live, like millions of people around the country and the world. I was shocked and shaken by the incident that took place between Will Smith ...
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Create More Free Time with Jenny Blake from 2022-03-15T08:44:43
Like most busy people, I crave more free time and find it challenging to create. However, according to my friend Jenny Blake, for us to thrive in our work and ou...
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The Power of Regret from 2022-03-08T09:00
Like most of us, I think of regret in a negative way, and that it’s something I try to avoid as much as possible. However, I recently listened to a conversation ...
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Keeping Things in Perspective from 2022-03-01T09:00
Given the level of stress, weariness, and uncertainty that many of us are experiencing these days, it can be challenging to keep things in a healthy perspective. ...
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The Power of Joy from 2022-02-22T13:55:51
There’s a powerful and important difference between joy and happiness. Happiness, like fun, is often dependent upon positive circumstances and situations. Joyfu...
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Healthy Discomfort from 2022-02-16T14:46:02
Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is an essential aspect of growth, change, and success in just about every aspect of work and life. However, there is a...
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Appreciate Yourself from 2022-02-09T14:51:06
Most of us appreciate when other people express appreciation for us. Clearly some of us are more motivated by this than others, and it can be a bit uncomfortable...
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The Art of Savoring from 2022-02-01T13:52:47
For a number of understandable reasons, especially these days, it can be challenging to slow down and savor our experiences. The pace of life and work, the stres...
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The Importance of Habits from 2022-01-25T14:05:04
Many of us, myself included, tend to focus a lot on outcomes and goals. And while this makes sense for us in many areas of life and business, what often drives o...
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Don’t Freak Out from 2022-01-19T18:19:18
When things are hard, scary, uncertain, painful, changing, or frustrating, it’s easy for us to freak out. However, when we...
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Stay in the Present Moment from 2022-01-12T14:21:48
As we find ourselves back in the throes of a covid surge, the increased stress and uncertainty can lead us to understandable feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and...
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Showing Up: How Men Can Become Allies in the Workplace from 2022-01-04T14:46:15
Inclusion, belonging, and allyship are essential in business and life. These things can be challenging and complex. My friend and colleague, Ray Arata, is an ex...
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Wrapping Up the Year and Setting Ourselves Up for Success in the New Year from 2021-12-28T13:56:56
I love this week between Christmas and New Years…it’s usually a time to rest, reflect, and prepare. On this episode, I talk about how we can consciously complete...
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The Power and Freedom of Being Humbled by Life from 2021-12-23T15:12:15
I threw out my back this past weekend and was in an enormous amount of pain. This experience, coupled with the news of the omicron variant spreading rapidly, had...
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Navigating the Holidays with Authenticity and Grace from 2021-12-14T14:15:11
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the holidays. I enjoy some of the rituals, food, music, gifts, and celebrations, but I’m not a huge fan of the pres...
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The Comparison Trap from 2021-12-07T09:00
We all compare ourselves to other people at times. This can be benign and there can even be some positive aspects to it, but, for the most part, comparison is an...
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Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy from 2021-11-30T14:06:10
Life is full of wonder and joy, although sometimes it can be challenging for us to see and experience this, especially these days. On this episode, I talk to my ...
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The Power of Gratitude from 2021-11-22T14:00:12
Gratitude is something that I’ve researched, written, and spoken about for the past two decades. Even though I know how important, healthy, and powerful it is, I...
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The Balance of Foundation and Vision from 2021-11-17T13:33:41
For us to successfully create or experience something important - whether it’s a relationship, a project, a team, a family, a career, or anything else - a strong ...
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Transforming Fear from 2021-11-10T13:46:51
Fear is something we all experience as human beings, but it’s an emotion we often avoid, deny, or suppress to our own detriment. With anxiety levels running high...
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The Power of Patience from 2021-11-03T08:00
Patience may be a virtue, but it’s definitely something I find challenging. Given the pace, uncertainty, and intensity of life and work these days, I don’t think...
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Self-Compassion from 2021-10-27T08:00
I can be pretty harsh and critical of myself at times. And even though I know how important self-compassion is, I still find it to be challenging. On this episo...
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The Difficulty and Necessity of Accountability from 2021-10-19T08:00
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with accountability. Similar to feedback, I know how important it is for us to hold ourselves and others accountable...i...
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The Power of Forgiveness from 2021-10-12T13:23:42
Forgiveness is so important for our relationships, our teams, and our overall well-being...and, it can be really hard, especially these days. On this episode, we...
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Creating More Space to Think with Juliet Funt from 2021-10-06T02:17:52
Work and life seem to be getting busier and busier all the time. Creating space in our schedules and in our minds is more important and challenging than ever the...
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The Challenge and Importance of Self-Care from 2021-09-21T16:24:10
If you’re anything like me and so many people I know, caring for yourself in a healthy and nourishing way these days may be a bit challenging. Self-care is often...
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Keep Bringing Your Whole Self to Work from 2021-09-14T13:14:47
Today is a big day...it’s episode #250 of this podcast, which used to be called “Bring Your Whole Self to Work,” and it also happens to be the launch day of the p...
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Be the Leader of Your Own Life with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann from 2021-09-07T08:00
On today’s show, I spoke with my friend, client, and colleague, Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann. Rebecca is an accomplished executive, board member, consultant, and th...
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The Importance of Surrender and Gratitude from 2021-08-31T12:34:30
I’m back after a two month hiatus! On this return episode, I talk about some of the current challenges and continued uncertainty facing us on various fronts. In...
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Time for a Break from 2021-06-29T12:51:27
Most of us could use a break these days. However, for a number of reasons, taking breaks can be challenging. This difficulty is often practical, financial, emot...
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Watch Out for Toxic Positivity from 2021-06-22T12:51:10
Positivity is something that most of us consider, well, positive, right? However, when positivity is used to cover up or silence our authentic human experience, ...
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Let’s Get Real About the Vaccine from 2021-06-15T12:07:17
Covid has, obviously, turned our lives upside down in so many ways. The distribution of the vaccine has been a game-changer these past few months. However, not ...
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Mental Health from 2021-05-25T15:31:08
So many of us, myself included, are struggling with mental health challenges these days. Even if we aren’t, we probably know people who ar...
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Designing Your Life with Sheri Salata from 2021-05-18T13:58:05
With all of the ups and downs we go through, especially these days, it can sometimes seem like life is just happening to us. However, even ...
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Transformation from the Inside Out with Scott Shute from 2021-05-11T07:00
There is such a strong need for transformation these days - in our work, our lives, our families, our organizations, our society, and our world. <...
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The Difference Between Struggling and Suffering from 2021-04-28T15:22:22
There’s an important difference between struggling and suffering. Given all that we’ve been dealing with over this past year and the many c...
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The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries with Terri Cole from 2021-04-20T07:00
Setting healthy boundaries is both as important and challenging as ever these days. Both at work and at home, being able to speak up, say ...
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Finding the Courage to Lead with Vulnerability with Laila Tarraf from 2021-04-13T07:00
It’s almost always scary and uncomfortable to be vulnerable, yet vulnerability is necessary for us to learn, grow, connect, lead, and succeed personally and professionally. Listen
Spirituality, Allyship, and Well-Being with Cherie Healey from 2021-04-06T06:00
When we bring our whole selves to work (and to life), so much becomes available for us and those around us. However, these things are easi...
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Embracing the Unknown and Unlocking Your Hidden Genius with Victoria Labalme from 2021-03-30T07:00
Risk and uncertainty are parts of life, especially these days. Whether we’re focused on a business idea, a creative endeavor, parenting, an...
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Leadership, Curiosity, and Authenticity with Dheeraj Pandey from 2021-03-23T19:31:56
Leadership is always important and challenging, especially in the times we find ourselves in right now. On this episode, I had a chance to...
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Don’t Spike the Ball Before You Get to the Endzone from 2021-03-16T17:36:23
The concept of not “spiking the ball before we get to the endzone” is being referenced a lot these days given where things are with the pandemic. ...
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We Can Do This from 2021-03-09T15:22:49
It’s been about a year since the pandemic took over the world and changed life and work as we know it. And while there does seem to be a l...
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The Truth Will Set You Free from 2021-03-02T20:13:34
When we’re struggling, one of the hardest but most important things we can do is tell the truth about it. Even though this is vulnerable, ...
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Leading Consciously at Work and in the World with Carley Hauck from 2021-02-25T14:37:16
Conscious leadership is so important, especially right now. On this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Carley Hauck about her brand...
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It’s Okay to Make Mistakes from 2021-02-23T18:06:54
I’m not a huge fan of making mistakes. However, mistakes are a part of life, business, relationships, leadership, parenting, and being hum...
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We’re All in The Same Storm...But in Different Boats from 2021-02-11T16:19:11
We all have different family situations, but just about everyone I know and work with these days is struggling at home to some degree. Fro...
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Why and How to Ask for Help from 2021-02-03T17:37:18
Asking for help is challenging for most of us, for a variety of reasons. With everything going on these days and many of us feeling unders...
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Why Embracing All of Our Emotions is Essential to Our Well-Being from 2021-01-27T17:02:43
Many of us find ourselves on an intense emotional roller coaster these days for a number of understandable reasons. As challenging as it is...
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A New Day in America - Finding Common Ground in These Divisive Times from 2021-01-20T23:47:44
As President Biden takes office, he is focused on unity, coming together, and finding common ground, especially in the midst of this incredibly challenging time.Listen
Truth and Accountability from 2021-01-13T16:19:44
We’re at a dangerous moment in the history of our country. And while I’m praying for peace, healing, and unity, I believe that truth and ac...
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Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness...Only Light Can Do That from 2021-01-07T16:04:25
I felt so sad, angry, and scared watching the violence take place on Capitol Hill in Washington DC yesterday. I recorded a special episode ...
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The Power of Creation from 2021-01-06T18:18:10
While the calendar has turned from 2020 to 2021, we still find ourselves in difficult and uncertain times. We do have the opportunity to t...
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Mental and Emotional Well-Being from 2020-12-22T16:42:12
Things continue to be challenging these days with all that is going on in our country and our world, and as we make our way through the holidays. ...
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Embracing Paradox from 2020-12-09T14:53:35
For us to be able to effectively navigate the challenges of life, it’s essential for us to embrace paradox. Things can be messy and complic...
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Why Having Compassion for Yourself and Others is So Important Right Now from 2020-12-03T15:47:53
With things being as challenging as they are right now, many of us are struggling for a number of different reasons. As we continue to navi...
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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay...Embracing Gratitude When Things Are Hard from 2020-11-24T17:02:30
Things are hard right now for me, just about everyone I know, and the vast majority of us. Although Thanksgiving is this week here in the ...
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You’re Entitled to Your Own Opinions, But Not Your Own Facts from 2020-11-17T17:23:03
The late Senator from New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, famously said, “You’re entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.” Th...
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How We Can Come Together from 2020-11-09T14:46:43
Now that the election is over, it’s important for us to focus on the hard work of coming together. What has been reinforced in recent days...
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Are We Really All in This Together? from 2020-11-05T17:45:01
This has been an extraordinary week here in the United States with an unprecedented Presidential election. And, while at the time of record...
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The Importance of Fairness from 2020-10-28T14:45:08
I’ve been thinking about fairness a lot recently. We’re less than a week away from the election here in the United States and while I have ...
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Navigating The Election with Authenticity from 2020-10-21T14:42:24
We’re less than two weeks away from the election here in the United States, and it’s hard not to be aware of the intensity and importance of it. <...
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The Challenge and Importance of Empathy Right Now from 2020-10-14T18:38:04
With so much going on these days, many of us are feeling stressed, weary, and burned out. What most of us need, as much as almost anything...
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You’re Not Crazy, This is Crazy from 2020-10-07T16:12:50
Things have been and continue to be crazy right now in our country and our world...and they seem to be getting crazier by the day. In the m...
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Moment By Moment from 2020-09-30T15:37:55
Things continue to be incredibly intense in our country and our world these days. At times, like last night as I watched the first Preside...
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Turn Your Outrage Into Action from 2020-09-25T16:39
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been feeling outraged in recent days, weeks, and months, with all of the traumatizing things happening in our country and our world. Listen
The Impact of RBG and Staying Mindful in Challenging Times with Susan B. Katz from 2020-09-22T06:00
The country and the world lost a significant and legendary leader this past Friday with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG).Listen
There’s No Right Way to Do This from 2020-09-18T15:03:56
As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times of change and challenge, there’s a trap that we can fall into - thinking there is some “right” way we’re supposed to be ha...
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Reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going from 2020-09-10T16:38:01
As we hit the unofficial six-month mark of the pandemic here in the United States, I’ve been reflecting on some of what I’ve seen, heard, and learned - both personally and from the pe...
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Be Well to Do Well with Deborah Bonzell from 2020-09-04T12:53:01
Taking care of ourselves and focusing on our well-being are important, as we all know. Right now most of us, myself included, are finding ...
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Truth, Change, and Prayer from 2020-08-27T17:11:42
With fires raging in Northern California, a hurricane down in Texas and Louisiana, 180,000 Americans dead from Covid-19, and the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake ...
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Creating a Culture of Winning with John Beam from 2020-08-25T07:00
My guest on this episode is the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Laney College in Oakland, CA, John Beam. John and I have known...
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Focus on What You Can Control from 2020-08-21T15:27:59
I learned an incredibly valuable lesson from my pitching coach at Stanford, Dean Stotz...that there are really only two things we can control, our attitude and our effort. Listen
Go With the Flow from 2020-08-14T16:03:44
I’m back from our trip and a nice break...and have some stories to share. In this episode we talk about the importance of “going with the ...
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Take a Break from 2020-07-29T14:57:14
Today is episode number 200 of the podcast! In celebration of this milestone I both reflect on the past four years of the show and also pla...
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Being Mindful in Crazy Times with Holly Duckworth from 2020-07-21T19:45:50
Things continue to be crazy in our country and our world these days in just about every aspect of our lives and society. Staying grounded a...
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Loosen Your Grip from 2020-07-15T17:34:06
I have a tendency to hold onto things tightly, often to my own detriment. Unless it’s an actual emergency, grippin...
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Hitting the Reset Button on This Year from 2020-07-01T15:49:57
The first six months of 2020 have been unprecedented in so many ways. Things have been painful, challenging, and uncertain for most of us i...
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Hang in There from 2020-06-24T15:16:41
There is a weariness that a lot of us are experiencing these days with everything going on in our country and our world the past few weeks and months.Listen
Get In The Game...and, Take Care of Yourself from 2020-06-19T16:13:17
Things continue to be incredibly intense in our country and our world these days. And, if we want to make a difference, have impact, and c...
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What We Can Do Right Now to Create Change from 2020-06-10T17:32:41
In the midst of all that has been happening in our country in the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing a lot of people ask the question, “What can I do?”Listen
Be Careful of the Traps of Blame and Numbness from 2020-06-01T14:56:15
In response to the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that have erupted throughout our country, I have noticed my own tendency to want to blame others or simply check...
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Black Lives Matter from 2020-05-28T17:30:41
On today’s show I share some passionate thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on the recent killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery...and how we can authentically address issues of ...
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Doing Our Inner Work with Christine Hassler from 2020-05-22T13:02:27
On today’s show I have the honor of talking to my friend Christine Hassler. Christine is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, master co...
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Care About and Challenge Each Other from 2020-05-20T15:47:43
On today’s show we talk about caring about and challenging each other, which is Pillar #4 from my new book, We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance...
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Embrace Sweaty-Palmed Conversations from 2020-05-14T14:57:51
On today’s show I talk about embracing sweaty-palmed conversations, which is Pillar #3 from my new book, We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, T...
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Focus on Inclusion and Belonging from 2020-05-06T15:20:08
On today’s show I talk about focusing on inclusion and belonging, which is Pillar #2 from my new book, We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Tru...
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Create Psychological Safety from 2020-05-01T13:44:35
On today’s show I talk about creating psychological safety, which is Pillar #1 from my new book, We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, an...
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Loneliness, Authenticity, and Connection from 2020-04-28T14:49:39
On today’s show I talk about loneliness, which is something I recently realized I’ve been feeling, but haven’t been acknowledging. There is...
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Focus on the Good Stuff from 2020-04-24T15:25:23
On today’s show I talk about the challenge and importance of focusing on the good stuff in the midst of everything that is going on right now. Listen
We’re All in This Together from 2020-04-21T13:18:10
Today is the day...my new book, We’re All in This Together, is officially available! On this show, I share the origin story behind this ne...
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We Can Do Hard Things from 2020-04-17T14:41:18
On today’s show I talk about the idea that “We can do hard things,” which is something I’ve been reminded about over the past few years by my friend, the incredible author Glennon Doy...
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This, Too, Shall Pass from 2020-04-14T15:59:55
On today’s show I talk about the idea that “this, too, shall pass.” While there is deep truth and wisdom in this mantra, it can also be tri...
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How You and Your Team Can Navigate This Moment with Andrew Deutscher from 2020-04-10T17:25:57
On today’s episode I had a chance to connect with my friend, colleague, and teammate Andrew Deutscher. Andrew works with me and our team.<...
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Embracing the Paradox of This Moment from 2020-04-08T15:18:28
On today’s show I talk about the intense paradox of this moment in time. Things are uncertain, scary, confusing, and challenging in so man...
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Authentically Addressing Our Needs and Our Grief Right Now from 2020-04-06T19:08:14
On today’s show I talk about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Five Stages of Grief, and how I have been thinking about these things a lot the past few days.Listen
The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2020-04-03T07:00
On today’s show I talk with my friend Michael Bungay Stanier, the author of a number of great books, including his latest, The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way...
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Settling In...Ways to Embrace This Experience from 2020-04-01T14:05:02
Things continue to be challenging for so many of us in the midst of this global pandemic. And, as the news gets more grim...
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Why Noble Purpose Leadership is Essential Right Now with Lisa McLeod from 2020-03-28T18:01:12
We are in a defining moment right now. And while none of us know how this is going to play out or what the ultimate impact will be on our ...
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Leading with Gratitude with Chester Elton from 2020-03-27T07:00
Today’s episode is a refreshing break from the news of the day and the coronavirus, but is a really important conversation about how we can lead with gratitude in the midst of stress,...
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Separated But Together from 2020-03-25T15:55:16
This whole experience with the coronavirus continues to be bizarre, challenging, fascinating, scary, and more. The paradox...
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Being Authentic and Appreciative, Especially Right Now from 2020-03-22T23:27:01
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Working and Leading from Home from 2020-03-19T13:25:48
Many of us, if we’re fortunate enough to have a job that allows it, are working from home right now. This poses a lot of c...
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We Have More Than This Requires from 2020-03-17T16:44:53
When we’re facing something big, scary, and overwhelming, like what’s going on in our world right now, it is easy to feel small and like there’s not much we can do.
How to Navigate the New World We Find Ourselves In Right Now from 2020-03-16T13:49:24
Things have changed in a pretty significant way in our country and our world in the past few days with the coronavirus. O...
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Dealing with Fear Authentically and Productively from 2020-03-10T07:00
With the intensity of everything happening right now - the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. presidential primary election, a volatile stock market, and many other event...
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What Great Sports Teams Can Teach Us with Rich Hollenberg from 2020-03-03T08:00
There are a lot of lessons to be learned from sports teams, both in business and life. Whether you’re a sports fan or not, we can all benefit from looking to sports t...
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Let’s Get Real About Cheating from 2020-02-25T08:00
In light of the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, I have been thinking a lot about cheating recently. The Astros are a...
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Should We Talk About Politics at Work? from 2020-02-18T08:00
We’re living in politically divisive times. On the heels of impeachment, with the primary process in full swing, and with the Presidential election lo...
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Letting Go of Approval and Control from 2020-02-11T08:00
Letting go of approval and relinquishing control are things that I’ve struggled with for many years, and continue to work on. My counselor Eleanor recently said to me...
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Why Embracing Loss and Grief Is So Important to Our Growth from 2020-02-04T08:00
Loss and grief are inevitable parts of life. Both personally and professionally, we face a lot of loss and grief that we have a hard time dealing with. However, even ...
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Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy with Dr. Shauna Shapiro from 2020-01-28T08:00
When it comes to the topic of mindfulness and self-compassion, my friend Dr. Shauna Shapiro is an internationally recognized expert. A clinical psychologist, professo...
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Find Your Best Contribution to the World with Tom Rath from 2020-01-21T08:00
As an author and researcher, Tom Rath has impacted countless people with his ideas on how work can improve human health and wellbeing. His ten books, including Ho...
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How to Stay Relevant in Today’s Noisy World with Bill Cates from 2020-01-14T08:00
Bill Cates is the President of Referral Coach International and author of multiple books including Get More ...
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Making Positive Change with the Start-Stop-Continue Technique from 2020-01-07T08:00
Happy New Year! Continuing the theme of making positive change as we head into 2020, I want to share a technique that you can use to get some clarity now and over...
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Creating the New Year Consciously from 2019-12-31T08:00
It’s the last day of 2019. We’re about to start 2020. There’s often a focus around this time of year on ‘new year, new you’ and making resolutions. This can be tricky for a number of reasons. ...
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Completing the Year Powerfully from 2019-12-24T08:00
2019 is coming to a close, and I have a tradition for the week between Christmas and New Years — completing the year. Whether you’ve had a great year or a bad year or a mixed year of ups and dow...
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Give and Receive Feedback, Even When It’s Uncomfortable from 2019-12-17T08:00
In this solo episode, I’m diving into feedback. Here’s the thing about feedback, in general, for me — I don’t always love it. But really, receiving feedback (and ...
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Giving Tuesday Special: Ending The Water Crisis with Scott Harrison from 2019-12-03T08:00
On today’s show we’re re-playing my interview from last year with Scott Harrison, CEO and Founder of Charity: Water. We’re doing this in honor of Giving Tuesday a...
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Presence, Connection, and Purpose with Anese Cavanaugh from 2019-11-26T08:00
On today’s show, Anese Cavanaugh joins me for the second time. She’s an author and speaker, who shares her knowledge around the country about leadership, culture, being positively contagious, nu...
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Lessons from the Diamond, the Broadcast Booth, and Business with Kyle Peterson from 2019-11-19T08:00
My good friend and Stanford teammate Kyle Peterson joins me today. He was an All-American at Stanford and a first round draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 1997. Kyle made his Major League ...
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Well-Being Drives Success with Megan McNealy from 2019-11-12T08:00
I’m so pleased to have Megan McNealy joining me this episode. She’s a wealth management advisor for one of the top financial firms in the world who specializes in working with senior corporate ...
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Appreciate the Small Things from 2019-11-05T08:00
This week we explore the importance of appreciating the small things. How many things do we take for granted? The simplest things, such as having power or being able to take a hot shower are usu...
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It’s The Relationships That Make a Team Great with Dean Stotz from 2019-10-29T07:00
I’m very excited to welcome my friend, mentor, and former coach at Stanford, Dean Stotz, to the show this week. He was the Associate Head B...
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Taking Care of Our Mental and Emotional Health from 2019-10-22T07:00
I was inspired by World Mental Health Day on October 10th to share some of my own story and to encourage us to address mental health challenges openly, without shame and stigma. Today on the sho...
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Transforming Our Fear from 2019-10-15T07:00
Fear is a natural, normal, and essential human emotion and experience, especially when we’re growing, changing, and taking risks. Today, I’ll share my own experie...
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Finding Common Ground In These Politically Divisive Times from 2019-10-08T07:00
With the impeachment inquiry heating up, our already crazy political environment here in the United States seems to be getting even crazier. Many of us have strong opinions and belief...
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The Importance of Acknowledging Bias and Privilege from 2019-10-01T07:00
Today we’re talking about bias and privilege, two topics that can be thorny and difficult to talk about, but extremely important for so many reasons, especially in today’s world. I ta...
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Everything is Figureoutable from 2019-09-17T07:00
I’m inspired by Marie Forleo’s fantastic new book, Everything is Figureoutable, Listen
The Importance of Embracing Anger (and all of our emotions) from 2019-09-10T07:00
This week, we talk about healthy ways of feeling and expressing our anger (and all of our emotions), both at work and at home. I share my own personal experience ...
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Revolutionizing Leadership with Brian Cunningham from 2019-08-27T07:00
Brian Cunningham, CEO of Wahiawa General Hospital and author of The Leadership Revolution, joins the show this week. Brian shares the story of his fascinating background from...
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How to Embrace the Discomfort of Creating What Matters To Us from 2019-08-20T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I share some takeaways I’ve encountered while working on the manuscript for my next book, We’re All In This Together. Many of these things may be relevant ...
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Authentic Leadership with Aimée Lapic from 2019-08-13T07:00
I’m joined on the show today by Aimée Lapic, the Chief Marketing Officer at Pandora. She’s a passionate, authentic, and high performing leader who cares deeply ab...
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How to Create an Inclusive Culture with Holly Dowling from 2019-08-06T07:00
My friend Holly Dowling joins the show today. She’s a thought leader and a fantastic inspirational keynote speaker. Holly is passionate about creating inclusive...
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Brave Leadership with Kimberly Davis from 2019-07-30T07:00
Kimberly Davis, author of Brave Leadership and expert in authentic leadersh...
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Why Taking Breaks is So Important from 2019-07-23T07:00
In today’s busy world with a never-ending “to-do” list of obligations, responsibilities, and commitments, it’s hard to take a break. In today’s episode, I share my own experience of t...
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How to Know When It’s Time to Pivot, with Jenny Blake from 2019-07-16T07:00
Author, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker Jenny Blake has a passion for helping people move beyond burnout and create the kind of work and life that truly inspires them. Jenny joins th...
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Culture is Not One Thing, It’s a Bunch of Little Things with Chris Barbin from 2019-06-25T07:00
Chris Barbin is a serial entrepreneur and investor with more than 25 years of experience across a number of startups, companies, and enterprises. Chris joins the ...
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Why Psychological Safety is Necessary for High Performing Teams, with Amy Edmonson from 2019-06-18T07:00
Amy Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, and the world’s leading expert in Listen
How to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown from 2019-06-11T07:00
Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Jennifer Brown, returns as a guest this week. Jennifer has a fantastic new book, Listen
How to Live in Wonder with Eric Saperston from 2019-06-04T07:00
My friend Eric Saperston is an award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, international speaker and the Chief Creative Officer of an organization called Live I...
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A New Generation of Empathy with Vicki Abadesco from 2019-05-28T07:00
Today I talk to my friend and colleague of almost 20 years, Vicki Abadesco. As the Co-Founder of of an amazing organization called Soul Shoppe, Vicki brings 30 y...
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Creating a Winning Culture with Deltek CEO Mike Corkery from 2019-05-21T07:00
This week we welcome Mike Corkery, President and CEO of Deltek, to the show. He and his team at Deltek have created a strong company culture that is focused on au...
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Full Monty Leadership from 2019-05-14T07:00
In this episode I talk with author, podcaster, and leadership speaker Dov Baron. He is one of the most passionate and unique people I’ve ever had on the podcast....
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Making Everyone Feel Welcome from 2019-05-07T07:00
Freddy Garcia is the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement at Marist College in New York. His role is to promote inc...
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Matching Your Work Environment and Community from 2019-04-30T07:00
Shannon Adkins and I have known each other for almost 20 years, and it’s been fun to see her life and career grow to such great heights. She is the CEO of Future ...
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The Importance of Being a Freethinking Leader from 2019-04-23T07:00
Ashley Goodall, SVP of Leadership and Team Intelligence at Cisco, invites...
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Finding the Talent Within the Team from 2019-04-16T07:00
Lisa Hufford, Founder, and CEO of the talent solutions company Simplicity Consulting, joins the show today. She and I chat about her interesting story and perspec...
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Getting Radically Candid About Gender from 2019-04-09T07:00
Best-selling author Kim Scott joins the show again to discuss her important work and bestselling book, Radical Candor. ...
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Letting Go of the “Rules” That Get in the Way of Leadership and Success from 2019-04-02T07:00
Kevin Kruse is a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur who has a mission of reaching over 100 million leaders. He joins me on the show this week to t...
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Mindful Leadership from 2019-03-26T05:00
Marc Lesser is someone who sits right at the crux of what has become a huge moment in the business world, bringing mindfulness into work. He shares how a book abo...
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Taking Bold Action from 2019-03-12T05:00
Blaire Palmer, author of three books, including What’s Wrong with Work, hos...
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Find Work That Matches Your Values from 2019-03-05T06:00
As the Chief Experience Officer and co-founder of CivicActions, Aaron is dedicated to creating and supporting a culture of excellence, compassion, and authenticit...
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What Makes a Team Great with Chris Draft from 2019-02-26T06:00
In today’s episode, the first official one with the new name of the podcast (We’re All In This Together), I reconnect with my friend and former teammate, Chris Dr...
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Tapping Into Our Creative Genius from 2019-02-19T06:00
Sam Bennett is a creativity and productivity expert, author, and a woman who proudly won’t be under fluorescent office lights for too long. Today, we talk about h...
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Conflict Without Casualties with Dr. Nate Regier from 2019-02-12T06:00
Conflict is inevitable in relationships, with teams, at work, and in life. My guest today is an expert in compassionate leadership and conflict resolution. Nate R...
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No Hard Feelings — Embracing Our Emotions at Work from 2019-02-05T06:00
Liz Fosslein and Mollie West Duffy join the show to talk about the inspiration behind their fantastic new book, No Hard...
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Bringing the Human To Work from 2019-01-29T06:00
Claude Silver takes her title as the Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia quite literally. Her role at the firm started by Gary Vaynerchuk is to bridge the gap betw...
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The Best Leaders Love People from 2019-01-22T06:00
Plain and simple, Keith White loves people. As the Division EVP of Loss Prevention and Global Sustainability at Gap Inc., he lives and breathes making a differenc...
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Why Belonging Matters from 2019-01-15T06:00
In today’s global business environment, there is a crucial need to reframe the way we think about diversity and inclusion. Eric Severson, Chief People Officer at ...
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The Power of Positive Intention from 2019-01-08T06:00
The New Year is a great time to clean the slate, set new intentions, and get super clear on goals. Today, I will be talking about some subtle yet profound shifts ...
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The Secrets of High Performing Teams with Patrick Lencioni from 2018-12-18T06:00
This week I am honored and fired up to be speaking with Patrick Lencioni. Pat is the founder of The Table Group, author of 11 books which have sold over five mil...
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Every Role Matters from 2018-12-11T06:00
If you’ve ever attended a play, sporting event, or concert, chances are you paid primary attention to the people on the stage or field, but not as much to all the...
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The Power of Kindness from 2018-12-04T06:00
Today’s episode covers something the world can use a whole lot more of right now — kindness. The media loves to continue the narrative that the world is unsafe, f...
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The Power of Giving with Scott Harrison, Founder of Charity Water from 2018-11-27T06:00
On this special Giving Tuesday episode I have the honor of talking to Scott Harrison, founder of Charity Water. For the past 12 years, Scott and his team have wo...
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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast from 2018-11-20T06:00
Today’s solo episode focuses on the importance of team chemistry and culture. Regardless of how much talent a team has, the strategy, or even the value of the sp...
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Compassion at Work with Scott Shute of LinkedIn from 2018-11-13T08:00
Scott Shute means business when it comes to bringing your whole self to work. As the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs at LinkedIn, Scott develops and d...
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What To Do When You Feel Jealous from 2018-11-06T08:00
In a world where we are constantly posting our achievements, our successes, and the highlight reel of our vacations on social media, it’s understandable that we w...
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Trust The Process from 2018-10-30T07:00
One of the most important things we can do in our work and our life is to trust the process. This is about trusting ourselves, others, and the overall journey, e...
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How to Ask For Help from 2018-10-23T07:00
For as much as we love to lend our support and help others, many of us find it awkward or uncomfortable to ask for help ourselves. Today, we talk about the top re...
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Moving Away From the “Us” vs. “Them” Mentality from 2018-10-16T07:00
One of my personal challenges, especially in recent weeks (and years), has been exploring how to advocate for things I find important, without creating more divis...
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Can We Find Common Ground? from 2018-10-09T07:00
This week, we continue exploring the themes of gender, equality, and inclusion and discuss finding a common ground in this time of intense polarization. It’s often a challenging and u...
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Let’s Talk About Gender from 2018-10-02T07:00
For so many reasons, not the least of which is the current news dominating all forms of media here in the United States right now about the Supreme Court nominati...
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The Power of Trust from 2018-09-25T07:00
Trust is something I’ve been focused on for most of my life. Sometimes it’s been easy to trust myself and others and sometimes it’s been a real challenge. Today, ...
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Maybe It’s You - Personal Responsibility with Lauren Handel Zander from 2018-09-18T07:00
This week, we are joined by a powerhouse of a life coach, university lecturer, public speaker, and author, Lauren Handel Zander. Lauren has over 20 years’ experie...
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How to Turn Disappointment Into Power from 2018-09-11T07:00
In today’s solo episode, we pull the cover off a “dirty word” almost all of us, myself included, try so hard to avoid — disappointment. I talk about what happens ...
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The Importance of Lifelong Learning with Kelly Palmer from 2018-09-04T07:00
On today’s episode, I talk with Kelly Palmer. Kelly is the Chief Learning Officer at Degreed and Co-Author of the brand new book, Listen
Leadership Without Titles with Drew Dudley from 2018-08-28T07:00
In today’s episode, I talk with leadership author, speaker, and entrepreneur Drew Dudley. Drew inspires us to appreciate leadership in all forms and rewire the wa...
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How to Become a Remarkable Remote Leader with Kevin Eikenberry from 2018-08-21T07:00
During this week’s episode, Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and author of many influential leadership books joins me to di...
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People, Profit, and The Planet with Carley Hauck from 2018-08-14T07:00
My guest on this week’s episode, Carley Hauck, is the founder of Living Well Awake. Her organization blends mindfulness, resilience, and responsible leadership with profitability thro...
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Bring Something New Into the World with Dave Blum from 2018-08-07T07:00
My guest on this week’s episode, Dave Blum, transforms different places in the world into living board games. He is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Clue, a team-buildi...
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We All Have a Role to Play in Change with Jennifer Brown from 2018-07-31T07:00
In this week’s episode, I speak with a top expert on diversity and inclusion, Jennifer Brown. She is the Founder, President, and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting ...
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Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone from 2018-07-24T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I talk about what it takes for us to push past our self-imposed limits and step out of our comfort zone. What limits us from taking r...
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Three Underrated Aspects of Success, Fulfillment, and Growth from 2018-07-17T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I share three different topics that are necessary for us to bring our whole selves to work and to life - taking breaks, creating heal...
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How to Navigate the Intense Political Divide from 2018-07-03T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I contemplate our ability to have authentic conversations about the divisive nature of the news and the complex issues we’re facing i...
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The Importance of Taking Care of Ourselves from 2018-06-26T07:00
In order to bring our whole selves to work and to fully engage in our lives we need to make taking care of ourselves a priority. In this week's episode I ...
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What the Golden State Warriors Can Teach Us About Teamwork from 2018-06-19T07:00
In today’s solo episode, I use the Golden State Warriors as an example of a team that exemplifies a true championship team. As a lifelong fan of the Warriors, born and raised in Oakland, I’ve wi...
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Bringing it All Together from 2018-06-12T07:00
Today’s episode is the final solo podcast in which I discuss the key themes of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Wor...
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Create a Championship Team from 2018-06-05T07:00
Today’s episode is the fifth in a series of solo podcasts in which I discuss each of the five principles of my new book Listen
Embrace a Growth Mindset from 2018-05-29T07:00
Today’s episode is the fourth in a series of solo podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring ...
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Focus on Emotional Intelligence from 2018-05-22T07:00
Today’s episode is the third in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your W...
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Utilize the Power of Appreciation from 2018-05-15T07:00
Today’s episode is the second in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your ...
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Be Authentic from 2018-05-08T07:00
Today’s episode is the first in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five main principles of my new book Bring Y...
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Bring Your Whole Self to Work: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Book from 2018-05-01T07:00
My new book is officially available today! During this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes reality of making this book and podcast come to life, and some of wh...
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Being Fully Present as a Parent with Susan Stiffelman from 2018-04-24T07:00
My guest this week, Susan Stiffelman, is a parenting expert. She started her career as a teacher and a therapist. In her books, Listen
How to Get the Good Things in Life with Aaron Schiller from 2018-04-17T07:00
My guest this week, Aaron Schiller, is a coach, counselor, the co-host of the Muse + the Catalyst Podcast, which I will be ...
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The Go-Giver Influencer with Bob Burg from 2018-04-10T07:00
My guest this week, Bob Burg, has been speaking, writing and inspiring people for over 30 years. His books have sold over a million copies. His groundbreaking boo...
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Follow Your Soul’s Calling with Ariane de Bonvoisin from 2018-04-03T07:00
My guest this week, Ariane de Bonvoisin, has led a fascinating life. After attending London’s School of Economics and Stanford Business School, she had a prospero...
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How Ty Bennett Influences the Influencers from 2018-03-27T07:00
My guest this week started his entrepreneurial journey early. By the time Ty Bennett was 21, he and his brother had created a multi-million dollar direct sales bu...
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A Wake-Up Call to Listen to Your Inner Wisdom with Amy Ahlers from 2018-03-20T07:00
My guest this week is an Author, Speaker, Life Coach, Mother, and one of my favorite people on the planet, Amy Ahlers. For almost two decades, she has provided bu...
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The Leadership Challenge with Jim Kouzes from 2018-03-13T07:00
My guest this week, Jim Kouzes, is a fascinating and accomplished man whom The Wall Street Journal calls one of the 12 best executive educators in the...
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How to Ditch Your Inner Critic with Susan Peppercorn from 2018-03-06T08:00
My guest today, Susan Peppercorn, is a Speaker and Coach who focuses on Positive Psychology through her organization, Positive Workplace Partners. During our conv...
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After Further Review, Each Day Is an Opportunity with Joe Sweeney from 2018-02-27T08:00
My guest today, Joe Sweeney, is passionate about his work and living the best life possible. His diverse career has included being a Sports Agent representing Bre...
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Navigating Through Change, Uncertainty, and Chaos from 2018-02-20T08:00
When change happens, be it an individual change, an organizational change, or changes in our family, navigating through the disruption is easier said than done. W...
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Inclusionary Leadership with Ray Arata from 2018-02-06T08:00
My guest today is someone who has had a profound impact on my life. My friend, Ray Arata, is the founder of the Better Man Conference and co-founder of the Inclusionary Leadership Gro...
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Executive Presence with Ron Carucci from 2018-01-30T08:00
My guest today is Ron Carucci. Ron is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Navalent, a consulting firm working with top-level executives from influential companies. Ron and I discus...
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Authenticity, Courage, and Inclusion with Andy Molinsky from 2018-01-23T08:00
My guest on today’s podcast, Andy Molinsky, is an expert in cross-cultural adaptation. He is a Professor at Brandeis University’s International Business School with a joint appointmen...
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Intentional Energetic Presence with Anese Cavanaugh from 2018-01-16T08:00
My guest on today’s podcast, Anese Cavanaugh, is a pioneer in the field of corporate wellness programs. At a time when few corporations were investing in their organization’s welfare,...
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Why We Need Women to Lead with Will Marré from 2018-01-09T08:00
My guest on today’s podcast, Will Marré, is a passionate women’s leadership advocate. He has worked for over 25 years helping corporations like Gap Inc., Nike, GE...
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Setting Intentions for a Successful New Year from 2018-01-02T08:00
Happy New Year! 2018 is now officially upon us. I know it’s common for us to make a new year’s resolution at this time. However, this can be tricky for a number of reasons. On this w...
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Bringing Closure and Completion to 2017 from 2017-12-26T08:00
It has become my tradition to use the week in between Christmas and the New Year to reflect back on what transpired during the year and take a personal inventory ...
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Putting Love into Action with Scott Stabile from 2017-12-19T08:00
This week I talk with writer and speaker, Scott Stabile. Scott is a fascinating guy who shares his life experiences in his book, Listen
Conscious Leadership with Diana Chapman from 2017-12-12T08:00
This week I chat with Diana Chapman. Diana is a trusted advisor to senior leaders within some of the top companies in the world. She is an advocate for personal g...
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Wired for Authenticity with Henna Inam from 2017-12-05T08:00
This week I speak to someone who shares my passion for authenticity, Henna Inam. In 2010, she left her successful corporate job to start her own consulting company, Transformational L...
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Breaking Through the Upper Limit Barrier with Gay Hendricks from 2017-11-28T08:00
This week, I speak to the inspirational Gay Hendricks. I have respected and admired Gay for many years. Through his best-selling books, especially The Big Leap and Consci...
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From Heartbreak to Wholeness with Kristine Carlson from 2017-11-21T08:00
This week I speak to my dear friend Kristine Carlson. I met Kris through her late husband, Richard. Richard mentored me and generously helped me to get my publishing career started. H...
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Radical Candor with Kim Scott from 2017-11-14T08:00
This week I have the pleasure of talking to Kim Scott, the Author of the New York Times bestselling book, Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Kim has had a v...
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Be True to Yourself with Jenna Ushkowitz from 2017-11-07T08:00
This week I talk to the multi-talented and inspiring Jenna Ushkowitz. You may know Jenna from her work on Broadway, as Tina on the hit TV show Glee, or from one of her podcasts. Last ...
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Embracing the Inherent Uncertainty of Life from 2017-10-31T07:00
Recent natural weather-related disasters and the abundance of political crises prompted me to verbalize my thoughts about the fundamental uncertainty of life. When we are not pushed into decisio...
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Asking the Deeper Questions Around Race and Inequality from 2017-10-03T07:00
In this solo episode, I explore how human beings engage with one another, how we take a stand or speak up, and how we express ourselves when faced with hot-button, emotional issues. Last week, t...
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5 Ways to Be a Force for Good from 2017-09-19T07:00
In this solo episode, I examine how we can be a force for good in the midst of all the intense, difficult and challenging things happening in the world right now. In the wake of a negative polit...
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Heroes Seldom Wear Capes from 2017-09-12T07:00
At age nine, after a fire burned 100% of his body, John O’Leary was given a 1% chance to live. John chose life. During his physical recovery, John was inspired by the people who were rooting for...
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Inclusion, Diversity, and Perspective in Silicon Valley from 2017-09-05T07:00
My guest this week, Sarah Brubacher, is remarkable and quite an anomaly in Silicon Valley. She has been with the tech giant, eBay, for 13 years, she has survived ...
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Bringing Inspiration Into Operations from 2017-08-29T07:00
My guest this week, Prakash Raman, is the Senior Consultant in Executive Development at LinkedIn. Prakash facilitates conversations and programs that drive diversity and inclusion, among other t...
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Below the Surface from 2017-08-22T07:00
When you heard about the hate march in Charlottesville, Virginia how willing were you to talk about it? Did you discuss it at work? Did you discuss it with others who are different than you? Di...
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The Power of Completion from 2017-08-15T07:00
This week’s episode comes on the heels of the finishing of my manuscript for Bring Your Whole Self to Work. I feel a sense of accomplishment in having my work completed, and I realize h...
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Forgiving Instead of Fixing from 2017-08-08T07:00
I am recording this week’s podcast close to midnight on the eve of my manuscript’s due date. I happily share with you that I have finished the manuscript and will be sending it to Hay House (my ...
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Getting Uncomfortable for the Purpose of Growth from 2017-08-01T07:00
I am recording this week’s podcast from a hotel room near Napa, CA, where I’m focused on finishing the manuscript for my book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work. As I write the growth minds...
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Embrace Your Creative Process from 2017-07-25T07:00
I am recording this week’s podcast from a hotel room in Calistoga, CA where I’m focused on finishing the manuscript for my book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work, which is due August 1st. ...
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Bringing Your Whole Self to Life with Robert Holden from 2017-07-18T07:00
During this week’s podcast, I have a conversation with my dear friend, Dr. Robert Holden. Robert is a well-known author and spiritual psychologist from the UK. He has been featured on the Oprah ...
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Breaking Through the B.S. at Work with Jennifer Rock and Mike Voss from 2017-07-11T07:00
This week’s podcast is a conversation with the authors of the new novel B.S., Incorporated, Listen
How to Integrate Parenthood and Business with Vicki Hoefle from 2017-07-04T07:00
From the moment we are aware our first child is coming, we become parents. We continue to be parents for the rest of our lives. We don’t stop being parents when we show up at work, have a date w...
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Creating a Healthy and Authentic Work Culture with Tami Simon from 2017-06-27T07:00
My guest on this week’s podcast is Tami Simon. Tami is the Founder and CEO of Sounds True, a wonderful publishing company in Boulder, Colorado that disseminates spiritual wisdom. Tami started So...
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Building Communities within Corporations with Cindy Elkins from 2017-06-20T07:00
This week’s episode focuses on leadership and having an attitude of gratitude. My guest,
Cindy Elkins, joins me to share how her experiences at Genentech and as a board member of Weight Wa...
Step Into Your Power with Gabby Bernstein from 2017-06-13T07:00
This week I spoke with my friend, the amazing Gabrielle Bernstein. You may know Gabby from her appearances on Oprah’s Super...
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Kindness is Your Credential with Dr. Kelsey Crowe from 2017-06-06T07:00
This week’s episode looks at how we can be empathetic and compassionate towards people in our lives who are experiencing grief or other difficult situations. The author of the There is No Go...
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There Is No Guarantee So Celebrate Now with Chris Hill from 2017-05-30T07:00
In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Chef, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host Chris Hill. Making ...
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Giving Ourselves the Permission to Be Human from 2017-05-23T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I examine how we deal with loss, the passing of time, the aging of our bodies, grief, and being human. I’m currently reading Facebook...
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Expanding Our Capacity to Trust from 2017-05-09T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss trust and how we can expand our ability to trust. Many of us believe trusting is naive. We spend a lot of time and energy shielding ourselves from being em...
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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone from 2017-05-02T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I explore stepping out of our comfort zone. I was inspired to discuss this topic based on my experience of walking through the streets of Bangalore, India. When trav...
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The Importance of Inner Work from 2017-04-25T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I explore the topic of inner work and how it relates to our lives and our careers. One of the ways we can bring more of ourselves to the work we do, is to...
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Is Technology Feeding Your Well-Being? With Nancy Collier from 2017-04-04T07:00
Nancy Collier joins me this week on the podcast to discuss her book, The Power of Off: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World. She looks at the addictive side of tec...
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Set Your Intention and Make it Reality with Gopi Kallayil from 2017-03-28T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is a true inspiration, to me and to so many other people in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. My friend Gopi Kallayil is a yoga instructor, a musician, an auth...
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The Only Thing Holding Me Back is Me from 2017-03-21T07:00
In this week’s solo episode, I delve into the phenomenon of things that get in our way. There are many things we conjure up to sabotage ourselves. We may have limiting beliefs about n...
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Giving Life to Great Business Ideas with Brett Berson from 2017-03-14T07:00
This week’s episode is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes glimpse of a venture firm. My guest, Brett Berson, works with founders of startups as a Partner with First Round Capital. In 20...
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Being Human at Work from 2017-03-07T08:00
This solo episode was, in part, inspired by a post from Facebook’s COO, Sheryl Sandberg. In the post Sheryl addressed a policy she implemented at Facebook to give emp...
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It’s Time to Take Your Life Back with Rachel Macy Stafford from 2017-02-28T08:00
My guest today on today’s show is my friend Rachel Macy Stafford. She is sharing bite-sized portions of her personal revelations in a beautiful new book, ...
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Giving Yourself the Potential To Do More with Jen Glantz from 2017-02-21T08:00
My guest on this episode is Jen Glantz. Jen is definitely someone who brings all of who she is to everything she does. Jen has done a number of things in a relatively short amount of ...
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The Paradoxes Of Hard Work with Mike Robbins from 2017-01-24T08:00
In this week’s episode, I share my thoughts on the paradoxical nature of working hard. The value of hard work is foundational to so much of what we have been taught about how to succeed in our c...
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Creating United Teams Through Humble Leadership with Jon Gordon from 2017-01-17T08:00
In this week’s episode, I talk with Jon Gordon. Jon is an author and keynote speaker, whose core message is positive leadership. During our conversation, Jon details the times he rece...
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How Will You Show Up at Work This Year? with Mike Robbins from 2017-01-10T08:00
In this week’s episode, I talk about our ability to fully express ourselves and bring all of who we are to the work that we do. We are just over a week into our new calendars, and man...
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Creating the New Year with Mike Robbins from 2017-01-03T08:00
In this week’s episode, I talk about how we can create the life we want for ourselves in 2017. This special time of year has an energy, a newness, and a freshness about it. It’s time ...
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Completing The Year with Mike Robbins from 2016-12-27T08:00
In this week’s episode, I talk about one of my favorite topics - consciously completing the year. We often focus so much attention on the ...
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Time to Speak Up with Mike Robbins from 2016-12-13T08:00
It is time to heal, and change, and transform. In this solo episode, I explore how we, Americans, can speak up and engage in an ongoing productive conversation, about things that are ...
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Universal Truths with Dan Henkle from 2016-12-06T08:00
Dan Henkle is a smart, successful industry leader who is one of the most humble and accessible people I have ever met. He started his career directly out of college, working for Oracl...
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Are You Being Real? with Mark Shapiro from 2016-11-22T08:00
Mark Shapiro is the founder of AreYouBeingReal.com and the host of the podcast, The One and Only. Mark reached out to me about my work on authenticity a while back a...
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We’re All In This Together with Mike Robbins from 2016-11-15T08:00
This week I decided to do a special episode to share my thoughts, insights, and perspective about the election here in the United States. It’s just me on this one, n...
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How to Live a Good Life with Jonathan Fields from 2016-11-08T08:00
Today’s guest is my friend Jonathan Fields, the founder of a mission driven media and education venture called Good Life Project. His books...
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Love Force Revolution with Tom Kelly from 2016-11-01T07:00
On today’s episode I interview my new friend Tom Kelly. The first time I met Tom, he blew my mind. He is so full of life and love. My frien...
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Checking in and Getting Real with Mike Robbins from 2016-10-25T07:00
I fly solo in this episode as I explore the common themes of these first fourteen episodes of my Bring Your Whole Self to Work podcast. I also share openly about some of what...
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Success is Being Loving and Joyful with Joe Greenstein from 2016-10-18T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is my friend Joe Greenstein. Joe’s latest creation, InnerSpace, focuses on teaching founders of startups how to take care of themselves and how to build cu...
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The Mindfulness Movement and Beyond with Anne Robie from 2016-10-04T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is Anne Robie. I met her at a Wisdom 2.0 conference. IBM hired Anne immediately after she finished her graduate studies and sent her to Raleigh, North Caro...
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It’s All About People and Emotions with Stuart Crabb from 2016-09-27T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is Stuart Crabb. Stuart and I met five years ago at a Wisdom 2.0 conference (notice a running theme?). At the time, he was working at Facebook and was kind...
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Feminine Leadership with Chantal Pierrat from 2016-09-20T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is my friend Chantal Pierrat. Chantal and I first met at a Wisdom 2.0 conference a few years ago. I remember being struck by her passion and her authentici...
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The Importance of Valuing People with Jay Allen from 2016-09-13T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is Jay Allen. Jay recently retired from his role as the Chief Administrative Officer at Charles Schwab, which is where he and I met a few years ago. Listen
Being Mindful at Work with Michelle Gale from 2016-09-06T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast is my friend Michelle Gale. Michelle and I met at a Wisdom 2.0 conference back in 2011. Wisdom 2.0 is an organization that holds events all over the world ...
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Leading with Noble Purpose with Lisa Earle McLeod from 2016-08-30T07:00
My guest on today’s podcast, Lisa Earle McLeod, is a good friend and the author of five books including Selling with Noble Purpose and Leading with Noble Purpose. He...
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Work as a Catalyst for Growth with Melissa Daimler from 2016-08-23T07:00
Today’s guest, Melissa Daimler, is someone I’ve known for 15 years. She knows a ton about the coaching world because she was the very first employee of Coach University, which is one ...
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How to Foster Creativity with Matthew Luhn from 2016-08-16T07:00
My guest on this podcast episode, Matthew Luhn, worked for over twenty years at Pixar - helping create the stories for some of the most successful animated films in history: including...
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Be True to Your Work with Bob Andrews from 2016-08-09T07:00
My guest today, Bob Andrews, is someone I’ve known for many years. He is a dear friend and someone I greatly appreciate.Listen
Do More Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2016-08-02T07:00
Michael Bungay Stanier is my guest on this week’s episode of my podcast. He is the author of many books including Do More Great Work and, his latest, The Coaching Habit Listen
Performance for Life with Eric Severson from 2016-07-26T07:00
Today I’m speaking with my friend, Eric Severson. Eric has been working and studying the field of Human Resources for over 25 years. He spent many of those years at Gap Inc., which is...
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Vulnerability and Power with Dr. Dacher Keltner from 2016-07-19T07:15
Today I’m speaking with my friend Dr. Dacher Keltner, a professor at UC Berkeley who is also the co-founder and faculty director of the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. He is ...
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The Whole Self Is Everything with Chip Conley from 2016-07-19T07:00
This is the very first episode of my new Bring Your Whole Self to Work Podcast. I really wanted to do something special for this first show and was so excited that my friend,...
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Bring Your Whole Self to Work Podcast from 2016-07-14T01:15:11
So, why am I doing this new podcast? Well, during my 15 years of speaking, writing and coaching I’ve gotten to know some incredible business leaders, thought leaders and other fascina...
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