Dying To Ask: Road to Paris
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 366 ratingsThe 2024 Paris Olympics will be iconic. Beautiful location. Pumped up athletes. And NO pandemic restrictions! ”Dying to Ask: The Road to Paris” tells the backstories of athletes, coaches and people behind the scenes who get Team USA to the top of the podium. Join 11-time Olympic reporter Deirdre Fitzpatrick and the Hearst Olympic Team to get inspired and maybe add a little Olympic edge to your life.
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'All in Stride' With Olympic Author Johanna Garton
April 11, 2024 18:49 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBThe American dream and the Olympic dream collide in Johanna Garton's new book, "All in Stride." All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream is about Olympian Shadrack Kipchirchir and his wife, Sgt. Elvin Kibet, two American professional runners. Both competed in February's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Shadrack competed for Team USA in the 10,000m at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. Johanna Garton is a longtime Colorado-based endurance sports...
Kali Wilding Finds Olympic Inspiration At Home
April 04, 2024 22:08 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBKali Wilding and Shelley Oates-Wilding are on the ultimate Olympic mother-daughter road trip that hopefully ends in Paris. Kali is one of Team USA's top sprint kayakers. Shelley is a two-time Olympian for Team Australia and the current U.S. National Coach in canoe-kayak. Kali grew up in Hawaii surrounded by water and her mother's Olympic legacy. But Shelley says she was careful to not push her sport on her kids. Kali started out as a gymnast but couldn't resist the water. She recently won...
FIVE WITH FITZ: Riley Loos
March 29, 2024 15:52 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBGet to know Olympic hopeful gymnast Riley Loos as he tumbles with Fitz through a round of FIVE WITH FITZ. Five rapid fire questions with a bonus question.
Gymnast Riley Loos Tumbles Toward Paris With Stanford Accountability
March 28, 2024 15:09 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBStanford alum Riley Loos hopes to put some Cardinal red into the red, white and blue for Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer. Loos graduated from Stanford in 2023 and has stayed on in Palo Alto to train with his former college team and Stanford head men's gymnastics coach Thom Glielmi. Nearly half the U.S. Men's National Gymnastics Team has a Stanford connection. The school is known as an unofficial feeder to the National Team. The school has won the last four NCAA Championships. A...
MEET THE TEAM: Jason Newton
March 22, 2024 18:29 - 28 minutes - 53 MBJason Newton may be a newbie to Olympic coverage. But his hometown already knows how to support someone at the Olympics. Jason is an evening news anchor at WBAL-TV in Baltimore, hometown of Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps. Jason is also a native of Baltimore. And while his wingspan isn't as broad as Phelps, his knowledge of all things Olympic will be by this summer's games. This is the third in our MEET THE TEAM episodes as we get to know members of the Hearst Olympics Team ahead o...
MEET THE TEAM: Fletcher Mackel
March 21, 2024 17:54 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBImagine having a stunt double at work. Fletcher Mackel basically does in his role as a sports anchor at WDSU-TV. That's because the guy often sitting next to him on the anchoring desk doing the news is his identical twin brother Travers. The Brothers Mackel have share a lot of experiences together. They grew up playing baseball in New Orleans. Both attended college and played baseball at Loyola University. And they both signed on at WDSU more than 20 years ago where Fletcher jokes "we're n...
Should Team USA Ditch the Olympic Trials Process?
March 07, 2024 16:22 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBTeam USA will rely on an Olympic Trials process to pick most of its 2024 Summer Olympic Team. But for how much longer? Some worry it's not sustainable to stage "mini-Olympics" in host cities to select athletes due to rising costs and expectations. Freelance writer Erin Strout raises the issue in her most recent article for Outside Online where she investigated whether the popular US Olympic Marathon Trials needs a reboot. You can read the article here. Americans love Olympic Trials. They...
FIVE WITH FITZ: Fiona O'Keeffe
March 01, 2024 14:59 - 3 minutes - 5.85 MBCheck out FIVE WITH FITZ with Olympic marathoner Fiona O'Keeffe. Five rapid fire questions with Team USA's speediest female marathoner.
MEET THE TEAM: Mike "Domi" Domalaog
February 29, 2024 23:57 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBIf the Olympics gave out a medal for fan geekdom, Mike "Domi" Domalaog would get gold every time. Domi, as he's known around KCRA 3 and the Hearst Olympic Team, is an encyclopedia of all things Citius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter. (That's the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together if you were not blessed with FOUR YEARS of high school Latin as I was.) In our first MEET THE TEAM episode, I'll explain how the Hearst Olympic Team works and the long history Domi and I have of traipsi...
Marathon Phenom Fiona O'Keeffe
February 29, 2024 14:31 - 25 minutes - 45.8 MBIt will be tough for Fiona O'Keeffe to top her first marathon. But, she'll try to do it at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Fiona broke running records virtually every step of the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials in February in Orlando. She's the first woman to win the Trials in a marathon debut. And, she broke the previous Trials record by three minutes! Fiona grew up in the Sacramento area. Her dream of being an Olympic runner started in middle school where she dominated in the mile and 8...
Road to Paris Olympic Trailer
February 29, 2024 14:26 - 42 seconds - 1.3 MBSeason 11 of the Dying to Ask podcast is here and it's giving us Emily in Paris vibes. We're heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics! In our Season 11 trailer, Deirdre Fitzpatrick has a look at what to expect over the next few months as we highlight athletes, coaches and all those behind the scenes who support Team USA.
Second Acts and Taylor Swift With NFL legend Steve Young
January 18, 2024 18:12 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBFrom touchdowns to acquisitions — NFL legend Steve Young's second act may be more exhausting than his former career. Young was a quarterback for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He's a two-time MVP (1992/1994), and he's a three-time Super Bowl winner. But Young says he started working on his post-retirement plans long before he left the game. He earned his law degree from BYU while playing for the 49ers and now runs HGGC, a successful private equity firm in the Bay Are...
3 Ways Going Outside Improves Your Health
January 11, 2024 16:59 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBFeeling blah? Head outside. Mother Nature may be the ultimate mood booster. Science has long backed the health benefits of the great outdoors. Spending time outdoors impacts your physical and emotional health. Going outside can fight depression and lower blood pressure. Feel cranky after a long day indoors at school or work? A 10 minutes walk outside soaking in some sun can radically change how you feel and ultimately perform. Can't think? Go outside. Feeling down? Go outside. Can't ...
3 Ways To OWN 2024
December 28, 2023 18:28 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBNew year, new you? Why not? The calendar change is a great time for a habit refresh. This week I'm sharing three things I'm doing this year to capture the spirit of a fresh start while also reflecting on the people who enriched my 2023. Ready to kick your year into gear? Mentioned during this episode: Get motivated with entrepreneur Jesse Itzler. Plan your 24 in 24 with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin. Clear the digital clutter with tech expert Jennifer Jolly. On this Dying to Ask: ...
4 Ways To Take A Brain Break
December 21, 2023 16:46 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MBOverwhelmed this holiday season? Try a brain break. It's my secret to doing all the things and trying to be in the moment while I'm doing them. A brain break is the act of giving yourself a mental time out. That mental rest can boost your mood, increase productivity and make life more enjoyable. In this episode, we'll identify how to spot your noggin needs a break. (It's not as obvious as you think.) And, we'll go through a 4 step plan to perfect a brain break. It's a great practice to w...
Find Scholarship Money With Bold.org
December 14, 2023 17:08 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MBWhat do Terry Crews, Dwyane Wade and MMA star Cat Zingano have in common? They're giving away money on bold.org. The site is a go-to for college students to win scholarship money to pay for school. Dror Liebenthal is bold.org's founder and CEO. The site's goal is to match people and organizations who want to give away scholarship money with students who need cash for college. It's often difficult for students to find opportunities. But, Dror found it can be just as difficult to give money...
How NOT To Catch A Cold With ’Hamilton’ Star Darnell Abraham
December 08, 2023 16:40 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBSick of being sick? A "Hamilton" musical star won't miss his shot when it comes to boosting immunity. Darnell Abraham is starring in the international touring show as George Washington. Abraham may play a founding father but he also doubles as a wellness guru when it comes to health. He's sharing the health hacks that keep him on stage night after night. It starts with the basics. Eat well, exercise and get sleep. But there are immunity boosters he swears by including a near-daily drink...
Stop Work Drama in 3 Steps With Richard Birke
November 30, 2023 18:49 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBSick of work drama? You can diffuse most conflicts with three simple steps. Richard Birke is the senior vice president of JAMS Institute, a conflict resolution company. He's a master mediator. Things have to be really bad before he heads into a workplace and usually the goal is to avoid litigation. But we all deal with conflict in our lives. Maybe it's someone who gets under your skin at work? Maybe it's someone who lets everyone else do all the work. Or, it's someone who knows exactly th...
How Gratitude Makes You Happier
November 24, 2023 16:39 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBGratitude is an attitude. And, it might be the easiest way to boost your happiness. This week, we're revisiting the role gratitude plays in our physical and mental health. The holidays are a great time to hit a "reset" and reflect on what's really important in your life. My colleague Edie Lambert just produced an incredible story on the science of happiness and a new way it's being taught through gratitude at Sacramento State University. Dr. Meliksah Demir is Sac State's very first "endow...
How To Be A Genius With Biographer Walter Isaacson
November 21, 2023 01:31 - 14 minutes - 25.8 MBHere's a genius move. Immerse yourself in a few more interests and watch yourself grow intellectually. That's the advice from biographer Walter Isaacson. And he should know as he's often considered the genius biographer. Isaacson is a bestselling author. He's written biographies about people including Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs and Jennifer Doudna. He's a former editor of Time Magazine and served as the CEO of the Aspen Institute in addition to teach...
Avoid Holiday Stress With This Fall Organization Hack
November 09, 2023 18:47 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBMove over spring cleaning. Fall organization may have an even bigger impact on mindset, stress levels and happiness. Kim Salisbury is a personal organizer and the creator of Home Method Co. She says a lot of people get a burst of energy when the cooler weather starts. She recommends using that energy to get your house ready before the holiday season. Want to thrive instead of survive the holidays? The key is getting the holiday to-do's done now, not later. "I always say to try to get as m...
Detoxing ’A to Z’ With Author Sophia Ruan Gushee
November 02, 2023 19:26 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBSophia Ruan Gushee is one of the least toxic people you'll meet. That's probably because she wrote the book on it. She's the author of "The A to Z of D-Toxing" and the host of the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast. But Sophia isn't a scientist and didn't study harmful plastics in school. Becoming a mom for the first time forced her to look at her environment in a whole new way. That led her to question the impact of products she used on her family's health. The questions turned into answ...
4 ways to jumpstart motivation when you’re just not feeling it
October 20, 2023 14:42 - 10 minutes - 20.1 MBHave something you need to do but can't find the motivation? Join the club. Sometimes it's just hard to get yourself going, even if you're normally a disciplined person. It's normal and it's really annoying! This week, we're looking at where motivation comes from and why it's hard to jumpstart sometimes. And we have a 4 step action plan to fire up your motivation to get more out of life. On this Dying to Ask: Defense of the word "busy" The difference between "have to's and want to's" ...
Diving Into ’Victory In The Pool’ With Bill George
October 12, 2023 19:20 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBThis summer, Paris will become the second city to host three summer Olympics. This week, we're merging history and the Olympics on the "Dying to Ask" podcast. Bill George is the author of a new book called "Victory in the Pool." Decades before Team USA celebrated names like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, Sacramento was the center of U.S. swimming, and its aquatic leader was a guy named Sherm Chavoor. Chavoor coached athletes, including Debbie Meyer, Mark Spitz and Mike Burton, to win O...
John Legend’s ’Twin’ Talakai Seizes The Moment
October 05, 2023 18:56 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBAs doppelgangers go, Talakai is the ultimate winner. And now he can credit his likeness for his latest opportunity. Talakai is a 34-year-old singer from Sacramento. He turned chairs with his rendition of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" during the blind auditions on "The Voice." Then, he turned heads with his uncanny resemblance to judge John Legend. “Wait until you see his face,” Legend told Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani as the other coaches turned their chairs following Talakai’s performance. ...
The Power Of a Beginner’s Mindset
September 14, 2023 18:11 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat if I told you the key to personal growth could be forgetting everything you know? It's called a beginner's mind, and it's worth mastering. It's the idea of approaching something with a 100% fresh perspective or like you've never done it before. Do you remember the thrill of riding a bike? How about learning to read? Speaking another language and actually having someone understand what you're saying? Beginner's mind is a little like the social media trend, "I was today years old when....
Why We All Want Glowy Skin With Elise Hu, Author Of ’Flawless’
September 07, 2023 18:39 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBThe Korean Wave continues and it's coming after your pores. Korean exports of beauty products have surpassed smartphones. Elise Hu is the author of "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital." Hu is a journalist and podcaster who currently is the host of "Ted Talks Daily." Flawless is inspired by her years working as an NPR bureau chief in Seoul, South Korea. The book examines how South Korea's pervasive beauty culture spread globally as the latest ripple of a Kore...
’Growing Up In Public’ With Author Dr. Devorah Heitner
August 24, 2023 18:15 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBGrowing up on the internet may not be as bad as we thought. The first generation of kids exposed to a fully digital childhood is coming of age. Their childhoods have been radically different than their parents' childhoods. That's led a lot of parents to instinctively want to control kids' access to things like screen time and social media by installing limits and trackers on phones. It's like a digital tug-of-war between parent and child with sometimes unintended consequences. Dr. Devor...
4 Habits To Set Your kid (And Yourself) Up For School Success
August 17, 2023 19:54 - 27 minutes - 49.5 MBIt's back to school time and that means back to anxiety for a lot of families. But four easy tips could lessen stress for kids and parents. Jenn Curtis is an educational consultant, the founder of FutureWise, and co-author of "The Parent Compass." She says back to school stress is normal. But, going into the school year with a plan can help. The school year is a natural reset for families and a great time to shake up habits, both in and out of the classroom. Jenn has four tips to help imp...
Can you be successful without social media?
August 10, 2023 19:57 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBMaking a mark without leaving a digital footprint. It's tough to do, but debut novelist Elizabeth Castellano is pulling it off. Elizabeth, or Liz as she goes by, is the author of "Save What's Left." In a field where a strong digital footprint is often a predictor of professional success, Liz is defying the odds. Her book is one of the most buzzed-about titles this summer. People Magazine called it one of the best books of the summer. You can credit a lot of things for Liz's success, but ...
Seeing A Gold Medal Moment In The 1-Year Countdown To The 2024 Paris Olympics
August 03, 2023 20:13 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBBeen there, done that. I've never been so glad to say that covering a one-year countdown to an Olympics. It's been a few years since that milestone didn't involve significant talk about the pandemic. This year felt, dare I say it, normal. I had that realization while doing an interview with 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Gabe Gardner. I covered Gardner's golden moment in Beijing and we've been friends ever since. Gabe is still active with Team USA. He's worked as an athlete liaison and Board ...
College Organizing 101 With Kim Salisbury
July 31, 2023 22:25 - 21 minutes - 39.4 MBThree words: less is more. That's the advice from professional organizer Kim Salisbury of Home Method Co when it comes to packing up and moving into a college dorm room. Kim has helped families organize college dorms for years. This year, she'll take her own advice when her oldest child heads to college this fall. "The most important thing that I can say is, don't bring too much, because that's what we have found. That's happening over and over again. You don't need to, much less is more,"...
5 Areas To Declutter To Destress With Kim Salisbury
July 27, 2023 18:53 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWant to feel less stressed? Try cleaning out your junk drawer. Decluttering may be the simplest path to destressing. Research has shown eliminating unneeded or unused things and organizing is good for focus, self esteem and mood. You can actually lower your cortisol stress hormone by purging areas in your home, especially the places where you spend the most time. Professional organizer Kim Salisbury is the owner of Home Method Co. She studied psychology in college. And, she says she uses...
How To Start A Side Hustle With Frank Vella
July 20, 2023 21:35 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MBNeed cash? Maybe you need a side hustle. Inflation has a lot of people looking for ways to bring in more money. Getting a raise in the job you have now is likely not an option. But adding a part time job might be. Small business startups aka "side hustles" tend to boom during very specific times. Tightening job markets, recessions, and inflation inspire fiscal creativity. But it's not always about the money. Sometimes people road-test a new career by starting a side hustle. Sometimes p...
How To Know When It’s Time To Quit Your Job With Jaclyn Goldis
July 13, 2023 20:46 - 32 minutes - 58.7 MBFrom big law to big adventure to big-time author. Jaclyn Goldis' new book is called "The Chateau" and the thriller is topping summer beach reads lists. But Jacyln's personal story has some interesting chapters too. And it starts with quitting a prestigious and lucrative job. She quit her job in Chicago as an estate planning lawyer right to travel the world. And, she quit that job after seven and a half years, right around the time most attorneys make partner. The decision was met with a 5...
It’s Time For A Mid-Year Reset
July 06, 2023 22:03 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MBHow's that New Year's resolution going for you? Yeah, me too. Maybe we need a summer reset. It's like a resolution do-over so your future self doesn't have to be irritated by your past self and your current self can lose some anxiety. It's very meta. 80% of New Year's goals or resolutions are a memory by mid-February. Only one in 10 people will follow through for a solid year on a resolution. On this Dying to Ask: Why you might be able to blame the weather for tanking your New Year's go...
The Big Benefits Of Little Luxuries
June 29, 2023 20:10 - 37 minutes - 68 MBThe "Dying to Ask" podcast is marking its 200th episode in a most luxurious way. We're talking about how simple luxuries can have a big impact on your mood and mindset. Think cheap and easy. This is not a heavy lift. My colleague and dear friend Edie Lambert joins me as co-host. Both Edie and I are huge fans of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Rubin is the best-selling author of The Happiness Project. A few months ago, she published an episode highlighting the value small luxuries...
2023 Summer Beach Reads Part 2 (For Kids)
June 08, 2023 19:10 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBGo read a book! It's like a summer anthem for parents but the dividends are worth the nagging. Research continues to prove that summer reading helps kids avoid the brain drain that often occurs during summer break. Summer reading improves reading skills. Reading fluency is key to academic success in all subjects. Kids + summer reading = a winning combo. That said, it's sometimes a tough sell with kids. That's why it's critical to find something that grabs a kid's interest and reflects th...
2023 Summer Beach Reads, Part 1
June 01, 2023 21:34 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBRead anything good lately? Your answer will be YES after checking out our annual summer beach reads episodes. We have so many book pics this year that we're breaking it up into two episodes. Part 1 will cover adult titles. Part 2 will cover kid picks from preschool to young adult (YA). Our literary guide is Tina Ferguson, owner of Face in a Book bookstore. This summer, Tina says romance is still hot, so to speak — but she's also seeing a trend in "feel good" books. "I think that feel-goo...
How To Do An Energy Audit
May 25, 2023 21:28 - 10 minutes - 20.1 MBHow's your energy level these days? Doing a personal energy audit could be the key to preventing burnout. A personal energy audit is like a home energy audit. It's an evaluation of when and where energy is strongest and what drains it quickest. Being honest about your energy level can impact performance, outlook and overall health. Constantly pushing through a low energy level can lead to chronic stress, depression and a sense of unhappiness. On this Dying to Ask: A 3-step plan to do a ...
’Dying to Ask” podcast: The do’s and don’ts of graduation etiquette
May 18, 2023 15:34 - 26 minutes - 47.7 MBGet an A+ in modern etiquette by following some do's and don't this graduation season. Diane Gottsman is back on the "Dying to Ask" podcast busting some manners myths for grads, their parents and the friends and family who want to celebrate their achievements. Diane is a modern etiquette expert and the founder of the Protocol School of Texas. She specializes in working with companies on navigating workplace etiquette. She helps executives and want-to-be execs present themselves in a way wh...
How A 2,000-Plus-Day Yoga Streak Fuels Jasmine Guillory’s Mind And Body
May 11, 2023 16:08 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBFrom lawyer to a New York Times bestselling author. Jasmine Guillory found her "happily ever after" writing happily ever afters. Vogue Magazine calls Jasmine the "queen of the modern-day romance." Literary fairy godmother Reese Witherspoon's book club has featured her work too. Her book, "The Proposal," was the first romance ever picked for Witherspoon's club. Jasmine's books feature accomplished Black women navigating romantic complications. Jasmine is a Stanford Law grad who worked as ...
How To Be Fine With Jolenta Greenberg And Kristen Meinzer
May 04, 2023 23:56 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBFine is just fine. That's the premise of a book and podcast taking aim at the self-development and wellness industries. Marketresearch.com estimates the self-improvement industry is worth more than $10 billion a year. It exploded virtually during the pandemic. Jolenta Greenberg, a comedian and self-described reality TV historian, and Kristen Meinzer, a culture critic, lived by 100 self-improvement books. They evaluated the good, the bad and the truly ridiculous. Their adventures were the...
Running While Black With Alison Mariella Desir
April 27, 2023 21:56 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBRunning saved Alison Mariella Desir's life. Now she wants to save running from itself. Alison's new book, "Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport that Wasn't Built for Us," is a memoir. It simultaneously tells her personal story while uncovering the historic reasons why distance running is a predominantly white sport, tracing it to the origins of the running industry, racial discrimination and white supremacy. Alison decided to train for a marathon to fight depression. It worked....
The Power Of The Happily Ever After With Brenda Novak
April 05, 2023 15:47 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBBrenda Novak is the queen of the HEA. Happily ever after. And, she wouldn't have it any other way. "We've been through some rough years for sure. I think that that is just so enjoyable to see two people overcome whatever challenges they face to find a happy ever after," says Novak. Novak will publish The Seaside Library, her 75th book, in April. She's known primarily as a romance novelist. But, in recent years, she's pivoted to writing romantic suspense and women's fiction. The Seaside Li...
BONUS: Creativity Hack From Elizabeth Gilbert
March 30, 2023 14:25 - 4 minutes - 9.06 MBIn a rut? Want to be more creative? Author Elizabeth Gilbert finds inspiration in a box of crayons. Really. Gilbert is the author of seven books, including the New York Times Best Seller "Eat, Pray, Love." But even she feels stuck sometimes. And that's saying something considering she wrote a book about creativity called "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear." Her hack? Crayons. "Lots of times, all I do is just make baked giant circles. It was something that soothed me when I was 3. I...
’Eat Pray Love’ And Get Creative With Elizabeth Gilbert
March 27, 2023 18:54 - 30 minutes - 55.2 MBEat, pray, love and get creative. Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of "Eat Pray Love" is taking on creativity these days. "Eat Pray Love" has sold more than 13 million copies. It inspired a movement. It also, depending on who you ask, inspired a lot of divorces. Julia Roberts starred in the movie adaptation in 2010. Gilbert's memoir tells the story of how she rediscovered who she is and who she wants to be on a solo trip around the world following a divorce. More than 15 years later, the s...
The 5 People You Need to Know
March 24, 2023 15:20 - 25 minutes - 46.1 MB"Who's in your five?" That T-Mobile ad was onto something. In part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ivan Misner, we're talking about the 5 types of people you need to know. Dr. Ivan Misner was nicknamed the "Father of Modern Networking" by both CNN and Forbes. He's the founder of Business Network International (BNI,) a business networking organization with more than 10, 000 chapters globally. His colleagues call him "the people scientist." He's an expert in workplace dynamics and relations...
Why Small Talk Matters
March 17, 2023 15:39 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBSmall talk gets a bad rap. But small talk can lead to big payoffs if you do it correctly. Dr. Ivan Misner was nicknamed the "Father of Modern Networking" by both CNN and Forbes. He's the founder of Business Network International (BNI,) a business networking organization with more than 10, 000 chapters globally. His colleagues call him "the people scientist." He's an expert in workplace dynamics and relationship building. Misner says networking has changed a lot since the pandemic and the ...
Is Temptation Bundling The Ultimate Habit Hacker?
March 02, 2023 21:03 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBStruggling to form a habit? Temptation bundling could boost your willpower. Temptation bundling is the concept of bundling a behavior you don't want to do with an activity that you do like to do. The idea is that by pairing the two actions, you're more likely to follow through on the harder habit. The habit hack can give willpower a boost. And it can make everything from working out to cleaning the house a little more enjoyable. On this Dying to Ask: The psychology behind temptation bund...