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225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Joe Hirsch hosts small conversations about big ideas that deserve more attention -- in about the time to takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.
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(Ep. 189) Jeanette Bronée: The self-care mindset
July 16, 2024 11:21 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIN EPISODE 189: Self-care isn't about unwinding after work - it's about unlocking value while we work. In Episode 189, Jeanette Bronée shares a new mindset for self-care -- how to take ownership over our thoughts and actions. You'll learn the three "power pauses" that transform our state of mind and being, how to use self-care as a foundation for personal growth, and the ways leaders can create a genuine culture of care. ABOUT JEANETTE BRONEE Jeanette Bronée is a global keynote speaker, ...
(Ep. 188) Smiley Poswolsky: Belonging is everyone's business
July 09, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIN EPISODE 188: People who feel they belong stick around. In Episode 188, Smiley Poswolsky makes the business case for belonging and shares strategies for establishing more meaningful connections in the workplace. From conducting thrive interviews to designing smarter hybrid solutions, you'll learn how to put more purpose behind your policies and make belonging everyone's business. ABOUT SMILEY POSWOLSKY: Smiley (Adam) Poswolsky is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, workplace b...
(Ep. 187) Matt Tenney: Leaders inspire greatness
July 02, 2024 16:48 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIN EPISODE 187: The best leaders bring out the best in others - something they do by choice, not chance. In Episode 187, Matt Tenney shares a systematic and scalable way to inspire greatness in your team. We discuss the three most important needs of employees; why frequent feedback is more effective than occasional surveys; and how to approach someone who doesn't seem inspired to grow. This episode is packed with practical tips and powerful insights that will inspire you to unlock the grea...
(Ep. 187: Matt Tenney: Leaders Inspire Greatness
July 02, 2024 16:48 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIN EPISODE 187: The best leaders bring out the best in others - something they do by choice, not chance. In Episode 187, Matt Tenney shares a systematic and scalable way to inspire greatness in your team. We discuss the three most important needs of employees; why frequent feedback is more effective than occasional surveys; and how to approach someone who doesn't seem inspired to grow. This episode is packed with practical tips and powerful insights that will inspire you to unlock the grea...
(Ep. 187) Matt Tenney: Leaders Inspire Greatness
July 02, 2024 16:48 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIN EPISODE 187: The best leaders bring out the best in others - something they do by choice, not chance. In Episode 187, Matt Tenney shares a systematic and scalable way to inspire greatness in your team. We discuss the three most important needs of employees; why frequent feedback is more effective than occasional surveys; and how to approach someone who doesn't seem inspired to grow. This episode is packed with practical tips and powerful insights that will inspire you to unlock the grea...
(Ep. 186) Britt Andreatta: EQ drives wellbeing
June 25, 2024 17:50 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIN EPISODE 186: Creating happier workplaces requires higher EQ - the learnable skills that create a more connected, growth-fueled environment where all people thrive. In this episode, Dr. Britt Andreatta makes the business case for boosting wellbeing and shares practical tips to support and systemize it in the workplace. ABOUT DR. BRITT ANDREATTA: Dr. Britt Andreatta is the CEO of Brain Aware Training and former CLO for Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning). Her online courses have been vie...
(Ep. 185) Eric Stone: Jumpstart your culture
June 18, 2024 21:30 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBIN EPISODE 185: Good cultures don't just list their values - they live them. In Episode 185, Eric Stone shares culture lessons from two decades at Enterprise and how to recognize and reward your company's culture makers. We discuss the importance of pairing high standards with high character, how to simplify and strengthen communication, and why it's better to hire for "match" than "fit." You know a good culture when you feel it - and after to listening to Eric, you'll be ready to jumpstart...
(Ep. 184) Michael McQueen: Change anyone's mind
June 11, 2024 15:01 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIN EPISODE 184: People are more willing to change their minds when they're allowed to save face and make space. In Episode 184, Michael McQueen gives practical tips for helping others get "unstuck" and see our point of view. ABOUT MICHAEL MCQUEEN: Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, change strategist and bestselling author of ten books. He's been named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year and was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. His latest book is Mi...
(Ep. 183) Monica Parker: The will to wonder
June 05, 2024 02:27 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIN EPISODE 183: Wonder isn't just a moment. It's a mindset - and it has the power to change the way we experience our world. In Episode 183, Monica Parker explores the benefits of wonder in the workplace and beyond, and shares ways to discover wonder in everyday encounters. (Hint: They don't need to be grand.) After listening to Monica, you'll realize how wonderful life can be - if we choose it. ABOUT MONICA PARKER: Monica Parker is the founder of HATCH, a global human analytics and chang...
(Ep. 182) Tamsen Webster: Change that works
May 29, 2024 02:20 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIN EPISODE 182: If we want our change efforts to work for us, not against us, then we need a better message. In Episode 182, Tamsen Webster shows us how to craft the case for change by understanding the needs of our audience, building coalitions and common ground with others, and getting clear on our own priorities and principles. Change is constant, but results often vary - but after listening to Tamsen, you'll find a winning message that gets lasting results. ABOUT TAMESEN WEBSTER: Tam...
(Ep. 181) Jeff Wetzler: The Art of the Ask
May 21, 2024 22:44 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIN EPISODE 181: We access more wisdom when we ask better questions. In Episode 181, Jeff Wetzler reveals the art of the ask and provides a five-part plan for raising our results and relationships through more powerful, productive questions. We cover lots of territory: How to frame questions with greater curiosity and candor; how to scan for nonverbal "tells" that provide valuable information; and how to listen with purpose. The more we ask, the more we learn -- and after listening to Jeff, ...
(Ep. 181) Jeff Wetzler: The art of the ask
May 21, 2024 22:44 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIN EPISODE 181: We access more wisdom when we ask better questions. In Episode 181, Jeff Wetzler reveals the art of the ask and provides a five-part plan for raising our results and relationships through more powerful, productive questions. We cover lots of territory: How to frame questions with greater curiosity and candor; how to scan for nonverbal "tells" that provide valuable information; and how to listen with purpose. The more we ask, the more we learn -- and after listening to Jeff, ...
(Ep. 180) William Ury: Negotiations made possible
May 14, 2024 20:59 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIN EPISODE 180: Stuck in a conflict that seems unsolvable? When we transform destructive fighting into constructive negotiation, all things are possible. In Episode 180, William Ury shares the beliefs and behaviors of "possiblists" - those who find ways to resolve the even the stickiest disagreements. We discuss the power of pausing, how to write your opponent's victory speech, and how the biggest breakthroughs come from the least obvious sources. Whether you're negotiating a high-stakes de...
(Ep. 179) Todd Davis: Dive into difficult conversations
May 07, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIN EPISODE 179: Difficult conversations can be easier if we choose to make them that way. In Episode 179, Todd Davis shows how to replace fear and worry with courage and consideration so that we can make progress, not problems. You'll learn three keys to building empathy, how to script these conversations for success, and how to overcome generational differences that sometimes create tension. Leadership is a choice, not a title - and after listening to Todd, you'll be ready to choose a smoo...
(Ep. 178) Shana Lebowitz Gaynor: Don't call it quits
May 01, 2024 00:50 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIN EPISODE 178: Before we look for a better job, we should look for ways to make our job better. In Episode 178, Shana Lebowitz Gaynor provides helpful tips for making work...work for us. She explains why it sometimes pays to stay, how to use our current job for on-the-job training, how to tap our network to gain job clarity, and when it makes sense to move on. ABOUT SHANA LEBOWITZ GAYNOR: Shana Lebowitz Gaynor is a writer, editor, and the author of Don't Call It Quits: Turn the Job You ...
(Ep. 177) Adaira Landry & Resa Lewiss: Microskilling
April 16, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBIN EPISODE 177: Every major success unfolds through a series of minor steps. In Episode 177, Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss showcase the microskills that help us achieve personal and professional success. From building your network to navigating conflict, you'll learn how microskills pave the way for big breakthroughs and allow us to move forward, one skill at a time. ABOUT ADAIRA LANDRY & RESA LEWISS: Adaira Landry, MD MEd is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Ha...
(Ep. 176) Steven Stein: When life is hard, become hardier
April 09, 2024 12:08 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIN EPISODE 176: When life gets hard, the resilient get hardier. In Episode 176, Steven Stein explains why "hardiness" - the mix of resilience and emotional intelligence -helps us overcome adversity and bounce back better than before. Steven explores the three C's of hardiness (challenge, control and commitment), explains how hardiness can be measured and practiced in a variety of jobs and workplace settings, identifies the link between hardiness and other high-EQ traits, and shares some b...
(Ep. 175) Marie-Helene Pelletier: The resilience plan
April 02, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIN EPISODE 175: Resilience needs more than a will - it needs a way. In Episode 175, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier shows us how to develop a resilience plan that's built to last. You'll learn how to turn resilience from a sentiment into a strategy with highly practical, low-barrier tips to strengthen your resolve and readiness to act in the face of challenge. Whether you're looking to help yourself or your entire team, you'll find action-oriented ways to become more resilient every day. ABOUT ...
(Ep. 174) Simon T. Bailey: Resilience that works
March 26, 2024 23:52 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBIN EPISODE 174: Resilience allows us to face adversity and bounce back better than before. But it's not something we discover- it's something we develop. In Episode 174, Simon T. Bailey shows us how to cultivate resilience at work by unlocking the power of peer-to-peer support, positive leadership and self-awareness. Resilience is caught, not taught - and after listening to Simon, you'll be ready to model the beliefs and behaviors that help people thrive during challenging times. ABOUT SIMO...
(Ep. 173) Bonus: Become a feedback magnet
March 19, 2024 18:44 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBWhen feedback is scarce, we can either hope or act. By becoming a "feedback magnet," we can attract the insights we need on our own terms and timeline - because waiting for feedback is not an activity. Last in a four-part series of "Things I Wish."
(Ep. 172) Bonus: "Good enough" feedback is enough
March 12, 2024 14:32 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBIn this special series, I share some wishes of my own. Third in the series: Why "good enough" feedback is enough - and how high-frequency feedback delivers a win for both the giver and receiver.
(Ep. 171) Bonus: The Silver Rule of Giving Feedback
March 05, 2024 16:17 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBIn this special series, I share some wishes of my own. Second in the series: To give better feedback, follow the Silver Rule: Don't give others what you don't want them to give you. By establishing your own feedback "to don't" list, you'll end up sharing the kind of feedback others want to receive.
(Ep. 170) Bonus: Candor is kind
February 27, 2024 13:46 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBIn this special series, I share some wishes of my own. First in the series: Candor is kind when it's delivered with care. See how candor encouraged students to write better essays and helped NASA avert flight crashes -- and learn four practical ways to get the candor you crave for better results and relationships.
(Ep. 169) Amy Blankson: Becoming digitally balanced
February 21, 2024 04:34 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIN EPISODE 169: Our devices can either confine us or refine us - and that choice can have a major impact on our health, productivity and wellbeing. In Episode 169, Amy Blankson explores the debilitating effects of digital distraction and makes the case for a more empowered relationship with our tech - not shame, guilt or full-blown surrender. We discuss ways to create more awareness and intention around our devices, how organizations can set better standards and practices, and what a digitall...
(Ep. 168) Suneel Gupta: Chasing inner success
February 13, 2024 20:20 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIN EPISODE 168: The ultimate measure of success isn't status or symbols - it's significance. In Episode 168, Suneel Gupta shows us why the pursuit of "inner success" - joy, fulfillment and purpose - leads to to better health, happiness and business outcomes. We cover a range of counter-intuitive topics: why taking breaks is actually good for your bottom line, how high-quality habits can create positive and lasting change, and why failure can become a career accelerant. Outer success starts wi...
(Ep. 167) Helen Basford: Becoming coachable
February 06, 2024 23:48 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIN EPISODE 167: Building a culture of coaching isn't just great for people - it's good for business. In this episode, Helen Basford explores how AstraZeneca, one of the world's largest pharmaceuticals, systematically created a coaching model around continuous conversations and development opportunities. We go deep inside the systems, structures and supports that AstraZeneca uses to guide its leaders and employees, and discuss ways that any organization can shift from performance management t...
(Ep. 166) Dan Pontefract: Work-life bloom
January 30, 2024 14:37 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIN EPISODE 166: Work-life balance isn't just a myth - it's a critical business mistake for companies looking to attract, develop and keep talent. In Episode 166, Dan Pontefract outlines practical ways to cultivate "work-life bloom" in every organization. We explore the factors that help people bloom at work, ways leaders can calibrate their efforts for success, and how non-leaders can start blooming on their own terms. If you don't tend the garden, you get weeds - and after listening to Dan, ...
(Ep. 165) Sheronda Dorsey: CIA wants you
January 23, 2024 18:58 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIN EPISODE 165: The CIA is one of the most secretive organizations on earth, but its mission is blazingly clear: To protect the American homeland. Behind that mission is a culture of development and connection that makes the mission possible. In Episode 165, CIA's associate director of talent, Sheronda Dorsey, takes us inside the agency and explains how CIA helps its officers progress in their careers, what the agency does to attract a diverse talent pool, and what you can expect if you wan...
(Ep. 164) Steven Rogelberg: Meaningful 1:1 meetings
January 17, 2024 00:44 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIN EPISODE 164: Some call them "one and done." Others deride them as "one and run." But done right, one-on-one meetings between a leader and a report can transform the way individuals and teams connect and thrive. In Episode 164, Steven Rogelberg, the world's foremost expert on meetings, provides the playbook for making your 1:1s count. We discuss how 1:1 meetings add value and save time, ways employees can shape these meetings for success, how to measure for meaning, and the secret to incre...
(Ep. 163) Amy Edmondson: Right kind of wrong
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIN EPISODE 163: At some point or another, we're bound to fail. But how we fail determines whether we'll experience future success or setbacks. Amy Edmondson returns to the show to explore the right kind of wrong, and how "intelligent failure" can become an investment that delivers stronger rewards and results. You'll learn how to craft these intelligent failures, how to identify preventable failures before they happen, why people don't learn from failure as often as they should, and how even ...
(Ep. 162) Paul Epstein: Better decisions faster
January 03, 2024 06:23 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIN EPISODE 162: We make thousands of decisions every day, but how many of those are actually bringing us closer to the outcomes we want? In this episode, Paul Epstein provides a simple but powerful framework for making better decisions faster. You'll learn how to align your decisions with your values, how to overcome analysis paralysis, and how to take action through consensus-building. ABOUT PAUL EPSTEIN: Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as an executive for multiple NFL and NBA team...
(Ep. 161) Ann Hiatt: Engineer your career
December 20, 2023 04:09 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIN EPISODE 161: We can have careers by design, not default -- so long as we position ourselves for change. In Episode 161, Ann Hiatt shares the lessons she learned from more than 15 years reporting directly to CEOs like Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt and Marissa Mayer. We explore Ann's "ROI" model for upleveling your career, discuss ways to generate feedback from up, down and across your organization, and map out ways to align personal and professional goals. Ann shares her biggest surprise whi...
(Ep. 160) Garry Ridge: Culture makers and breakers
December 12, 2023 13:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIN EPISODE 160: WD-40 created a company culture where people can make a contribution, learn something new, feel safe and protected, and go home happy. Do you wish that your company culture looked the same? Garry Ridge, who spent two decades as WD-40's CEO and chairman, explains why "learning moments" drive the culture, how leaders can balance candor with caring, and why ego is the #1 culture killer. ABOUT GARRY RIDGE: Garry Ridge has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Co...
(Ep. 159) Erica Keswin: The art of retention
December 05, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIN EPISODE 159: Finding talent is hard. Keeping it is harder. But with the right moves, leaders can retain and sustain their workforce for years to come. In Episode 159, Erica Keswin shares the new rules for retention. From smarter onboarding to flex work and continuous learning, you'll learn how some of the most dynamic places to work make retention work -- and how you can make your company so irresistible that people want to stay. ABOUT ERICA KESWIN: Erica Keswin is a workplace strategist...
(Ep. 158): Ken Sterling: Make room for abundance
November 28, 2023 21:49 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIN EPISDOE 158: To succeed in work and life, we need to make room for abundance - the belief that we can create possibilities for us and others by delivering team wins, not just solo victories. In Episode 158, Ken Sterling delivers a "how to" on creating an abundance mindset on your team. From optimizing team collaboration to modeling abundance from the top, you'll learn the systems and strategies to create widespread value that leaves people feeling like more, not less. ABOUT KEN STERLING...
BONUS: Thankful for feedback
November 21, 2023 13:02 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBWe're told that feedback is a gift...and who wouldn't be thankful for that? But feedback doesn't always feel like a gift, and depending on how it was shared, doesn't leave us feeling very thankful at all. In this Thanksgiving edition of the show, we confront the challenge -- and opportunity -- of being thankful for feedback. It's something we can all achieve...with a few helpings of "feedback math." Use this three-part function to accept feedback with grace, goals and gratitude, and you mig...
(Ep. 157) Maggie Jackson: The benefits of being uncertain
November 14, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIN EPISODE 157: Uncertainty isn't a sign of weakness. It's a signal of wisdom. In Episode 157, Maggie Jackson explores why uncertainty can actually lead to better individual and team outcomes, as well as more creativity, stronger bonds and a drive to investigate and question. We discuss the benefits of being unsure, the limits of mental shortcuts, why uncertainty spurs collaboration, and when it's unhelpful to be unsure. The best mind is an open mind -- and after listening to Maggie, you'll o...
(Ep. 156) Todd Kashdan: Dissent with distinction
November 07, 2023 22:09 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIN EPISODE 156: Dissent doesn't have to make us weaker. When it's rooted in our values, it can make us smarter and stronger. In Episode 156, Todd Kashdan shows us how "principled insubordination" can surface the issues and actions that lead to breakthrough ideas, bolder initiatives, and better teamwork. We discuss why the "wisdom of crowds" isn't always smart; how to win people to your side even when you lack power and position; and how leaders can promote a culture of healthy dissent. We do...
(Ep. 155) Todd Cherches: Visual leadership
November 01, 2023 00:57 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBIN EPISIDE 155: Visuals aren't just helpful aids for learning - they're essential tools for leading. In Episode 155, Todd Cherches explores the power of "visual leadership" to promote better attention, comprehension and retention in the workplace. He outlines four dimensions of visual leadership, describes ways that leaders can make their vision viable, and steps leaders can take to ensure that their message isn't distorted. If you want to give your numbers a narrative and your facts more fee...
(Ep. 154) Merril Hoge: Find a way
October 24, 2023 11:08 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIN EPISODE 154: When adversity strikes, we can either lose ourselves in pain, blame and shame -- or we can find a way to move forward with purpose and passion. In Episode 154, former NFL player Merril Hoge shares his personal story battling adversity -- a career-ending injury, depression and cancer -- and how "find a way" became his personal mantra for discovering a deeper sense of agency, courage and hope. After listening to Merril, you'll understand what it takes to turn setbacks into comeb...
(Ep. 153) Tessa West: Handling jerks at work
October 18, 2023 00:48 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Chances are you've dealt with a jerk at work. But there's an even stronger likelihood that you've handled it the wrong way -- and possibly made a bad situation worse. In Episode 87, Tessa West deconstructs jerky behavior and helps us place it into a larger context. You'll learn how to identify different jerk profiles (they come in different shapes and sizes), how to gather helpful intel and allies, and how to resolve problems with losing your standing or sanity. This is a ...
(Ep. 152) Kate O'Neill: The future of tech is meaning, not machines
October 11, 2023 00:27 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIN EPISODE 152: Digital transformation doesn't start with technology - it's about people, purpose and alignment. In this episode, Kate O'Neill shows us why the best strategies for disruptive technologies are focused on meaning, not just machines. We discuss ways companies can get digital transformation right, how to measure for meaning, and why AI may not cause the apocalypse we're fearing. Plus, Kate shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the early days of Netflix and the stirrings of a Unite...
(Ep. 151) Tal Ben-Shahar: Happier ever after
October 03, 2023 13:35 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIN EPISODE 151: We all want happier lives, but the straightest path to happiness is the one that's indirect. In Episode 151, Tal Ben-Shahar shares why the pursuit of happiness often leaves us feeling unhappy and why seeking indirect forms of happiness makes us more fulfilled. Tal explores the "happiness paradox" that drains our joy, outlines five drivers of happiness, and offers practical and simple happiness interventions that can make an immediate difference in our lives. True happiness is...
(Ep. 150) Vanessa Patrick: Know how to say no
September 26, 2023 13:59 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIN EPISODE 150: To say "no" to life's distractions and frustrations, we need to first know ourselves. IN Episode 150, Vanessa Patrick shows us how to make an "empowered refusal" based on our values, beliefs and identity. You'll learn how to set and adjust rules to protect your time and priorities, why the best no's are formed around personal policies, not excuses, what to do when someone won't take no for an answer, and how to say no to ourselves when temptations arise. There's an art and sc...
BONUS: What WSJ readers got wrong about feedforward
September 19, 2023 19:48 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBIn this special episode, I respond to the Wall Street Journal's front page story on feedforward and try to set the record straight.
(Ep. 149) Michael Bungay Stanier: Get your best possible relationship
September 12, 2023 23:42 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIN EPISODE 149: Our professional and personal relationships can be better - but they don't improve by themselves. In Episode 149, Michael Bungay Stanier shows us how to get the best possible relationships by talking about the "how," not just the "what." You'll learn how keystone conversations promote relationships that are safe, viable and repairable; how asking five questions can reveal what's happening beneath the surface; and how make bad relationships bearable and good relationships eve...
(Ep. 148) Heather Hansen: Advocate to win
September 05, 2023 21:37 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBIN EPISODE 148: It's not enough to share perspectives. We need to advocate for them. In Episode 148, Heather Hansen shows us how to advocate to win -- the act of getting something positive because we've earned it. Heather explores the three things advocates do to get more wins, how men and women approach advocacy differently, why feedback seekers make for strong advocates, and the surprising ways advocates get more of what they want. (Hint: They make it about others, not themselves.) From le...
(Ep. 147) Dan Simons & Christopher Chabris: You can't fool me
August 29, 2023 18:19 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIN EPISODE 147: We've all been the target of a scam, fraud, or con - but we also allow ourselves to become the source. In Episode 147, Dan Simons and Christopher Chabris teach us the habits and hooks that make us more susceptible to bad actors and information. You'll learn why people spread misinformation without even realizing it, how our memories play a role in self-deception, the words and phrases that signal potential fraud, and the questions we can ask others and ourselves to stay aler...
(Ep. 146) Hal Hershfield: Your future self
August 22, 2023 18:39 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIN EPISODE 146: We know that the decisions we make today will determine the lives we lead in the future. The best way to get better outcomes? Get to know your future self. In Episode 146, Hal Hershfield explores the brain-based case for visualizing ourselves in the future. We discuss the benefits of prospection, ways to identify more strongly with our future selves, the value of "surrogates" and tapping the wisdom of elders, and why the future isn't as bleak as we sometimes make it out to be...
(Ep. 145) Hesha Abrams: Holding the calm to resolve conflict
August 15, 2023 21:56 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIN EPISODE 145: It's one thing to resolve conflicts with people who are reasonable. But what can we do with those who aren't? The best way to gain power over a conflict is to give power away -- and in episode 145, Hesha Abrams shows us how to "hold the calm." You'll learn: Why it's more effective to name emotions than to blame actions How the brain receives and responds to information willingly Why you should use plural pronouns to activate reciprocity Ways to create space for listening...