SkillDing -Learn by Doing
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Hosted by Kevin Redmond (linkedin.com/KevinRedmondTraining) founder of SkillDing.com - a digital platform providing you with a suite of tools to measure and track when, where and how you are improving your soft skills. In each episode we have a guest on to discuss a non fiction book that has impacted their life. Every episode includes these tools to enable you remember the most actionable content from the episode and to allow you to find opportunities to deliberately practice and reflect on your efforts.
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High Performance Habits
November 14, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBIn this episode we take a deep dive with Aoife O'Brien, host of Happier at Work podcast, into Brendon Burchard's "High Performance Habits." Uncover the secrets behind all six habits that pave the way for personal and professional excellence. Seek Clarity: High performers have a clear vision for their future and a strong understanding of their values and goals. They are able to make decisions that are aligned with their vision and goals, and they are not easily distracted by fleeting opport...
Tuesdays with Morrie
October 09, 2023 15:06 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this episode we talk to Graham Owens about the book "Tuesdays with Morrie". A memoir by Mitch Albom that tells the story of the author's former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying from ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each covering a different topic of discussion between Mitch and Morrie. Throughout the book, Morrie shares his wisdom on topics such as love, forgiveness, death, and the meaning of life. He emphasizes the imp...
Talking Heads by Shane O'Mara
September 27, 2023 11:22 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBShane O'Mara on Substack: Brain Pizza Get the book: here We are social animals and talking is part of what makes us human. But what purpose does conversation serve? In this revelatory tour of talking, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara explores why we communicate, what happens in our brains when we do it, and what it means for us as individuals, groups and societies. How do our thoughts, memories, and conversations change our brains? What does it mean that we spend most of our thinking lives in a...
Mike Greene - Failure Breeds Success
September 12, 2023 07:45 - 1 hour - 123 MBEvery now and again you record an episode and completely forget that you are doing doing a podcast. You are so absorbed in what the guest is saying that it becomes a free lesson in life. This is one such episode. A lot of people talk about how to be successful in your chosen arena. The sad truth is that sometimes these people are good at talking and not so good at delivering results. That is not Mike Greene. He is the host of his own podcast 'Success is a System' and a Podcast Partner of...
Selling through Partnership Skills
August 18, 2023 14:32 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBThe world of business is in constant change and the world of sales is evolving to keep up. From the days of the power close through to solution and insight selling serious sales professionals constantly seek ways to improve. The modern sales person has a host of sales models to help them which this book sorts into Classic, Consultative, Value-Based and Enterprise selling. Partnering Intelligence or ‘PQ’ is a means of understanding competence in using the system of behaviours that creates h...
How Confidence Works
August 04, 2023 08:14 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBWe are talking to Professor Ian Robertson author of several books; 'The Stress Test', 'The Winner effect', 'The Mind's Eye' and 'Mind Sculpture'. In this episode we discuss his newest book 'How Confidence Works'. Steven Pinker called this book 'Interesting and Important'. Former Irish President Mary Robinson said it is 'A revelatory and practical new exploration of the science of confidence, which is important for everyone but crucial for women.'
Talk like TED
July 17, 2023 14:16 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this episode we talk with Ben Belazi about the book "Talk Like TED". This book analyses some of the most successful TED talks to provide insights into the art of public speaking. The author, communication coach Carmine Gallo, emphasizes the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and passion in delivering a memorable presentation. He also highlights the significance of delivering a clear message, using visuals effectively, and engaging the audience through humour and emotional appeals. ...
The Art of the Impossible
May 18, 2023 09:09 - 1 hour - 93 MBThe Art of the Impossible is a book by Steven Kotler, a writer and researcher specializing in neuroscience and peak performance. The book provides practical guidance on achieving "impossible" goals, drawing on insights from elite performers, neuroscientists, and psychologists. Kotler argues that by applying the principles of "flow" - a state of optimal performance and heightened focus - individuals can push past their perceived limits and accomplish what they once thought was impossible. He...
Creating Joy at Work
May 08, 2023 10:28 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBOn this episode of the podcast we speak to Henry Stewart founder of Happy.co.uk. Their mission is straightforward. They want to create happy workplaces. Henry has written a book called 'Creating Joy at Work' with 501 tips for doing just that. A great episode with some really useful takeaways. Hosted by Kevin Redmond (linkedin.com/KevinRedmondTraining) founder of SkillDing.com - a digital platform providing you with a suite of tools to measure and track when, where and how you are improving ...
Good to Great by Jim Collins (2)
May 02, 2023 11:54 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBFormer CEO of Siemens, and current regional director of SWARCO, Gary O'Callaghan joins us in this episode to discuss how the book Good to Great influenced his leadership style. This is a book we have covered previously but to get a different perspective on how someone else has used its lessons is invaluable.
How to be a True Business Partner
April 24, 2023 09:54 - 52 minutes - 71.3 MBIn this episode, Donald H Taylor, chair of the Learning Technologies conference talks about a cluster of books by Nigel Harrison, which includes "How to be a True Business Partner by Performance Consulting," "Improving Employee Performance," and "How to Deal with Power and Manipulation by Performance Consultant." These books are important for Learning and Development professionals, and the Donald notes that Nigel Harrison has a background in Psychology, which he applies to the world of perfo...
Tools of Titans
April 18, 2023 14:38 - 45 minutes - 61.6 MBTools of Titans by Tim Ferriss is a best-selling book that compiles the advice and insights from highly successful people to help readers improve their lives. Ferriss intended to write this book as a personal journal for himself. He wanted to collate all of the learnings from the people he had interviewed on his podcast. Instead as he began the project he decided it was too good to keep to himself. So he shares the wisdom he gained from interviewing hundreds of top performers, ranging from e...
Winning
April 12, 2023 11:09 - 54 minutes - 73.8 MBWinning is a book written by Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, which provides insights and advice on how to succeed in business and in life. The book is divided into four sections: Underneath It All, Your Company, Your Competition, and Tying Up Loose Ends. Underneath It All: In this section, Welch emphasizes the importance of building a strong corporate culture that values honesty, integrity, and transparency. He encourages leaders to hire people with the right values, create a se...
The Psychology of Money
April 03, 2023 11:23 - 1 hour - 96 MBOne this episode we discuss the book 'The Psychology of Money' with the host of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast Gary Fox. This book, written by Morgan Housel that explores the behavioral and psychological factors that influence our relationship with money. The book emphasizes that making good financial decisions is not just about understanding math or investing strategies, but also about understanding our own emotions, biases, and behaviors. The book covers a wide range of topics relate...
Essentialism
March 28, 2023 11:03 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBIn this episode we talk to Mark Skinner, Head of Learning and Development, Food Drink Ireland, Ibec about the book 'Essentialism' a self-help book by Greg McKeown that offers a framework for achieving greater success and fulfilment by simplifying and prioritizing one's life. The book argues that in a world where we are constantly bombarded by demands, distractions, and opportunities, it is essential to focus on what truly matters and to eliminate everything else. McKeown argues that essent...
Speak Now: Communicate Well in the Workplace
March 20, 2023 15:43 - 1 hour - 119 MBAuthor and executive coach Orlaith Carmody came on the podcast to discuss her new book Speak Now. Speak Now: Communicate Well in the Workplace is a brand new, fully-revised and updated edition of my earlier title, Perform As A Leader. Following the success of the original book, this second edition focuses on our need for strong communication skills in every workplace, now swamped by the distractions of an ever-faster, increasingly digital world. In the episode we step through each chapter a...
SuperBosses by Sydney Finkelstein
March 20, 2023 09:46 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBWhat kind of leader are you? According to the author there are 3 types of leader (or SuperBoss) - Iconoclast, Glorious Bastard, Nurturer. A SuperBoss is not going to necessarily going to care about your personal welfare and you might in fact hate your SuperBoss. However, the chances are you will look back on your time with them misty eyed and talking about it being the best part of your career. SuperBosses will do a lot for your career and innovation is part of this process. Innovation in ho...
Announcement
March 19, 2023 19:00 - 6 minutes - 8.72 MBDo you know what we haven't done in a while?!....changed the name of our company. There is a good reason though. Have a listen.
Drive
May 27, 2022 15:11 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBWe are currently living through motivation 3.0 according to author Daniel Pink. 1.0 was all about survival getting enough food, water and shelter. 2.0 happened in the industrial age. A factory worker was willing to do X to get paid Y. The modern era has changed how we are motivated which leads to Motivation 3.0. This type of motivation is intrinsic - we complete a task because we feel challenged by it in the right way. Companies that use the reward/sanction approach to getting things done wi...
Tribel on Tribel
May 15, 2022 15:35 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBWe interrupt our regular programming to bring you a special episode where we explain what Tribel is all about. What it is that we offer to you to help improve your soft skills and the step by step process for getting onto the platform. If you want to skip right to creating your account, go here: mytribel.com/create-your-account You will hear from Kevin and the 2 co-founders.
We are Tribel
May 15, 2022 15:35 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBWe interrupt our regular programming to bring you a special episode where we explain what Tribel is all about. What it is that we offer to you to help improve your soft skills and the step by step process for getting onto the platform. If you want to skip right to creating your account, go here: mytribel.com/create-your-account You will hear from Kevin and the 2 co-founders.
Decide and conquer
May 13, 2022 10:47 - 52 minutes - 72 MBEverything that you have in your life right now is the result of a previous decision you made. Your decisions shape your life and your destiny both personally and professionally. The question then is - how do we and how should we make our decisions? There is a great quote mentioned in this book right at the beginning...'You'll never have all the information to make a decision, if you did, it would be a foregone conclusion, not a decision." This episode discusses how we should make decisions,...
Dark Social
April 26, 2022 13:20 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBWhat this episode is about: 1. Personality and behaviour aren't different online vs. offline. The internet and social media is an extension of our lives and communication and so not completely separate. It has very real impacts on us, and how we interact with the world so it's important to understand that and manage your time and behaviour accordingly. 2. Focus on the different personality styles and how they look online. Different people can respond fundamentally differently to stress,...
Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller
March 31, 2022 15:17 - 53 minutes - 72.7 MBStories are one of the most persuasive ways to convince someone of your argument, position yourself as an expert and to move someone along in a sales process. Some people are natural storytellers but the rest of us can learn the rules and structure to tell a compelling story. That is the essence of Building a Storybrand. Author Donald Miller sets forth a plan for you to create a story around your brand to allow you to bring a visitor to your website or a new subscriber to your mailing list a...
Great Leaders Have No Rules by Kevin Kruse
March 09, 2022 11:01 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBThere is a lot to be said about when to have rules, when to trust the team and when to provide guidelines. In this episode we cover the 10 principles author Kevin Kruse thinks you should consider when it comes to your leadership style. Some make perfect sense and you will wonder why you didn't think of them. And some, might take a bit of convincing for you to implement them. Either way, it is a great exercise to develop your leadership style or audit what you think you already know about lea...
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson
March 01, 2022 17:07 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBPeterson does not mince his words when it comes to delivering his rules for living a good life, a considered life. Considered by some to be a divisive figure, Jordan Peterson is unapologetic about what ills society in this book. If you or someone on your team is stuck in a rut, this episode could unlock some of the mystery about how it was arrived at. The rules also lay out the path from where you are to where you want to get to. Love him or hate him, these rules are undeniable.
58. Just Work by Kim Scott
February 25, 2022 13:03 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBAll any of us want is to do good work. We want to solve interesting problems with good people. This is easier said than done for some people. Kim Scott puts forth 6 issues that can cause untold damage for some people while others think everything is rosy in the garden. Just Work covers what issues need to be addressed and how to address them. Everything from bias, unwanted physical contact to prejudice and bullying. Heavy topics but this book covers them with a really deft expert touch. The ...
Just Work by Kim Scott
February 25, 2022 13:03 - 43 minutes - 58.9 MBAll any of us want is to do good work. We want to solve interesting problems with good people. This is easier said than done for some people. Kim Scott puts forth 6 issues that can cause untold damage for some people while others think everything is rosy in the garden. Just Work covers what issues need to be addressed and how to address them. Everything from bias, unwanted physical contact to prejudice and bullying. Heavy topics but this book covers them with a really deft expert touch. The ...
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
February 14, 2022 18:13 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBAccording to Patrick Lencioni there are 5 dysfunctions in a team that left unaddressed will lead to disaster. In this episode Kevin speaks to executive coach and leadership expert Maggie Perotin, founder of StairwayToLeadership.com about how she has used the lessons in this book in her own teams.
57. The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
February 14, 2022 18:13 - 51 minutes - 71 MBAccording to Patrick Lencioni there are 5 dysfunctions in a team that left unaddressed will lead to disaster. In this episode Kevin speaks to executive coach and leadership expert Maggie Perotin, founder of StairwayToLeadership.com about how she has used the lessons in this book in her own teams.
56. Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
February 08, 2022 11:12 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBWe have all had the feeling in our lives that we are surrounded by idiots - “If everyone did what I told them to do when I told them to do it we wouldn’t be in this mess”….does that sound familiar? It is extremely frustrating when you recognise that your plea’s, plans and persuasion techniques are falling on deaf ears. According to the author of ‘Surrounded by Idiots’ you may in fact be reading the room wrong. The chances are that you are not surrounded by idiots, you are surrounded by diffe...
Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
February 08, 2022 11:12 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWe have all had the feeling in our lives that we are surrounded by idiots - “If everyone did what I told them to do when I told them to do it we wouldn’t be in this mess”….does that sound familiar? It is extremely frustrating when you recognise that your plea’s, plans and persuasion techniques are falling on deaf ears. According to the author of ‘Surrounded by Idiots’ you may in fact be reading the room wrong. The chances are that you are not surrounded by idiots, you are surrounded by diffe...
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
January 24, 2022 10:29 - 51 minutes - 71 MBGoing from pillar to post is a trap that a lot of us fall into. We are too busy working, looking after kids etc. to stop and think about the direction of your life. This episode addresses this 'busyness'. What is it all for? You need to find time to hit pause, take a breath, look around and decide if you are at least trending in the right direction in the areas of your life that are the most important to you.
54. Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
January 24, 2022 10:29 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBGoing from pillar to post is a trap that a lot of us fall into. We are too busy working, looking after kids etc. to stop and think about the direction of your life. This episode addresses this 'busyness'. What is it all for? You need to find time to hit pause, take a breath, look around and decide if you are at least trending in the right direction in the areas of your life that are the most important to you.
13.3 How to Win Friends and Influence People - Pt 3 Convince People of Your Argument
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBCarnegie recognized that convincing people of your argument is an essential skill to have in business. He developed 12 hacks for winning an argument. Most of the time arguments only serve to make people even more sure that they are right and you are wrong. This is why Carnegie believes that it is better to prevent a disagreement from becoming an argument no matter how much you feel like you are right and they are wrong.
Part 3: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Convince People of Your Argument
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 25 minutes - 34.2 MBCarnegie recognized that convincing people of your argument is an essential skill to have in business. He developed 12 hacks for winning an argument. Most of the time arguments only serve to make people even more sure that they are right and you are wrong. This is why Carnegie believes that it is better to prevent a disagreement from becoming an argument no matter how much you feel like you are right and they are wrong.
13.2 How to Win Friends and Influence People - Pt 2 Make People Like You
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBMost of us have had the pleasure of either owning or encountering a friendly dog. As soon as they see us, they become ecstatic, jumping up and down, their tail wagging, panting with excitement. Their full attention is on us and we are the most interesting thing in the world to them for that moment. Carnegie believes that dogs inadvertently teach us a lot about making people like us.
Part 2: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Make People Like You
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBMost of us have had the pleasure of either owning or encountering a friendly dog. As soon as they see us, they become ecstatic, jumping up and down, their tail wagging, panting with excitement. Their full attention is on us and we are the most interesting thing in the world to them for that moment. Carnegie believes that dogs inadvertently teach us a lot about making people like us.
13.1 How to Win Friends and Influence People - Pt 1. Build Better Relationships
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBDale Carnegie describes three techniques for building better relationships with your colleagues and customers. The first is to never criticise, complain or condemn. The second is to show honest and sincere appreciation. People perform better when they receive sincere praise. Thirdly, arouse an eager want. How will you see it from their point of view?...will it solve a problem for them? Will it make them look good?
Part 1: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Build Better Relationships
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBDale Carnegie describes three techniques for building better relationships with your colleagues and customers. The first is to never criticise, complain or condemn. The second is to show honest and sincere appreciation. People perform better when they receive sincere praise. Thirdly, arouse an eager want. How will you see it from their point of view?...will it solve a problem for them? Will it make them look good?
Part 4: How to Win Friends and Influence People - How to be a Leader
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBBeing a leader is about managing people without causing resentment. Carnegie recognized that this was a fine balancing act and came up with 9 tips for being an effective leader.
13.4 How to Win Friends and Influence People - Pt 4 How to be a Leader
January 06, 2022 13:47 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBBeing a leader is about managing people without causing resentment. Carnegie recognized that this was a fine balancing act and came up with 9 tips for being an effective leader.
31. Deep Work by Cal Newport
December 07, 2021 12:36 - 45 minutes - 61.7 MBIn an age where distraction lies around every corner being able to perform 'deep work' is more valuable than ever. In his bestselling book 'Deep Work' Cal Newport puts forward 4 reasons why we should strive to do deep work and then provides rules for how we can achieve it. Newport says that 'Deep Work' is valuable, rare and meaningful.
Deep Work by Cal Newport
December 07, 2021 12:36 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBIn an age where distraction lies around every corner being able to perform 'deep work' is more valuable than ever. In his bestselling book 'Deep Work' Cal Newport puts forward 4 reasons why we should strive to do deep work and then provides rules for how we can achieve it. Newport says that 'Deep Work' is valuable, rare and meaningful.
53. Working Backwards by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr
September 29, 2021 13:14 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBHow does Amazon decide on what to build or do next? How do they ensure that technical dependencies don't get in the way of continuous growth? In this episode we cover Working Backwards written by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr, 2 senior employees who worked closely with Jeff Bezos during some of the most explosive growth Amazon has experienced to date. This episode covers strategies that can be used by companies of any size. For example, Jeff Bezos banned the use of PowerPoint presentations in me...
Working Backwards by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr
September 29, 2021 13:14 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBHow does Amazon decide on what to build or do next? How do they ensure that technical dependencies don't get in the way of continuous growth? In this episode we cover Working Backwards written by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr, 2 senior employees who worked closely with Jeff Bezos during some of the most explosive growth Amazon has experienced to date. This episode covers strategies that can be used by companies of any size. For example, Jeff Bezos banned the use of PowerPoint presentations in me...
52. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
September 15, 2021 10:17 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBEach and every one of us is wired to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. But maybe too much comfort is a bad thing. The number 0.004% is a significant one in this episode. That is approximately how long we have been exposed to our modern way of life. Humans have been around for 2.5 million years in one way or another and our modern way of life is about 100 years old. Author Michael Easter proposes that the level of comfort we have at our disposal is in fact causing us harm in a myriad of ways...
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
September 15, 2021 10:17 - 51 minutes - 70 MBEach and every one of us is wired to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. But maybe too much comfort is a bad thing. The number 0.004% is a significant one in this episode. That is approximately how long we have been exposed to our modern way of life. Humans have been around for 2.5 million years in one way or another and our modern way of life is about 100 years old. Author Michael Easter proposes that the level of comfort we have at our disposal is in fact causing us harm in a myriad of ways...
51. Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
August 11, 2021 15:55 - 52 minutes - 71.3 MBThe idea of quieting the mind, of stillness, is not new. In fact, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero etc. understood it's importance centuries ago. If you've had a particularly hard time the last while, you might find some solace in this episode. You will find some simple techniques to help quiet your mind. These techniques generally involve stopping doing things rather than picking up more stuff for your to do list. If in the whirlwind of your mind, you seek inner peace, stillness is the key.....
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
August 11, 2021 15:55 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBThe idea of quieting the mind, of stillness, is not new. In fact, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero etc. understood it's importance centuries ago. If you've had a particularly hard time the last while, you might find some solace in this episode. You will find some simple techniques to help quiet your mind. These techniques generally involve stopping doing things rather than picking up more stuff for your to do list. If in the whirlwind of your mind, you seek inner peace, stillness is the key.....