Episodes List - Classic

Ep. 243 – When is more enough?

July 11, 2022
12 min

A random experience having lunch at Jimmy John’s got me thinking about a deep problem: why aren’t we ever satisfied? In this episode, I unpack more..

Ep. 242 – The minimum definition of success

July 4, 2022
14 min

How can you become more realistic and grounded when you communicate and interact with people? Are you setting your sights consistently way too high? Have more..

Ep. 241 – Feeling obligated to always be available

June 27, 2022
14 min

You can’t lead effectively if you’re always getting interrupted. In this episode, I share a recent conversation with a rising leader and one from my more..

Ep. 240 – Why people make bad decisions

June 20, 2022
15 min

Whether you’re the decision maker or someone recommending or influencing decisions, there’s a hidden reason why people make poor choices. In a fast-paced, noisy world, more..

Call back Episode – NOISE Filter: Our 1st and last thought of the day

June 13, 2022
12 min

Call back EP Episode 126 – NOISE Filter: Our 1st and last thought of the day Preparing what we think at the start and end more..

Ep. 239 – Mental theft

June 6, 2022
15 min

What is the personal cost of a distraction and disruption? How do you value when and where you pay attention? If attention is your most more..

Ep. 238 – Quiet Works: new mission and motto

May 29, 2022
15 min

In this episode, I introduce a new initiative called The Quiet Workplace and related Quiet Works principles, practices, programs, and products. After nearly a year more..

Ep. 237 – Simple presentation practices

May 23, 2022
15 min

Most of us don’t frequently give presentations. In the rare times that we do, we may seem rusty, nervous, and out of sync. In this more..

Ep. 236 – Six comments to avoid

May 16, 2022
15 min

The words we use can be incredibly helpful, or hurtful. Whether we like to admit it, we choose to say what we say. Many people, more..

Ep. 235 – Is brevity a better way to influence?

May 9, 2022
15 min

To influence is to exert a powerful force to shape people’s thoughts, feelings, opinions, and actions. In what way can we influence others by saying more..

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