Episodes List - Classic

Episode 74 – The loss of civil discourse

January 28, 2019
12 min

The sign of a declining civilization is the inability of its citizens to communicate openly, respectfully and politely. How do we get it back? Links: more..

Episode 73 – Why commander’s intent drives subordinates crazy

January 21, 2019
11 min

When leaders give an order or provide direction, they’re frequently far from clear. Why is it so uncommon for leaders to be understood? Links: BRIEF more..

Episode 72 – Preparing for chance conversations

January 14, 2019
11 min

As the saying goes, when you least expect it, expect it. Here’s what you can do to be ready when everyone else is caught off more..

Episode 71 – It’s a good time to say thanks

January 7, 2019
10 min

Gratitude is the engine that drives people forward when everyone else gets stuck spinning their wheels. more..

Episode 70 – Meeting agenda design

December 31, 2018
11 min

How can we plan for significantly better meetings, ones that don’t make people angry but help them get important things done? Links: BRIEF Map download more..

Episode 69 – Hitting mute more often in your life

December 17, 2018
17 min

If you’re watching television and the sound gets too loud, you grab the remote control and hit mute. What if you could do that for more..

Episode 68 – Why do AAR’s frequently fail?

December 10, 2018
14 min

After-action reviews (AARs) are feedback sessions meant for groups to make important adjustments and improvements after meetings, training or missions. They are often a waste more..

Episode 67 – Talking yourself through adversity

December 3, 2018
13 min

In a moment of serious difficulty, pain, challenge or set back, can you hear the rising voice of an inner critic? How can we change more..

Episode 66 – What’s an insight and why do they matter?

November 26, 2018
13 min

Insights are a powerful force behind the best ideas (and best comedy), yet many of us struggle not only to define the term but also more..

Episode 65 – Sabotaging your organization from within

November 19, 2018
11 min

A declassified World War II OSS/CIA field manual shares hidden instructions that guided average citizens to subvert their own employers. Today, it reads like an more..

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