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David Brooks: How to Know a Person

Episode 326 | This episode is a must-listen before you go to your next dinner party, barbeque, one-on-one, or coffee date with a friend. Highly respected opinion writer, columnist, and bestselling author David Brooks joins us for a candid conversation about the art of truly getting to know those around you. David shares his personal journey of emotional growth and the importance of developing skills in emotional connection, social interaction, and vulnerability. David also shares how you can more thoughtfully approach supporting individuals who are suffering and how to have more meaningful conversations with anyone and everyone in your life.
Listen Like a Leader: Read our guide to learn how to listen and then pick one or two skills you can start building this week.
 

Brian Grazer: Leading With a Curious Mind

Episode 325 | Perseverance and determination play a powerful role in bringing your vision to life. That is one of several key insights offered up by multiple Academy Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author, Brian Grazer, in his conversation On Leadership. Brian discusses his book, A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life, which explores the power of curiosity and human connection. He emphasizes the importance of preparation in all things, as well as understanding what people are really saying no to, and staying true to your vision no matter what.
3 Steps to Build a Culture Where Teams Thrive: To provide lasting support to their people, organizations need to build a winning culture with inclusive, high-trust values that help their people succeed both at work and outside of it. Download and share this guide and help your organization align its culture and values with what’s best for its people.  

Gabe Dannenbring: Building Your Personal Social Media Brand

Episode 324 | If you’re looking for insights on how to effectively build and manage your social media presence while staying true to your core values, this is the conversation for you. South Dakotan middle school science teacher and social media phenomenon, Gabe Dannenbring joins us to share what he’s learned from balancing his career as a teacher with maintaining a following of more than 2 million across various platforms. Gabe emphasizes the importance of prioritizing face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world, and urges users of social media to stay positive amid the sea of negativity online.
Manage Your Time Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Doing What Matters Most – Hard-working professionals should be spending more time on their long-term goals. We can help. 

Jihyun Park & Seh-Lynn Chai: The Hard Road Out

Episode 323 | Hard is not a harrowing enough word to describe Jihyun Park’s journey, but it’s also simple, true, and accurate. Join Jihyun Park and Seh-Lynn Chai, authors of The Hard Road Out: One Woman’s Escape from North Korea, for a discussion that will make you truly appreciate the privileges we take for granted in democratic societies. Jihyun shares various aspects of life in North Korea, including the strict hierarchy, curfews, and constant surveillance. She shares the heartbreaking story of being separated from her son and her time in a North Korean prison and various other challenges she faced along the way. 
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide  Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

Sasha DiGiulian: Take the Lead

Episode 322 | The view of life from 3000 feet or higher can offer you some pretty interesting perspectives on what it takes to hang on, let go, and conquer life’s hardest climbs. Join author and champion climber Sasha DiGiulian as she emphasizes the importance of breaking down big goals into achievable steps and surrounding oneself with people who complement one's weaknesses. She also discusses the mental aspect of climbing, including the need for focus, perseverance, and a positive mindset. She advises listeners to find an outlet that brings them joy and to be present in the moment.
Thriving Through Tough Times: Download our guide and explore four tactics you can use to navigate the negative mindsets that creep in during times of stress."

Mathias Döpfner: The Future of Global Democracy

Episode 321 | Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer SE, joins Scott Miller for an discussion on the decline of democracy around the world and the need for a new approach to trade policy. Mathias argues that the old paradigm of "change through trade" has actually strengthened non-democratic countries and weakened democracies, suggesting that an alliance of democratic countries, starting with the transatlantic alliance, could create a powerful force for change and fair trade. He emphasizes other countries that should be included in this alliance and the need for consistency in business decisions that support democratic values.
Adapt to Change: 5 Self-Coaching Questions: Download this guide to help your leaders identify their current approach to change and adopt a productive mindset that enables them to thrive in new circumstances.

Matt Higgins: Burn the Boats

Episode 320 | If you’ve ever fully committed to a goal or venture without any backup plan, you know what it’s like to persevere in choppy waters. It’s a philosophy embraced at a young age by Matthew Higgins, a very successful serial entrepreneur and author of the book Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Matthew focuses on key principles of entrepreneurship and leadership that can lead to success, including eliminating any possibility of retreat and fully dedicating yourself to achieving your goals. Matthew also points to the importance of self-awareness and recognizing that everyone has their own journey to focus on that should never be defined or determined by external validation.
Execute Your Strategic Goals and Create Breakthrough Results: Rather than just a theory, The 4 Disciplines of Execution is a proven set of principles designed to help leaders consistently achieve breakthrough results. This shareable guide gives an overview of each discipline to help you get started on achieving your goals by executing on your priorities.

Morgan Housel: What Never Changes

Episode 319 | New York Times bestselling author Morgan Housel returns to On Leadership a second time to discuss his newest book, Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes. Morgan emphasizes that success with money is not about intelligence or specific advice, but rather about understanding one's own behavior and mindset. He also talks about the importance of managing expectations and recognizing that happiness is relative to one's own circumstances and the expectations of others. He discusses the concept of "calm planting the seeds of crazy," explaining that periods of calm and success can lead to complacency and a lack of innovation. 
Adapt to Change: 5 Self-Coaching Questions: Download this guide to help your leaders identify their current approach to change and adopt a productive mindset that enables them to thrive in new circumstances.

Jean Twenge: Understanding Generations

Episode 318 | Generational differences have an impact on every kind of leader. Author and professor of psychology at San Diego State University, Dr. Jean Twenge, explores the various characteristics that define generations, offering research-based insights on how leaders can develop a better understanding of those they lead regardless of their age. Dr. Twenge also advises leaders to have empathy for the younger generation and to provide guidance and mentoring to help them succeed.
How to Build Trust and Unleash the Potential of Your Direct Reports: Everyone has greatness inside of them. Are your leaders doing enough to unlock it? An exceptional leader's job is to unleash the potential in each of their direct reports.

Amy Edmondson: The Right Kind of Wrong

Episode 317 | There is immense value in hard work, commitment, and continuing to show up amid life’s challenges personally and professionally. Professor of business and leadership at Harvard Business School, Dr. Amy Edmondson, dives into these topics as she discusses her new book The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. Recognized as the number one management thinker in the world for two consecutive years, Dr. Edmondson explores the concept of psychological safety and its impact on team performance. She also discusses the different types of failure and the importance of learning from all of our experiences.
4 Steps to Refine and Execute Your Team Goals: Like a bullseye, a clear goal is a target that leaves nothing to interpretation. You either hit it, or you don't. Without a clear goal, people can't tell how well they are doing or even what they should be doing. Download this guide to bring laser focus and clarity to your goals.