Kate Middleton is not a lizard person. But people can now say it is technically possible for the Illuminati to hide that she is. That ridiculous paragraph was brought to you by our new AI world, where trust in institutions–including potentially your business–is eroding daily. But fear not! You have a secret weapon. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … …
Toyota explains how to never jump to a conclusion again
Toyota has been synonymous with quality for decades. Part of the secret is the company’s distinct way of operating, which has been a gift to companies and managers worldwide. Perhaps you know one of those gifts: kaizen. Do you know about genchi genbutsu? It has kept Toyota’s quality high … and it will prevent you from ever jumping to a …
Persuading with “Feel, Think, Do”
If Mike’s wrong about Feel-Think-Do, then people shouldn’t be smoking anymore. And an entire segment of our economy should disappear. The concept will help you persuade others–and yourself. Resource mentioned: Positive Coaching Discussion Questions (free download) Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
Horn Sections Make Rock Better: Out the Gap
The last Horn Sections Make Rock Better post came for Halloween. How about a St. Patrick’s edition? You may know Sharon Shannon if you follow alt country (or roots rock or Americana or whatever we are calling it nowadays). She had a hit with Steve Earle called “The Galway Girl.” I knew the song before visiting Ireland, but on its …
Find your tribe: You grow in community
Benjamin Franklin, in his early 20s, did something that would change his life–and America. And you can do it too. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
For the second time: Don’t use this word!
Mike and Mark recorded about this about a year ago … and it has come up again … and again … and again. … Now with some new data, new stories and new proofs, we give you: the coach’s forbidden word. Follow this rule and make your coaching less risky. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? …
Discomfort is necessary!
There is a part of your brain that can grow every day. But only if you get out of your comfort zone. Mike explains the connection to getting better at literally anything that makes you uncomfortable. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
A Genius on intentionality: Why and how some achieve more–and how you can too
We love featuring geniuses on It Doesn’t Take a Genius! Herb Mast’s book “Intentionality for Leaders” has been praised by the likes of Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally and leadership great Patrick Lencioni. Mark asks Herb to share some of the insights in the book that helps you go “beyond mere talk, actionless goal setting and good intentions to …
“Not listening” is the new pandemic.
Mike has had a series of troubling interactions that explain a lot of what our clients are facing: Nobody is listening anymore. Fortunately, there are several ways to combat this. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
New resources on our, well, Resources page
How did a French aristocratic lawyer in the 1830s make so many insights about the United States of America? How is so much of it still relevant not just to society–but to how we run businesses? Visit our Resources page. Go straight to the list of items for our Workplace Book Club and scroll to the bottom. There you’ll find …