Mark thinks you ought to get up early. Can Mike be convinced? A lifelong early riser shares the scientific, practical … and spiritual reasons to follow the examples of the likes of Ben Franklin and Jesus. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
Just in time for the new year: Want to change something? Do this math
Mike and Mark are both surprised they haven’t made an episode about this fundamental method to ensure you or your team make a change: the Change Formula. Hat tip to one of our mentors, Greg Tanski, for introducing us to this short, memorable and life-changing tool. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
The Gift Hack: the secret that completely changes how you give
Mike reads academic papers. Is it for fun? A desperate cry for help? Regardless, one paper led to him giving the gift of a 3-foot Twix bar. The reaction to the candy is a great lesson for any individual or business wanting to make an impression with a gift. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email …
Naming the feeling leads to healing
Dealing with an upset customer? Colleague? Family member? Mark learned the magic words for ensuring an upset person feels heard while you take your next steps. … And have you met our friend SARA? Resource mentioned: Herb Mast’s “Intentionality for Leaders: Why and How Some People, Teams and Leaders Achieve More and How You Can Too“ Questions? Comments? Ideas for …
Does your pursuit of excellence have a purpose?
The warriors in the Iliad … Pa in the Little House stories … and you and me. We all want to improve and excel. But why? There are good ways to answer that question–and some incredibly destructive ones as well. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
”The biggest concern for any organization should be when their most passionate people go quiet.”
A sobering question: Have they stopped talking to you? … Or whining to you? “Going quiet” is a symptom of disengaged employees. But there are solutions: A Navy captain points the way. Mike and Mark cover communication in general and how to run meetings in particular. Click here for videos and downloads on “Crucial Conversations.” Questions? Comments? Ideas for future …
Can organizations care?
Skyline Chili is legendary (at least to Mark’s family). A home-run performance by a Skyline employee begged the question: Can a company actually care? Mike and Mark share the simple secret to employee (and customer!) engagement. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
AI Update: AI Ouija Boards powered by camouflaged offshore mainframe barges!!!
It might sound like clickbait, but the title is not an exaggeration. Mike and Mark cover Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
Going negative is positive when brainstorming
Most people have heard of brainstorming. But to do it effectively, you need more direction than just “come up with a bunch of ideas.” Mike and Mark discuss the rules you need for effective brainstorming. And they explain the brainstorming hack that exploits the natural wiring in our brains: Introducing negative brainstorming. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or …
Terrifying tales of leadership fails
In honor of our first Halloween episode, enjoy these TRUE stories of leaders we have seen who made mistakes … and paid the price. … Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.