Mike and Mark kept meaning to record an episode on DiSC, and Mark had a request for the very same thing after a recent speaking engagement. Two questions! That’s all it takes to tap into a system used to describe and make use of our differences for, literally, millennia. (If you’d like to take Wylie’s excellent DiSC assessments, drop us …
How to write a book (or accomplish pretty much anything)
Our friend and mentor, Chris Hunsicker, travels the globe helping clients transform organizational culture and leadership. And he just published a book that captures many of the principles and tools he shares: “Unstoppable Culture: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Relentless, Results-Driven, High-Performing Team” Chris shares how he wrote it–and how you can use the process (structure, tiny habits and …
It’s a dog-eat-dog world–right?
A classic American novel spells out the philosophy that many have in the workplace. If your workplace struggles with politics, retaliations and victimhood, Mike and Mark have a reset. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.
It’s not a problem to solve, it’s a tension to manage
Have you ever found yourself torn between two options? Whether it’s goals, priorities, paths, values or something else, maybe you need to stop choosing and start living in the tension! Mike and Mark share success stories from individual clients all the way up to global corporations who manage tension. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or …
The intern who figured it out: Be open to learning
Mark shares the story of what happened when an intern opened up to a room full of professionals. Are you willing to say you don’t have it figured out? Your future growth–and success–may depend on it. We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.
Winners and losers: Both have goals … what separates them?
If you are trying to reach a goal, congratulations! Now let’s talk about your activities, habits and lead measures–which are all the same thing. Learn more about “Atomic Habits” by James Clear here. (And here’s a documentary short about Mark’s papaw, country and bluegrass artist Red Harrison.) We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.
Lessons we’ve learned after 200 episodes
Honor the streak! Lost episodes! More Booker T. to come! And other insights from our labor of love that has lasted weekly for almost four years. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
The 3 elements of training that sticks
It’s the model of education that built a culture that has lasted millennia. It’s so profound–and so simple–that we can explain it in 15 minutes. Are you using all three elements in your training? Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
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.
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.