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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

著者： Andy Kaufman PMP PMI-ACP
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 Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!(c) 2001-2025 Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • PPP 491 | What a Children's Book Can Teach Leaders About Fear, with former news anchor Lynn Smith

    PPP 491 | What a Children's Book Can Teach Leaders About Fear, with former news anchor Lynn Smith
    2026/01/13
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Lynn Smith, former NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News anchor, executive communication coach, and author of Just Keep Going. Lynn is best known for helping Fortune 500 leaders turn pressure into presence, but her newest book takes an unexpected form: a children's story about fear, resilience, and perseverance. That surprising choice is exactly what makes this conversation so relevant for leaders. Andy and Lynn explore why the same fears that stop CEOs are often the ones that show up in kids, how our inner critic or "Brain Bully" shapes behavior under pressure, and why the goal is not to eliminate fear but to metabolize it. Lynn shares deeply personal stories about rejection, family influence, and the lessons she learned growing up that shaped her approach to leadership and communication. You'll also hear practical techniques leaders can use to calm their nervous systems, give feedback that actually helps instead of harms, and model resilience for their teams and families. If you lead people or projects and want practical insights on emotional intelligence, confidence, and navigating fear, this episode is for you. Sound Bites "The one trait and the one skill that separates us from success is resilience. If you can acquire that skill, you will be successful. Hard stop.""Your greatest failure can be in service of somebody else.""We are biologically wired for fear. Trying to delete it is a fool's journey.""Bravery is doing something even if you are afraid.""How you show up within one tenth of a second is defining you for your audience.""Feedback leads to growth. Criticism feeds the brain bully.""When we calm our nervous system, we can make better decisions.""There's a mouse in all of us that needs the reminder to just keep going.""Ending what doesn't serve you is not quitting.""Fear often shows up as stress, pressure, or imposter syndrome, but it's the same circuitry.""Resilience is the greatest gift we can give our kids and our teams." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:45 Start of Interview01:55 Family Influence and Early Experiences06:45 Recognizing the Brain Bully12:28 Learning Resilience Over Time14:08 Giving Feedback That Helps Instead of Hurts15:50 Metabolizing Fear Instead of Eliminating It20:05 Rejection and the Origin of the Book23:00 Strategies from the Book for Big Feelings26:15 The Business Equivalent of Jumping Up and Down28:50 When Just Keep Going Does Not Apply31:50 How Lynn and Her Team Help Leaders34:10 End of Interview34:47 Andy Comments After the Interview37:30 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Lynn and her work at LynnSmith.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 462 with Margie Warrell, about going from playing it safe to speaking up.Episode 397 with Dr. Julia DiGangi, a discussion Andy continues to revisit for practical insights.Episode 394 with Joshua Freedman, one of the leading voices on emotional intelligence. Level Up Your AI Skills During the episode, Andy mentions the importance of preparing for an AI-infused future. Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free and a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader. That's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of leaders committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than five minutes a week, and it's all free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Fear Management, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Feedback, Confidence, Self Leadership, Team Culture, Project Leadership The following music was used for this episode: Music: Summer Awakening by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tuesday by Sasha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    45 分
  • PPP 490 | Why Psychology Might Be Hurting Your Team, with Barry Wolfe

    PPP 490 | Why Psychology Might Be Hurting Your Team, with Barry Wolfe
    2026/01/10
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Barry Wolfe, author of It's All In Your Head: Why Psychology Doesn't Help Your Workforce Deliver Value - And What Can. Barry is a seasoned HR executive and business leader who has built a reputation as one of the rare "HR guys who actually has a head for business." In this frank and eye-opening conversation, Barry challenges many of the tools and ideas we've come to rely on in leadership and management. Andy and Barry discuss why frameworks like Maslow's hierarchy may be doing more harm than good, how personality assessments can become limiting narratives, and why our obsession with "fit" often backfires. But this isn't just a critique. Barry offers an alternative in the form of Value-Centric Leadership, a model that reframes how we think about work, leadership, and results. You'll learn about tools like The Same Page and the 4C's of leadership that can help you lead with more clarity and purpose. If you're ready to challenge what you think you know about managing people (and want practical tools to lead more effectively), this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Most of the hiring tools we use today are only marginally better than chance.""We act like we're selecting with science, but we're often just rationalizing our preferences.""Maslow never created a pyramid. That was a marketing add-on, not a scientific insight.""Psychology gave us language, but somewhere along the way, it became the product.""What do I want to pay people to do?" becomes "What results do I want to buy from them?""We pay people to do activities, but it's because we want to buy results.""Nobody buys verbs. People buy nouns.""Maslow had no interest in actually validating his model. He just threw it out there.""If you get married and someone asks, what are you looking for in a spouse? Would you really say the upper left box?""The guy who created the DISC assessment was also the creator of Wonder Woman.""Given the choice between thinking hard and spending money, most business leaders would rather spend money.""Part of the problem with these tools is you're learning about science through something called marketing.""We've got strategic plans, core values, mission statements. What's missing is being on the same page." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:45 Start of Interview02:00 Barry's Early Career Influences and Business Perspective06:42 Why Leaders Rely So Heavily on Assessments09:25 The "Yes, Buts" of Psychological Tools15:20 What We Get Wrong About Maslow's Hierarchy19:00 From Paying for Activities to Buying Results23:30 Connecting Project Work to Real Value24:00 Introducing The Same Page28:47 The Most Overlooked Element of Leadership33:47z Looking Ahead at AI, Automation, and the Future of Work41:22 End of Interview42:03 Andy Comments After the Interview45:19 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Barry and his work at ArgosHR.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 473 with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore. They have rigorously researched what it takes to lead, and I think you'll find their approach and findings to be a nice complement to today's episode.Episode 417 with Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong. They have deeply researched 11 dimensions of character, which has some nice alignment with the 4 C's that Barry talked about.Episode 47 with Henry Mintzberg. If you haven't been with us since the early days, it would be easy to have missed this episode with one of the foremost curmudgeons of management. I think you'll find his insights in episode 47 to be a helpful addition to what Barry talked about in this episode. Help Passing the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you, too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader—that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, People Management, Business Psychology, Strategic HR, Hiring, Performance Management, Personality Assessments, Organizational Culture, Project Value, Team Development, Employee Experience,...
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    48 分
  • PPP 489 | Blindspots That Derail Project Managers and How To See Them, with author Marty Dubin

    PPP 489 | Blindspots That Derail Project Managers and How To See Them, with author Marty Dubin
    2026/01/07
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Martin Dubin, psychologist, former CEO, executive coach, and author of Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader. Marty brings a rare combination of clinical insight and real-world leadership experience to a topic that affects every project manager and frontline leader: the blindspots that quietly shape our behavior, decisions, and impact. Together, the discussion explores how motives often drive our actions without us realizing it, why strengths can become liabilities when overused, and how emotion acts as one of the most powerful and least discussed forces in leadership. Marty explains his layered model of blindspots, including identity, motive, traits, emotion, and behavior, and shows how leaders can build awareness without trying to "fix" who they are. You will also hear practical guidance on creating a simple change plan that actually sticks, using small behavioral tweaks, prompts, and accountability rather than dramatic personal transformation. The conversation closes with thoughtful examples of how blindspotting can improve not only leadership at work, but relationships at home as well. If you want practical insight into leading with greater self-awareness, emotional range, and intentional growth, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The hardest part of leadership is not managing others. It's managing ourselves.""Your strengths work for you most of the time, which is why it's so hard to see when they start working against you.""You know, whatever it is, it's usually invisible to us until someone or something forces it into view.""Now, if you put the modifier TOO in front of it, what happens when you're TOO confident? What happens when you're TOO organized? What happens when you're TOO creative?""What do they tell you? You are too....""Motives constrict under stress, and that's often when blindspots do the most damage.""Traits don't need to be changed. They need to be regulated.""Emotion is one of the most powerful tools leaders have, whether they use it intentionally or not.""Real change comes from small behavioral tweaks, not personality transformation." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:42 Start of Interview02:00 Marty's Background and Family Influence05:38 What Drives Marty Crazy About Leadership Books08:20 Identity Blindspots and Leadership Roles11:00 Why Motive Is So Hard to See13:00 Using Emotion to Reveal Motives14:00 When Strengths Become Weaknesses17:50 Practical Ways to Spot Trait Blindspots19:00 Emotional Awareness and Leadership Influence21:10 Regulating Emotion Versus Repressing It22:50 Building a Change Plan That Works26:20 A Client Story That Shows Blindspotting in Action28:20 Applying Blindspotting to Parenting (and Grandparenting)30:14 End of Interview30:45 Andy Comments After the Interview35:42 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Marty and his work at MartinDubin.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 473 with Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, who share rigorously researched insights on what it takes to lead.Episode 450 with Mark Miller, an engaging and empowering discussion about why leaders fail and how they grow.Episode 32 with Brad Kolar and Madeleine Van Hecke, exploring how the way our brains are wired influences how we lead. Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader, that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Personality Traits, Behavior Change, Executive Coaching, Identity, Influence, Team Leadership, Blind Spots The following music was used for this episode: Music: Imagefilm 034 by Sascha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    39 分
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