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  • PPP 416 | Timeless Lessons About Why People Follow You as a Leader, with Jim Kouzes

    PPP 416 | Timeless Lessons About Why People Follow You as a Leader, with Jim Kouzes
    2024/05/31
    Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Kouzes about the Seventh Edition of the classic book The Leadership Challenge (7th Edition): How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. They discuss the fundamentals of leadership, the impact of the global pandemic on leadership, leading across generations, and more. Jim shares practical insights and emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice in leadership development. It's an insightful conversation about timeless leadership principles with one of the most respected voices in the leadership field over the decades. Sound Bites "Leadership is a relationship and listening is fundamental to building a positive relationship."(Regarding diversity and inclusion) "Let's assume for a moment, you have the right mix of people. That doesn't mean that any of those people feel included and feel valued. The key word is feel....""I've often thought about leadership as a profession. If you're doing something eight hours a day or more, like leading others, then it's a profession. And if you look at professionals, like athletes, they all have coaches.""Our data shows that the pattern of behaviors of exemplary leaders is not generationally specific.""Generalizing about a generation is, in its own way, a form of discrimination.""One word: practice. Or maybe three words: practice, practice, practice." Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:20 Start of Interview02:34 How The Leadership Challenge classic came to be07:24 What has changed about leadership over the years? Or not?18:02 Leading in a virtual environment21:38 Diversity and inclusion beyond the numbers24:04 How to deal with divisiveness30:06 Leading across generational divides34:39 What's one thing aspiring leaders should focus on?37:43 What retirement looks like for Jim39:39 Interview Wrap Up40:04 Andy Comments After the Interview43:10 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Jim and his book at LeadershipChallenge.com. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episodes 62, 63,, and 153, with Jim KouzesEpisode 391, with Adam Bryant about his book Leap to Leader AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Summer Morning by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    45 分
  • PPP 414 | The 12 Biggest Presentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, with Terri Sjodin

    PPP 414 | The 12 Biggest Presentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, with Terri Sjodin
    2024/05/22
    Summary

    In this episode, Andy is joined by Terri Sjodin, author of Presentation Ready. They discuss strategies to improve presentation outcomes and avoid common mistakes. Terri shares her research, based on a multi-year study, identifying the 12 most common presentation errors. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, understanding the audience, and developing persuasive communication skills. Practical insights include the use of Monroe's Motivated Sequence and the effective phrase 'what this means to you.'

    The episode also covers tips to handle nerves and the role of dressing for success in both virtual and in-person presentations. Additionally, the conversation underscores the value of teaching communication skills to the younger generation.

    Sound Bites
    • "Avoid the 'We-We', 'Do-Do.'"
    • "There is a gap between how presenters see their presentations and how observers see them."
    • "Don't let the way I show up be a distraction from my competency."
    • "I want to encourage parents to engage their kids in a public speaking course, get them involved in speech and debate, or maybe even acting at a young age, teach them the art of the spoken word."
    Chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 02:35 Start of Interview
    • 04:42 Less Obvious Situations When We're Presenting
    • 06:34 Research on the 12 Most Common Mistakes
    • 09:00 Winging It
    • 15:09 Monroe's Motivated Sequence
    • 17:13 "What This Means To You Is"
    • 19:34 We're More Boring Than We Think
    • 23:35 How Much Does Appearance Matter?
    • 26:33 How To Tame The Nerves
    • 30:27 Advice for Parents
    • 32:40 Interview Wrap Up
    • 33:12 Andy Comments After the Interview
    • 38:22 Outtakes
    Learn More

    You can learn more about Terri, her book, and her research at SjodinCommunications.com.

    If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out:

    • Episode 378, with Bill McGowan
    • Episode 246, with Steven Rogelberg
    • Episode 189, with HBR Editor Dan McGinn
    AI for Project Managers and Leaders

    With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.

    This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.

    Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.

    Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

    Talent Triangle: Power Skills

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    41 分
  • PPP 413 | Meeting Goblins and How to Deal With Them, with Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart

    PPP 413 | Meeting Goblins and How to Deal With Them, with Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart
    2024/05/10
    Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart about their book Great Meetings Build Great Teams: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists. They discuss the common reasons why people dislike meetings, such as lack of purpose and poor facilitation. They introduce the concept of 'meeting goblins,' which are negative personalities that emerge during meetings, and provide strategies for dealing with them. The conversation also covers the challenges and best practices of virtual meetings, as well as the benefits and potential pitfalls of agile ceremonies like daily standups. The conversation focuses on the importance of effective meetings in building great teams. Rich and Jim share their experiences and strategies for running successful meetings, including setting ground rules, timekeeping, and using technology like AI for meeting summaries. They also discuss the impact of cultural differences on meetings and provide tips for managing diverse teams. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the link between great meetings and great teams, highlighting the role of meetings in fostering collaboration, building relationships, and achieving project goals. Sound Bites "Meetings are a fact of life, often complained about but also often tolerated.""Connection before context. Before you start right into the meeting, make sure you have a little bit of social interaction.""Goblins are personalities that come out during meetings, and it's up to the meeting facilitator to recognize and address them.""Great meetings aren't just about agendas and facilitation techniques; they're about showing that you care about the project and the team.""Rosie the Reticent is the quiet version of Nadia the Naysayer.""Decision latency is one of the biggest reasons for project failures, so it's crucial to have the right people at meetings.""Understanding national, regional, and organizational cultures is important for effective meetings." Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:17 Start of Interview02:28 Why Do People Hate Meetings05:06 Meeting Goblins16:03 Virtual Meetings19:50 Connection Before Context20:53 Advantages and Warnings: Agile Standups27:29 How Culture Impacts Meetings34:42 When Too Many People Are Invited41:53 AI and Meetings47:38 The Link Between Great Meetings and Great Teams51:26 Interview Wrap Up52:00 Andy Comments After the Interview54:16 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Rich, Jim, and their book here: Jim on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/jimstewartpmp/Rich on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/exclaim/Their book on Amazon: click here If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episodes 72 and 246, with meeting researcher Steven RogelbergEpisode 245, with meeting guru J. Elise Keith AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: The Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S30Oxdmi1dg License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    55 分
  • PPP 412 | What A Hostage Negotiator Can Teach You About Influencing Stakeholders, with Scotland Yard detective Scott Walker

    PPP 412 | What A Hostage Negotiator Can Teach You About Influencing Stakeholders, with Scotland Yard detective Scott Walker
    2024/05/03
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Scott Walker who spent 16 years as a Scotland Yard detective. Scott and Andy delve into lessons on emotional intelligence and negotiation skills gleaned from Scott's new book Order out of Chaos: Win Every Negotiation, Thrive in Adversity, and Become a World-Class Communicator. Key takeaways include seeking to understand before being understood, managing emotional states, and using empathy to build trust. Walker also discusses the importance of buying time and, interestingly, feeding egos in negotiations. It's an engaging discussion with one of the world's most experienced kidnap-for-ransom negotiators. Sound Bites "Negotiation is simply a conversation with a purpose.""Kidnappers are businessmen looking to get the right deal for them.""Feeding their ego doesn't mean flattering them. It's about acknowledging their needs and concerns, making them feel heard.""Success leaves clues.""We need to get out of our own way, suspend our own ego, seek to understand before being understood.""If you can visualize a negative outcome closely enough, you train your body and mind to get through it, reducing the power that fear can have over you.""More Sherlock Holmes than Gordon Gecko." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:40 Start of Interview01:50 How is Hostage Negotiation Relevant To Business Leaders?03:33 In What Ways Are We Always Negotiating?/li>04:49 What Does It Mean to Harness Your Red Center?08:34 Accepting Where You're At11:04 Steps To Regulate Your Emotions15:29 Scenario: Nerves Before The Big Presentation21:21 When You Start to Doubt Yourself22:31 MOREPIES26:36 Feed Their Ego?30:12 Lessons for Parents33:21 Interview Wrap Up33:47 Andy Comments After the Interview40:37 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Scott and his book at ScottWalkerCoaching.com. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episode 397, with Dr. Julia DiGangi about her book Energy RisingEpisode 394, with Joshua Freedman about his book on emotional intelligenceEpisode 380, with Monica Guzman about her book on seeing problems from a different perspective, andEpisode 185, with Mitch Warner about their book Leadership and Self-Deception AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Tranceverse by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5223-tranceverse License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: The Chillhouse by Frank Schroter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHu8e0nk_7g License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    44 分
  • PPP 411 | Google’s Top Productivity Expert on Boosting Your Productivity and Well-Being, with Laura Mae Martin

    PPP 411 | Google’s Top Productivity Expert on Boosting Your Productivity and Well-Being, with Laura Mae Martin
    2024/04/19
    Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Mae Martin, Google's productivity expert and author of the book Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. They discuss the concept of productivity and how it is often misunderstood. Laura shares her perspective on productivity, emphasizing the importance of intention and execution. She introduces the five C's of productivity and explains the concept of the list funnel. They also discuss the challenges of procrastination and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no. Throughout the conversation, Laura provides practical tips and strategies for improving personal productivity. Sound Bites "Sometimes I'll look at my calendar in a couple of weeks and be like, wow, Future Me is going to be very mad if I leave that there!""When intention matches action, it's productive.""I was a recovering 'Say Yeser'." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:46 Start of Interview02:59 What Does Productivity NOT Mean?04:57 Intention and Action06:20 Introduction to the 5C's of Productivity09:10 Learning to Say No12:48 The List Funnel18:02 Dealing With Procrastination22:50 Tool Hacks for Productivity25:52 Tips for Parents to Help Their Kids With Productivity27:24 Thinking About Future You28:38 Interview Wrap Up29:08 Andy Comments After the Interview34:03 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Laura and her book at LauraMaeMartin.com. Also, check out the Google Workspace YouTube channel that Laura mentions. You can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/@googleworkspace/playlists. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episode 376, with Nick Sonnenberg about his book Come Up for AirEpisode 385, with Vanessa Patrick about her book, The Power of Saying No AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Brooklyn Nights by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11192-brooklyn-nights License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tropical Vibe by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10446-tropical-vibe License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    39 分
  • PPP 410 | How to Grow Excellence In Yourself and Those You Lead, with Ryan Hawk

    PPP 410 | How to Grow Excellence In Yourself and Those You Lead, with Ryan Hawk
    2024/04/12
    Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews Ryan Hawk, host of the Learning Leader podcast and author of the book The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead. They discuss the importance of valuing excellence and pursuing personal growth, as well as the dangers of comparing oneself to others and keeping score based on external metrics. They also explore the role of self-awareness and fear in leadership, and the importance of surrounding oneself with people who provide honest feedback. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to lead themselves first and develop transformational relationships. Sound Bites "The world isn't driven by jealousy, it's driven by envy.""Leading yourself first is mandatory before you lead anybody else.""Surround yourself with people who will give you honest feedback and be prepared to accept it.""They don't care about your pants. They care about their pants.""So if you're not ready to crush it, your business falls apart.""The fear is fuel.""How can I best serve these people? How can I give everything I got to help them to better their life?" Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:09 Start of Interview02:42 You Have To Value Excellence To Develop It03:42 How Ryan's Family Influenced His View of Leadership05:51 Where Scores Help Us (and Hurt Us)10:39 What Are Some 'Outer Scoreboards' We Can Be Tempted To Fall For?13:15 About Envy14:23 You Have to Start By Leading Yourself15:21 How to Be More Self-Aware18:35 Learning How To Listen To Contrarian Feedback21:15 What Holds Us Back?22:54 Fear as Fuel28:57 A Unique Way to Identify Your Core Values32:27 What's The Quick Hack to Grow As a Leader?35:41 Applying Leadership Ideas at Home39:49 Interview Wrap Up40:24 Andy Comments After the Interview43:38 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Ryan, his book, and the Learning Leader podcast at LearningLeader.com. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episode 391, with Adam Bryan about making the leap to being a leaderEpisode 242, with James Clear about his book on habits AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Tranceverse by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5223-tranceverse License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tuesday by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2992-tuesday License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    49 分
  • PPP 409 | Beyond Blaming and Cutting Corners: The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk, with author K. Scott Griffith

    PPP 409 | Beyond Blaming and Cutting Corners: The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk, with author K. Scott Griffith
    2024/03/28
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with K. Scott Griffith about his new book, The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk. The book explores the importance of building resilience and reliability in projects, teams, and life. The conversation delves into the social and technical aspects of producing results, the need for human-resilient systems, and the impact of at-risk choices and cutting corners. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing risks, as well as creating a culture of safety and employee engagement. In this conversation, Scott discusses the importance of managing risks in projects and organizations. He emphasizes the need to create a culture of psychological safety where team members feel empowered to identify and report risks. Scott explains the process of managing risks, including balancing risk and reward, understanding and managing risks, and considering performance shaping factors. He also highlights the importance of building reliable systems and applies risk management principles to parenting. Whether you're a project manager, a leader in your organization, or someone interested in the art and science of risk management, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights and strategies to help you lead with confidence and navigate uncertainties more effectively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:52 Start of Interview04:54 Why Tend to Focus on the People Instead of Systems When Things Fail06:41 How Much Should You Invest in Mitigating Risks?10:39 The Difference Between a One Off and a Pattern13:36 We Often Learn the Wrong Lessons From When Things Go Right16:27 Defining At-Risk Choices21:42 How Can We Help Reduce At-Risk Choices?27:40 How We Can Inadvertently Make It Worse as Leaders29:42 The Process Doesn't Start With Firing the Manager!41:04 How This Applies to Parenting45:07 Interview Wrap Up45:48 Andy Comments After the Interview50:19 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Scott and his books at LeadersGuideToManagingRisk.com. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episodes 49 and 50, with Dr. David Hillson, the "risk doctor"Episode 240, with Jim Detert about speaking up when it feels riskyEpisode 379, with Angie Morgan Witkowski about how to look at risk differently Check out Beacon by Anvilyard! In risk management, anticipating problems is half the battle. Now imagine a tool that brings this foresight into everyday project tracking, where goals are updated automatically, risks are forecasted early, and you're equipped to navigate setbacks before they arise. Beacon, a Jira App offered by our sponsor Anvilyard, gives you this power. By integrating with your Jira instance, Beacon makes it seamless to track and forecast the health of your project goals. It flags any goals at risk, giving you the foresight to course correct before your team misses. With Beacon, your team stays aligned and on track, effortlessly navigating toward success. I’ve been impressed with the tool, so check it out. You can learn more and try it for free by going to PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/beacon. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Ways of Working The following music was used for this episode: Music: On Point by Steven O'Brien Available at: https://www.steven-obrien.net/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by TaigaSoundProd Available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjeI1ViDB-c License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    54 分
  • PPP 408 | When You Have to Deliver Bad News, Fire Someone, or Deal With A Dysfunctional Boss, with author Paul Falcone

    PPP 408 | When You Have to Deliver Bad News, Fire Someone, or Deal With A Dysfunctional Boss, with author Paul Falcone
    2024/03/18
    Summary

    In this episode, Andy welcomes Paul Falcone to discuss his book The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis. The conversation dives into common challenges faced by managers such as performance conversations, dealing with dysfunctional teams or bosses, and navigating situations like having to fire an employee or dealing with a younger (or older) manager scenario. Whether you're a new manager or been around for a while, there's insight in this episode for you.

    Chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:38 Start of Interview
    • 03:02 Dealing with Performance Issues
    • 10:10 Terminating Employment
    • 13:54 Delivering Bad News
    • 19:02 When You Have a Dysfunctional Boss
    • 24:08 Empowering Leadership: Building a Creative and Innovative Team
    • 26:04 Turning Around a Dysfunctional Team
    • 28:15 The Fall Off the Planet Test
    • 30:14 Earning Respect as a Young Manager
    • 34:26 Addressing Profanity in the Workplace
    • 37:24 End Of Interview
    • 41:40 Outtakes
    Learn More

    You can learn more about Paul and his books at PaulFalconeHR.com/books.

    If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out:

    • Episode 360, with Janet Polach, about her book for first time managers
    • Episode 368, with Jim Wetrich, on where good leaders go wrong
    • Episode 358, with Donato Tramuto, on compassionate leadership
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    Talent Triangle: Power Skills

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    47 分