For more show information and resources, and a full review of "In The Shadow of Statues," go to http://execbookclub.com/27 Welcome back to The Executive Book Club podcast! We resume our shows with a book that's equal parts memoir, history, and

New Year, New World And Our New Programming| Maya Mathias

Jan 15th, 2017 21m 48s

For more show information and resources, go to http://execbookclub.com/26 Here we are at the beginning of 2017, and about to usher in a brave new and even more uncertain world. The Western hemisphere is swept up in political upsets and waves

How Tribes Self-destruct | Sebastian Junger | ‘Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging’

Aug 18th, 2016 14m 54s

For more show information and resources, go to http://execbookclub.com/25 Why do highly-developed and wealthy nations like America seem to be falling apart? What's at the root of the issue, and what can we do to identify the problem and begin f

024: When the Discipline of Caring Fuels Billion-Dollar Growth | Bob Chapman & Raj Sisodia | ‘Everybody Matters’

May 20th, 2016 17m 34s

Get the full story at http://www.execbookclub.com/24/ Are you skeptical about all the "fluffy" talk out there on the positive impact of humane workplaces? Do you believe that being a take-charge, I-know-best approach to leadership is still the

Practicing Spirituality Amid Urban Life | David Gregory | ‘How’s Your Faith? - An Unlikely Spiritual Journey’

Jan 3rd, 2016 19m 45s

For more on this episode and the featured book, go to http://execbookclub.com/23Faith plays a large part in our lives, whether we practice one or not. The news is littered with faith-based struggles around the world, and neighborhoods, organiz

Be Productive And Engaged With What Matters | David Allen | ‘Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity’

Jan 2nd, 2016 32m 49s

For more on this episode and the featured book, go to http://execbookclub.com/22.There's living a life efficiently, then there's living a life effectively.In David Allen's book 'Getting Things Done', he shares a universal 5-step methodology o

How To Reconcile Work-Life Conflict | Brigid Schulte | ‘Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time’

Nov 13th, 2015 24m 46s

Brigid Schulte's thoughtfully-crafted book takes a holistic, honest & investigative approach to understand why Americans feel constantly time-starved. Instead of the ever-popular time management books & gurus that focus on how to fit more task

Finding New Ways To Govern | Moises Naim | 'The End Of Power'

Sep 15th, 2015 30m 48s

Power is synonymous with leadership. But how much power does an indvidual leader or institution actually have in the 21st Century? What underpins the shift in power, nd how does it affect the way you want to lead at work?In 'The End Of Power',

How To Feel Alive | Rob Lowe | 'Love Life'

Sep 7th, 2015 35m 20s

What can a Hollywood hearthrob teach us about living an authentic life? Surprisingly, a heckuva lot, if the hearthrob in question is Rob Lowe. After 36 years in show business, a battle with addiction, parenthood and now a daily quest for meanin

Putting People First | Dale Partridge | 'People Over Profit'

Aug 18th, 2015 32m 8s

Inspired in part by The New York Times' Aug 15 2015 expose on Amazon titled 'Inside Amazon: Wrestling Big Ideas in a Bruising Workplace', this episode of The Executive Book Club Podcast takes a bigger-picture view of inhumane work practices wit

See The Bloom Of The Present Moment | Jon Kabat-Zinn | 'Wherever You Go There You Are'

Jun 2nd, 2015 35m 11s

Mindfulness seems to be on everyone's lips these days. But what exactly is it, is it the same as meditation, and why should you pay attention to it as a leader? What will a mindfulness practice give you, and what lies at the heart of this timel

016: Lessons From The Leader’s Leader | Graham Allison & Robert D. Blackwill | Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master’s Insights on China, the United States, and the World

Apr 23rd, 2015 37m 27s

Modern Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew died on March 23 2015. He was 91.His penetrating insights and fierce political convictions made him a giant on the global stage, and synonymous with the country that he raised from Third to First

In Conversation With William Ury

Mar 14th, 2015 45m 21s

Our interview series begins with a delightful conversation with William Ury, one of the world's best-known and most influential experts on negotiation. His awe-inspiring body of work includes 8 books that cover negotiation from just about every

014: How To Lead Others To Excellence & Joy | Rich Sheridan | 'Joy, Inc.'

Mar 4th, 2015 31m 9s

Many of us tend to over-engineer our attempts to create an energizing work culture. If only we put the 'right' physical environment in place, or install the right collaboration tool, or institute a best-practice hiring system because everyone e

When Respect Wins Negotiations | William Ury | 'Getting To Yes With Yourself

Feb 12th, 2015 29m 19s

World-renowned negotiation specialist William Ury (cofounder of Harvard's Program on Negotiation) knows a thing or two about helping people get to yes in a difficult situation. His classic treatise 'Getting To Yes' was written more than 30 yea

How To Co-Design New Futures | Atul Gawande | ‘Being Mortal: Medicine And What Matters In The End’

Jan 13th, 2015 38m 25s

If you believe that the healthcare industry has gone to the dogs, then you might think we have little or nothing to learn from healthcare professionals about leadership excellence.In this episode of the Executive Book Club Podcast, Maya sheds

How To Age Well | Atul Gawande | 'Being Mortal: Medicine And What Matters In The End'

Jan 12th, 2015 30m 45s

One big 'ostrich-head-in-the-sand' issue in our lives is that of aging and death. The less we talk about it, the better. After all, life is meant to be lived to the fullest, right? Carpe diem and all that. Why should we bother with aging un

010: Quitters Often Win | Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner | ‘Think Like A Freak’

Jan 6th, 2015 23m 26s

Whether you're a Freakonomics fan or new to Steven Levitt's and Stephen Dubner's book trilogy on economics-based problem solving, this episode promises to hit home and get you into higher gear for the new year (or whenever you might end up list

Making Peace With Your Parents | Roz Chast | 'Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?'

Jan 3rd, 2015 27m 45s

Whether we realize it or not, we can end up leading the way we parent, or have been parented. In this episode, Maya starts to tease apart the many threads that bind us to our parents, and helps you begin the journey toward making peace with wh

Change Jobs With Grace | William Bridges | 'Transitions'

Dec 23rd, 2014 28m 8s

William Bridges' book 'Transitions' is an oldie (first written in 1979) but goodie. Maya reviews and explores the theme of career transition from the book's 25th anniversary edition (2004), and discusses some of the deeper nuances of changing

Raise Soul-Searching Children | Shefali Tsabary | 'The Conscious Parent'

Dec 19th, 2014 22m 54s

The days of testosterone-only ways of leading are fading, and fading faster than many of us would like. What training ground can we turn to, to become more open-minded and openhearted as a leader?In this episode of the Executive Book Club Po

How Work Sparks Your Legacy | Pamela Slim | 'Body of Work'

Dec 15th, 2014 18m 51s

Do you succumb to fast-track blueprints at the expense of work mastery? Does the gap between your career and your legacy sometimes feel too wide?Creating a legacy that you can be proud of is a lot closer to you than you might think. In this e

Choosing Career Over Love | Wendy Davis | 'Forgetting to Be Afraid'

Dec 12th, 2014 17m 20s

In this episode, Maya shares a painful chapter in author Wendy Davis' life, when she made the heart-wrenching choice to leave a longstanding marriage in order to fully pursue her career desires. It's a hard choice that we're likely to face alo

Dispensing the Law With Heart | Wendy Davis | 'Forgetting to Be Afraid'

Dec 9th, 2014 17m 7s

In this episode, Maya follows the path of mentorship & immersion that led trailblazing Wendy Davis to the Texas Senate. She profiles one of Wendy's professional heroes, Texas District Court Judge Jerry Buchmeyer. Through the personal stories

Resist or Flow Through Life? | Jill Shinn | 'Remembering Who You Are'

Dec 1st, 2014 16m 14s

In this episode Maya talks about the concept of flow & resistance, through the lens of physics, positive psychology and spiritual growth. She then grounds the discussion in a practical exercise to try out in your personal life. For more detai