We look at a common statement made while riding the London subway (or "Tube") as a metaphor for examine what it is that we don't see but others do. The "gap" often contains valuable information to support our growth and success that we can miss

How to Give and Receive Helpful Feedback

Nov 6th, 2023 14m 21s

It is a challenge at times to give someone information - based on your experience - that will be perceived as truly useful, and will open a valued dialogue. It's also equally challenging sometimes to receive feedback, particularly when it activ

How Death Benefits Your Business

Nov 6th, 2023 10m 38s

In this somewhat unusual session we talk about how an awareness of our eventual departure from this world can act as fuel for more focus in the present. We also look at the mourning process when a business relationship or entrepreneurial dream

What is Business Culture, Anyway?

Nov 11th, 2022 12m 50s

When I started my company - Business Culture Consultants - over twenty-two years ago people would ask me, "what do you mean by business culture?" No one asks me that anymore, however it's amazing how many different definitions there are. In thi

What Is Transformation?

May 5th, 2022 15m 13s

How do we understand what it means to experience "transformation?" What are the factors that create and sustain it? How can we apply our understanding of and commitment to a life-long process of transforming how we engage with those around us a

Ending the Blame Game

Apr 15th, 2022 14m 46s

Finding fault with others (and sometimes ourselves) is an energy drain. In this podcast we look at the dynamics of blame, how it serves us - albeit in a dysfunctional way - and ways to move through it. Please let me know if you have any comment

Robust Resiliency

Jan 29th, 2022 15m 10s

We could all use a little more resiliency in these challenging times, right? When I went searching for a definition for "resiliency" I came across this one: "The courage to grow through stress." Hmm, I've definitely been there before. I hope yo

Balancing Advocacy and Inquiry

Dec 9th, 2021 13m 41s

Here's a discussion about the tool of stating where we're at, versus being curious about whether the other person is at. We look at practical examples, and hope this will be another useful tool in your leadership, management, and team toolbox.

The Mind Thinks, The Body Feels

Aug 4th, 2021 14m 13s

How do we understand the relationship between our thoughts and feelings? When do we inadvertently mix them up? What are some tools for greater awareness as we navigate business and life? We'll look at the way the cognitive and emotional aspects

The Soul of Business

May 25th, 2021 14m 55s

What does "soul" mean in terms of how we do business? How do we create more depth and engagement in what we do? And what are some values that move us, and create value? We explore this and more in this episode. (Length - 15 minutes.)

The Art of Supportive Confrontation

May 5th, 2021 14m 27s

For most of us, the word "confrontation" always has a negative connotation. However, when we look in the dictionary one of the definitions of "to confront" is "to present with information. I could confront you with the fact that you just won t

The Secret Life of Meetings

Apr 28th, 2021 25m 36s

Wouldn't you like to have a dollar for every meeting that you've attended where you felt, "I'll never get that time in my life back"? In this episode we deconstruct the mess of meetings, look at how we jump categories without realizing it, and

Help! I Need Somebody (Not Just Anybody)

Mar 30th, 2021 16m 41s

In this episode we look at the difference between friend, colleague, peer, mentor, coach, and counselor. At various times in our professional lives we all need somebody to lean on (thanks, Bill Withers). Knowing how these various roles play out

How Organizational Change Happens (and Why It Usually Doesn't!)

Mar 16th, 2021 14m 48s

Change management . . . change agent . . . we all talk about creating change in our businesses. Several myths are associated with this process. The first is that if we provide people with information that will be sufficient for them to understa

Business As a Force For Good

Mar 2nd, 2021 14m 38s

Should businesses only be concerning with how much profit they can make? If a company says it is socially responsible, how do you know? In this podcast we look at the Certified B Corp movement - almost 5,000 companies in 74 countries who measur

Grow Your Business by Growing Your Self

Feb 17th, 2021 15m 45s

A business with heart and soul is not a "from-the-neck-up" exercise. What we do is only a part of who we are (although sometimes we do get confused). This podcast looks at the interface between how we see our business roles and how we see ourse

Work-Life Balance is Dead: How to Live Well Anyway

Feb 2nd, 2021 18m 18s

What is Wholistic Work?

Jan 19th, 2021 11m 23s

In this first episode of the Wholistic Work podcast series, we ask "what are the elements of wholistic work?" And we answer! One component is work that provides meaning and fulfillment, that adds value to the community, and that has integrity.

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