
The Indispensables
Based on Bruce Tulgan's new book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work, The Indispensables is a podcast series about how real people, in the real world, become indispensable, go-to people who stand the test of time at work.
Featuring conversations with go-to people from organizations of all shapes and sizes, in every industry, Bruce Tulgan drills down into the specifics of what these people do differently to stand out in their jobs and careers. There will be no fads or quick-fix solutions here. This podcast is all about actionable advice that really works.
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Bruce Tulgan is the CEO of RainmakerThinking, the management research, consulting and training firm he founded in 1993. All of his work is based on 27 years of intensive workplace interviews and has been featured in thousands of news stories around the world. You can follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceTulgan or learn more about his work at: https://rainmakerthinking.com/
Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2021 • 55min
Ted Sundquist: Football and leadership
In this episode, I talk football and leadership with Ted Sundquist who, by the way, was the General Manager of the Denver Broncos.Learn more about Ted's work in VR on the Sports VTS website: https://sportsvts.com/

Oct 27, 2021 • 55min
David Nour: Curve benders and building relationships
This week, I talk with best-selling author David Nour about building relationships and what--or who--are curve benders.Learn more about David's work on his website: https://nourgroup.com/

Oct 20, 2021 • 56min
Alex Tremble: How to get ahead by being a great mentee
In this episode, I talk with Alex Tremble, host of the Alex Tremble Show. Alex is someone who has been super successful building relationships by adding value for others at every opportunity.Listen to the Alex Tremble Show: https://the-alex-tremble-show.captivate.fm/

Oct 13, 2021 • 32min
Scott Sommer and Christina Kull Martens: Happy 75th Anniversary to the Northrop Grumman Management Club
In this episode, we have Scott Sommer and Christina Kull Martens from Northrop Grumman. This is our Happy 75th Anniversary to the Northrop Grumman Management Club episode!Learn more about the Northrop Grumman Management Club at their website: https://www.mgmtclub.com/

Oct 7, 2021 • 40min
Erin Tice: Authenticity, structure, and being the best you can be
In this episode, I talk with Erin Tice, Senior Director at Generate Life Sciences. She happens to be one of my favorite clients and somebody I am proud to say I identified as a rising superstar. She does not disappoint.Learn more about Generate Life Sciences at their website: https://www.generate.com/

Sep 30, 2021 • 37min
Alec Wightman: Music In My Life: Notes from a Longtime Fan
In this episode, I talk with Alec Wightman, author of Music in My Life: Notes from a Longtime Fan. And get this, this guy was chairman of the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Get your copy of Music in My Life on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Music-My-Life-Notes-Longtime/dp/1951568133

Sep 22, 2021 • 47min
Ben Gundersheimer: Making music for children and families as Mister G
In this episode, I talk to the incredible Mister G, Ben Gundersheimer, my dear friend and an incredible songwriter and performing artist whom I love dearly.Learn more about Ben's music, books, and activism at his website: https://mistergsongs.com/

Sep 16, 2021 • 46min
Brad Berens: What business leaders can learn from Shakespeare
In this episode, I talk with my old friend Brad Berens about the power of language and even what we can learn about business from Shakespeare.Learn more about Brad at his website: http://bradberens.com/And learn more about Big Digital Idea Consulting at their website: http://bigdigitalideaconsulting.com/

Sep 9, 2021 • 48min
Bhavik Modi: Innovation, brewing, and preparing for the future of work
In this episode, I talk with Bhavik Modi, Associate Director at BTS, about preparing for the future of work.Learn more about BTS at their website: https://www.bts.com/

Sep 1, 2021 • 39min
Brent Kondritz: Teaching leaders how to lead
In this episode, I talk with Brent Kondritz, Executive Director of the University of Dayton Center for Leadership. We had a great chat about teaching leaders how to lead.To learn more about the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, visit their website: https://udayton.edu/centerforleadership/index.php
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