
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast
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!
Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2018 • 2min
PPP 217 | (Video) Set Smaller Goals to Get Bigger Results
What I Taught Today We continue our series of brief videos about something I've recently taught or learned. In this 2-minute video, I share an idea I use to up my game just a little when I'm on my bike, and that you can use to make progress on any goal you're working on. Here's a quick read from the Heath brothers about the idea of whisker goals: https://www.fastcompany.com/1150180/set-smaller-goals-get-bigger-results. Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 2:14 Download episode 217

Aug 17, 2018 • 2min
PPP 216 | (Video) Don't Be Easily Offended
Explore the modern culture of offense and the everyday frustrations we encounter. The discussion highlights the importance of resilience and self-awareness. Emphasize the power of responding positively to contradictions, rather than taking offense. Learn how to navigate interactions with a mindset that fosters personal growth and understanding. Join the mission of embracing a less reactive approach to life's challenges!

Aug 14, 2018 • 2min
PPP 215 | (Video) Got a Tough Hill to Climb? Do This.
Tackling tough challenges is all about embracing small steps. The host shares personal experiences of conquering steep hills, using them as a metaphor for life's obstacles. Mindset shifts and effective goal-setting take center stage, motivating listeners to confront their own mountains with renewed resilience. It's a refreshing perspective that encourages hope and perseverance!

Aug 13, 2018 • 2min
PPP 214 | (Video) 3 Words to Help You Make Better Choices for You, Your Team, and Your Projects
What I Taught Today We continue our series of brief videos about something I've recently taught or learned. Earlier today I was interviewed by Laura Barnard about her upcoming PMO Impact Summit. In this 2-minute video, I share a lesson about how to make better choices (and it's only three words--easy to remember!). Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 2:09 Download episode 214 FUNKORAMA by Kevin Macleod Licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 License.

Aug 8, 2018 • 56min
PPP 213 | How to Help You and Your Team Stop Blaming and Start Taking Responsibility, with author Christopher Avery
Taking Responsibility Think back over the last week or so, when something went wrong. Maybe you had a team member or other stakeholder who dropped the ball. They were supposed to deliver and they didn’t and now it's impacting your project. Or something didn't go well in a meeting you were running--perhaps there was a problem with the A/V or the video conferencing system. Or something at home. Something went wrong--different from what you wanted and expected. And you are not happy. What's your first response? Our guest today says that, for most people, the response is predictable: lay blame. In this episode, I'm joined by Christopher Avery, author of a The Responsibility Process: Unlocking Your Natural Ability to Live and Lead with Power, and I'm excited to introduce you to some ideas in the book. Learn more about Christopher and his Leadership Gift program at https://www.christopheravery.com/the-leadership-gift. Let's Stay In Touch! I hear from listeners almost every day, and I love it! How about you and I connect on LinkedIn? Go to https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/LinkedIn and send me an invite! Also, if you know of a group at your organization that has an upcoming large group gathering and uses outside speakers, let them know about the podcast! I'd love to work with them to help improve their ability to lead and deliver. Learn more at https://i-leadonline.com/keynotes. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! BAMA COUNTRY and CHIPPER DOODLE v2 by Kevin Macleod Licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 License. I BLAME YOU by Franklin Bruno Licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Aug 7, 2018 • 4min
PPP 212 | (Video) One of the Most Important Choices You Need to Make
What I Taught Today We continue our series of brief videos about something I've recently taught or learned. In this 4-minute video, I share a habit that is critical for us all to develop: deciding where to draw the line with our time and attention. Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 3:50 Download episode 212

Aug 4, 2018 • 4min
PPP 211 | (Video) Finishing Something Today? Do This.
What I Taught Today We continue our series of brief videos about something I've recently taught or learned. In this 4-minute video, I share a reminder about ending well. What endings do you have this week? End them well. In this episode, I mention the interview with Dan Pink, which you can find at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/197. Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 3:52 Download episode 211

Aug 3, 2018 • 2min
PPP 210 | (Video) One Question That Will Help You Improve Your Personal (and Team) Productivity
What I Taught Today We continue our series of brief videos about something I've recently taught or learned. In this 2-minute video, I share a question that I'm talking with executive coaching clients today. Your answer to the question can pinpoint a key area to focus on for your personal and team productivity. Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 1:44 Download episode 210

Jul 28, 2018 • 2min
PPP 209 | (Video) Less About Us, More About Them. Be Curious
What I Taught Today We continue our series of brief videos about something I've recently taught or learned. In this 2-minute video, I share a lesson learned while walking to teach an MBA class on an early Saturday morning in Chicago. It's a lesson you can apply every day. Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 2:17 Download episode 209

Jul 25, 2018 • 3min
PPP 208 | (Video) What I Taught Today About Applying an Idea from Scrum
What I Taught Today We continue our series of short videos talking about an idea or observation that was recently learned or taught. In this episode, I share some thoughts about how to apply an idea from Scrum to your meetings and management practices. Let Me Hear From You! What have you been learning lately? What are you reading? Please e-mail me (show [AT] PeopleAndProjectsPodcast [DOT] com) or leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line (847-550-3747). I look forward to hearing from you! Please give us feedback about The People and Projects Podcast! Take our Listener Survey at https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey. Thank you! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration 3:19 Download episode 208 FUNKORAMA by Kevin Macleod Licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 License.
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