Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

Kelly digs in with author Keir Graff, who has written a new book about a legendary building in the Windy City, “Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic and Murder.”  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7689385/7689385_2025-09-02-151125.64kmono.mp3 “All passes – Art alone endures.” “You’ll feel as you’ve just stepped out of a time machine.”  “Let the building haunt you; it’s a place where you can feel the energy of the past.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly talks with psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay about how connection is our path to a happy and meaningful life. Adam’s latest book is Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7678934/7678934_2025-08-26-144234.64kmono.mp3 “Connection is vital for life.”  “Our brains are wired for fear.”  “Time is our most nonrenewable resource.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly welcomes Shannon Watts back to the podcast. The founder of Moms Demand Action has a new book: “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.”   https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7654093/7654093_2025-08-19-024333.64kmono.mp3 “Happiness is a temporary state, not a life goal.”  “Women’s desires are hijacked by their obligations.”  “Your fire starts where all your shoulds end.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Gary Noesner, a legendary former FBI hostage negotiator and author, shares fascinating insights on crisis communication and active listening. He discusses the shift from force to negotiation, highlighting how active listening has transformed outcomes and reduced violence. Gary explores the importance of validation, tracing influences from Carl Rogers, and reveals how improv exercises can enhance listening skills. He also reflects on key cases like Waco and the DC sniper response, showcasing the critical role of timing and communication in negotiations.

Kelly connects with James Cordova, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Clark University. His new book is “The Mindful Path to Intimacy: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner.”   https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7560511/7560511_2025-08-05-152611.64kmono.mp3 “Attention is the most basic form of love.”  “Vulnerability is not for the faint of heart.”  “Deep listening is a radically selfless act.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly connects with Telle Whitney, who has logged decades in Silicon Valley’s tech industry. She has a new book: “Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive.”  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7546242/7546242_2025-07-28-171442.64kmono.mp3 “Culture change is not a comfortable topic.”  “Creativity and collaboration are the foundations of innovation.”  “Failure is one of our greatest teachers.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly has a fascinating conversation with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck to discuss her new book “Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life.”  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7533860/7533860_2025-07-22-020400.64kmono.mp3 “Fear is a liar.”  “You don’t encourage good behavior by convincing someone they’re bad.”  “Taking about shame takes courage.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly reconnects with Northeastern University professor Laura Huang to dig into the science behind intuition and gut feelings. Her new book is called, “You Already Know: The Science of Mastering Your Intuition.”  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7511353/7511353_2025-07-09-025253.64kmono.mp3 “Gut feel is related to emotional intelligence.”  “Our gut feel whispers to us, and we don’t often listen.”   “We usually recognize our Spidey sense most easily.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly talks to Lori Rosenkopf, Vice-Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of Business. Her new book is called, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation.  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7509211/7509211_2025-07-08-033311.64kmono.mp3 “I think we’ve all watched too much Shark Tank.” “My definition of entrepreneurship is value creation through innovation.” “I think to be a great entrepreneur, you have to have one thing: self-awareness.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Muriel Wilkins – ‘Leadership Unblocked’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Richard Thaler and Alex Imas – ‘The Winner’s Curse’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Getting to Yes, And… | Tomas Chamorro Premuzic – ‘Don’t Be Yourself’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Toby Stuart – ‘Social Status and Making Stars’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly talks to Rob Acton, who pairs businesspeople with non-profit boards and offers excellent advice on making the most of the cause you choose. His book is called “Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause Through Nonprofit Board Leadership.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7499930/7499930_2025-07-01-022430.64kmono.mp3 “I think everyone is a potential causie.”  “Passion for the mission is necessary but not sufficient.”  “Notable board service often happens outside the four walls of the boardroom.”