People Business w/ O'Brien McMahon

Ann Latham is the author of The Power of Clarity and founder of the consulting firm Uncommon Clarity®. Her clients represent over 40 industries and range from organizations such as Boeing, Hitachi, and Medtronic to non-profits such as the Public Broadcasting Service, the United Way, and colleges and universities. Ann’s advice has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes.com. Mentioned in this Episode:Ann on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annlathamuncommonclarity/AnnLatham.com - https://annlatham.com/Find all of Ann’s books - https://annlatham.com/books-by-ann-latham/Time Codes:(0:15) -  Introduction to Ann Lathan(1:45) - How do you define clarity?(3:29) -  How did you become an authority on clarity?(6:08) - What is true clarity?(9:35) - What is a treadmill verb and what are some examples? (10:50) - How do you avoid using words like ‘review’ as hiding spots or stalling places? (14:24) - do you have a recommended pre-meeting process to get everyone on the same page?(17:48) - What is the S.O.A.R. decision-making method?(23:29) - Can you explain ‘wandering in’ and how it relates to decision-making?(28:00) - What does the start of your day look like?(28:57) - Is your approach based on the book “Getting Stuff Done”?(31:48) - What does your tool look like for capturing and organizing the bigger picture?(33:18) -  How much time does it take to stay organized?(34:50) -  What are the elements that make sifting and organizing more practical?(41:44) -  What other tips do you have for reducing distractions? (44:07) - What are you sick of talking about? (46:26) - Would you argue that every business interaction has to be purely focused and objective?(50:56) - How can people find you?

Adam Waytz is a psychologist and a professor of Management & Organizations at The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He uses methods from social psychology and cognitive neuroscience to study processes related to ethics, intergroup processes, and the psychological consequences of technology. In this conversation, he shares a detailed look at why people choose to stand up to bad behavior (and why they don't). Mentioned in this Episode:Adamwaytz.com  - https://www.adamwaytz.com/Adam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwaytz/Changing People’s Minds w/ Loran Nordgren - https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/changing-peoples-minds-w-loran-nordgren/Reducing Friction w/ Loran Nordgren - https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/lorannordgren2/Time Codes:(2:36) - How did you come to study whistleblowing in the first place?   (4:36) -  How do you define ‘whistleblowing’?(5:57) -  Why don’t people report bad behavior? (9:26) - How much backlash to whistleblowers face?(16:09) - With all the risks, why would anyone whistleblow?(17:31) -  How do we prime people to speak up more often and how do we create organizations that respond better to these situations? (34:24) - Is there anything people can do to improve their odds of success if they want to speak up?(43:12) - How do leaders and organizations get better at protecting whistleblowers? (45:42) - Is there anything we haven’t talked about that’s important when it comes to whistleblowing?  (46:40) -  Have you looked at the percentage of false whistleblowing vs. honest whistleblowing?  (50:45) - What are you sick of talking about? (51:16) - What do you think people need to be talking more about when it comes to whistleblowing?(54:19) - How can people find out more about what you do?

Marc Giannettino is the Vice President of Service Delivery at WNDYR, an organization designing the future of work. He joins the show to discuss how he and his team are helping companies redesign the way work gets done. Mentioned in this Episode:Marc on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcgiannettino/WNDYR.com - https://wndyr.com/The Future of Work w/ Claire Haidar of WNDYR - https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/clairehaidar/Time Codes:(2:31) - Who are you? What is WNDYR?  (3:51) -  What makes this moment in time so good for doing this work?(6:02) -  Why is the ‘how’ so important?(8:22) - What do you see people wanting from work?(9:49) - What does a lack of trust look like?(12:03) - Where do you start with a company when they approach you for help?(17:48) - What are the biggest pain points you see today?(21:18) -  How do you quantify work capacity?(28:01) - How do you set up the design process?(30:32) - How often is work so linear that it can be captured in a flow?(33:49) - What do you say to people who would rather work with less systemization?(43:23) - How can we factor in the employee experience so they enjoy the way work gets done?(48:29) -  How do we implement the right level of organizational discipline?(1:00:11) - At which point do small, iterative changes become obsolete?(1:01:44) - what surprises clients the most when they get to the end of this work? (1:03:09) - What is the purpose of business?(1:03:35) - Where can you be found to engage in this work?

Tim Schumm is the Founder and President of Lucas James Talent Partners, an On-Demand RPO (Recruiting Process Outsourcing) firm that is a cost-effective alternative to the traditional staffing agency model.  Tim has been in recruiting for 16 years and is a frequent speaker on topics related to talent acquisition, leadership, and how the labor market affects corporate strategy.  He was also a Chicago Crain’s 40 Under 40 recipient. In this conversation, Tim shares his perspective on the talent market as it stands today and where we might be going headed into 2023. Mentioned in this Episode: Lucas James Talent Partners - https://lucasjamestalent.com/Tim on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschumm/Think Like a Futurist w/ Rebecca Ryan - https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/rebeccaryan/Time Codes:(2:47) - Can you walk us through 2022 from a recruiting and retention standpoint?(6:31) - What’s the environment like today compared to the past year of burnout, quiet quitting, and hyper-wage inflation?(10:58) - Do you see companies evolving their job descriptions with the growing lack of laborers?(18:19) - In your experience, what percentage of employers are starting to get creative with finding talent?(20:29) - How do you see companies successfully pitching themselves to candidates for virtual roles?(23:14) - How do you see companies getting creative as far as going into talent pools they wouldn’t have considered before?(24:39) - Do you see companies investing in Learning and Development?(31:00) - Are there any other signals in the world you’re paying attention to?(33:55) - What else is important for HR leaders to think about going into the new year?(36:48) - What is Lucas James Talent Partners and where can people find you online?

Jeff Lovell is a coach on authentic living. He created The Great Life Project to help successful founders and executives who are good at work be great at life.   Mentioned in this Episode:Jeff Lovell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-lovell-coach/JeffLovell.Coach - https://jefflovell.coach/The Peace Index by Jeremie Kubicek - https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Index-Five-Part-Framework-Fulfillment/dp/1119985927Start with Why by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28EZZP5LFLO1C&keywords=Start+with+Why+by+Simon+Sinek&qid=1670517178&s=books&sprefix=start+with+why+by+simon+sinek%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1Mike Rowe on Purpose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1EjVLz968MTime Codes:(2:19) - How did you get into coaching and what is the work that you do?(5:43) - What are the issues that most people come to you with?(7:16) - What is the role of a pastor and how does that influence the work you do now?(9:26) - What do people get wrong about pastors?(11:19) - How have you built the skill of having conversations with people at their most authentic level?(13:38) - How do you know when to sit back and let things happen, and when someone needs a fire lit underneath them?(16:53) - Where do you start with a new client?(18:51) - Are there any(20:02) - How do you help someone figure out what their big purpose is?(28:52) - Should we all aspire to a life of helping others?(34:39) - How do you coach clients through self-deception?(42:32) - How does someone know whether they should be talking to a coach or a therapist?(46:46) - What do you believe about people or businesses that might be contrarian?(47:56) - What are you sick of talking about?(51:02) - What is the purpose of life? (51:52) - Where can people find you online?

Mike Goldman is an award-winning leadership team coach and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of two books, Breakthrough Leadership Team and Performance Breakthrough. In this conversation, Mike shares what it takes to build and lead a high-performing team. Mentioned in this Episode:Mike Goldman: Leadership Team Coach | Author | SpeakerMike Goldman’s Free Video CourseMike Goldman on LinkedInMike Goldman on TwitterMike Goldman on FacebookThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe One Minute Manager by Ken BlanchardHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieSimple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! by Greg CrabtreeTime Codes:(1:27) - How do you define what makes a good team?(3:02) - How important is the top leader?(4:51) - What is your assessment of the top leader when you walk into an organization?(9:27) - How do you coach clients who may not be lifelong learners?(14:59) - How can leaders or team members ensure that individuals are held accountable?(21:31) - What are the 6 pillars of a leadership team?(22:53) - What does Self-Leadership look like?(25:01) - Do you have any exercises to help people with their focus?(28:38) - What’s the balance of finding the right people for a team?(33:43) - Is setting and living out values part of the execution pillar?(40:31) - How do you think about team structure?(46:45) - Do you find that some teams need to cut down on size?(49:31) - What advice do you have for people onboarding to a new team?(52:05) - What is the purpose of business?

Reena Kansal is a Story Facilitator and Chief Operating Officer at Leadership StoryLab, a training company that helps business professionals connect with their audience. Have you ever sat through a boring presentation? Or worse, have you ever given one where you could tell the audience was barely staying awake? If so, Reena can help. Mentioned in this Episode: Leadership Story LabLet the Story do the Work by Esther ChoyReen Kansal on LinkedInSmart Brevity by Jim VandeHeiGood Charts by Scott BerinatoThe TableTopics GameHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneStart with Why by Simon SinekMetaphor: As Simple As a Piece of VelcroThe Secret to Clarifying Complex IdeasTime Codes:(1:13) - What is Leadership Story Lab and what kind of work do you do?(2:20) - What was the catalyst that made storytelling sexy?(3:10) - How do you define Storytelling?(4:11) - What are the elements of Story that cause people to take action?(5:32) - What are the misconceptions that people have about Storytelling?(7:36) - What’s a better example you’ve seen of someone introducing themselves through a story?(9:59) - How should people think about Story length?(13:43) - What are the other important elements of a Story?(15:54) - What type of language should we be using in Story?(19:44) - Are there any other techniques to storytelling that listeners can add to their toolbox?(24:48) - How do you coach clients on word choice?(30:50) - How do we start practicing Storytelling?(38:14) - What surprises people the most as they begin this work?(39:52) - Do you see people overdoing it in the beginning?(42:05) - Do you have any exercises to help build metaphors and analogies?(42:57) - What are you sick of talking about?(43:26) - What do you get most excited about in your work?(47:17) - Where can people find and engage with you?

Kay Allison has been living alcohol-free since 1999. In that time, through her company Juicy A.F., she has helped hundreds of women face their struggles with alcohol and come out the other side living amazing lives. Alcohol dominates our social functions at work, from happy hours to holiday parties. For those who feel like they might need help curbing their drinking, no matter the reason and with no need for labels, Kay is here to help. Mentioned in this Episode: Kay Allison on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayallison1/Juicy AF - https://juicy-af.mn.co/10 Ways to get in Flow rather than Fear - https://juicyaf.life/flow/Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink - https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Equals-Freedom-Field-Manual/dp/1250156947What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Episode 86 of Huberman Lab - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=ukKjlgaQTc6n7M8hNLdz6gThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield - http://bit.ly/3WWtTmDPeople Business Episode w/ Chet Scott - https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/chetscott/Atomic Habits by James Clear - http://bit.ly/3tsLYLGTime Codes: (2:57) - What is Juicy AF and how did it come to be?(4:39) - What was it for you that made you give yourself an honest assessment about your drinking?(7:31) - Had you done any reflective work leading up to this realization that you wanted to get sober?(12:03) - What does it mean to be an alcoholic?(13:48) - What are the ways to approach someone you think has an issue with drinking?(17:23) - What trends are you seeing as far as alcohol consumption goes?(19:45) - How do you help people get rid of the excuses they give themselves to continue drinking?(24:58) - What are the effects of alcohol on the body?(29:38) - How does Juicy AF help people through the anxiety of wanting to quit drinking?(34:54) - What are the ways you see companies starting to minimize alcohol in their social events?(37:21) - How do you help clients step out of their comfort zones in social activities?(40:37) - Are there any other hang ups for people wanting to experiment with being alcohol-free?(47:16) - How do you coach clients to get to a place of more abundance and acceptance?(55:55) - Where can people find you and your program?(56:43) - Where would you direct men who are interested in this?

Michael F. Schein returns to the podcast to talk about his experience building a "secret society", a term from his book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Michael shares practical advice everyday people can use to build a network that works for them, elevating their status and increasing their odds of success.Mentioned in this Episode: Michael on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/Michael’s first appearance on People Business - https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/michaelfschein/The Hype Handbook by Michael F. Schein - https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Handbook-Indispensable-Propagandists-Self-Promoters/dp/126047013XMicroFame Media - https://microfamemedia.com/Time Codes:(2:01) - Creating secret societies.(8:48) - How can the average person start to gain access to powerful people?(16:09) - Finding people who are incredibly smart, but are not the folks everyone thinks to contact.

Frans Johansson has inspired readers and audiences worldwide with his ideas on leadership and success, diversity, and innovation. He is the Founder and CEO of The Medici Group, an enterprise solutions firm that empowers organizations to leverage diversity and inclusion to build and sustain high-performing teams. Frans is also the author of two books – “The Medici Effect” and “The Click Moment” – the former of which has been translated into 21 different languages and has become the definitive book on how diversity and inclusion drive innovation. Raised in Sweden by his African-American/Cherokee mother and Swedish father, Johansson has lived all his life at the intersection. Mentioned in this Episode:ViaRenaissance.io - https://www.viarenaissance.io/Frans on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fransjohansson/Frans on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Frans_JohanssonThe Medici Effect by Frans Johansson - https://www.amazon.com/Medici-Effect-Elephants-Epidemics-Innovation/dp/1422102823/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=The Click Moment by Frans Johansson - https://www.amazon.com/Click-Moment-Seizing-Opportunity-Unpredictable/dp/1591846838/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666730987&sr=1-1Topics:(2:47) - Can you reconcile your statement that success is random as well as saying the harder you work the more successful you become?(9:32) - How should we think about randomness so that we can use it to our advantage?(14:25) - How do you advise people to get comfortable with potentially “killing your darlings”?(19:16) - How did you get turned on Medici?(23:07) - How do you help others think about creating intersections for themselves?(26:50) - How do people practice this in a way that it becomes a habit?(35:13) - Is it better to follow things that are interesting to you, or distill down the principles of what your looking for in order to find things that may be cross-functional?(41:49) - How do you encourage organizations to have conversations around innovation and change?(52:31) - Where do groups get the most stuck when doing this work?(55:44) - What is your favorite intersection story?(57:17) - Where can people find you online?