People Business w/ O'Brien McMahon

Melina Palmer is an applied behavioral economist with a passion for helping leaders understand what behavioral economics is and how it can be applied to help the world communicate more effectively. Her award-winning podcast, Brainy Business, has downloads in over 170 countries and she teaches applied behavioral economics through the Human Behavior Lab at Texas A&M University. She has written two books, including the newly released WhatYour Employees Needs and Can't Tell You: Adapting to Change with the Science of Behavioral Economics. Links:The Brainy Business: https://thebrainybusiness.com/The Brainy Business Podcast: https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/Melina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinapalmer/Thebrainybusiness.com/PeopleBusinessWhat Your Employees Need and Can’t Tell You by Melina Palmer: https://thebrainybusiness.com/free-chapters/A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger: https://www.amazon.com/More-Beautiful-Question-Inquiry-Breakthrough/dp/1632861054/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Abraham-Lincoln-Vampire-Seth-Grahame-Smith/dp/0446563072/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24V8P7904Q21D&keywords=Abraham+Lincoln%3A+Vampire+Hunter&qid=1664734068&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjAxIiwicXNhIjoiMC44MiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTcifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=abraham+lincoln+vampire+hunter%2Cstripbooks%2C68&sr=1-1Nudge by Richard Thaler: https://www.amazon.com/Nudge-Final-Richard-H-Thaler/dp/014313700X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KKY4T34YR6KX&keywords=Nudge&qid=1664734107&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjY0IiwicXNhIjoiMi4xNyIsInFzcCI6IjIuMzMifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=nudge%2Cstripbooks%2C76&sr=1-1Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805Time Codes:(2:29) - What is behavioral economics and how did you come to work in this industry?(11:28) - How do you see companies using B.E. and where are we in the adoption curve?(14:57) - How do you think about Design Thinking in relation to B.E.?(19:27) - Why did you base your book on change?(24:42)- How people respond to change and a conversation on biases.(40:30) - What do you see as the most common mistakes employers are making when helping their teams through change?(45:02) - Are successful companies helping their teams create better habits in some way?(54:06) - “The Accusation Audit”(58:30) - What are you sick of talking about?(1:00:14) - What are you most excited to be talking about?(1:01:14) - What is the purpose of business?

What do you mean learning styles aren't real? Teri Hart is a corporate learning executive with 25+ years of experience in learning and development at top companies. She is also the author of Hardwired to Learn: Leveraging the Self-Sustaining Power of Lifelong Learning. In this conversation, Teri dispels myths about how people learn and shares practical ways individuals can learn better and companies can better educate their people. Links:Teri Hart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terihart/Hardwired to Learn by Teri Hart: https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Learn-Leveraging-Self-sustaining-Lifelong/dp/0578300079/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Time Codes:(1:46) - What does it mean to be a lifelong learner?(3:36) - What portion of the population that you see are proactive in learning?(6:28) - What are some of the most common myths surrounding learning?(9:29) - What do you mean that there are no learning styles?(13:07) - How much of the sentiment that we stop learning as adults are just us not wanting to look stupid, or do something hard?(18:45) - How do you cultivate a culture of curiosity and vulnerability?(22:04) - How do you coach people to recognize they’ve been closed off? Is it possible to spark their intrinsic motivation?(28:59) - What is the process for learning? (34:56) - How would you define someone’s purpose?(40:19) - What are some learning hacks that you’ve developed?

Kavita Ganesan is the founder of Opinosis Analytics and an AI strategist, educator, and consultant. The author of A Business Case for AI, Kavita educates and advises businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 to small businesses, on better ways to utilize artificial intelligence in their work.  Links:Kavita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-ganesan/ Kavita's Website: https://kavita-ganesan.com/Opinosis Analytics: https://www.opinosis-analytics.com/Book: A Business Case for AI by Kavita Ganesan: https://kavita-ganesan.com/the-business-case-for-ai/Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/One Shot Learning: https://bdtechtalks.com/2020/08/12/what-is-one-shot-learning/Turing Test: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/Turing-testThe Good Place: The Trolley Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtRhrfhP5b4Topics:(1:50) - How do you define Artificial Intelligence?(3:51) - What is the goal of AI?(4:39) - Where are we today with what AI can and cannot do?(6:32) - Where do you see businesses begin to implement AI?(10:13) - Is it reasonable to fear that AI will automate out people’s jobs? (12:20) - How are the best companies upskilling their employees now that they have more time for productivity?(15:08) - What mistakes do companies make when implementing AI?(17:04) - How do you monitor and test programs?(18:12) - How do you advise companies on potential biases within AI code?(21:55) - How difficult is it to implement AI into a workflow?(25:36) - Do you see AI systems being used for external or internal use?(26:21) - Who do you see owning AI decisions?(27:28) - What are the costs of creating an AI system for a company?(29:45) - How did you get into the AI space?(32:13) - What’s being built today that we will see in the next 15 years?(36:34) - How do you feel about machines becoming as intelligent as humans?(38:37) - How do you see companies dealing with the ethical challenges of AI?(42:26) - What are you sick of talking about?(43:46) - What are you most excited about?(44:30) - What is the purpose of business?(45:54) - Where can people find you?

Iwo Szapar is the Co-founder and CEO of Remote-how, the world's leading marketplace with remote & hybrid work experts. Since 2017, he has advised 600+ companies (including Walmart, ING Bank, and Microsoft) to help them optimize their distributed workforce. As a remote work expert, he co-created "Remote-how Academy," - the world's first certification program for remote teams, and co-hosts the annual Remote Future Summit. Iwo wrote the book "Remote Work Is The Way - a guide to making the most of our office-optional future," and was featured in Forbes, BBC, and Business Insider. Links:Iwo on LinkedInRemote How AcademyRemote Future SummitRemote First InstituteRemote Work is The Way by Iwo SzaparTime Codes:(2:34) - What’s your origin story with remote working?(6:23) - Do you have a specific definition for Remote Work?(9:31) - How should leaders considering remote work be thinking about culture and aspects of a business that are really built with in-person interactions?(16:43) - Is there jealousy or animosity between employees when there are roles that absolutely require you to be in person?(20:23) - What needs to change in a company that has previously not been remote-first?(29:03) - Who do you see being accountable for making the shift to remote-first within a company?(31:04) - What results are you seeing from companies who are testing out a 4-day workweek model?(33:42) - Does better measurement mean we need better project management software?(35:59) - What is the purpose of business?(36:40) - Where can people get in touch with you?

In this special episode, Andy Riise returns to the podcast joined by retired Navy SEAL Jon Macaskill and retired Green Beret Jason Van Camp. Andy (Army) and Jon (Navy) are competing in a half ironman to raise awareness (and money) for Warrior Rising, a nonprofit helping veterans become entrepreneurs. The military-to-civilian transition can be tough and Warrior Rising is arming those who served with the skills they need to build a business and serve their communities. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you will join the People Business team in donating to their efforts. Click the link to get in on the fun and support your favorite service branch: https://www.warriorrising.org/armyvnavy2022/ Time Codes:(2:11) - Introductions: Andy & John (6:55) - Where is the overlap between mindfulness and mental toughness?(8:36) - Introductions: Jason Van Camp(9:49) - What was the genesis for starting Warrior Rising?(12:35) - What is the challenge and how did it come to be? (19:26) -  How did you reorient your life around such a massive challenge like this?(22:14) - How do you help veterans understand the consistency required to build a business?(24:34) - How do you think about friendly competition and striking the balance between community and competitiveness?(26:41) - What are some other specifics of the challenge and how Warrior Rising is helping veterans?

Kevin Bailey is the founder and CEO of Dreamfuel, a company that helps high-performers and their teams get the mental edge they need to exceed their goals and fuel the long game. Time Codes: (1:50) - What is the Dream Fuel origin story?(5:18) - How do you define mindset?(6:38) - What’s the difference between emotions and feelings?(14:52) - Mindset and mental performance in corporate athletes(19:53) - How do you monitor your vitality?(21:40) - Where can someone get started in improving their performance?(24:58) - What are the right and wrong ways to meditate?(32:23) - What is visualization?(37:59) - Where is the line between visualization and manifesting?(40:37) - When is the best time to visualize?(43:19) - How do you help your clients make this part of their identity?(44:44) - What are you sick of talking about?(45:53) - What is the purpose of business?

Billie Shepard has been a professional actor and coach for over forty years. Through Billie Shepard & Associates, she leverages her acting experience and unique training methods to transform corporate speakers into influential leaders. This includes both in-person and virtual presentation skills, both of which are crucial in today’s business environment. She presents her methods in her book The Billie Shepard Presentation Method.Mentioned in this Episode:Film: ZuluNew Zealand Rugby Pregame HakaTony Robbins’ Priming RoutineTime Codes:(2:29) - What makes a good actor?(6:22) - How do you define intention?(11:13) - How do you coach business people to set their intentions?(20:19) - What’s the difference between being honest and truthful?(24:18) - How do you coach people to find the right energy for a presentation?(28:35) - What are the simplest exercises someone can do to get their body engaged without drawing too much attention to themselves?(36:27) - How do improv skills relate to business presentations?(44:12) - When you think about your work, what are you sick of talking about?(45:26) - What aren’t people paying enough attention to?(45:57) - What is the purpose of business?(47:58) - Where is the best place for people to find and engage with you?

Sam Jacobs is the Founder and CEO of Pavilion, the premier community and career development platform for high-growth leaders and their teams in every function. He is also the author of Kind Folks Finish First: The Considerate Path to Success in Business and Life. This episode is all about community and how to build one so that everyone in it thrives.  Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan HaidtTime Codes:(2:42) - What is the origin story for Pavilion?(10:02) - What makes a good dinner club?(19:01) - Did you get any feedback from the group on what they valued the most?(20:23) - How do you think about the value you bring as a member of a community and the value you will be getting from the community?(27:16) - Was there an inflection point in your career that led you to operate this way?(37:31) - What more can you share with us about your forthcoming book?(40:07) - What are you sick of talking about?(44:53) - What is the purpose of business?(46:15) - Final thoughts.

Bryan Gillette is a former Silicon Valley human resource executive, founder of his own leadership consulting business, and amateur ultra-endurance athlete. He has ridden his bike across the United States and run 205 miles around Lake Tahoe. After interviewing 100 leaders on how they reach their peak and from his own experience in both roles, he wrote EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak. In his speaking engagements and podcast interviews, he talks about the key aspects to push oneself and one’s team further. Mentioned in this Episode:Summiting GroupAbout BryanThe Jordan Harbinger Show w/ Benjamin Hardy #703Meditations by Marcus AureliusAtomic Habits by James ClearRegrets of the DyingTime Codes:(3:04) - What is an "ultra" and why would anyone run that far?(5:33) - What is your day job?(6:42) - How do you coach clients to pick their goals? How do you pick your goals?(9:02) - Do you have any exercises for thinking about values?(15:53) - How do you help clients prioritize their goals?(18:53) - How do you get your clients to their starting line?(25:34) - How do you get people to stick to their stretch goals?(33:07) - Overcoming the pull to quit when you're tired.(41:08) - How does training for a marathon translate to business goals?(48:22) - What are you sick of talking about?(52:08) - What aren’t people talking enough about when it comes to performance?(55:19) - What is the purpose of life?

Emily Tsitrian is the author of Make Me the Boss: Surviving as a Millennial Manager in the Corporate World and coach to new managers experiencing the pressures of leadership for the first time.  Mentioned in this Episode:Emily’s Manager.Flow PodcastEmily on LinkedInExtreme Ownership By Jocko WillinkThe Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko WillinkSaving Private Ryan: Gripes go up, not downCoach Carter: What is your greatest fear?Time Codes:(4:25) - What prompted you to write a book?(6:35) - What are the biggest misconceptions from first-time leaders in organizations?(9:30) - What changes do new leaders need to make as they step into these roles?(11:24) - Do you have tips for organizing your priorities?(14:28) - How should leaders change how they think about their place in the bigger picture of an organization?(20:09) - Can you speak to what it means to prove yourself as a new leader?(29:04) - How should a new leader deal with mistakes they make?(33:29) - How should leaders react when their team makes a mistake?(36:57) - If you don’t have formal coaches or mentors, how should leaders build mentoring into their practices?(43:19) - Do you see younger millennials struggling with interpersonal communication?(45:55) - Do you have any tips for improving communication skills?(50:16) - How often do you see imposter syndrome?(56:55) - Why would success scare someone?(1:02:23) - What is the purpose of business?(1:04:31) - Wrap up.