Communication expert Elaine Lin Hering discusses the importance of speaking up at work. She highlights the costs of silence, ways to stop self-censorship, and strategies for creating a culture of open communication. The podcast delves into different communication styles, when to speak up or stay silent, and empowering self-expression in the workplace. Listeners learn tips for work-life balance, embracing imperfect action, and redefining leadership through small actions.

Former United Nations military peacekeeper Urs Koenig discusses radical humility in leadership, stressing the importance of seeking feedback and navigating tough conversations. He shares insights on creating trust, improving team dynamics, and the impact of humility on leadership. Koenig also highlights the significance of breath work and exercise for centering oneself, emphasizing psychological safety and discomfort for personal growth.

Stella Grizont, a happiness expert, shares insights on overcoming toxic situations, building quality relationships, and setting healthy boundaries guilt-free. She emphasizes the importance of social support, emotional management, and inner skills for career fulfillment. Strategies include complaint vacations, focused gratitude, and breaking down thoughts to make better choices. Reflect on values and use the Vision Generator tool to clarify desires. Define your vision for career success and leverage mindset to overcome challenges.

Leslie Zane discusses the new rules of persuasion, highlighting the importance of triggers and overcoming resistance. She emphasizes the power of emotional connections in marketing and shares insights on mastering brand growth through the 'keep stop add' formula. Zane also explores strategies for maximizing hiring efficiency and aligning core customers with growth targets for conversions.

Amy Edmondson discusses how to fail well by understanding good failure versus bad failure, using simple tools to prevent failures, and staying motivated. She explores psychological safety in teams, intelligent failures for growth, and personal growth through failure. Resources mentioned include 'The Checklist Manifesto' and 'The Road to Character.'

Jay Baer, a New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, discusses the importance of excellent customer experience in standing out. Topics include the benefits of replying quickly, recovering from mistakes, and the key to getting noticed. Baer emphasizes the significance of empathy, kindness, and being helpful in the workplace, as well as the power of distinct communication strategies in career success.

Terri Sjodin, expert on persuasive presentations, shares tips on avoiding common presentation mistakes. Topics include captivating your audience, making presentations less boring, and enhancing engagement. Learn about the importance of brevity, creativity, and authenticity in presentations, as well as the impact of self-awareness and engaging delivery. Avoid typical errors like filler words, mispronunciations, and overloaded text slides to boost your sales presentations.

Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, teaches listeners how to make better decisions by critically evaluating claims, tackling biases, distinguishing data from evidence, and embracing dissenting viewpoints for smarter thinking and decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of asking 'why' in success, minimizing distractions for deep work, and integrating purpose in business for long-term success.

John R. Miles, an expert on intentional behavior change, shares insights on living purposefully and thriving in the face of adversity. He discusses how anxiety can boost effectiveness, the power of visualization, and the importance of pursuing passion in one's career for a fulfilling life.

Dr. Mary C. Murphy discusses misconceptions about growth mindsets, optimal mistakes for learning, and triggers of fixed mindsets. She explores creating growth mindset cultures in organizations, emphasizing learning, collaboration, and innovation. The podcast also covers mindset triggers, culture cues, and the power of growth mindsets in entrepreneurial success. Embracing new challenges and pursuing passions are highlighted for personal growth.