The Illusion of Innovation with Elliott Parker
August 7, 2024

What if the innovation you believe in is just an illusion? Elliott Parker joins Kevin to discuss the reasons why companies often struggle with innovation, highlighting the “capitalist dilemma” where we prioritize short-term financial capital. Elliott compares modern corporations to wildfire management in the Western United States, to explain how optimizing for short-term efficiency can

July 31, 2024

How do you develop an unstoppable mindset? Kevin speaks with Alden Mills, who shares the importance of struggle and resilience in achieving success. He discusses the 3 mindset obstacles, which include starting, failing, and tiring. Kevin and Alden discuss his concept of the “focus funnel,” which channels thoughts into impactful action, and the exercise of

July 24, 2024

How can leaders embrace inclusion effectively in their leadership journey? Priya Nalkur joins Kevin to discuss the power of inclusive leadership, exploring its intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions. Discover how discomfort can lead to growth and why lowering the waterline in conversations is key. She also touches on psychological safety and its critical role in inclusion.

The Unconquerable Leader with Nathan Tanner
July 17, 2024

Are you mastering both the internal and external game of leadership? Nathan Tanner joins Kevin to discuss the importance of mastering oneself as a leader to become unconquerable. Nathan encourages us to create different characters for different roles in our lives, allowing us to be intentional with our behavior. He also shares the value of

How One Bad Leader Can Poison Your Company with Sean Lemson
July 10, 2024

Have you ever considered that toxic behaviors might be affecting your leadership and organization? Sean Lemson suggests this isn’t about mal intent, but a poisonous leader can trigger disengagement, frustration, and turnover — sometimes in slow motion, so an organization is caught unaware. Sean joins Kevin to talk about toxic leadership, exploring how seemingly small

Negotiation Techniques for Any Business Situation with Chip Massey and Adele Gambardella
July 3, 2024

Are you looking to elevate your influence and persuasion skills? Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey join Kevin to discuss the art of persuasion and influence. They delve into the key components of effective convincing, including forensic listening, getting to the unstated narrative, targeted validation, and the convincing continuum. Adele and Chip emphasize the importance of