Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? It's time to get comfortable! Talking to strangers has many personal and professional benefits — and it's something you can learn to do better. Joe Keohane, author of the book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World", explains how.
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Jan 26
What If You Are In The Wrong Role?
Moments Lab co-founders and identical twins, Frederic & Philippe Petitpont, realized they were in the wrong role. The CEO became CTO. The CTO became CEO. As a result, the business got stronger. In this episode, they break down how to spot role misalignment and how putting the com ... Show More
29m 49s
Jan 19
Should Leaders Make Slower Decisions?
We’re taught that good leaders decide fast. But that belief may be holding you back. Harvard instructor and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, Margaret Andrews, explains why effective decisions often take longer and how rushing creates more work later.Together, she and Jas ... Show More
29m 36s
Apr 2021
How to Tackle Tough Conversations at Work with Brendan Wovchko
Let’s be real: Conflict can be super uncomfortable. And if you’re a leader, there’s a good chance you’re faced with it often. But you know what’s worse than having a hard conversation? Avoiding it—and letting problems with your team fester. Fortunately, Brendan Wovchko, senior te ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2018
#96: Vanessa Van Edwards—How to Become the Most Captivating Person in the Room
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The awkward stops here, folks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to be more memorable and captivating when you talk to other people, then you need to listen to this episode. Donald Miller talks with Vanessa Van Edwards, a ... Show More
51m 48s
Aug 2019
How to Have Intimidating Work Conversations
<p>Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist and founder of a mental health platform called Therapy for Black Girls, which includes a podcast of the same name. We’re going to explore how to have intimidating conversations at work. We’ve all had them and for some of us, we ... Show More
26m 2s
May 2023
Sponsored Content: Secret Sauce for Business Owners
It's not easy to start a business. It's even harder to build a successful one. Luckily, we can ask experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders for advice. In this special Slate episode, brought to you by Bank of America, we've gathered the best business advice from our hit shows ... Show More
14m 41s
Oct 2021
SPI 519: Great Storytelling 101: How to Be Remembered & Get Shared with Mike Pacchione
<p>#519 When I think back on my 13-year entrepreneurial career, I think about some of the skills I've learned to get here, and one of the most important skills is storytelling. But storytelling is not something I've always been good at. In fact, at one point I wasn't great at it ... Show More
49m 33s