“Our emotions, our intuitions, and our gut reactions will often lead us in the wrong direction,” said Dr. Gleb Tsipursky in my interview with him, recorded on Friday 27th of March 2020. Never have we ever in our lives, in this generation, at this point in time, wanted to know more about what to do, how to do it, and when will the threat of COVID-19 be over. ... Show More
Nov 3
The Executive Crisis Playbook: Edward Segal on Plans, Media & Rapid Response
<p><strong>Episode 315 - Crisis expert Edward Segal maps the first moves leaders should make when something goes wrong, who to call, what to say, how to brief the media, and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again. </strong></p><p>Most professionals I speak to who are exper ... Show More
40m 48s
Nov 2024
MI376: Why Do Great Companies Fail? The Innovator’s Dilemma w/ Shawn O’Malley
In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@shawn_OMalley_) discusses why great companies fail, as outlined by Clayton Christensen in his timeless book, The Innovator’s Dilemma, which was first published in 1997. The Economist actually named it one of the six most important business boo ... Show More
45m 4s
Mar 2025
How to Prepare For—and Lead Through—a Crisis
Over her career, Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten has studied crisis leadership and managing uncertainty. Her most recent book, The Prepared Leader, breaks down successful strategies for navigating crises—whether it’s a pandemic or a viral customer complaint. She ta ... Show More
25m 8s
Feb 2025
187. Experimenting, Failing, and Finding Your Job Fit - Catalyze Your Career
<p><em>Rethink career success by testing, adapting, and staying open to unexpected opportunities.</em></p><p>Career planning isn’t as straightforward as we often assume—but according to <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dorie-clark/">Dorie Clark</a>, that’s actually a ... Show More
25 m
Sep 2022
Episode 37: Bite Down and Don't Let Go with Dr. Chris Hobbs
<p><strong>Dr. Chris Hobbs</strong> is a 20-year veteran of education holding positions of teacher, coach, student minister, principal, athletic administrator, & executive director in the suburbs of Washington D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, and Houston. In his current ... Show More
44m 33s
Jan 2025
How to Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
Many people believe that leaders instinctively make the best decisions based on past experience, almost like muscle memory. But Carol Kauffman, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and the founder of the Institute of Coaching, challenges this view. She explains why falli ... Show More
28m 14s
Oct 2024
How to Make Better Hiring and Firing Decisions
Joel Peterson has spent a career leading teams, building businesses, and managing people at every level. Along the way, he’s learned valuable lessons about the best ways to bring on new talent, as well as when and how to let people go. Peterson is the former chairman of JetBlue A ... Show More
26m 14s