Ethan Kross, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, has spent years studying how people talk to themselves and the effect that this "chatter" has on our performance. From professional athletes to top students and senior executives, even the most talented among us sometimes struggle to quiet the voices in our heads. And Kross says that, while ... Show More
Mar 3
The New Leadership Structures that Unblock Innovation
The ability of an organization to innovate over and over again, for the long term, depends on leadership structure, culture, and systems. That's according to Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, who has spent years researching the true drivers of innovation, taking lesso ... Show More
30m 30s
Feb 2024
Office Hours: Is Executive Education Worth It?, Scott’s Take on the “He Gets Us” Campaign, and Expressing Anger in the Workplace
Scott gives his unfiltered thoughts on executive education programs, specifically why he believes they’re not worth it. He then speaks about the “He Gets Us” campaign, which recently featured two ads during the Super Bowl. He wraps up with advice to a listener whose coworker yell ... Show More
18m 39s
Apr 2021
The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, with Dr Ethan Kross #173
CAUTION ADVISED: Themes of an adult nature.
Do you have a voice inside your head? For most of us, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. And we often turn to this voice for guidance, ideas and wisdom. But sometimes this voice can lead us down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk and e ... Show More
1h 41m
Jan 2022
Finding the Setup in the Setback | Interview With Jake Olson, Former USC Long Snapper & Motivational Speaker
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jake Olson, former USC long snapper and motivational speaker, shares his thoughts on: [7:33] - Why excuses are the difference between successful and unsuccessful people [9:29] - The reasons that you should never forfeit your self-worth [11:48] - H ... Show More
19m 26s