All of the data points to meetings being an increasingly ineffective way of us getting work done. In this week’s podcast, Helen and Sarah explore what’s going wrong with meetings, sharing their own experiences of the good and not so good and thoughts on common wisdom to make them better. They conclude with tips and approaches that work for them and might als ... Show More
Apr 22
Mentor with Your Talents, Not Your Title
What if mentoring had nothing to do with seniority — and everything to do with strengths? In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah makes the case for a more inclusive, more accessible approach to mentoring that every team can make happen straight away. 🎯 What You'll Learn – Why strength ... Show More
10m 13s
Feb 2023
Build Better Relationships (our Valentine's Day Special!)
If you LOVE stacking some Benjamins, you need great relationships...with your boss, your co-workers, your clients and customers, your network. But how do you create these bonds and strengthen them? Today we ask not one but TWO experts to share tips. Damona Hoffman is the host of ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2024
125. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings
<p>How can we make meetings more effective? How can we keep people engaged and interested? Whether it’s in person or on Zoom, here are a few techniques you can use to make your gatherings more meaningful, productive, and memorable.</p><p>Get practical tools and actionable insight ... Show More
27m 15s
Nov 2023
Speaking Gigs, Attending Conferences, and the Importance of Gathering
<p>In a world dominated by virtual interactions, coming together in person offers an opportunity to foster deeper human connections that are impossible to achieve through any other means. Jason Fried recently took the stage in Vancouver and David Heinemeier Hansson did the same a ... Show More
21m 17s