Sep 14

Why Success Never Feels Like Enough | Dr. Marisa Franco

What if low self-worth isn’t something wrong with you—but your mind protecting you from being hurt again? AJ sits down with psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco to explore how past experiences shape the way we see ourselves, receive love, and react in relationships. They unpack why ... Show More

55m 14s

Sep 10

Waffling | Social Intelligence Briefing

The moment someone challenges your idea, do you defend it—or accidentally convince the room you weren’t confident in it to begin with? AJ and Johnny break down why smart, analytical professionals often start hedging when their recommendations get challenged. The problem isn’t alw ... Show More

14m 57s

Sep 8

The Hidden Forces Behind Your Choices | Glenn Hutchinson

You think you know why you make the choices you make. Your unconscious mind may have gotten there first. AJ and Johnny sit down with psychologist Glenn to explore the hidden forces behind temptation, habits, infidelity, and self-control. Glenn explains why willpower often fails w ... Show More

59m 35s

May 2024

679: Make it Easier to Discuss Hard Things, with Jeff Wetzler

Jeff Wetzler: Ask Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. His experience spans 25+ years in business and education, as a management consultant to top corporations, a learning facilitator ... Show More

34m 23s

May 2024

680: How to Tap the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life (with Former Monitor Associate partner and Chief Learning Officer of Teach For America. Co-CEO of Transcend, Jeff Wetzler)

Welcome to an interview with the author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life, Jeff Wetzler. In this book, Jeff offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel ... Show More

49m 24s

May 2024

Asking better questions with Jeff Wetzler

Curiosity is a treasured trait we can all benefit from. It’s the desire to learn about and from each other, and today’s guest is an expert on curiosity. Jeff Wetzler is the author of “Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership ... Show More

34m 49s

Aug 2024

594: Charles Duhigg - Asking Deeper Questions, Developing Listening Skills, The Matching Principle, The Harvard Study, and How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Super Communicators)

Read our book, The Score That Matters <a href= "https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p">https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p</a> Full show notes at <a href= "https://www.learningleader.com">www.LearningLeader.com</a> This episode is supported by <a href= "https://bit.ly ... Show More

46m 21s

Jul 2025

Aspire Insights: How to Speak So People Will Listen (with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher)

Emma Grede sits down with trial-lawyer-turned–viral communication coach Jefferson Fisher—author of the New York Times bestseller The Next Conversation—to unpack the single skill that drives every success: how you speak. Together they explore why social-media overload is eroding r ... Show More

58m 22s

Feb 2024

128. Four Powerful Principles Pt. 2: Your Questions Answered

Join Matt Abrahams engaging with his international audience and answering questions that touch upon some of today's most pressing communication challenges. Matt offers advice on everything from the nuances of crafting clear, impactful questions and navigating emotional dynamic ... Show More

18m 47s

Sep 2024

Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation

In today’s episode, you’re getting the blueprint for developing your communication skills. What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident. You and Mel are both learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who is known for his straightforward advice ... Show More

1h 2m

Feb 2025

370: This One Leadership Communication Skill Builds MASSIVE Influence Faster than ANY Other

That moment when someone throws a question your way in a meeting? Don’t see it as a pop quiz or even a test. In reality, it's your golden opportunity. As a high-performing leader, you’re already fielding tough questions in meetings, presentations, or even podcast interviews. But ... Show More

9m 33s

Mar 2021

29. Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon

The information you receive is only as strong as the questions you ask. In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/">Think Fast, Talk Smart</a>, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturers Matt Abrahams and <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests ... Show More

23m 25s

Next Level Listening (The Ask Approach) ...