As a leader, you pride yourself on being proactive and in control. But one area feels like a perpetual Dumpster fire—email! It’s all communications, really. Slack messages, texts, voicemail, it’s a constant burn. When will it end?
It’ll end when you stop reacting to messages and start taking control of your inbox. You need a personal communication strategy, ... Show More
Oct 28
JOHN LA PUMA: Why Your Brain Needs the Outdoors
Most of us treat time outside as something to squeeze in once the real work is done. But what if the 3:00 crash, the restless nights, and the short fuse over an irritating email have less to do with your workload than with where you spend your day?In this episode, Michael and Meg ... Show More
57m 42s
Oct 14
JON ACUFF: Turn Intention into Action
You can be extremely capable—leading teams, hitting deadlines, maintaining good habits—while still living as an expert procrastinator. Most of us can find some gap between what we intend to do (and who we intend to be) and the lives we actually lead. And often, the things we put ... Show More
58m 23s
Dec 2022
The Best Way to Resolve Conflicts that Develop by Email
Have you ever been stuck in an email conflict? I have, too. In this episode, I'll share the best way to resolve them quickly. Additional Leadership Resources Take our free DISC Assessment. Check out our video series, What You Should Do in the First 45 Days of Your New Role. Follo ... Show More
7m 47s
Oct 2025
236. Tech Tools: Zeroing in on Your Email Communication
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.Staying on top of communication starts with staying in control of your inbox. That’s why Rahul Vohra, founder and CEO of Superhuman, believes that how we manage email directly shapes how we manage our time, foc ... Show More
11m 16s
Jun 2024
270: Your complex and complicated explanations are killing your influence here's the PhD A-List Charisma cure to hold their attention.
Have you ever struggled to make your complex ideas relatable and engaging to your team?In this episode, we dive into the art of simplifying complex concepts, a critical skill for high-performing business leaders. With the pressures of remote work and information overload, your ab ... Show More
8m 32s
Nov 2024
How to Tackle Overtalking
A chief officer had known for years he was an over talker. His CEO, desperate for improvement, gave him a coach. This episode highlights their first coaching conversation. Two mindsets from this episode:When you speak, have a destination in mind. Ask yourself: “What is my point e ... Show More
22m 11s