Jul 27

How to manage in times of uncertainty with Dara Treseder

When change is constant, strong leadership keeps teams grounded and ready for what’s next. Dara Treseder, chief marketing and commercial officer at the tech company Autodesk, has helped lead her organization through this fast-moving moment with clarity and optimism. In this episo ... Show More

37m 28s

Jul 20

How to handle big feelings at work with Ethan Kross

In this era of profound change, uncertainty creates not only strategic challenges at work, but emotional ones, too. Ethan Kross is a psychology professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business whose research explores how people can better manage their thoughts, f ... Show More

44m 56s

Jul 13

The power of constraints (w/ Master Fixer David Epstein)

Constraints often feel frustrating and limiting — but they can also create the friction that sparks creative breakthroughs, reveals better solutions, and leads to more thoughtful decisionmaking. In this episode, Anne and Frances are joined by David Epstein, an investigative repor ... Show More

33m 38s

Jun 2025

Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They share insight on the power of strategic “no”s, the value of ruthless prioritization, and ... Show More

26m 22s

Feb 2025

Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

This is an episode of Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week on Fixable, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They ... Show More

25m 35s

Aug 2021

771. Why Fast Failure & Challenging Emotions Will Make You Successful

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being comfortable with imperfection Using discomfort as a way to get better Not becoming attached to your emotions Working through feelings with journaling Resources: Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield to turn you ... Show More

18m 50s

Sep 2017

How to Get Over the Fear That You're Not Good Enough

Last week, Annie Spano told us how to partner with blog communities to grow our business. This week I’m sharing some hard fought lessons, insight and wisdom into the importance of following your fear, and the success it can bring. For show notes and additional information head ov ... Show More

13m 17s

Oct 2025

The Exact Mindset & Strategy You Need to Win In Business and Life

Today's video is a keynote from the Aspire conference in San Francisco. I talk about why most people give up too soon, how success is more abundant than you think, and why taking accountability is the foundation of real growth. We dive into the power of gratitude, the difference ... Show More

43m 29s

Sep 2024

Beating the 'Resistance' That Holds You Back

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Many of us are not achieving the success we want because we are afraid to even try. Darren challenges this mindset by advocating a radical approach: "Just ship it." In this episode, you'll learn why failure is not something to fear but a necessary st ... Show More

4m 29s

Jun 2025

Turning Your Insecurities into Competitive Advantages

Send us Fan Mail Bill and Bryan dive deep into the universal experience of self-doubt in sales and business development. Moving beyond the typical "fake it till you make it" advice, they explore how conditional self-doubt shows up in specific areas—like shooting videos, talking a ... Show More

21m 5s

Feb 2022

How to lose well — and why it matters

How to turn failure into an opportunity — and walk away a winner even in the face of defeat. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

23m 31s

Aug 2023

It's Okay To Be Bad at Stuff

I’ve been trying to muster up the confidence to record this podcast today… so let me share with you what pushed me through! In order for you to be good at something, you must be willing to be bad at it. Discouragement often means you’re on the right path to success. Take a deep b ... Show More

3m 45s

Nov 2017

The Real Reasons Good People Fail

In this episode you'll learn why you absolutely need to make your faith in winning larger than your fear of failing + how legendary leaders shift from blaming to growing + powerful ways to leap from distracted to a disruptor, who owns the field + the importance is "extreme relent ... Show More

19m 36s