Why do brilliant individuals so often create dysfunctional groups? AJ and Johnny sit down with organizational behavior professor Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, to unpack the science of collaboration and why most teams achieve less than the sum of their parts. From the rise of individualism to the misunderstood role of psychological safety, Coli ... Show More
Oct 27
Why Flaws Make You More Likable | Richard Shotton
What makes people trust you faster, remember your message longer, and say “yes” more often? Behavioral science has the answers. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with behavioral science expert and author Richard Shotton to break down the psychological tactics behind persuas ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 23
The Spy’s Secret to Instant Trust | Social Intel Brief
Most networking advice tells you to “be nice” — but nice is forgettable. In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the three hidden signals spies use to win rooms, open doors fast, and build influence without small talk. You’ll learn how to spot the leader signal (who really runs the ... Show More
13m 6s
Oct 20
3 Reasons You Need a Personal Brand Now | Goldie Chan
What if the fastest way to future-proof your career isn’t networking — it’s owning your story? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Goldie Chan, Forbes columnist and "Oprah of LinkedIn" as named by Huffington Post, to unpack how personal branding creates opportunities lon ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2024
E355 | Mind Games: How the Content You Consume is Controlling You
This is not a “social media is bad” episode.
That conversation has been talked to death. The truth is, very few things are inherently good or bad—it’s all in how you use them. But today’s episode is about how they use you. If “they” were writing this, they’d correct me and say, ... Show More
37m 54s
Aug 28
Group Negotiation Secrets: How to Lead Without Losing Control
In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, to explore the hidden psychology of group dynamics. From the dinner table to the boardroom, every group is a negotiation — balancing individual go ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2018
TMHS 292: Create A Culture Of Health In Your Family And Why Fitness Is A Launchpad To Success - With Guest Anne Stevenson
No one else can do your push-ups for you. This means that there is always an amount of personal responsibility and action you need to take to be a better version of yourself. Those are your arms, your lungs, and your chesticles you’re working doing those push-ups. But, in many wa ... Show More
1h 26m
Jan 2025
Ep. 339 - How to Stop Burnout & Perfectionism and Start Manifesting with Ease
“It works out for other people, but not for me.” “There’s too much standing in my way to even start.” “I’ve done everything, so why don’t I feel amazing? “ “I should settle for this. It’s supposed to make me happy.”If any of this sounds familiar, this episode is going to rock you ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 19
Why Taking Life Less Seriously Could Be the Productivity Boost You Need
The art of making work not suck; how playing helps you stress less (and achieve more). In today’s episode, we challenge the architecture of adulthood, built brick by brick with “shoulds”. Using stories of ancient ancestors and modern cubicles, we’ll ask: Why do we surrender to se ... Show More
25m 8s
Sep 3
583: The Four Pillars of Elite Teams (with Colin M. Fisher)
In this rigorous and insight-rich episode, Dr. Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, deconstructs high-performing teams using decades of organizational research and field-tested frameworks. If you lead, manage, or influence teams, the insights here can recalibrate how you ... Show More
57m 31s