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
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Why Skeptics Don't Care How Right You Are | Social Intelligence Briefing
Most people think travel is about seeing more places. It’s not. The journeys that stay with us the longest are the ones that change how we see ourselves and the people around us. In this episode, Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, shares why meaningful travel isn’t about lu ... Show More
19m 56s
Jul 16
How to Make Your Ideas Impossible to Ignore | Social Intelligence Briefing
Most people think great work speaks for itself. It doesn’t. AJ and Johnny break down why smart, analytical people so often lose credit for their best ideas—and how influence, status, and communication determine who actually gets remembered. Backed by decades of research, they exp ... Show More
15m 51s
Sep 2025
748: What Really Matters for Team Success, with Colin Fisher
Colin Fisher: The Collective Edge Since his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, Colin Fisher has been fascinated by group dynamics. Today, he is an Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at University College London’s School of Management, researching the hid ... Show More
38m 23s
Sep 2025
583: The Four Pillars of Elite Teams (with Colin M. Fisher)
<p dir="ltr">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 recalib ... Show More
57m 31s
Aug 2025
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 4m
Aug 2023
The Secret to Leading Highly Collaborative Teams
If you’re leading a team, you know how hard it is to facilitate collaboration – especially when they don’t know each other well or may never meet in person. When people struggle to work together, it can harm productivity, morale, and talent retention. But New York Times bestselli ... Show More
29m 7s
Apr 2025
Number 1 Communication Expert: Stop Doing this… People Will Like You More | Jefferson Fisher
In this episode, Jefferson Fisher discusses the nuances of toxic behavior, communication, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. He shares insights on how to handle difficult conversations and strategies for standing up for oneself without escalating conflicts. Codie and Jef ... Show More
1h 44m